18 holes
Santana Golf
Mijas · Spain
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Image courtesy of © Santana Golf
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Image courtesy of © Santana Golf
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Image courtesy of © Santana GolfAn 18-hole, par 72 parkland course of about 6207 metres between Fuengirola and Marbella, designed by Cabell B. Robinson on a former avocado plantation.
The course
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santana Golf | 18 | 72 | 6,207 m | Cabell B. Robinson | parkland |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Clubhouse
- The Restaurant
- Golf shop
Good to know
- The 8th hole is described as the longest on the Costa del Sol at 602 metres (658 yards)
- Situated halfway between Fuengirola and Marbella
Golfer’s facilities
- PracticePutting green
- On the courseBuggies
From the club’s own website.
How to get on
Tee times are booked online.
Groups and golf days
- Golf societies
- Group programme for parties of 8 or more; enquiries by email with dates and player numbers
Women and juniors
- Ladies’ tees
The 19th hole
- La Cabaña · Clubhouse restaurant for after the round.
When to play
At Málaga Airport: calmer months are August, September, October (average wind 3.3–3.8 m/s). Windier months are January, February, March (4.1–4.1 m/s).
The course on film
From the ULTIMATE Marbella guide
Read our full write-up, with the history of the club and how to get there.
Read on the Marbella guide →Around the course
Hotels nearby, and restaurants and bars from the ULTIMATE Marbella guide, by straight-line distance.
Stay
- La Cala ResortGolf & spa resort · 2.1 km
- Kimpton Los MonterosBeach resort · 12 km
- Amàre Beach Hotel MarbellaAdults-only beach hotel · 17 km
- La Morada Más HermosaBoutique hotel · 17 km
- Hotel El FuerteBeachfront hotel · 17 km
- Hotel LimaFour-star town hotel · 17 km
Eat
- El Olivo de La CalaMediterranean · 5.0 km
- La LonjaFish and seafood · 7.5 km
- Peccati di GolaItalian · 8.2 km
- El LagoAndalusian fine dining · 8.2 km
- Chiringuito El LaurelChiringuito · 9.0 km
- The Beach HouseBeach restaurant & lounge · 9.3 km
Drink
- Andy’s BeachBeach club · 7.5 km
- Nikki Beach MarbellaBeach club · 8.9 km
- Amù Beach ClubBeach club · 9.6 km
- Siroko BeachBeach restaurant and club · 10 km
For the non-golfer
While the round goes on: spas, beaches, shops and culture from the ULTIMATE Marbella guide, by straight-line distance.
Shopping
- La CañadaShopping centre · 16 km
- Mercadillo de MarbellaStreet market · 16 km
Culture
- Bioparc FuengirolaZoo · 6.4 km
- Castillo SohailCastle · 6.7 km
- Puerto de CabopinoMarina · 7.5 km
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