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Golf
in Costa Almeria
The province of Almeria is situated in
southeastern corner of Spain to the east of Malaga in the Costa del Sol. It is
known as the land of dramatic contrasts for various reasons. Its 144 miles of
Mediterranean coastline are dotted with limestone cliffs and volcanic outcrops
punctuated by long stretches of sandy beaches and little coves. Further inland
the landscapes are mountainous, arid and volcanic. The Tabernas desert, only 25
miles from the provincial capital, bears a close resemblance to the deserts of
New Mexico and has even been the backdrop to many 'Spaghetti Western' films.
 That
aside, golf is very much in the thoughts of the locals and there are seven courses
to prove it.
Rob Kirby and legendary South African golfer Gary Player designed
the Almerimar course in 1976. It features wide fairways that are bordered by tall
trees. The greens are fairly large and are well protected by bunkers, while water
comes into play on five holes.
La Envia is a stunning course laid out in
a valley and has been largely unaffected by the ongoing developments which have
been taking place in the surrounding area. It is one of the easiest courses to
get a tee-time on, as the locals don't take too much of an interest in the game.
Cortijo
Grande, Playa Serena, Marina, Desert Springs - Europe's first ever Arizona-style
golf course - and the new Valle del Este complete what is a truly remarkable region
for golf. |
English Golf Courses 
