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About La Estancia Golf Course
La Estancia Golf Club reminds you of the traditional links course. Designed by Alan Rijks, the course is flat with some water hazards and trees, but the main battle you will face is against the prevailing winds as you head out and back. It's a very natural looking course, so there is plenty of flora and fauna to admire.
Buggies
Clubhouse
Close to the Melia Sancti Petri hotel
Our take
The wind is the whole examination at La Estancia, a flat, natural links-style course near the Melia Sancti Petri where you battle the breeze out and back.
Serious golfersLength matters less than flight here. The prevailing wind leans on you heading out and again coming home, and the 4th and 13th are the two holes where a mis-club costs most.
Higher handicapsFlat with barely 55 metres of climb and not much water to find, it is a kind, easy walk. The breeze is the real defence, so club up and swing easy.
CouplesAn easy, natural course to walk together, with plenty of flora and wildlife between holes and the Melia Sancti Petri close by. Choose a calm morning and it is a gentle day out for two.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
The walk. Flat, and an easy walk — 55 metres of climb over the round.
The wind. The wind is usually easterly, averaging 15 km/h, gusting to 44. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.
The water. 4 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.
The design. Alan Rijks.
The holes that will cost you. The 4th, the 13th and the 10th. The 4th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.
Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
392 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
2
411 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
3
216 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
607 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
5
383 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
6
425 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
7
408 yards — plays like 414, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
151 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
337 yards — plays like 332, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
475 yards — plays like 481, uphill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
360 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
227 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
499 yards — plays like 494, flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
431 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
15
193 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
16
331 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
405 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
485 yards — plays like 480, flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.
The course at a glance
DesignerAlan Rijks
Holes18
Par72
DifficultyFlat · 55m of climb
Opened2005
Prevailing windEasterly
Signature holeHole 4 · Three-shot hole, position over power
Fully hosted · you travel with us
Coming as a couple, or on your own?
You do not need to bring a four. Sue travels with the group and hosts the table in the evenings, so couples and single golfers are looked after from the welcome dinner onwards. Every tee time, transfer and hotel is booked before you land.
28 February - 9 March 2027 · 6 courses · 12 places
Places to stay while you play La Estancia Golf Course
Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes La Estancia Golf Course in your golf holiday.
This course
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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Golf holidays in Spain. The questions our golfers ask most.
How much does a golf holiday in Spain cost?
Golf holidays in Spain start from £250 (≈ €285) (≈ $335) (≈ CA$465) (≈ AU$465) (≈ NZ$565) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,155) (≈ kr 3,235) (≈ kr 2,175) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a hand-built ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.
What are the flight options for Spain?
There are plenty of flights from the UK to all the major Spanish airports. If you'd like to travel light we can arrange club hire for you.
Is it easy to get around in Spain?
We can arrange your airport transfers and the runs to each course alongside your break, quoted separately rather than included in the price. If you would rather have your own wheels, we can book a hire car with a reputable supplier.
When is the best time to play golf in Spain?
March to June and September to November are ideal, warm and dry with the courses in top shape. Southern Spain plays well right through the winter.
How many golf courses are there in Spain?
We feature 71 courses and 68 resorts across Spain including Valderrama Golf Course and Santa Clara Golf Club. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.
Is Spain a good destination for groups of golfers?
Yes. Two courses three minutes from the door, own rooms for anyone who wants one, and one table for dinner, which is why groups take to Fairmont La Hacienda.
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