A Golfer’s Guide to Benalmadena

With its 70 mile coastline, dramatic landscapes and wonderful year round climate it is no wonder that the Costa del Sol is generally considered as one of the best places to visit for lovers of Golf. Located along the coast from the capital city of Malaga you will find the beautiful town of Benalmadena which is divided into the inland town and the bustling port area where you will find the charming MAC Puerto Marina Hotel. This 4-star hotel is the perfect place to stay when looking to enjoy a golfing holiday on the Costa del Sol and that is why here at MAC Hotels we have provided you with a guide to golfing in Benalmadena.

Golf Torrequebrada

One of the best courses in Europe, the Torrequebrada  golf course in Benalmadena was designed by Jose Gancedo and opened in 1976. Well known for its location, nestled in between the sea and the mountains meaning with each and every hole you are treated to a breathtaking backdrop. Approximately 10 minutes from the Benalmadena marina, it is conveniently located close to the best nightlife and your hotel in Benalmadena. Find all the facilities you’d expect from a top golf course, including reception rooms, pro-shop, bar-restaurant and driving range.

Santana Golf & Country Club

Located in the heart of the Mija Golf Valley, around 15km from Benalmadena you will find an 18 hole, par 72 course set in 138 acres of parkland (formerly an avocado plantation) that has been carefully designed to deliver a magnificent course. Set in the Sierra de Mijas this demanding course offers plenty of variety and a competitive pricing strategy meaning it’s a ‘must visit’ for those wishing to practise some golf near Benalmadena.

Chaparral  Golf Club

Another one of the reasons that the Costa del Sol is sometimes referred to as the Costa del Golf, this prestigious golf club is the perfect place to come during your holiday in Benalmadena  and practise your swing while being surrounded by a forest of pine trees. Located just 12km away from our 4-star hotel, you will find the only course made up of 6 par 5’s, 6 par 4’s and 6 par 3’s. On site there is also a club shop, golf academy for those wanting to hone their skills and a restaurant which serves delicious food and is the perfect place to relax after working up an appetite on the fairway.

Benalmadena Golf

For those who enjoy a spot of golf but aren’t quite as serious about 300 yard fairways, there is the Benalmadena Golf school. Perhaps the best pitch and putt on the Costa del Sol, it’s comprised of a nine-hole par-3 golf course with superb sea views, a picturesque waterfall and coaching for all those who are would like to take home a new skill from their holiday in Benalmadena.

So explore the perfect fairways of the Malaga coastline and let MAC Hotels take you on the very best golfing holiday that will complete your summer experience.

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