Golf courses in Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is the undisputed capital of golf in Spain, a sun-soaked stretch of the Andalusian coast so dense with courses that it is widely known as the Costa del Golf. Around 50 clubs line the shore from Málaga westward toward Marbella and Estepona, set between the Mediterranean and the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountains. The mix is wonderfully varied: polished resort layouts, mature tree-lined designs and hillside courses with sweeping sea views, including Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, Flamingos Golf and the elevated holes of Marbella Club Golf Resort.

For the travelling golfer, the great draw here is reliability and density. With around 320 days of sunshine a year and a mild Mediterranean climate, the Costa del Sol plays superbly through autumn, winter and spring, making it Europe's favourite escape when courses further north are closed. Dozens of clubs sit within a short drive, so you can pair a morning round at El Paraíso or Magna Marbella Golf with another in the afternoon, then enjoy Marbella's beaches, marinas and dining in the evening. Add the easy access from Málaga airport and the choice between championship tests and friendly resort golf, and few destinations make a golf holiday this effortless.