Golf Breaks on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca has quietly become one of Spain’s best golf holiday destinations, combining outstanding golf with excellent value and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Stretching from Dénia in the north to Orihuela Costa in the south, the region offers a wide choice of golf alongside popular coastal towns, sandy beaches and year-round sunshine.
Many golfers choose the Costa Blanca for the quality of its resort courses and the convenience of travelling between them. Courses such as Las Colinas, La Finca, Villamartín and Vistabella are all within easy reach of Alicante Airport, making the region an excellent choice for everything from short golf breaks to longer stays.
The Best Golf Courses on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca is home to some of Spain’s most respected golf courses, offering a mix of championship layouts, established resort courses and hidden favourites. The courses below are regularly included within our golf holiday packages and showcase the variety of golf available across the region.
Vistabella Golf
Villamartin
Villaitana
Oliva Nova
Mediterráneo
Las Ramblas
Las Colinas
La Sella
La Marquesa
La Galiana
La Finca
Foressos Golf
Font del Llop
Escorpion
El Saler
El Plantio
Campoamor
Bonalba
Alicante Golf
Alenda Golf Club
Why Golfers Choose the Costa Blanca
One of the Costa Blanca’s biggest strengths is the variety of golf available within a relatively compact area. Golfers can play championship courses one day, established resort layouts the next and still spend very little time travelling between venues.
The region is also known for offering excellent value. Golf, accommodation and dining are often more affordable than many of Spain’s other golfing destinations, making the Costa Blanca a popular choice for groups, golf societies and longer stays.
Popular bases such as Alicante, Benidorm, Orihuela Costa and Dénia each offer a different style of golf holiday, giving you the flexibility to choose the location that best suits your group.
This Jack Nicklaus designed course is a popular destination for golf tourists to Costa Blanca. As you’d expect from a Nicklaus course, there’s plenty of challenges for golfers of all abilities across undulating greens and well-manicured fairways. And, with a range of tees to choose from, it’s well-catered for short and booming hitters alike.
It’s a resort course that benefits from high-quality facilities and a welcoming atmosphere to go alongside the quality golf, making it an ideal venue to add to your itinerary. And, with Benidorm just up the road, and Alicante airport a short drive away, Villaitana is perfectly located.
It may have only opened in 2001, but La Finca’s reputation has grown quickly, becoming one of THE destination golf courses in Costa Blanca. A sister venue to Las Ramblas and Villaitana, the course offers beauty, charm and challenge in equal measure.
There’s no shortage of water in play and a range of greens from sprawling wide to narrow and tight; ensuring you’re always thinking about your approach play. It’s one of the region’s must-experience courses and would be high on many players’ lists for favourite venues across the entire Costa Blanca.
Beautifully laid out, immaculately kept and offering spectacular views on every hole, this is a great day out for any golf party.
Another huge favourite for those heading to Costa Blanca for their golf holiday. Las Colinas is ideally located close to Alicante and the airport, so a great place to start or end your golf tour around the region. It’s a course that grows in popularity by the year, as evidenced by the increasing number of hotels, villas and apartments that have sprung up in the proximity over the past decade.
But it’s the blend of stunning natural landscape with well-crafted course design offering 18 spectacular holes, that makes this such an appealing attraction. Wide fairways that offer hidden hazards, undulating greens that test the touch and the general sense that you are walking a course of championship quality is the reason so many add Las Colinas to their schedule when heading to Spain.
Enduringly popular, golfers keep returning to Villamartin year after year thanks to its inviting charm, gently challenging layout and well-tended landscape.
The oldest course in Costa Blanca, Villamartin is in the southern part of the region and an ideal course for those staying in and around the Murcia area. Relatively flat it makes for a pleasant day out without being overly taxing and can make for a refreshing society-style day that’s perfect when you have a mix of age groups or handicaps in your party.
A drive south along the coast from Valencia, El Saler has built a reputation among golf tourists as a course with a high-quality layout.
The natural environment plays a major part in its popularity, combing the spectacular flora and fauna found in the Albufera Nature Reserve with views across the shimmering Mediterranean waters.
It’s a joy to experience as you plot your round through tree-lined fairways, without ever feeling daunted by the challenge.
One of the regions’ shorter premier courses, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a walk in the park. Designed to make you think, it’s one for the plotters rather than the boomers and makes for an intriguing, enjoyable day’s golf.
Sister to the increasingly popular El Saler La Finca, it offers an ideal complement and is a regular addition to golf holiday itineraries.
Located in the Murcia area of Southern Costa Blanca, the Las Ramblas course is defined by tight fairways, quirky approaches and zippy greens that are always on the lookout for the next three-putt.
Great fun, interesting courses, ideal locations
Our team can recommend the right combination of courses based on your preferred location, playing standard and travel dates, helping you make the most of your time on the Costa Blanca.
Why Choose a Golf Holiday on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca offers far more than great golf. Coastal towns such as Alicante, Altea and Dénia provide excellent restaurants, marinas and beaches, while inland villages offer a quieter side of the region that’s often overlooked by first-time visitors.
