Mijas Costa,
nr Fuengirola, Andalucia 29649
Office
+34 952 669 000Pro shop
+34 952 669 033Fax
+34 952 669 039Website
Visit websiteAcademy
David Leadbetter Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Cabell Robinson
The three 18-hole courses at La Cala are: Asia course (par-72, 5925 m from back tees); Europa course (par-71, 6014 m); America course (par-72, 6009 m), and the 6-hole par-3 Academy course (689 m).
36.542083
-4.722506
22 km E of Marbella
Coming from Malaga / Estepona leave the AP-7 (E15) at exit 200 (Calahonda). At roundabout after toll, follow direction A-7 / Fuengirola. After approx 1.4 km at roundabout follow direction Fuengirola. After o.4 km join the N340, direction Fuengirola. After 2.4 km take exit Cala de Mijas. After o.2 km at roundabout bear left (2nd exit) direction La Cala Resort. After o.3 km at roundabout take the 3rd exit direction La Cala Golf. After 1.9 km at roundabout take second exit direction La Cala. After approx 4.5 km (go past hotel) golf is on your left.
La Cala (Europa)
La Cala Resort (Europa course): The newest of the three 18-hole layouts at La Cala, and thankfully a course with a tad more room off the tee than the other two, and larger, more receptive greens.
Although the course may be a little less "claustrophobic" in its tightness, the presence of excellent bunkering throughout and the appearance of the Rio (River) Ojen on eight of the holes, ensures that your course management cannot afford to be too relaxed.
The very long par-3 14th hole (almost 250 yards from the tips) is one of several holes that will keep you on your toes. As with the other two courses, the resort and mountain views are often stunning, and the green-keeping is maintained at a very good level.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent
Spain's 30th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Apdo. De Correos 106, La Cala de Mijas, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga
+34 952 669 000
Visit websiteThe Hotel La Cala commands a central position in the resort, between the golf courses. Built in a traditional Andalusian style and with 107 rooms, it has a choice of six different room categories, all of which have views onto the golf courses. The choices range from standard twin rooms with balconies and terraces to superior rooms, deluxe rooms and junior suites.
La Cala (Campo America, Asia and Europa courses)
No
Mijas; Alhaurin; Marbella G&CC
Mijas Golf Apt 138, Fuengirola, Malaga.
+34 952 47 30 50
Visit websiteNo
Mijas (adjacent to hotel); Alhaurin
La Cala; Marbella G&CC
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