For the ultimate in coastal charisma it would be hard to beat Puerto Banus. This is the place to be pampered yachtside and watch the world go by or window shop at one of several of the world renowned fashion houses and boutiques. Puerto Banus is home to the remarkable Golf la Dama de Noche with its enchanting night rounds. Los Naranjos Golf Club is an intimidating course with its natural orange trees, and has a majestic Andalucian style clubhouse.
For a snowbound, frustrated golfer, desperate to play in the sunshine, the Costa del Golf is proving irresistible. Marbellas reputation for golfing speaks for itself and it hosts amazing courses like Rio Real Golf Hotel and the new Santa Maria Golf & Country Club with beautiful views. The very much respected Marbella Golf & Country Club has some superb panoramic views over the sea, and is an enjoyable and sophisticated round in one of the worlds' premier golfing regions.
"Many Happy Returns" is an appropriate message for the terrific new Cabopino Golf on the Costa del Sol that celebrates its second birthday in April. In its two years of operation, over 80,000 rounds have been played - many of them by recidivist golfers forced to return after becoming hooked at first site. Calahonda also has the quaint and hilly Miraflores Golf, and a pleasant par 3 course Club La Siesta, which is the house favourite among locals in the urbanization.
The chances are that most visitors to the Costa del Golf will have played Lauro Golf, but the friendly club, situated in Malaga's Guadalhorce valley, is definitely worth a return visit since the course was extended to 27 holes in January 2003. Nearby is also the fabulous Alhaurin Golf & Country Club, and ambitious golfing resort with 45 holes and idyllic views of the mountains and lakes in the valley.
Golf in Mijas has some of the most peaceful and tranquil settings you will ever come across. La Cala Golf & Country Club overlooking the mountains, has an international reputation as one of the finest golfing complexes in the world and is extremely popular with visiting golfers of all nationalities. Then in Mijas pueblo lies the outstanding Mijas Golf complex famous for its manicured grounds and established vegetation that has evolved with the golfing boom on the costa.
