If you only have three or four days, staying near Málaga makes every hour count. The airport is minutes away, there are several good courses within a short drive, and in the evening you can choose between the beach bars of Torremolinos and the tapas bars, museums and rooftop terraces of Málaga city.
Golf courses near Málaga
- Parador de Málaga Golf: dating from 1925, one of the oldest courses in Spain, set between the airport and the sea with pine trees and ocean breezes.
- Guadalhorce Golf: a demanding championship course just minutes from the airport.
- Lauro Golf: 27 holes in Alhaurín de la Torre, with views of the mountains, about 20 minutes away.
- El Candado and Añoreta Golf to the east of the city, both friendly and good value.
- The courses of Benalmádena and Mijas, including Torrequebrada and La Cala, are 15–30 minutes away.
Where to stay
Torremolinos offers seafront hotels at every level, a long promenade and relaxed evenings. Málaga city is ideal if you'd like culture and gastronomy after golf: the historic centre, the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the port are all within walking distance of the best city hotels.
Off the course
Málaga has become one of the most attractive cities in Spain, with excellent museums, a lively old town and some of the best tapas in Andalucía. In Torremolinos, the fish restaurants of La Carihuela are a must, especially for the traditional espeto of sardines grilled over the fire.
A sample three-night break
- Day 1Arrival & golf
Land in the morning, transfer to the hotel and play an afternoon round at Parador de Málaga Golf.
- Day 2Lauro Golf
Morning round, then an evening of tapas in Málaga's old town.
- Day 3Torrequebrada or Guadalhorce
A last round and a fish dinner in La Carihuela.
- Day 4Departure
Ten minutes to the airport.
