Avenida de Los Pinares 151,
El Saler, Valencia 46012
Office
+34 961 61 11 86Pro shop
+34 961 61 03 84Fax
+34 961 62 73 66Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Juan NavarroThe Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Javier Arana
39.320437
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18 km S of Valencia
From the V30 just south of Valencia, join the V15 direction Saler. After 3.4 km bear right, direction El Saler-Plajes. Follow direction Las Palmar-La Devesa for 6 km. Turn left at Parador sign. Golf is o.3 km on your right.
El Saler
Campo de Golf El Saler: Although frequently ranked in the highest echelons of continental European courses, the excellence of Javier Arana's layout has constantly been undermined by poor maintenance standards. Visitors intent on enjoying a high-end golf experience at El Saler, have too often come away disappointed with the quality of El Saler's presentation and indifferent service from its staff.
Essentially this is an open links, albeit with the first four holes and some later ones feeling more woodland in nature. Maintenance standards aside, every hole is something rather special, requiring a careful strategy to keep the ball in play and out of the penalising rough.
There's no water to worry about, but the copious bunkering is well placed and often deep enough to require your A-game to escape the sand. While the layout will continually test your shot-making skills, from time to time the Mediterranean Sea views offer a calming respite from the golfing challenges.
Stay&Play at El Saler: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
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El Saler has hosted many top level golf tournaments including several Spanish Open Championships; view Top Golf Tournaments at El Saler GC.
Spain's 2nd best course (Golf World, 2025).
Continental Europe's 18th best course (Golf World, 2025).
World's former 93rd best course (GOLF magazine, 2003; not in subsequent editions of this ranking).
Avenida de los Pinares 151, 46012 El Saler, nr Valencia.
+34 961 611 186
Visit websiteThe Parador de El Saler is located between the Albufera lagoon and the sea, alongside what is considered one of Spain's best golf courses. The hotel's facilities include designer décor, 65 spacious comfortable guest rooms (some with a sea views), restaurant, relaxing spa, outdoor balconies with golf course and Mediterranean views, an outdoor swimming pool and a grass football pitch.
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