Updated on November 10, 2026
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From Málaga to Estepona, the Costa del Sol features a string of golf courses along the coast. We have expanded the radius to 80 km to include Marbella and Benahavís; Valderrama and Sotogrande, more than 90 km away, remain outside the radius, as does Finca Cortesín, at 80.2 km.
A Quick Look at the Rankings of Golf Courses Around Málaga
10 courses shown.
| Rank | Golf | Town | Distance | Access | Green fee | Golf Digest | Top100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Club de Golf Las Brisas | Nueva Andalucía | 54.4 km | On request | — | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Los Naranjos Golf Club | Nueva Andalucía | 55.1 km | Open | €139–177 | 15 | 46 |
| 3 | Mijas Golf – Los Lagos | Mijas Costa | 28.9 km | Open | — | — | 48 |
| 4 | Santana Golf & Country Club | La Cala de Mijas | 31.8 km | Open | — | — | 51 |
| 5 | Atalaya Golf & Country Club – Old Course | Estepona (on the border with Benahavís) | 59.6 km | Restricted | €105–175 | — | 56 |
| 6 | Parador de Málaga Golf | Malaga (near Torremolinos) | 8.7 km | Open | — | — | 62 |
| 7 | Marbella Club Golf Resort | Benahavís | 61.9 km | Open | — | — | 65 |
| 8 | Río Real Golf | Marbella | 44.5 km | Open | — | — | 71 |
| 9 | Golf Torrequebrada | Benalmádena | 18.9 km | Open | — | — | 72 |
| 10 | Real Club de Golf Guadalmina – South | Guadalmina | 58.6 km | Open | — | — | 73 |
Distance as the crow flies from downtown Málaga. Green fee: public 18-hole rate published by the golf course (range varies by season or day), as of November 10, 2026; “—” = not published. Ranking columns: the course’s rank in each ranking list; “—” = not listed.
Where are the golf courses around Málaga?
Click on a number to view the golf course, then click on its name to read its profile. Base map © OpenStreetMap.
Our Method
We include 18-hole courses located within a maximum of 80 km as the crow flies from downtown Málaga: courses that accept visitors (Aloha and La Zagaleta, which are members-only, are excluded). The ranking is the average of their positions in two national rankings: Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in Spain, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 100 Spain, 2026 edition); a course not included in either ranking is assigned the last place plus ten. Distances calculated using OpenStreetMap coordinates. Green fees are listed only if they are published on the golf course’s official website (as of November 10, 2026).
Golf Courses in Detail
Architects, dates, access and green fees: official golf course websites and the rankings cited, checked on November 10, 2026; nothing is shown when the source does not say. Photos under free licenses via Wikimedia Commons.
1. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Rankings: Golf Digest 7 · Top100 9
⛳ Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (updated by Kyle Phillips), Parkland
📍 Distance: 54.4 km (33.8 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Private members-only club: Visitor access is very limited and must be requested from the club (priority given to members).
Las Brisas was one of the first courses in Europe to be sodded with bentgrass and hosted the 1973 World Cup of Golf. The club describes its course as a design by Robert Trent Jones Sr. updated by Kyle Phillips.
2. Los Naranjos Golf Club
Rankings: Golf Digest 15 · Top100 46
⛳ Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened in 1977, Parkland
📍 Distance: 55.1 km (34.2 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors; online reservations available.
💶 Green fee: 18 holes + golf cart: €139 (low season) or €145 (mid-season); 18 holes: €177 in high season (2026 rates) (official website, (November 10, 2026)
Spanning 70 hectares and featuring an orange grove and a river, Los Naranjos initially operated alongside its neighbor, Las Brisas, when it opened in 1977. It was ranked 15th by Golf Digest among the best courses in Spain in 2026.
3. Mijas Golf – Los Lagos
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 48
⛳ Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened in 1976, Parkland with lakes
📍 Distance: 28.9 km (18.0 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors.
Los Lagos was the first of Mijas Golf's two courses to open, in 1976. Large lakes come into play on half of the course's holes.
4. Santana Golf & Country Club
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 51
⛳ Course: Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, opened in 2004, Parkland
📍 Distance: 31.8 km (19.8 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors.
Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the course opened in early 2004. It is ranked 51st on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 100 Spain 2026" list.
5. Atalaya Golf & Country Club – Old Course
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 56
⛳ Course: designed by Bernhard von Limburger, parkland
📍 Distance: 59.6 km (37.0 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Visitors are welcome; on the Old Course, the maximum handicap is 28 (men) and 36 (women); proof of handicap is required at the front desk.
