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The Costa del Golf
The Costa del Sol has come to be known as the Costa del Golf in recent years. The traditional things that have benefited the typical tourist over the last four decades have also to some extent caused an increase in the amount of people that come to the Costa del Sol to play golf. The climate and the long hours of sunshine provide a perfect opportunity in which to practise the sport and each year the clubs and courses are visited by an ever increasing number of enthusiasts and professionals. The long hours of sunshine that the Costa del Sol receives has established the region as firm favourite amongst golf aficionados.

The fact that the Costa del Sol receives over three hundred days of sunshine each year is something useful to keep in mind when starting a round of eighteen holes. Fresh Atlantic winds, due to the proximity of the Straits of Gibraltar, mix with the mild Mediterranean winds and help to moderate the temperatures. The climate here is usually defined by the warmth of the air and lack of extreme atmospheric weather. This is due to the fact that the length of the Costa del Sol is sheltered by elevated mountainous regions - the sierras of Mijas, Alpujata and Blanca - which act as a protective screen against the affects of the colder northern winds. Apart from offering such a warm climate, the mountains, slopes and valleys provide a wonderful scenic backdrop to the game, this is especially evident on some of the famous courses in the Valle de Golf near Puerto Banús.

All these factors contributed to the decision to hold various European PGA tournaments in the Costa del Sol. Grounds and facilities are kept in immaculate condition throughout the whole year and are unaffected by the harsh northern continental winter. A club in this area was the first one in Europe to be permitted to hold the Ryder Cup outside of the UK.

Golf enthusiasts will be able to find a complete variety of courses ranging from the technical and demanding, with challenging lakes and bunkers to the straightforward, with wide easy fairways. Golf courses have sprung up in Andalucia and all along the coast and now total more than 60. Unbelievably it is still necessary to book in advance to play many courses such is the level of demand.

Designed by leading architects in conjunction with professional players, the courses on the Costa del Golf provide a diversity of play that is unique in Europe. For the frontline golf home owner, views of fairways and greens make a pleasant living environment guaranteed to be safe from future developments popping up next door.

Facilities are available for the beginner, the professional and anyone in between, with numerous golf academies and practice facilities attached to most courses. The coast is home to many professional players come coaches, who are willing to pass their expertise onto those who desire improvement in their game. Golf share schemes are popular at some clubs and can come as part of the package when you purchase property on a golf development.

Reservations - Packages

Leisure Breaks - [34] 952 582 943
Sunshine Golf - [34] 952 494 161
GolfSpain - [34] 902 200 052

Tuition

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Golf Courses

Real Club Las Brisas, Malaga
- [34] 952 810 875
Parador de Golf, Malaga
- [34] 952 381 255
Torrequebrada, Benalmadena
- [34] 952 422 742
Lauro Golf, Alhaurin de la Torre
- [34] 952 412 767

Alhaurin Golf, A-el-G - [34] 952 595 970
Cabopino - [34] 952 837 277
Greenlife - [34] 952 839 142
La Cala Golf, La Cala de Mijas
- [34] 952 669 000
La Siesta, Calahonda - [34] 952 933 362
Marbella - [34] 952 830 500
Mijas Golf, Fuengirola - [34] 952 476 843
Miraflores, Calahonda - [34] 952 931 960
Santa Maria, Elviria - [34] 952 830 388

Aloha, Nueva Andalucia
- [34] 952 812 388
Atalaya - [34] 952 882 812
Guadalmina - [34] 952 883 455
El Coto, Estepona - [34] 952 804 700
El Paraiso - [34] 952 883 846
La Quinta, Benahavis - [34] 952 783 462
La Zagaleta, Benahavis - [34] 952 855 453
Los Arqueros - [34] 952 784 600
Los Naranjos, Nueva Andalucia
- [34] 952 815 206

Estepona Golf - [34] 952 651 499
La Duquesa - [34] 952 890 425
Alcaidesa - [34] 956 791 040
Almenara - [34] 956 790 111
La Canada - [34] 956 794 100
San Roque - [34] 956 613 030
Sotogrande - [34] 956 785 014
Valderrama - [34] 956 791 200