Spain’s Costa de La Luz is an excellent golfing destination throughout the year. It is attracting increasing numbers of golfers from many nations. The Costa de La Luz reaches down from the Huelva district near the Portuguese border toward Gibraltar and Tarifa in the region of Cadiz.
The Huelva golfing area is sometimes called the Andalucian Algarve. There are half a dozen courses in this naturally beautiful area. El Rompido, Islantilla, and Dunas de Donana, which was named after nearby Donana National Park, are just three of the popular and enjoyably challenging golf courses here. The terrain is mostly flat, so generally the courses can be walked. This is a protected area, so the courses have been designed to incorporate the natural beauty without being intrusive.
Two famous courses, San Roque and Valderrama, are in the southern part of Costa de La Luz. Over the years they have hosted many tournaments. But there are other courses nearby, and still more are being planned. Some of them will be resorts with hotel accommodation where visitors can enjoy their golfing getaway.
Professionals and amateurs alike come here in the off season to practice. The Sherry and Montecastillo courses, both of which are inland, are especially popular. The both have excellent hotel accommodations and practice facilities. These inland courses also have links with places like Costa Ballena with its 27 holes, hotel and spa facilities, great food, and beautiful Atlantic beaches.
The Costa de La Cruz, a quiet neighbor of the Algarve and Costa del Sol, definitely has a variety of courses for golfers to enjoy. Couples, families, and groups will enjoy exploring the Costa de La Luz with its great golfing and many contrasts.

Arcos Gardens Golf and Country Estate The Arcos Gardens Golf and Country Estate is one of the newer developments in Costa de La Cruz. It is undertaken in conjunction with the Landmark Land Company, which has built over 20 similar communities in the United States, including the one at Kiawah Island. This is the company’s first venture into the booming Spanish market. Address: Ctra. Algar, 3 km. 11630 Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz. www.arcosgardens.com
La Canada Golf Course The La Canada Golf Course is an appropriate tribute to the residents of Guadiaro who became golf enthusiasts overnight, thanks to the emergence of the Sotogrande. This full length Trent Jones golf course is beautifully located in the hills near Valderrama, where it is somewhat open to the wind. The long first hole sets the standard for a challenging round of golf. The fourth hole allows no view of the green until the third shot, and so is like a step into the unknown. Address: Ctra. De Guadiaro 1 km. 11311 Guadiaro, San Roque, Cadiz. www.lacanadagolf.es/index_ing.php
Lomas De Sancti Petri Golf Garden This is a modern course that was designed by the world champion golfer Manuel Pinero. It is located a little way inland, between the Atlantic and the Costa de la Luz coast. The course is not far from the village of Chiclana and the port of Sancti Petri, where there are sail boats. The greens and fairways of this course are wide and gently rolling. However, water and sand hazards provide some challenging tests. The course is set amongst beautiful tropical gardens, cork trees, and fragrant evergreens. Practice facilities include a putting green and golf classes. Address: Urb. Lomas de Sancti Petri, s/n. 11130 Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz. www.worldgolf.com
Costa Ballena Club de Golf Located between the towns of Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar is the relatively undiscovered golf complex of Costa Ballena. It is nestled beside a lovely beach, and is easily reached from Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz. This is a 27 hole course, laid out in three nines. Each of the nines is distinctive. There is also a nine hole, par 3 practice course. This club has chipping and putting areas, and a 300 yard wide driving range that can accommodate 120 people at a time. Address: Ctra. Chipiona-El Puerto de Santa Maria, 5 km. 11520 Rota, Cadiz. Directions: from El Puerto de Santa Maria take the highway toward Rota. After passing Rota, take the road to Chipiona. The golf course is about 8 km from Rota. www.ballenagolf.com
Barcelo Montecastillo Hotel and Golf Resort The Montecastillo Golf Resort was designed by the legendary golf star Jack Nicklaus. It well deserves its high rating as the 5th best golf course in Europe. It goes by the principle what you see is what you get. There are open, big drive inducing fairways, with no blind holes. The clubhouse and hotel are impressive. The people on staff are friendly, helpful, and multilingual. It is advisable that you use a buggy for this large course. When you arrive at the first tee, you will realize what a seriously challenging course lies before you. Address: Ctra. De Arcos 6 km. 11406 Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz. Directions: The golf course is located 10 miles from Jerez on the road to Arcos. The Jerez automobile race track, which can be partially seen from the highway, is right beside Montecastillo. www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/Spain/Cadiz/Montecastillo/Golf.htm
Golf Melia Sancti Petri The Melia Sancti Petri Golf Club is a modern, 6257 meter long course, located between the Atlantic coast and the Costa de La Luz. It is not far from the village of Chiclana. The greens here are broad and mostly elevated, therefore requiring good technical skills. Among the water hazards are two lakes and two small streams. The course is set amongst old and recently planted olive and cork trees. Fewer than three kilometers away is the Melia Sancti Petri hotel with its beautiful beach. The practice facilities here include a putting green and a practice range. Address: Urb. Novo Sancti Petri, s/n. 11130 Chicanla de la Frontera, Cadiz. Directions: take the N-340 highway from Malaga, crossing Conil and the Colorado. Go five kilometers (km 16) and there is a left turn to Novo Sancti Petri, The golf course is 5 km from this intersection. From Cadiz drive to the 16 km point on the N-340 highway. Then take the turn located on the right to Novo Sancti Petri. The golf course is about 5 km from this intersection. www.melia-sanctipetri.com