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Costa Blanca Golf
El Saler - Par
72 6335m
This superb course is currently rated number 5 in Europe and second
only to Valderrama in Spain. Hugging the sand dunes beside the ocean,
the links holes (5 to 9 and 16 to 18) compare favourably to the best
of the links courses in the UK. The other holes wind through forest,
but are equally attractive. The majority of the greens are huge and
tricky to read, and the rough is punishing so great accuracy is required.
Without doubt, a highly challenging but hugely enjoyable golf course.
El Bosque - Par 72 6276m
Ranked No.5 in Spain, this championship course is a former host of the
Mediterranean Open. Set in rolling terrain, the fairways are wide and
tree lined while the greens are large and well protected by bunkers
and water, making accuracy paramount.
Mediterraneo
This is a gem of a course, situated in a wide valley some 30 km north
of Valencia, with beautiful views of the mountains and with its fairways
flanked by orange and lemon trees. the course is set around 4 lakes
and its fairly tight layout, strategically place water hazards and fast
contoured greens make for a challenging round of golf.
Escorpion
A picturesque and prestigious course, winding through peach and orange
groves in a lovely valley, this Gary Player designed course has hosted
the Spanish Open and the Spanish Masters. Water comes into play on eight
of the holes, but reasonable accuracy should keep you out of trouble.
Escorpion has a very nice restaurant and its own swimming pool, so you
can spend a nice day here.
Oliva Nova - Par 72 5832m
A Ballasteros design, considered by many to be his best, Oliva Nova
is situated alongside the Oliva Nova Resort Hotel and is beautifully
maintained. Although this links style course it is fairly flat and very
pleasant to walk, it is by no means easy. Strategically placed water
hazards and bunkers plus fast undulating greens, ensure you will need
to be playing well to master it.
Bonalba -
Par 72 6376m
Opened in 1995 and situate close to Alicante, the Bonalba course is
set in a rolling valley with the mountains on on one side and views
of the ocean on the other. With its huge greens well guarded by bunkers
and an abundance of water hazards, this is an exciting and fun course
to play. After your round the excellent clubhouse is a great place to
relax
Alenda - Par 72 6106m
This new Dave Thomas designed course is very close to Alicante and is
an exciting addition to the courses in this area. The greens are fast
but true and the holes are varied and interesting, demanding skill and
accuracy. All in all, this is an enjoyable course for all levels of
golfer and one well worth playing.
Alicante Golf Club -
Par 72 6271m
Situated in San Juan, a suburb of Alicante, this is another Seve design.
The course is fairly flat with widw fairways and the greens are large
and fast. An abundance of bunkers and lakes on 5 of the holes, help
to make it an enjoyable and testing round of golf.
El Plantio - Par 72 6365m
Situated just 3 km from Alicante, El Plantio was inaugurated in 2000.
A well designed course with good quality greens. Tight fairways and
well placed bunkers make accuracy off the tee of paramount importance.
Villamartin - Par 72
6132m
The oldest course on the Costa Blanca, Villamartin has played host to
the Mediterranean Open. Cleverly designed to take advantage of the natural
contours of the terrain and with bunkers stratecically placed on the
tree lined fairways, Villamatin is an enjoyable and testing course for
golfers of all abilities.
Las Ramblas - Par 72
5770m
It may not be the longest course in the world, but what it lacks in
length, this Pepe Gancedo designed course more than makes up for with
its challenging layout. Elevated tees, narrow fairways and slick greens
make this excellent course a true test of golf.
Campoamor - Par 71 5830m
Definitely a course of two halves. the front 9 holes are fairly open,
but the back 9 are much tighter, winding through steep sided hills.
The greens are fast and well protected, making for an enjoyable round
of golf.
La Finca - Par 72 6158m
A new course and already established as one of the best in the region,
La Finca is designed by Pepe Gancedo and has an Arizona style layout.
Magnificent greens and open fairways flanked by palm trees, pines and
lakes make this a must for all golf lovers.
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Campoamor
