The Costa del Sol is one of the best places in the world to play golf. Both beginners and experts alike hold the Malaga coast in high regard when it comes to practising their favourite sport. The characteristics of this sport, which is played outdoors over several hours, suits the climate of the province of Malaga, which welcomes tourists with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, hot summers and mild winters.
Alhaurín el Grande is one of the inland towns that has been most committed to becoming a golf reference. The courses in this municipality stand out for their quality services and a design backed by the greats of this sport, such as Severiano Ballesteros. It also offers rich landscapes that make playing golf even more pleasant. The vegetation is an example of the Mediterranean forest, with pine trees, oak trees, cypress trees and orange trees, and the views over the Sierra of Mijas are impressive. It is an easily accessible area given its proximity to other key places in the province: you will be in Alhaurín in less than half an hour whether you are coming from the capital or from, for example, Mijas Coast.
On the other hand, Antequera has become a reference when talking about golf. We are talking about a municipality that is well communicated with the whole of Andalusia by road and by train, given that it is in the geographic centre of the autonomous community. It stands out for its mountains that rise up over El Torcal Nature Reserve and the Antequera lowlands. The attractions of a city like Antequera will be closer than ever. It is an urban centre with an impressive historic and cultural heritage. Hundreds of churches, an old quarter dating back centuries, the Alcazaba of Antequera… There are many reasons to choose Antequera as a destination to play golf.
The interior of the province of Malaga and its Costa del Sol is the perfect option for those seeking to totally disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Leave your watch and mobile phone in the car, take it easy if you don’t achieve your best shot and enjoy the Costa del Golf.
The coast is extremely attractive for golf players, with the majestic courses of Marbella, Manilva or Malaga facing the sea. Furthermore, the interior of the province also has a lot to offer golf lovers. Courses on which there is a ‘micro-climate’ protected by the mountains and close to the Mediterranean. Alhaurín el Grande or Antequera are two key points where this sport can be enjoyed. During the game, you can relax, leave your worries behind and enjoy the privileged surroundings whilst concentrating on the next hole.
