More than 70 courses, 325 days of sunshine and a city that is fast becoming one of Spain’s most exciting cultural destinations. Hire your clubs on arrival and make the most of Europe’s premier golf coast.
Why the Costa del Sol Is Called the Costa del Golf
The province of Málaga has earned its unofficial title, Costa del Golf, through sheer volume and quality. With over 70 courses between Estepona and Nerja, an average of 325 days of sunshine per year and a string of five-star resort hotels designed specifically for golf breaks, it is the most comprehensive golf destination on the Mediterranean. The region has hosted the Ryder Cup, the World Golf Championship and the Volvo Masters, which tells you everything about the standard on offer.
Hiring golf clubs through Clubs to Hire means you avoid airline baggage fees and arrive ready to play, whether you’re heading straight to a course near Málaga Airport or settling into a resort in Marbella first. Please note that for ultimate convenience, we provide seamless delivery directly to your accommodation or venue; however, in the Málaga region, our delivery service is strictly available for hotels and golf courses only, as we do not deliver to private villas or apartments.
Top Golf Courses Near Málaga
Parador de Málaga Golf is the oldest course on the coast right on the waterfront, steeped in history and a genuine institution for anyone serious about the region’s golfing heritage. This historic layout is exceptionally convenient for arriving players, located approximately 5 minutes from Málaga Airport. For golfers looking to head slightly inland into the beautiful rolling hills, highly popular alternatives like Lauro Golf or Alhaurín Golf offer fantastic variety, excellent facilities, and scenic views. For golfers who want to combine a city trip with a round, these are the obvious first stops.
La Cala Golf Resort, set in the foothills above Mijas, offers three tournament standard courses designed by Cabell B. Robinson, each framed by Mediterranean pine and long views down to the sea.
Further west in the Marbella area the courses scale up further, leading into the highest concentration of golf courses on the coast, which is really found between Marbella and Sotogrande. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas has hosted the World Cup of Golf. La Zagaleta, set within a vast private estate in the hills above Benahavís, is one of the most exclusive layouts in Spain. Doña Julia near Casares is a quieter, scenic alternative with mountain and sea views from multiple holes.
Exploring Málaga City
Málaga is one of the great underrated city breaks in Europe. Pablo Picasso was born here in 1881 and the Museo Picasso Málaga over 200 works in a beautifully restored Renaissance palace is among the finest art museums in Spain. The Centre Pompidou Málaga, in a striking glass cube on the waterfront, brings major contemporary exhibitions to the city throughout the year.
The Roman Theatre, dating from the first century BC, sits at the foot of the Alcazaba the Moorish fortress overlooking the city and the combination of the two gives you two thousand years of history in one walk. For eating, the streets around the Atarazanas Market and the old fishing quarter of El Palo are excellent: informal, local and excellent value. Málaga’s pescaíto frito, lightly battered fried fish, is the city’s signature dish and best eaten at a seafront chiringuito.
Day Trips and Activities on the Costa del Sol
El Caminito del Rey is the most dramatic walk in Andalusia, a 7.7 km route pinned to the near-vertical walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge, fully restored in 2015. About an hour north of Málaga, it is one of the most spectacular hiking experiences in Europe and booking ahead is essential in spring and summer.
The white villages of the interior, Ronda, Mijas, Casares and Frigiliana are all within easy reach and offer a very different perspective on Andalusia. Ronda in particular is unmissable: perched dramatically above the Tajo gorge, with a handsome old town and one of Spain’s most famous bullrings.
Frequently Asked Questions – Golf Club Hire in Málaga
How many golf courses are there near Málaga?
Málaga province has over 70 golf courses, the highest concentration in the Mediterranean. Most are accessible within 30 to 60 minutes of Málaga Airport, particularly along the western coastal strip where the heaviest concentration of courses is situated between Marbella and Sotogrande.
Can I have golf clubs delivered to my hotel or golf course?
Yes. Clubs to Hire provides a convenient delivery and collection service across the Costa del Sol, delivering your chosen sets directly to your hotel or golf resort. Please note that this delivery service is exclusively available for hotels and golf courses, we do not deliver to private villas or apartments.
What is the best time of year for golf on the Costa del Sol?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the best conditions, warm but not extreme, with quieter courses and good availability. Winter is mild enough for comfortable golf and summer early mornings are perfectly playable.