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The Costa del Sol has not been named the Costa del Golf without good reason, it is simply a golfers paradise, there are some 69 golf courses in Andalucia , of which 45 are situated along the Costa del Sol , four of those are ranked in the top 10 in Europe, add to that a fantastic all year round climate and you are most definitely in golfing heaven !!. This concentration of quality courses along with an excellent warm and sunny climate has proven to be a must golfing winter destination to many thousands of northern Europeans each year. Valderama was chosen for the Ryder cup in 1997 which ironically was almost washed out due to the heavy rains, however even the unusually wet weather couldn't dampen the atmosphere during those momentous days for the European team. This year Valderrama golf club will celebrate in style as the Volvo Masters commemorates its 20th anniversary, the longest-running single sponsorship in European golf. The tournament will be played between the 1st and 4th November 2007 Due largely to the success of the Ryder Cup, golf was taken to new levels on the Costa del Sol as it gained universal recognition and along with it more quality courses where constructed to supply the ever increasing demand. Some of the new additions to the Coast is the excellent 9 hole par 3 Greenlife course situated in the Urb Elviria in Marbella. There is also the increasingly popular Cabopino Golf Club, a short testing 18-hole course designed by Spanish architect Juan Ligues. A short drive along the coast road towards Marbella situated in front of the prestigious Los Monteros luxury Hotel lies the beautiful Santa ClaraCosta- Golf , a well maintained course with wide fairways and little rough. Another popular and family orientated course with both the local and expat community is Baviera GolfCourse whichGuide lies- eastFrom ofEast Malaga approximately 5 minutes drive from the Village of Velez Malaga. This challenging but not over difficult course offers nice open fairways , lush greens and spectacular views to sea and mountains. Really good to see so many families out playing at this course including the younger members.Due to the increasing demand of golfers who enjoy playing 9 holes instead of the usual 18, some excellent smaller Par 3 courses have sprung up all along the Costa del Sol. These courses are very player friendly, great value , help your short game tremendously and can be played easily in around 2 hours making them ideal for the local golfing enthusiast who's time and funds maybe limited. The pick of these courses include, Greenlife, El Candado, La Siesta, La Noria, Monte Paraiso, Magna Marbella . Alhaurine and Benalmadena Golf. A special mention must go to the spectacular La Cala Golf Resort which is now the biggest in Spain since the third ( Europa Course ) came into play. This resort truly encumbers the spirit of a complete golfing community which includes 3 championship courses, a fabulous club house and restaurant, well the Costa del Sol.Cadiz
The Costa- Golf Course Guide - From East Malaga to Cadiz

Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAnoreta Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaBaviera Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAntequera Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaGuadalhorce
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLauro 27 Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaParador
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaTorrequebrada
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaBenalmadena Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAlhaurin Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaCalanova Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaMijas Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaSantana Golf
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaEl Chaparral
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Cala
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Noria
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaMiraflores
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Siesta
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaCabopino

Costa del Golf - Benalmadena Artola
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaSanta Maria
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaGreenlife
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaEl Soto
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaMarbella
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaSanta Clara
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaRio Real
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaMonte Paraiso
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaDama de Noche
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLas Brisas
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAloha
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLos Arqueros
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Quinta
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaGuadalmina
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaMonte Mayor
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAtalaya Park
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaFinca Cortesin
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaEl Paraiso

Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Resina
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLos Flamingos
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaDoña Julia
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLos Almendros
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaEstepona
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Duquesa
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaLa Cañada
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAlmenara
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaValderrama
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaSotogrande
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaSan Roque
Costa del Golf - BenalmadenaAlcaidesa