Exploring a golfers and non-golfers paradise between Marbella East and Mijas Costa, Andalusia, Spain

Bemont Marbella · July 8th 2024

Its gorgeous green scenery, the excellent connection with Malaga International Airport (38km) and all finest amenities nearby, are some of the reasons why the Andalusian Region between Marbella East and Mijas Costa has become one of the most demanded finest golf destinations during all seasons, not only by golf lovers but also by those who want to enjoy the beautiful green surroundings, their good facilities and their relaxing atmosphere. Therefore, this golf paradise area has also been chosen as a prime destination to buy a property as a holiday second home or permanent residence to delight in all year around. Today in this article we gladly give you an overview of some of these finest golf resorts with top residential areas situated between Marbella East and Mijas Costa in the Costa del Sol, Andalusia, South of Spain.

1. LA CALA GOLF RESORT

Offering one of the best golf experiences in Europe, La Cala Golf Resort is the largest golf complex in Spain and one of the most exclusive resorts in the whole world. It counts with 3 championship golf courses (18 hole), a golf academy, a 4-star hotel, a luxurious spa, wellness and other sport professional facilities. Nestled in a gorgeous green scenery, between Sierra de Mijas National Park and the Mediterranean Coast, La Cala Golf also boasts top residential areas, which count with exceptional infrastructure and amenities. Due to the lack of space and plots in traditional cities such as Marbella or Málaga, La Cala Golf has become a highly demanded area for those who want to own their property offering completely privacy and tranquility but yet close to all facilities such as restaurants, private schools, an international airport, among other amenities. One of the latest residential projects is La Reserva de la Cala Golf with 15 luxury villas for sale, located in the most exclusive part of the entire La Cala Golf as it is set in a secluded area with unique plots, which offer sea views surrounded by the marvelous green scenery of La Cala Golf and the Sierra de Mijas Natural Park.

la cala golf resort

La Cala Golf Course views next to La Reserva de la Cala Golf villas & plots for sale

2. CABOPINO GOLF

Facing the Cabopino Marina, at the Eastern side of Marbella, Cabopino Golf Marbella is a prestigious golf club and top residential area with luxury private villas that enjoy superb open views to the Mediterranean Sea. It counts with an 18-hole golf course, a golf academy, a restaurant, a pro-shop and other facilities. Cabopino Golf offers high quality services with spectacular views to the sea and the surrounding lush pine trees and green landscapes, making it one of the most beautiful golf courses in Costa del Sol.

Superb sea view from Cabopino Golf course

3. SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Situated in a privileged area, between small valleys of pine trees and cork oaks, in close distance to the sandy beaches of Marbella East, Santa Maria Golf Club is a renowned country club featuring an 18^th century old cortijo clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, a restaurant, a pro-shop and other sports and leisure facilities such as tennis, lawn bowling and swimming. Boasting stunning gardens, splendid lakes, green lush valleys and magnificent views, Santa Maria Golf Course is one of the best well-kept golf courses in Marbella and one of the finest in Costa del Sol.

Santa Maria Golf Clubhouse

4. MARBELLA GOLF COUNTRY CLUB

At 30 minutes driving from Malaga airport and only 5 minutes to Marbella center, Marbella Golf Country Club is an upscale 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, offering beautiful sea views in a privileged environment surrounded by nature. It also counts with an elegant restaurant, a clubhouse, business rooms, a pro-shop and other first-class facilities such as a driving range and putting green, tennis courts and a wellness centre offering yoga and Pilates classes.

Beautiful landscape of Marbella Golf Country Club

5. SANTA CLARA GOLF

Santa Clara Golf Marbella features an 18-hole golf course with challenging fairways, a golf academy, a golf store and a clubhouse restaurant. Created with respect for the native wildlife and vegetation within a prestigious area close to Marbella and the beach, Santa Clara Golf Marbella is one of the golf courses in South of Spain that offers a challenging, yet pleasant game while enjoying superb sea and mountain views.

Santa Clara Golf Club – aerial view

6. RIO REAL GOLF CLUB

Located in one of the most famous areas in Marbella and at only 5 minutes driving to the town centre, Rio Real Golf course is a spectacular 18-hole golf course recognized by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation as one of the best in Spain thanks to its natural beauty and its unique layout. Set between the mountains and the sea and running along the river that gave its name, the luxury resort of Rio Real Golf is set next to the Mediterranean Sea coast and it counts with a hotel, wellness centre, a golf academy and several other facilities such as tennis courts, clubhouse and a restaurant.

Rio Real Golf Club