💶 Green fee: €175 (February 1–May 31 and September 16–November 30), €125 (December–January), €105 (June 1–September 15) for 18 holes (official website, (November 10, 2026)
Atalaya is one of the oldest courses on the Costa del Sol and serves as the headquarters of the European PGA. On the Old Course, the maximum handicap allowed is 28 for men and 36 for women.
6. Parador de Málaga Golf
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 62
⛳ Course: Designed by Harry Colt and Tom Simpson, Coastal/Parkland Course
📍 Distance: 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (Parador course).
It is the oldest course on the Costa del Sol: its fairways were designed by Harry Colt after the Málaga Golf Club was founded in 1926. Ranked 62nd on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 100 Spain 2026" list.
7. Marbella Club Golf Resort
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 65
⛳ Course: Designed by Dave Thomas, Mountain Course
📍 Distance: 61.9 km (38.5 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (resort course).
A mountain course designed by Dave Thomas, renowned for his spectacular elevated tees. Ranked 65th on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 100 Spain 2026" list.
8. Río Real Golf
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 71
⛳ Course: Designed by Javier Arana, opened in 1965, Parkland on the riverbank
📍 Distance: 44.5 km (27.7 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors; online reservations available.
It is the oldest course in the Marbella region, designed in 1965 by Javier Arana on the banks of the Río Real. Ranked 71st on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 100 Spain 2026" list.
9. Golf Torrequebrada
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 72
⛳ Course: Designed by José Gancedo, a hilly course with ocean views
📍 Distance: 18.9 km (11.7 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors; online reservations required (rates vary by season and time of day).
Torrequebrada is one of Spanish architect José Gancedo's earliest projects, dating from the mid-1970s. The club offers a discount of up to €10 on the green fee for a second round played within 7 days.
10. Real Club de Golf Guadalmina – South
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 73
⛳ Course: Designed by Javier Arana, Coastal Course / Parkland Course
📍 Distance: 58.6 km (36.4 mi) from downtown Málaga
🔑 Access: Open to visitors.
Designed by Javier Arana in the mid-1960s, the Sur course is the second oldest on Spain's southern coast. Guadalmina features two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole par-3 course.
Just missed the cut
- Real Guadalhorce Golf Club: 11th in our ranking (53), just behind Guadalmina Sur (49)
- Finca Cortesín: Outside the accuracy range (80.2 to 80.4 km depending on the point selected within the area, OpenStreetMap coordinates); would be second on the list. To be noted in a sidebar
- Club de Golf Aloha: “Members-only” club, according to its official website: visitors are not permitted
- La Zagaleta Country Club (Old): Private area reserved for members and owners: visitors are not permitted
- Real Club Valderrama / Real Club de Golf Sotogrande / La Reserva: Outside the area (92 to 95 km). Present = Valderrama (Sotogrande: GD 3 / Top 100 2; La Reserva: GD 6 / Top 100 13)
See also
The 15 Best Golf Courses in Spain
The Best Golf Courses Near London
The Best Golf Courses Near Barcelona
The Best Golf Courses Near Lisbon
The Best Golf Courses Near Paris
The 20 Best Golf Hotels in EuropeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf course near Málaga?
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (Nueva Andalucía, 54.4 km from the city center) tops our ranking, based on Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in Spain, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 100 Spain, 2026 edition). Access: Private members-only club: very limited visitor access, available upon request to the club (priority given to members).
Which golf courses around Málaga are open to visitors?
No special requirements: Los Naranjos Golf Club, Mijas Golf – Los Lagos, Santana Golf & Country Club, Parador de Málaga Golf, Marbella Club Golf Resort, Río Real Golf, Golf Torrequebrada, Real Club de Golf Guadalmina – Sur. The others (Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, Atalaya Golf & Country Club – Old Course) only accept visitors on certain days, subject to handicap requirements or by invitation: see the details for each golf course.
Which golf course is closest to downtown Málaga?
Parador de Málaga Golf, 8.7 km as the crow flies from downtown (Málaga (near Torremolinos)).
How much does a green fee cost in the Malaga area?
Among the golf courses in our selection that publish their rates, the 18-hole green fee ranges from €105 to €177 depending on the course, the season, and the day (rates as of November 10, 2026, on the official websites).
Which airport should you choose for a golf trip in the Málaga area?
Most convenient airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol, Gibraltar.