Imagine starting your day with the murmur of the sea in the background, a gourmet breakfast and 18 holes ahead. In Marbella, golf is not just a sport: it is a lifestyle.
Here, golf courses and resorts merge with the sea breeze, sophistication is breathed and experiences go far beyond the green.
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Golf courses in Marbella: where the magic begins
Marbella is not only a golf destination, it is a true sanctuary for those who live this sport as a passion. Here, each course is a masterpiece elegantly integrated into the landscape, each course a symphony between technique, beauty and sensations.
Los Naranjos Golf Club
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Los Naranjos Golf Club features par 72 and combines demanding layout, wide fairways and sheltered greens.
Its landscape of gentle hills and Mediterranean vegetation creates an immersive golfing experience, ideal for both expert players and those who want to improve their technique in an exclusive setting.
Santa Clara Golf Marbella
Santa Clara Golf Marbella, located to the east of the city, is a par 71 course. It has been designed to offer an enjoyable pace of play without losing the challenge.
Open views, decorative lakes and impeccable landscape integration make each hole a relaxed and visually spectacular experience.
Marbella Golf & Country Club
Marbella Golf & Country Club offers a 6,000-metre par 72 course that winds between rolling hills, strategic bunkers and views of the Mediterranean.
This course is perfect for those looking for technical golf, privacy and the best after golf in an elegant club house.
Aloha Golf Club
With a par 72 Parkland style design, Aloha Golf Club is one of the most prestigious in the area.
It has hosted the Andalusian Open on several occasions and stands out for its doglegs, centenary trees and fast greens. Tradition and demand go hand in hand in an incomparable environment.
Rio Real Golf Marbella
This course, designed by Javier Arana, runs along the Real River, in a landscape that mixes native vegetation, sea views and a harmonious layout.
It is perfect for those who value natural beauty without giving up technical and leisurely golf.
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Real Club de Golf Guadalmina
Real Club de Golf Guadalmina is the second oldest club on the Costa del Sol. It offers two different fields: the North, more technical and forested; and the South, longer and with holes by the sea. Founded in 1959, this club breathes history and tradition, and is one of the must-sees for golfers looking for excellence.
Cabopino Golf Club
At the eastern end of Marbella is Cabopino Golf, a course that surprises with its elevated location and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Its 18-hole course is adapted to all levels, combining technical holes with other more friendly ones, in a natural environment dominated by pine forests.
One of its great attractions is hole 3, with a high tee shot and a well-protected green, considered one of the most photogenic in the area.
Tip: all the courses and resorts on the Costa del Golf are here.
Experiences that complete your golf day in Marbella
After completing the holes, the body asks for a pause... and Marbella knows how to offer it to you. Imagine leaving the sticks in the locker and changing the pace for a leisurely stroll through the old town, that labyrinth of white alleys that smells of jasmine and sounds like a leisurely conversation on every terrace. Here, between the Plaza de los Naranjos and the small craft shops, time stands still.
The sea breeze invites you to get closer to the coast. Along the promenade, the beaches stretch out like a golden carpet where the steps become slow and the horizon immense. You can walk barefoot along the shore, take a swim, or just sit and watch the sun begin to set over the Mediterranean.
If you are one of those who are looking for a cultural touch, Marbella also responds. The Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving, in the heart of the historic centre, offers a surprising collection in a Renaissance building full of history. And for those who love art with an international accent, the Ralli Museum hosts works by Latin American artists in an incomparable setting.
As evening falls, the aromas of traditional Andalusian cuisine begin to float through the air: olive oil, fresh fish, mild spices... It is time to savour the local cuisine in one of the restaurants in the centre. And if your palate is looking for something more refined, Marbella boasts several Michelin-starred establishments, where culinary art becomes a high-level sensory experience.
And if your visit coincides with one of the city's many cultural events – concerts, theatre or open-air exhibitions – take the opportunity to close the day with a little art or music under the stars.
Because in Marbella, every day of golf can become an experience for all the senses.
