One of the most demanding golf courses available through Golfbreaks.com, Valderrama is also the most well known course in Spain. If it isn’t already on it, add it to your must play list.
At a glance
Golf courses
18-hole par 71 Parkland course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Each hole has six tees and was made with all handicappers in mind but the crosswinds make it tough to conquer from any of the tees. Always kept in immaculate condition.
Valderrama (Valderrama Golf Club)
This world famous championship course was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Snr. and played host to the Ryder Cup in 1997. It was listed as the number one in Spain by Golf Digest Magazine (USA) in 2005 and is filled with prestige. Each hole has six tees and was made with all handicappers in mind but the crosswinds make it tough to conquer from any of the tees. It is kept in immaculate condition and provides a challenging round every time. The par five 17th is the signature hole as it features strategically placed bunkers behind a green that slopes forwards to an emerald lake. It has been the scene of many a title won and lost.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 6948. .
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: NH Almenara, NH Sotogrande and Gran Hotel Elba Estepona.
Where you can stay
Hotel Sotogrande from £209pp
4 star
The Sotogrande is a 4* 1960 American styled hotel located near to the Sotogrande harbour and Guadiaro town. There are 106 fantastic fashionable rooms. This hotel and its location is a great choice for those golf addicts.
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Hotel Almenara from £195pp
4 star
4* Golf Hotel and Spa situated in the middle of the Sotogrande Hills. It has 148 bungalow style rooms, each with a private terrace. A great golfer’s hotel.
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Gran Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalasso Spa from £349pp
5 star
5* luxury hotel, situated on the beachfront near Estepona. It features 204 rooms, all of which have sea view. It also has an award winning Thalasso Spa and 3 fantastic themed restaurants.
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AGH Estepona from £249pp
4 star
4* Hotel and Spa. It has 177 spacious rooms, all with different decorative styles. In my opinion, the hotel has one of the best Spas in the area.
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Valderrama was host to the 1997 Ryder Cup and is currently the venue for the end of season Volvo Masters of the Euopean Tour. It is currently ranked as Spain’s number 1 golf course.
Location
Sotogrande (25 mins from Gilbraltar Airport and 90 mins from Malaga Airport).
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