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This city in Spain’s Costa del Sol is one of golf’s finest destinations in Europe. Marbella, with its amazing sceneries, warm weather, and ideal terrains for greens, is full of dynamic locations for golfers. To play Marbella golf is an experience not to be forgotten in a hurry. As you tee off, expect to be surrounded by lush landscapes and sand beaches with sparkling views of crystal blue waters. This destination will soon become a favourite. Its natural features are ideal for golf, stretching from the magnificent Sierra Blanca mountains, extending all the way to the beautiful Mediterranean coast. Make this your dream golf destination.
Marbella allures with a luxurious lifestyle full of glamour, non-stop parties, and exceptional cuisine. Lavish restaurants offer delicacies influenced by Spanish, Jewish and Arabic heritages. It has plenty of mouth-watering dishes, both native and international. The exclusive aura of Marbella makes it the perfect place to transform your golf holiday into a very memorable getaway.
Marbella is warm most of the year. With over 320 days basking in sunshine, you may be wondering what’s the best time of year to golf this amazing place. Longer days and considerably pleasant temperatures make Spring one of the best times to golf in Marbella. So be ready by late march to enjoy a wonderful golf holiday all the way up to the end of June. While green fees are on the higher end for the golf scene in Spring, timely booking will enable you to spot and grab a fantastic deal.
July is also a good time to play golf in Marbella. Although some may find the summer heat too much during the middle of the day, there’s an upside to this – golf courses are quiet and pleasant, with fantastic deals on green fees. Combine golf with other activities during this time. After all, sandy beaches, jet-skis and white-knuckle powerboat rides are all in arms reach. Enjoy parasailing, wake-boarding, or maybe even charter a luxury yacht. Other attractions to enjoy in Marbella when off the fairway are sites such as the Arabian Wall, Old city centre, and Iglesia de la Encarnación – the oldest church in the city.
Once you choose your ideal time to enjoy the golf scene of Costa Del Sol, all that’s left to do is pick from the many excellent golf courses available here. Now, this is one challenging task as most of the golf courses in this area are incredible. Take, for instance, the well-known Marbella Club Golf Resort, a stylish 18-hole layout in the hills of Benahavis. Right at the heart of Costa del Sol, this grand course spoils golfers with breath-taking views of surrounding mountains, the Mediterranean Sea, and even the African coastline. Thanks to limited play and a generous 12 minutes between tee times, over crowdedness is never a concern here.
Villa Padierna Golf Club is also popular for its beautiful location, nestled in remarkable natural surroundings. For beginners, there’s opportunity to practice and hone youre playing skills in the Villa Padierna Michael Campbell Golf Academy. This is the only school in all of Europe that specializes in short game and private classes, so you’ll feel well taken care of.
Marbella has been host to numerous golf tournaments already held in the past months of 2019. Look out for other tournaments available throughout the year in various golf courses in Marbella. An open tournament, for instance, is held at the Santa Clara Golf Club on the 7th of December. A Thanksgiving Tournament is also hosted on the 29th of November by the Marbella Golf & Country Club.
