The Costa del Sol represents excellence in golf seeing as it is the tourist destination with the highest number of golf courses in Europe, with approximately 70 courses. Golf Valley as it is known, is one of the areas in the province of Malaga with the most golf courses--there are 12 golf courses in the Mijas and Alhaurín de la Torre region.
The Golf Valley resort in Mijas is making this city in Malaga as a European benchmark in golf tourism, not only because of the number of golf courses it has to offer but also because of the new golfing strategies being implemented.
Some of the most famous golf courses that you'll find in Mijas are at ‘La Cala Golf Resort’, which has several courses such as ‘Campo Asia’, ‘Campo Europa’ and ‘Campo América’. Another golfing resort is the ‘Mijas Golf Club’, which offers golf lovers two courses, ‘Los Lagos’ and ‘Los Olivos’. Other notable golf courses in Mijas are ‘Santana Golf’, ‘Chaparral Golf Club’, ‘Calanova Golf Club’, ‘Club de Golf La Siesta’ and ‘Miraflores Golf Club’.
In Alhaurín de la Torre you'll find the ‘Lauro Golf’ golf course, and in the neighbouring town, Alhaurín el Grande, you can visit the ‘Alhaurín Golf Resort’. All of these courses have the services and facilities that will meet the needs of even the most discerning golfers.
A Valley Designed for Golfers
The 12 courses that make up Golf Valley are bordered by the Sierra de Mijas and the Sierra Alpujata, where new golfing strategies, which will be promoted by the staff at the facilities, are put into practice.
The tourist/sports resort in Golf Valley also hosts many events and tournaments at its facilities. Exhibitions, inter-club events, and professional and amateur competitions – the tournaments held at Golf Valley are varied and developed for players at all levels. You can attend as a participant or as a spectator because either way, you're bound to have fun.
Mijas also offers golf lovers a wide range of tourist attractions, which makes it the perfect place to play golf. In general, the good climate is an attractive feature since the temperature is pleasantly moderated by its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the more specific attractions are part of the tourism offering and include Mijas Aquatic Park, where you can cool down and have fun, Museum of Wine from this municipality and the Contemporary Art Centre.
In short, Mijas is one of the most well-prepared locations in terms of golf and it even offers golfers a wide range of all types of services so that golfers don't have to leave the region.
