There are seven golf courses within the municipal area of Estepona, sure to appeal to golfers of all abilities. They range in size from par-3, 9-hole rounds to full-length, 18-hole championship courses, designed by some of the most famous names in golf. Many have country club-style amenities for members and guests to enjoy.
With two, 18-hole courses to choose from, designed by Bernard Vom Limburger and Paul Krings respectively, Atalaya Golf also welcomes members and guests in its popular club house, with restaurant, pro shop, and bar.
Atalaya Golf & Country Club Carretera Benahavís, km. 0.7 29688 Estepona Tel: 952882812 www.atalaya-golf.com
A nine-hole, par-3 course, located halfway between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, El Coto is a challenging round, with lots of water features. Club de Golf El Coto Urbanización Coto La Serena Carretera A-7, Km. 163.5 29680 Estepona Tel: (+34) 952 80 47 00
El Campanario is more of a country club, offering members a nine-hole, Manuel Piñeiro-designed golf course, in addition to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym, tennis and padel courts, and a kids’ club.
El Campanario Golf and Country House Urb. El Campanario Carretera A-7, km. 168 29680 Estepona Tel: 952904233 www.elcampanarioresort.com
Designed by Gary Player in 1973, El Paraíso is one of the Costa del Sol’s best known courses. In addition to its 18-hole PGA championship course, it also has a driving range, pro shop, and restaurant in the club house.
El Paraíso Golf Club Urbanización El Paraíso Carretera A-7, km. 167 29680 Estepona Tel: (+34) 952 88 38 35 https://elparaisogolf.com/
Estepona Golf has an 18-hole course and pro shop, offering particularly good-value green fees and temporary memberships.
Estepona Golf Arroyo Vaquero Carretera A-7, km. 150 29680 Estepona Tel: 952937605 www.esteponagolf.com
Featuring a nine-hole, par-3 and -4 course, as well as a pitch and putt green and practice facilities, La Resina also has a restaurant and bar in its club house. La Resina Golf & Country Club Urbanización La Resina Avenida Arroyo de las Cañas s/n Carretera A-7, km. 162.5 29680 Estepona Tel: (+34) 951 27 83 46 www.laresinagolfclub.com
With an 18-hole tournament course, designed to USGA standards, complete with a golf school and floodlit practice range, Valle Romano also has a clubhouse with restaurant and pro shop.
Valle Romano Golf & Resort Urbanización Valle Romano Carretera A-7, km. 152 29680 Estepona Tel: 952800600 www.valleromano.net
An integral part of the Villa Padierna Anantara Palace Hotel, the Los Flamingos course is part of an exclusive country club together with the luxurious hotel and spa resort. The 18-hole, 71-par course is designed by golf architect Antonio García Garrido. In keeping with the architectural style of the palace hotel, the landscaping evokes the rolling fields of Tuscany, making this a rather unique course on the Costa del Sol.
Moreover, the ‘Tuscan’ setting is punctuated by fantastic sea and mountain views that also take in the elegant Villa Padierna Anantara Palace Hotel, lakes and crisp white bunkers. The course hosted the European Seniors between 2002 and 2004, and the Women’s Spanish Open in 2010.
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