Try not to get too distracted when playing this course though, as there are some truly spectacular views of the Mediterranean, as well as beautiful pine trees and surrounding areas.
The Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande is set in a privileged location near the beaches of the Costa del Sol, and some of the best golf courses in Spain such as Valderrama, home of the 1997 Ryder Cup, which is just 10 minutes away by car.
The popular Guadalmina Spa & Golf Resort in Marbella offers direct access to its own golf course and San Pedro Beach, as well as a choice of eight other golf courses in the surrounding area within easy reach.
The 4-star Vik Gran Hotel is an excellent beachfront hotel in Mijas Costa. Ideally located for playing golf to the East of Marbella including La Cala and Santana.
Alcaidesa Golf Resort offers the very best views in the Costa del Sol with stunning vistas over the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Africa.
Located just five minutes from Marbella city centre, this course runs alongside the Rio Real River, from which it takes its name and forms an integral part of the course.
Atalaya New Course offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar, and is seen as one of the most natural courses on the coast.
Home to the Volvo Masters (1988-96 and 2002-2008), the Ryder Cup (1997), the World Golf Championships (1999-2000), the Andalucia Masters (2010-2011) and Open de Espana (2016 & 2018), Valderrama surpasses its reputation as Europe's number one course.
Located at the foot of the Mijas mountains, between Marbella and Malaga, the America Course is the original of the three championship courses at the impressive La Cala Resort.
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