Golf in and around Benahavís
Benahavís is often called the golf capital of the Costa del Sol — with world-class courses in spectacular scenery. Whether you’re learning, lowering your handicap, or searching for a home on the fairway, this guide highlights the key clubs on your doorstep.
Golf Courses in Benahavís (Municipality)
Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club
18 holes · Par 71 · Seve Ballesteros
- Challenging, rolling layout with mountain & sea views
- Modern clubhouse with restaurant, gym & racket courts
- Los Arqueros area guide →
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
27 holes (3×9) · Tournament venue
- Three nines with varied strategy; excellent practice academy
- Resort facilities with spa, dining and hotel
- La Quinta area guide →
El Higueral Golf
9 holes · Riverside setting
- Scenic, forgiving and perfect for a quick round or beginners
- Capanes del Golf area guide →
Marbella Club Golf Resort
18 holes · Low daily traffic
- Exclusive, serene mountain terrain and elegant clubhouse
- On-site equestrian centre; limited tee times preserve pace
- Marbella Club Golf area guide →
Villa Padierna • Flamingos · Alferini · Tramores
54 holes across three courses
- Championship pedigree; events-hosting and 5★ hotel & spa
- Mix of challenge (Alferini), resort play (Flamingos) and academy course (Tramores)
- Los Flamingos area guide →
Nearby Courses (10–20 minutes)
- Atalaya Golf & Country Club — 36 holes; mature parkland, wide fairways.
- El Paraíso Golf — Gary Player design; relaxed members’ atmosphere.
- Real Club de Golf Guadalmina — two 18-hole courses (North & South); historic members’ club.
- Los Naranjos Golf Club — Robert Trent Jones Sr; generous fairways, lively clubhouse.
- Aloha Golf Club — classic Marbella parkland with strong facilities.
Tip: Nueva Andalucía’s “Golf Valley” (Aloha, Los Naranjos, Las Brisas) is ~15–20 minutes from most Benahavís areas.
Buyer Hotspots by Course
- La Quinta & Los Arqueros: apartments, townhouses and villas with broad budgets.
- Capanes del Golf / El Higueral: resort-style apartments with spa & security.
- Los Flamingos / Villa Padierna: premium apartments & villas with hotel amenities nearby.
- La Alquería: contemporary villas with wide coastal views, close to Atalaya.
- El Madroñal / Monte Mayor: private, view-rich villa zones near Marbella Club Golf.
Playing, Booking & Practicals
- Handicap & pace: championship layouts (Alferini, Los Arqueros) demand accuracy; El Higueral suits quicker, social rounds.
- Peak seasons: spring & autumn; reserve tee times early for groups.
- Practice: La Quinta’s academy and Golf Valley ranges are ideal for lessons.
- Lifestyle: many urbanisations are golf-front with security, pools and spas — great for holiday-let yield and personal use.
If you’re new to the area and still building your setup, our short guide to golf shops on the Costa del Sol explains where to buy clubs, balls, clothing and accessories near Benahavís.
If you are not at that stage yet, you can explore homes by course:
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