Playing golf in Málaga: Golf tourism in the Costa del Sol 

Málaga offers many advantages, but for golf enthusiasts, Málaga is one of the best places in Spain to practise and play golf. 

Málaga is the province of the Costa del Sol in which we can discover the highest amount of breath-taking spots, as well as the one in which we can find a great variety of leisure, sports and entertainment activities. No matter how much we know it, we always want to go back or, if we have never been there, Málaga is always a great choice for a getaway. If you are a golf enthusiast, you probably know what we mean. 

From the Costa del Sol to the Costa del Golf in Málaga 

The Costa del Sol is also known by golf enthusiasts as the Costa del Golf (Golf Coast). Málaga’s Costa del Golf is considered as one of the areas in Europe with the largest amount of golf courses and with the best courses of the European continent. 

La Costa del Golf currently has more than 70 courses, because of this and because it is well communicated to get to Málaga and to the Costa del Sol, it is one of the most visited and favourite areas by enthusiasts of this sport. 

Travel to Málaga and rent a car to carry your golf equipment

The Pablo Picasso International Airport in Málaga is the fourth largest international airport in Spain and receives a high number of passengers from all over the world who come to the Costa del Sol to play golf. 

Therefore, the easiest option is to book a car hire at Málaga’s airport and, this way, as soon as you get to the airport you will have a vehicle available to start your golf tourism getaway to Málaga. 

At Record go rent a car you have the best deals in car rentals and you can rent the vehicle that best suits your needs. Among our large, updated fleet, we have cars with enough space to carry all your golf equipment and your golf clubs without limitations. 

The low-cost rental of 7-seater cars in Málaga, for example, or nine-seaters, as well as the rental of a minivan or fully equipped SUVs for golf tourism, is the perfect option to enjoy your stay in the Costa del Golf without problems and with advantages. 

Now all you have to do is choose those golf courses you are most interested in. 

Where to play golf in Málaga 

As we have mentioned, Málaga is one of the best places in Europe to play golf. The good quality of its golf courses makes the Costa del Sol a paradise for enthusiasts of this sport. 

It all began in 1926, the year in which the Real Club de Campo was founded; currently known as Málaga’s Parador de Golf. If in addition to this we add the good weather in Málaga throughout the entire year (the Costa del Sol has an average of 300 days of sun a year) and the excellent facilities in its courses, it is a perfect destination to practise a sport such as golf, which is played outdoors. 

List of golf courses in Málaga

• Málaga and the Costa de Golf have more than 70 golf courses, and below you will find a selection of these:
• Mijas Golf Club (Mijas). Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr and with 36 holes.
• Alhaurín Golf Club (Alhaurín el Grande). A course with 18 holes, designed by Severiano Ballesteros.
• Aloha Golf (Marbella). Designed by Javier Arana. 18 holes.
• Antequera Golf (Antequera). Designed by José María Cañizares. A course with 18 holes.
• Añoreta Golf (Rincón de la Victoria). Designed by José María Cañizares. 18 holes.
• Atalaya Golf & CC (Estepona). Designed by Bernhard V. Limburger and D. P. Krings. 36 holes.
• Azata Golf (Estepona). Designed by Sterling & Martin. 18 holes.
• Baviera Golf SA (Vélez-Málaga). Designed by José María Cañizares. 18 holes.
• Benalmádena Golf (Benalmádena). Designed by Marco Martín & Blake Stirling (Global Golf Company). A golf course with 9 holes.
• Cabopino Golf Marbella (Marbella). Designed by Juan Ligues Creus, with 18 holes.
• Calanova Golf Club (Mijas). Designed by Aymerich G. Management. 18 holes.
• Casares Costa Golf (Casares). Designed by Juan Carlos Martínez. 9 holes.
• Cerrado del Águila (Mijas). Designed by Grupo Civiero. Golf course with 9 holes.

Now it is up to you to choose the course or courses in which to play your favourite sport. Don’t forget to take advantage of our rent a car offers in Málaga... It is the best option for your own golf tourism route along the Costa del Sol!