Locals and visitors rave about the beautiful weather of the Costa del Sol. And it’s no surprise really, given that you can enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year in the province of Malaga, particularly in the summer months when you can bask in over 12 hours of light a day: the perfect conditions for enjoying a twilight game of golf in the Costa del Sol. Keep reading to discover how, when and why you simply have to take advantage of the golf offers running throughout the summer.
What is twilight golf?
Twilight rates are special green fees that a number of golf courses in the Costa del Sol offer players that have travelled from all four corners of the world. Promising the unique and unforgettable experience of playing a round while the sun is setting, twilight rates are a reality thanks to the Costa del Sol’s long hours of daylight in the summer. In June and July, you will have good visibility of the holes until about nine o’clock at night.
Twilight rates generally start to be applied from 2pm or 3pm, depending on the golf course or resort, and conclude when the sunsets. Unlike other rates, what makes twilight rates unique is that players do not always manage to complete all the holes in the course before sunset. This is part of the magic of twilight golf in the Costa del Sol. Just imagine the experience of playing amid the beautiful aromas, colours and shifts in light, and all at an attractive price. Given the long hours of daylight in the province, you can spend the morning at the beach, sit down for a lovely lunch and then still have the whole afternoon and evening ahead of you to play 18 holes.
The weather in the Costa del Sol, golfers’ best friend
The weather in the Costa del Sol is golfers’ best friend. The warm temperatures all year round that rise slightly in the summer pair with long hours of daylight to make playing golf a treat for all the senses. As you might expect, the local businesses make the most out of this reality, with bars, restaurants – and their terraces – and shops staying open for longer and golf courses extending their hours with twilight rates.
This is a draw both for the golf courses and the local golf market as well as for tourists: the courses can meet the greater demand and make the most out of their facilities while visitors can organise rounds with their friends and families until dinner time. The sunsets in the province of Malaga are one of the most magical, captivating and relaxing moments of the summer.
World-class courses and twilight promotions
There are countless golf courses and resorts in the Costa del Sol. To be specific, there are over 70 located across the province, some of which have the perfect conditions to enjoy twilight golf in the Costa del Sol. Here are some examples of courses that run twilight rates and promotions.
Mijas Golf (Mijas)
You won’t want to miss out on the twilight offers Mijas Golf runs throughout the summer. The special twilight rate is for golfers that want to play until nightfall and, to a certain extent, against the clock. The course’s twilight rate does not guarantee that you’ll have the opportunity to play all 18 holes of the course, designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1976, as you may not have time before sundown. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
La Cala Golf Hotel & Spa (Mijas)
La Cala Golf is another of the resorts running twilight rates and promotions in the summer months and beyond. The course has specific twilight rates for every period of the year, with the times being adapted to each season. In April, May and June, the twilight rate starts at 4pm while in July, August, September and October, for instance, it starts an hour earlier. Make the most of this rate, which includes a buggy and access to the 18 holes of the course, which you can play until nightfall.
Marbella Golf & Country Club (Marbella)
If you’re planning a summer golfing getaway to Marbella and are keen to play at sunset, Marbella Golf & Country Club is sure to be a hit. Also designed by Robert Trent Sr, the resort offers, among its various rates, the Green Fee Twilight with Buggy, enabling you to drive your buggy to each of the holes until the evening slips away. The beautiful Mediterranean views are included in the price.
There are many other golf courses and resorts in the province of Malaga that have the perfect conditions and special prices to play a twilight round. Torrequebrada Golf, Santana Golf and El Chaparral Golf Club are just a few more examples of iconic courses in the province where you can play at dusk. So now you know about the magic of playing a round at twilight in the Costa del Sol, how do you feel about booking a getaway to one of the best courses and hotels in the most popular golf destinations in Europe? The province of Malaga awaits.
