Putt, drive and swing your way across the greens and fairways of the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina. This golf country club has two 18-hole courses set amid superb scenery near the Alboran Sea.
To practice your strokes, start off at the driving range which also has a chipping and putting green as well as a practice bunker.
If you're an experienced player, head for the south course. This is the club's oldest course and known to be tricky because of the narrow tree-lined fairways that require players to shoot straight.
Alternatively, play a round on the shorter and hillier north course which has several water hazards to be wary of. The golfing complex also has a nine-hole pitch and putt course.
Improve your game and learn more about golfing strategies with professional tuition by the club’s resident professionals. There are individual and group golf courses for juniors and adults of all levels.
While you are at the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina treat yourself to lunch or dinner at the restaurant. It serves an array of international cuisines including Spanish dishes such as Andalusian gazpacho, paella and Cantabrian sea anchovies. Visit the club's official website to read the full menu and wine list.
Take advantage of the golf club's other amenities. Play tennis, try a game of paddle tennis on the man-made grass paddle tennis court. In summer, cool off in the lifeguard-attended swimming pool. After your activities enjoy snacks or a meal on the terraces of the café.
Find the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina in San Pedro de Alcantara, approximately 9 miles (15 kilometers) west of Marbella. There is no direct public transportation to the club, but on-site parking is free. The club is open daily to members and non-members and golf course bookings must be made in advance. All the information is available on the club’s website.