Playing on wet UK courses can get boring, especially in the winter, so why not replace this with Marbella? Look no further than our list of 8 best golf courses in Marbella.
This destination should be at the top of your bucket list, with incredible scenery, first-class courses, luxurious hotels, and Spain’s mainland party capital.
Prepare for a legendary holiday and have an Estrella for us.
Atalaya Old Course
👷♂️ Designed by Bernard von Limburger.
⛳ 6,408 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-72 course.
Undoubtedly one of Marbella’s best. The inviting, wide fairways make this a clear favourite for beginner groups, so there are no excuses for slicers.
Don’t be completely deceived by the wide fairways, even the “seasoned pros” and single-digit handicappers will be tested, with plenty of doglegs and hazards.
On-site is also Atalaya New Course, an awesome round you can’t refuse.
Now, let’s talk about the all-important 19th hole. This lively venue offers plenty of ice-cold Spanish lagers and classic scran such as sandwiches or pizza.
On top of this, Puerto Banus is 8.3km away, and the nightlife is off the scales. Seriously.
Get ready for a few late nights (or early mornings).
Cabopino Golf Marbella
👷♂️ Designed by Juan Ligues Creus.
⛳ 5,679 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-71 course.
At almost 1000 yards shorter than Atalaya Old, the duffer might get a look in…
Or perhaps not, as the fairways are narrow. The higher handicappers should stay at the hotel and enjoy a beer instead. It’s tough.
Bunkers, water hazards, small greens; let’s hope you put the practice hours in before.
After braving the risk-reward shots, indulge in tapas and Cruzcampo, and soak up the sun as you dish out the forfeits for the loser.
Cabopino is slightly out of town, 25.8km away, so organise travel to and from the course to avoid complications.
El Paraiso
👷♂️ Designed by Gary Player.
⛳ 6,600 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-71 course.
El Paraiso is renowned as one of the best golf courses in Marbella.
Designed by Gary Player, these fairways will force you to use all your clubs and challenge your IQ. For a competitive round, low handicappers must tackle El Paraiso.
The finishing hole is a highlight. It will test your bottle at the end of the back nine, with water hazards and three bunkers protecting the dancefloor.
Take extra care on the approach.
Celebrate your win and top up your tan on the clubhouse terrace with your favourite beverage; this is what a golf trip is all about.
Elevate your game on this incredible loop.
Marbella Club Golf Course
👷♂️ Designed by Dave Thomas.
⛳ 6,694 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-72 course.
The landscape here is absolutely class—but it doesn’t stop there.
It’s 30 minutes between each tee time. That’s right there’s no need to let anybody play through or wait for annoying four balls. Just enjoy the experience with your friends at your own pace.
You’re not dreaming.
Add the world-class fairways, unique terrain, and outrageous weather, and you have a round that will live long in your memory.
Forget the usual clubhouse experience. The kitchen is managed by a Michelin-starred chef, which is exactly what you deserve after that blinder of a performance.
You can’t beat Spanish cuisine and ice-cold brews.
And you’re also 15.2km from Puerto Banus, the perfect place for celebratory drinks with the gang.
Unreal.
Villa Padierna Flamingos
👷♂️ Designed by Antonio Garcia.
⛳ 6,248 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-71 course.
Host of 3 European Senior Tours, the Ladies European Tour 2010, this is one of the best golf courses in Marbella.
How will the group fare on this legendary course? It’s an exciting challenge with blind shots, harsh bunker positioning, and massive lakes.
It’s wise to leave your best balls at home…
A birdie opportunity on the 9th is a highlight, with club choice and accuracy boosting your chance. A birdie deserves a pint, surely?
Have your birdie pint bought for you at this luxurious 19th hole, with a top-tier menu.
You’ve earned it.
Marbella Golf & Country Club
👷♂️ Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
⛳ 6,070 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-72 course.
Two words: Buggy Bar!
Golf is one of life’s finer things, but what about a round with a buggy bar delivering ice-cold beers?
Absolute heaven.
Robert Trent Jones Sr. needs no introduction. When you see his name attached to the course design, it’s an instant bucket-lister and a classic.
Enjoy the outrageous landscape, avoid the strategically placed hazards, and watch out for the speedy greens. As if putting wasn’t already a nightmare!
Good luck.
The course is located on the other side of Marbella, with the city centre just 10km away, so it’s easy to get there.
Spain’s food capital is home to incredible restaurants and bouncing nightlife.
Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club
👷♂️ Designed by Seve Ballesteros.
⛳ 6,233 yards.
🏌️♂️ Par-71 course.
Los Arqueros tops lists because it’s ideal for mixed-ability groups and holds exciting birdie opportunities.
Many water hazards and tight fairways will demand the group’s a-game.
Seve Ballesteros has created an essential round for golfers visiting Marbella, so grab your clubs, get the gang together, and swing into action.
Afterwards, treat yourself to a huge beef fillet, and tapas sides, and kill your thirst with an ice-cold beverage. It’s time for a fiesta.
Best of all, Puerto Banus is 8.6km away. Hit the town and celebrate your win, Marbella-style.
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
👷♂️ Designed by Manolo Pinero.
⛳ Yardage depends on combination.
🏌️♂️ Par depends on combination.
Combine two of the three 9-hole tracks to create your round—but if you created it, we don’t want to hear any excuses!
If you’re losing your golf trip virginity as a beginner, stop searching.
Each 9-hole presents a different test, from narrow fairways, lengthy distances, and doglegs.
The Proshop boasts serious quality apparel, so the friend with all the gear and no idea will feel right at home.
La Quinta Golf & Country Club is the nearest to Puerto Banus, at 6.3km away. Take advantage, hit the town, and have an absolute riot.
What a way to celebrate after conquering one of the best golf courses in Marbella.
