The Best Golf Courses on the Costa del Sol & How to Book Your Tee Time
The best golf courses in Casares, Estepona, Benahavís and Sotogrande: golf, nature and the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s most attractive golfing destinations. Its excellent climate, Mediterranean landscapes and wide variety of courses make this area the perfect place for both experienced players and those wishing to take up the sport.
Casares, Estepona and the surrounding area offer a superb selection of golf courses, ranging from large 18-hole courses to 9-hole courses ideal for a shorter round.
We have selected some of the most interesting courses in the area. For each one, you’ll find a direct link to check availability and rates and, where the club allows it, to book your tee time online.
- Golf in Casares
*Finca Cortesín Golf Club
Casares · 18 holes
Finca Cortesín is one of the most renowned golf courses on the Costa del Sol. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the course is set within a spectacular natural landscape between the mountains of Casares and the Mediterranean.
Its wide fairways, strategically placed bunkers and well-maintained greens offer an experience that combines technique, strategy and scenery. The course has also hosted major international events, including the 2023 Solheim Cup.
Book your next round:
🔵 BOOK A TEE TIME – FINCA CORTESÍN
View green fees and included services
*Doña Julia Golf Club
Casares · 18 holes · Par 71
Doña Julia Golf is strategically situated on the Costa del Sol, very close to the A-7. The course was designed by Antonio García Garrido and blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of Casares.
From various points along the course, you can enjoy views of the Mediterranean, the Sierra Bermeja and the Serranía de Ronda. Its 18 holes offer a combination of distance, precision and strategy.
The club currently offers online booking, so you can check available options directly.
Book your round:
🔵 BOOK ONLINE – DOÑA JULIA GOLF
View information, prices and course details
*Casares Costa Golf
Casares · 9 holes
Casares Costa Golf offers a unique experience with a 9-hole course surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, fruit trees and the characteristic landscape of the Costa del Sol.
It is a particularly attractive option for those with limited time or who prefer a more relaxed round. The complex also offers golf lessons, a restaurant, a gym and other sporting activities.
To check availability and make bookings:
🔵 ENQUIRY AND BOOKING – CASARES COSTA GOLF
We recommend contacting the club directly to confirm opening hours, availability and rates before you visit.
🌿 La Zagaleta and La Zagalera
In the area around Marbella and Benahavís lies another of the Costa del Sol’s most exclusive residential enclaves: La Zagaleta.
The estate boasts two private golf courses, the Old Course and the New Course, set within extensive natural surroundings.
La Zagalera forms part of this residential community and embodies the combination of nature, privacy, golf and an exclusive lifestyle that characterises La Zagaleta.
It is important to note that these courses are private and do not operate as a conventional public course. Therefore, access and playing conditions must be arranged directly with La Zagaleta.
🔵 INFORMATION – PRIVATE GOLF AT LA ZAGALETA
Golf in Estepona
Estepona has become one of the leading golf destinations on the Costa del Sol. Its location between the Mediterranean and the mountains allows you to enjoy a wide variety of courses and magnificent scenery.
*El Paraíso Golf Club
Estepona · 18 holes
Designed by golf legend Gary Player in 1973, El Paraíso is one of the Costa del Sol’s historic courses.
The course combines fairways surrounded by vegetation, palm trees, water hazards and varying elevations. The design caters to players of all abilities and offers numerous situations where strategy plays a key role.
The club currently offers online booking for visiting players.
Book your round:
🔵 BOOK ONLINE – EL PARAÍSO GOLF CLUB
View official information about El Paraíso Golf
*Valle Romano Golf & Resort
Estepona · 18 holes
Valle Romano offers an 18-hole course set between the Mediterranean and the mountains. Its design combines a variety of playing conditions with sweeping views of the coast.
It is an attractive option for both regular players and visitors wishing to enjoy a full day’s golf during their stay on the Costa del Sol.
Book your tee time:
🔵 BOOK A TEE TIME – VALLE ROMANO
*Estepona Golf
Estepona · 18 holes
Estepona Golf offers a course surrounded by nature with views of the Mediterranean and the Sierra Bermeja.
Its wide fairways and varied holes make it an attractive option for players of all abilities looking to enjoy a day’s golf in a Mediterranean setting.
Information and bookings:
🔵 BOOK / CHECK AVAILABILITY – ESTEPONA GOLF
*Atalaya Golf & Country Club
Estepona · 36 holes
Atalaya Golf & Country Club features two 18-hole courses, offering the chance to enjoy two different experiences within the same complex.
Its location between Estepona and Marbella and its wide range of facilities make it an attractive option for those wishing to play for several days during their holiday.
Information and bookings:
🔵 BOOK / CHECK AVAILABILITY – ATALAYA GOLF
*La Resina Golf & Country Club
Estepona · 9 holes
La Resina offers something a little different with a 9-hole course set amongst the hills and pine forests of Estepona.
It’s a particularly good option for those who don’t have several hours to play 18 holes. A round can be completed in around an hour and a half, and the club states that it’s also suitable for beginners.
Furthermore, the green fee includes a set of clubs, which can be particularly handy for visitors travelling without their own golf kit.
Book online:
🔵 BOOK ONLINE – LA RESINA GOLF CLUB
*Azata Golf Estepona
Estepona · 18 holes · Par 71
Azata Golf is one of the newest courses in Estepona. Its 18-hole course is situated between the Sierra Bermeja and the Mediterranean Sea and offers a modern experience for local and international players.
The club offers online booking and publishes its rates directly on its website. It currently states that a golf buggy is included in its green fee rates.
Book your round:
Check Azata Golf’s green fees and rates
*El Campanario Golf & Country House
Estepona · 9 holes
El Campanario offers a 9-hole golf course that is particularly appealing to those looking for a shorter round or wishing to combine golf with other activities during their stay.
Information and bookings:
🔵 CHECK AVAILABILITY – EL CAMPANARIO
- Golf, the Mediterranean and lifestyle
Choosing Casares, Estepona and the surrounding area as a golf destination means much more than just playing a round.
The area allows you to combine the sport with Mediterranean beaches, fine dining, whitewashed villages, marinas, nature and an excellent range of hotels and holiday homes.
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, the surroundings of La Zagaleta and La Zagalera add a special dimension centred on privacy, nature and lifestyle.
From championship courses to 9-hole courses, the Costa del Sol offers options for virtually every type of player.