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.
Explore homes by course:
La Quinta
Los Arqueros
El Higueral
Villa Padierna
Atalaya
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