What golfers say about Spain

4.997 reviews

If you are going to play golf, there's nothing better than playing in the sunshine so my wife and I had an item on our bucket list to take a month driving around the Iberian peninsula playing golf, staying at good hotels and eating well! …

Barry Thurston · Spain · 6 years ago

We recently used Golf planet Holidays for our annual golf trip to Spain, I can honestly say that the service provided was second to none, an absolutely first class experience.. well done the team at Golf planet holidays..

tony dean · Spain · a year ago

Our take

Los Arqueros hides in the hills seven miles west of Marbella, a short, tight Seve Ballesteros design that cares far more about your irons than your driver.

Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
71par
5,667yards
279mof climb
10water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 279 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually northerly, averaging 7 km/h. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 10 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Severiano Ballesteros.

The holes that will cost you. The 6th, the 8th and the 13th. The 6th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
372 yards — plays like 346, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
166 yards — plays like 159, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
3
394 yards — plays like 400, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
335 yards — plays like 321, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
5
165 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
555 yards — plays like 570, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
7
331 yards — plays like 323, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
8
526 yards — plays like 505, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
296 yards — plays like 326, uphill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
368 yards — plays like 360, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
11
154 yards — plays like 168, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
12
345 yards — plays like 329, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
495 yards — plays like 478, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Downwind — take less
14
318 yards — plays like 290, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
15
452 yards — plays like 437, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
171 yards — plays like 165, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
385 yards — plays like 402, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
300 yards — plays like 331, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

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.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club in your golf holiday.

This course10 places to stay

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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 £185 (≈ €215) (≈ $245) (≈ CA$345) (≈ AU$345) (≈ NZ$425) (≈ CHF 195) (≈ kr 2,355) (≈ kr 2,395) (≈ kr 1,615) 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?

Our drivers will pick you up at the airport and take you to the golf courses during your stay or we can book you a hirecar from 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?

Play and stay resorts, such as La Cala and El Rompido, are excellent choices for groups.

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