Curator’s statement
You’ve dreamed of play the Old Course at St Andrews, but if you talk to a golf expert like me, I will tell you, it takes a lot of planning. Unless your schedule is flexible, you may be able to get a ballot. What do you do in the meantime? You head to Marbella, Spain. Marbella Spain should be your first destination for golf in Europe. I will tell you why.
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Marbella Golf Country Club Hole 14
Why Marbella Spain for golf?
Weather - If you are like me, I am weather driven. From June to September the weather is 82 to 88 degrees F. In the winter, it’s in the 60s. Marbella is located on the southern coast of Spain. There is 320 days of sunshine yearly.
Beaches - Marbella is on the southern coast, so you will be near beaches. I’ll get to the golf courses later, with some courses offering coastal views.
Food - The food in Marbella is second to none. Since its located off the Mediterranean, there will be an abundance of fresh seafood. There will also be an abundance of beef, steak is also a staple in Spain, with some of the best beef you will taste. Of course, you can't go to Spain and not experience Tapas.
Nightlife – Weather, beach, food and nightlife + golf is the perfect combination, and Marbella offers all of those. Marbella offers Puerto Banus, that is renowned for its upscale marina lined with luxury yachts, boutiques, bars and night clubs. Marbella is also known for it’s Beach Clubs. Forget Ibiza, you should head to Marbella.
What are the best golf courses to play in Marbella?
Marbella Club Golf Resort — located in the hills it has multiple views of Gibraltar, the African coastline, and the Mediterranean
La Quinta Golf & Country Club — Comprised of three 9-hole courses, it also has panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the Sierra Blanca mountains
Marbella Country Club — is an 18 hole course with panoramic views of the Mediterranean
Places to eat & drink in Marbella

La Tienda Casa Curro - Tapas in Old Town Marbella
Sea Grill - high-end grilled seafood
Lena Marbella - innovative steakhouse with contemporary take on traditional steakhouse, using wood-fired techniques
Need to know
Marbella is 45–60 minutes from Malaga, but easy to get to
Golf in Marbella is relatively affordable when compared to some of the best course around the world
In some cases, the Marbella golf courses will require official handicaps and limit the amount of people on courses to increase the speed of play

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