Play an abundance of golf in Fuengirola
Fuengirola is situated between the popular cities of Malaga and Marbella on the Costa del Sol, colloquially known as the Costa del Golf. It is quite simply a golfer’s paradise with beachfront hotels, miles of stunning coastline and golf courses galore, so there’s little to wonder why golf holidays in Fuengirola are so popular...
Why book a golf holiday in Fuengirola?
- A Golfbreaks customer favourite for golf tours & nightlife
- Perfect destination for a groups, with free places & buggies at selected venues
- Championship Golf available at nearby Golf Torrequebrada & Santana Golf Club
- Your golf tour made easy with golf shuttles provided by Golfbreaks!
- Regular & affordable flights from most UK airports
- Only a 3 hour flight from the UK
Why book a golf holiday to Fuengirola?
Fuengirola has an abundance of stunning golf resorts and courses dotted along the Mediterranean coastline that will be perfect for your next golf break. With average year-round temperatures of 24°C, golfers are blown away by the excellent quality of Fuengirola’s golf courses. Whether you’re travelling as a pair or a large group, you’ll find accommodation and courses to suit your requirements.
Chaparral Golf Club
One of the most notable courses in Fuengirola is the Parkland Forest layout at Chaparral Golf Club. Featuring narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and fast greens, it's a challenging but rewarding course for players of all skill levels.
La Cala
For those looking to play additional courses in the area, La Cala is one of our most popular resorts with three exceptional golf courses and a David Leadbetter Academy onsite. The America Course at La Cala is much loved by our customers' thanks to its elevated tee boxes, cavernous carries and undulating terrain. Joining the America Course at La Cala are the Asia and Europa layouts, each offering a different challenge to the golfer as they wind through the vast Andalucían landscape.
Lauro Golf
Lauro Golf is another top-quality golf course and is well-known for having the best greens in southern Spain, just make sure you get plenty of putting practice before you go.
Overall, Fuengirola is a great choice for your next golf holiday not just because of its brilliant courses and great conditions but also for its ease of access and prices. Due to Fuengirola’s popularity among holidaymakers, flights to Malaga are frequent across the UK and accommodation is plentiful, meaning you can expect to pick up a few bargains especially in low-season.
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Where you should stay in Fuengirola
As a tourist and holidaymaker hotspot, Fuengirola is a town that has it all in terms of accommodation from luxury golf resorts to smaller boutique hotels, there is something here to please every group.
Accommodation in Fuengirola
Hotel Las Palmeras is a brilliant four-star hotel and a great choice for those wanting to be in the town of Fuengirola itself. Overlooking the beautiful marina heart of Fuengirola, Hotel Las Palmeras consists of 400 rooms, a large buffet-style restaurant, a pool, a pool bar, and a piano bar all on-site. It’s a great choice for those wanting to see more of the town itself.
Also located centrally is Occidental Fuengirola, an upscale four-star hotel located on the seafront. This option provides a perfect mix of quality and location for groups of golfers looking to head into town after a day on the course. If you want to go completely hassle-free, try the excellent all-inclusive offering at Hotel Monarque Torreblanca.
Nearby Golf Resorts
If staying on-site at your golf is more suitable, the surrounding area has two fantastic options. La Cala Golf Resort is one of Spain’s most prestigious and popular resorts; it is a real Golfbreaks customer favourite for good reason. Lauro Golf Resort is an exceptional traditional Spanish resort with a selection of two-bedroom apartments and townhouses, plus two onsite restaurants serving up delicious local cuisine.
The fabulous Hotel Alhaurín Golf Resort is another nearby golf resort. The Alhaurin Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 parkland golf course, known as one of Spain's top 100 golf courses. The resort itself features stunning views over the Sierra de Mijas onto the Mediterranean Sea.
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Get the most out of your golf holiday to Fuengirola
Fuengirola is a vibrant coastal town and a great choice for those wanting to play great golf and experience the exciting Spanish culture. If you can pull yourself away from the town’s plethora of super courses, there is a whole range of fun activities you and your group can partake in.
Bioparc Fuengirola is one of the town’s most popular attractions. A naturalistic-style zoological park, home to a variety of exotic animals and birds, from Meerkats to Flamingos it’s a great place to spend a morning or afternoon, especially if you’re an animal lover.
Impossible to miss, Solhail Castle watches over Fuengirola as it has done since it was built in 945 AD to strengthen the towns coastal defences. Renovated in 2000 it is now a popular tourist attraction which is used for hosting various concerts and other festivals, it’s a fun day out to walk around, especially if you’re interested in that era in history.