Autovía A2 Salida 34, km 35.6,
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid 28805
The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open countryside.
Designer:
Robert von Hagge
40.522216
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35 km E of Madrid city centre / 6 km NE of Alcalá de Henares.
El Encín Golf Hotel is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at El Encin: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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Spain's 55th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Ctra Nacional II, exit 34, km 35.6, Alcala de Henares, Madrid.
+34 91 830 7069
Visit websiteThe El Encin Golf Hotel offers lodging in a wonderfully natural landscape with championship golf on hand.
El Encin
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La Moraleja; Retamares.
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