Golf

There are now more than 60 Costa del Sol Golf Courses stretching from Sotogrande in the west to the lesser known Velez Malaga in the east and they all have one thing in common - the fantastic sunny and dry climate allowing golfers to play all year round. For those who are used to playing golf in the cold and wet of a northern European winter it will be a real luxury to play on a Costa del Sol winter's day.

There are Costa del Sol golf courses to suit all levels of players and they are set in some beautiful surroundings, many with views of the sea and mountains.

Antequera Golf must be one of the most beautiful inland courses in Andalucia and is less than half an hours drive formLa Majada Alta and Loma la Parra.

Founded in 2003 and situated at the heart of El Torcal nature reserve, this 72 par course of 6,000 metres was designed by the Ryder Cup player Jose Maria Canizares and is overlooked by the most spectacular mountain views.

The course has been built on various levels in order to reflect the original state of the surrounding land and consists of as many as 18 artificial lakes all connected with one another.

The 6th, par 3 is defended by four bunkers and a lake. Be sure to under-club on this one.

The 14th, a long par 5, has a slight dog-leg to the left . A magnificent hole for the driver, aim centre left in order to gain distance and clear the bunker. With the green sloping away from you it is best to approach with caution. Water to the left and out of bounds to the right.

Contact Antequera Golf by telephone: 00 34 951.701.900 / 901

E.mail : reservas-golf@hotelantequera.com

Web : www.golfantequera.com

Alhaurin el Grande golf course is the closest in the direction of the coast and is to be found at the cross roads where the road to Fuengirola meets the road from Mijas to Coin

.This is an 18 hole course designed by Steve Ballesteros plus a 9 hole par 3 course.

Their contact number is : 00 34 952 595 800

E.mail reservasgolf@alhauringolf.com