This week’s blog is the last in the series of 3 blogs about frontline golf properties and their surrounding golf courses and we are pleased to keep some of the best for last! In this blog we will explore the areas from Nueva Andalucia to Marbella and going East. Some of these areas are the most sought after on the Costa Del Sol with famous beaches, high security complexes, luxury mansions and total privacy. Starting with:
NUEVA ANDALUCIA
One of the most sought after Marbella addresses, close to the beaches, International schools and all amenities, as well as the famous Puerto Banus Marina. 5 well established golf courses belong in this Golf valley:
Aloha Golf
One of Marbella most established golf courses, inaugurated in 1975 and designed by the renowned Spanish designer, Javier Arana, who also designed El Saler (Valencia) and El Prat (Barcelona). In recent years, the initially “members only club”, was privileged to welcome the PGA European Tour as well as in 2016 hosting the Spanish Ladies Open, a major European Tour event. Properties in the area range from luxury frontline golf villas to low rise townhouse and apartment complexes, many of the communities built various years ago, now refurbished and modernized are truly breathtaking!
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
One of the best golf courses in Spain, aspiring to be the private golf club of choice for those looking for an exceptional golfing experience. Founded by D. Jose Banus in 1968 and was designed to include a large selection of subtropical plants that can still be seen today. Villas that are frontline to Las Brisas Golf are an eclectic mix in style ranging from the traditional Andalusian style villas to the very modern and contemporary.
Magna Marbella Golf
A charming 9hole course set on a hilltop overlooking the town of San Pedro down to the sea. The residential apartment complex of the same name offers luxury spacious apartments and penthouses, tropical gardens, swimming pools and secure garages. A gated community with spectacular views.
Los Naranjos Golf Club
In the mid 70’s a second Group of golf courses were built along the Coast, including Mijas, Valderrama and Los Naranjos. Developed by the same company as Las Brisas Golf Course located just north of Las Brisas. This golf course with an orange grove of the same name and river has held many important championship games. Surrounded by luxury villas this unique course is west facing and is overlooked by a large selection of private residences, many renovated to be modern style villas. Set in a quiet area of Nueva Andalucia whilst still being close to amenities and facilities.
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
Located furthest away from the beaches and Puerto Banus marina, La Quinta Golf is also reached by the road to Ronda behind San Pedro town. Running along two valleys surrounded by nature, lined by pinewoods, floral boarders and with many water features. A 27-hole course divided into 3, 9 hole courses. Frontline properties are mainly high luxury villas, some gated communities and apartment complexes with views to the beautiful course.
MARBELLA EAST
Santa Clara Golf
This 18 holes par 71 golf course was designed by Enrique Canales Busquets, located close to Marbella city center, East of Marbella with a club house on the highest level of land providing breathtaking views along the coast down to the Mediterranean Sea, the driving range and the start and finishing holes are at the club house. Property in this area range from traditional Andalusian style semidetached villas to brand new modern independent villas.
Santa María Golf & Country Club
Considered one of the top courses in Marbella, built in 2 phases with 9 holes each, the course is ideal for experienced as well as beginner players. Apartment complexes and individual villas open onto this golf course. Located in the area of Elviria, near to the famous Don Carlos Hotel with Nikki Beach club, this sought after area boasts a large commercial center with shops, restaurants, bars and banks as well as wonderful sandy beaches.
Rio Real Golf Course
Designed by the legendary Javier Arana (considered to be the best Spanish designer of all time), opened in 1965. The golf course runs alongside the Rio Real River leading down to the beach, located very close to Marbella town center boasting both apartment complexes and independent private villas.
Cabopino Golf Marbella
To the east, from Marbella town is Cabopino Golf, an 18-hole course with spectacular views to the Mediterranean. This golf club offers a wonderful course, restaurant, pro-shop, and golf academy with a wide range of classes included special groups for children. Set the other side of the road to Cabopinos Marina, property frontline to the golf are mostly independent villas and a few apartment complexes. Close to amenities and the highway in both directions as well as the famous sand dunes and white sandy beaches.
One golf course belonging to one of Marbella’s most famous 5-star luxury hotel is; Marbella Club Golf Resort – located close to the whitewashed Andalusian village of Benahavís is a private golf club for guests of Marbella Club and Puente Romano hotels and the owners of the villas set within the resort. This resort also boasts a stunning equestrian center. These spectacular independent villas are set back from the hustle and bustle of the towns, immersed in nature and with panoramic views, the location is ideal and unique, a true impeccable oasis only a short drive from Marbella.
The benefit of living in a frontline golf property is infinite landscaped gardens (but without the maintenance), whether it be for a holiday vacation or as a permanent residence, a frontline golf property offers tranquility, nature and in Marbella, the chance to see some of the finest players of the sport year round.
Marbella Unique Properties offer a large selection of golf properties for all budgets along the coast, contact us for further information and to arrange a viewing.