Accommodation ranges from modern golf resorts and beachfront hotels to apartments close to the region’s most popular courses. Golf societies, groups of friends and couples all have different requirements, and the Costa Blanca offers locations to suit each type of trip.
With reliable weather for much of the year and straightforward access through Alicante Airport, it’s easy to see why so many golfers return to the Costa Blanca year after year.
The Best Golf Hotels on the Costa Blanca
We work with a carefully selected range of golf hotels and resorts across the Costa Blanca, giving golfers easy access to many of the region’s leading courses. Below are some of the hotels we regularly include within our Costa Blanca golf packages.
Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Hotel
Playa Marina 2
Melia Villaitana
La Zenia
Marriot La Sella Golf Resort
La Finca Golf Resort
Hotel Golf Campoamor
Hotel Bonalba
El Plantio Golf Resort
DNA Monse Spa
Alicante Golf Hotel
AC Hotel Alicante
Best Time of Year for Golf on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, making it an excellent destination for golf throughout the year. Spring and autumn are particularly popular thanks to comfortable temperatures and excellent course conditions, while winter remains a favourite for golfers looking to escape colder weather elsewhere in Europe.
| Season | Months | Golf Conditions | Notes for Golfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | March – May | Mild temperatures, excellent course conditions and comfortable playing weather. | One of the best times to visit, with reliable sunshine and fewer crowds than summer. |
| Summer | June – August | Hot, dry conditions with long daylight hours. | Ideal for early morning or late afternoon tee times, with plenty of time to enjoy the beaches afterwards. |
| Autumn | September – November | Warm days, cooler evenings and courses in excellent condition. | A popular time for golf holidays thanks to pleasant weather and great playing conditions. |
| Winter | December – February | Mild compared with much of Europe, with plenty of playable days. | Perfect for winter-sun golf breaks and excellent value outside the peak season. |
Why Book Your Costa Blanca Golf Holiday with Direct Golf Holidays
Our team knows the Costa Blanca’s golf courses, resorts and hotels well, allowing us to recommend the right destination, accommodation and course combinations for your trip. We can reserve tee times, arrange airport transfers and build a golf holiday around your preferred travel dates, helping everything run smoothly from the moment you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Holidays in Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca combines championship golf courses, established golf resorts and excellent value, making it one of Spain’s most popular golf holiday destinations. With easy access via Alicante Airport, reliable sunshine and a wide choice of accommodation, it suits couples, groups and golf societies alike.
Some of the Costa Blanca’s best-known golf courses include Las Colinas, La Finca, Villaitana, Villamartín, Las Ramblas, Alicante Golf, Oliva Nova and El Saler. Together they offer a mix of championship golf, resort layouts and traditional parkland courses to suit a wide range of golfers.
Alicante Airport (ALC) is the main hub for the Costa Blanca and offers frequent flights from the UK and Europe. It provides quick access to Benidorm, Alicante, Villajoyosa, Albir, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. Valencia Airport (VLC) is another option for golfers staying in the northern Costa Blanca or playing courses like El Saler and Oliva Nova.
Yes. We can include private transfers, shared transfers or car hire as part of your package. We also organise golf course transfers if you prefer not to drive, allowing you to travel between the airport, hotel and golf courses with ease.
Yes. Every Costa Blanca golf holiday can be tailored to your requirements. We can arrange accommodation, reserve tee times, organise transfers and recommend courses based on your preferred travel dates, group size and budget.
Yes. Resorts such as Melia Villaitana, La Finca Golf Resort and Marriott La Sella offer on-site golf, high-quality accommodation and dining options. These are very popular for groups and hassle-free golf holidays.
Yes. The Costa Blanca is an excellent destination for golf groups and societies thanks to its wide choice of courses, accommodation and competitive package prices. We can arrange tee times, hotels, transfers and itineraries for groups of all sizes.
Yes. The Costa Blanca offers beaches, shopping, restaurants, marinas and cultural attractions, making it an excellent destination for mixed groups where not everyone is playing golf.
Most courses do not require a handicap certificate, but they do expect players to have a basic level of ability and golf etiquette. A few championship courses may request handicap details for specific tee times, and we will always advise you in advance if this is needed.
Yes. Buggies, trolleys and club hire can be arranged at most Costa Blanca courses. If you want these guaranteed for your rounds, we recommend adding them to your package when you enquire.
The best area depends on the type of golf holiday you’re planning. Alicante is ideal for easy airport access and a wide choice of courses, Benidorm combines golf with a lively atmosphere, while Orihuela Costa is popular for courses such as Las Colinas, Villamartín and Las Ramblas. We can recommend the most suitable area based on your group, budget and preferred golf courses.
Yes. The Costa Blanca offers golf courses for every standard of player, from forgiving resort layouts to championship venues. If your group has a mix of abilities, we can recommend courses that provide an enjoyable challenge for everyone.