Sotogrande · San Roque · Alcaidesa
Find the right course for your next round.
From Valderrama and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande to the coastal fairways of Alcaidesa, this part of Cádiz offers very different ways to enjoy a day of golf. You can plan a championship-course visit, build a golf break around several rounds or start with a lesson closer to home.
Our Sotogrande golf guide brings together nine 18-hole courses, current club names, visitor booking links and practical information. It also covers golf schools and shorter formats for players who want to practise or are just getting started.
Golf courses at a glance
Each course below has an 18-hole main layout. Follow a course name for photos, contact details and visitor information.
| Course | Area | A starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Вальдеррама | Сотогранде Альто | Tournament history |
| Реал Клуб де Гольф Сотогранде | Сотогранде Коста | Historic parkland golf |
| Клуб La Reserva | Ла Резерва | Hillside championship golf |
| The Alto Club | Сотогранде Альто | Resort golf & academy |
| La Cañada | Гуадиаро | Municipal course & school |
| San Roque Old Course | Клуб Сан-Роке | Renovated Old Course |
| San Roque New Course | Клуб Сан-Роке | Perry Dye & Seve layout |
| La Hacienda Links | Alcaidesa | Seafront views |
| La Hacienda Heathland | Alcaidesa | Hills, valleys & lakes |
Looking for Almenara? Its golf offering is now presented as The Alto Club, with an 18-hole main course and separate academy facilities. In San Roque, the Old Course и New Course have different booking contacts.
Golf courses in Sotogrande & Guadiaro
Five contrasting options, from the established courses in Sotogrande to the resort setting at The Alto Club and municipal golf at La Cañada.
Сотогранде Альто
Реал Клуб Вальдеррама
18 holes · Par 71 · Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Valderrama is closely associated with the 1997 Ryder Cup and has also hosted LIV Golf Andalucía. Cork oaks, tightly framed fairways and small greens give it a distinctive character: this is a course where positioning matters as much as distance.
Playing as a visitor: Plan this round around confirmed visitor availability. Check the club’s current handicap, dress and accompanying-guest rules, and ask which services are included in your booking.
Where: Av. de los Cortijos s/n, Sotogrande
Телефон: +34 956 791 200
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Сотогранде Коста
Реал Клуб де Гольф Сотогранде
18 holes · Par 72 · Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened in 1964, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is part of the original Sotogrande story. Its setting in Sotogrande Costa combines mature trees, water hazards and proximity to the sea, making it a different experience from the hillside courses further inland.
Playing as a visitor: Use the club’s current online reservation system or contact the office for visitor arrangements. Confirm the requirements for your party before building the rest of a trip around a particular tee time.
Where: Paseo del Parque s/n, Sotogrande
Телефон: +34 956 785 014
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Ла Резерва
Клуб La Reserva
18 holes · Cabell B. Robinson
La Reserva’s hillside course opened in 2003. Broad fairways, substantial greens, changes in elevation and water hazards create a round with room from the tee and plenty to consider on the approach. The club also has an academy offering lessons for different ages and abilities.
Playing as a visitor: Visitor tee times can be reserved through the club’s own booking calendar. Read its published etiquette and dress rules, and confirm handicap requirements and any extras before paying.
Where: Av. La Reserva s/n, Sotogrande
Телефон: +34 956 785 252
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Сотогранде Альто
The Alto Club
18-hole main course · Formerly Almenara Golf
The former Almenara Golf offering has been relaunched as The Alto Club, alongside SO/ Sotogrande. Its main course has 18 holes, originally designed by Dave Thomas and refined by Manuel Piñero, with pine-lined fairways, changing levels and water features.
Playing as a visitor: The 18-hole course has a dedicated booking calendar. The academy’s par-3 course and practice activities are separate options, so check that you are booking the format you want.
Where: Av. Almenara s/n, beside SO/ Sotogrande
Телефон: +34 956 582 054
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Гуадиаро
Гольф-клуб Ла-Каньяда
18 holes · Par 71 · Dave Thomas & Robert Trent Jones
La Cañada is the municipal course in Guadiaro, with an established golf school and a strong local following. Its two nines were designed by Dave Thomas and Robert Trent Jones. Trees, changes in level and the ravine at the final hole give the course its own identity.
Playing as a visitor: Book a visitor round through the club’s current reservation link. For beginners and juniors, contact the school separately about suitable lessons and available places.
Where: A-2103, Km 1, Guadiaro, San Roque
Телефон: +34 956 794 100
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Golf at San Roque Club
The Old and New courses are close neighbours with distinct identities. Check the course name, operator and meeting point when making arrangements.
Клуб Сан-Роке
The San Roque Club — Old Course
18 holes · Par 72 · Dave Thomas
The Old Course is operated by The San Roque Club. Designed by Dave Thomas, it hosted the Spanish Open in 2005 and reopened after a substantial renovation in 2021. The club publishes an online hole-by-hole guide and scorecard for planning your round.
Playing as a visitor: The club offers visitor tee times during designated public periods. Use The San Roque Club’s own booking system and make sure your reservation says Old Course.
Where: The San Roque Club, A-7 Km 1098, San Roque
Телефон: +34 956 613 041
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Клуб Сан-Роке
San Roque Golf & Resort — New Course
18 holes · Perry Dye & Seve Ballesteros
The course traditionally known as San Roque’s New Course is now presented by San Roque Golf & Resort. Opened in 2003 and designed by Perry Dye with Seve Ballesteros, it features deep bunkers, large greens and the railway-sleeper detailing associated with Dye’s work.
Playing as a visitor: Book through San Roque Golf & Resort’s own website. Its contact details and booking system are separate from The San Roque Club’s Old Course, so use the full course name when arranging a visit.
Where: N-340, Km 127, San Roque
Телефон: +34 956 921 924
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Golf courses in Alcaidesa
La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, formerly known as Alcaidesa Golf, has two 18-hole courses. Links follows the coast; Heathland takes the game into hills and valleys. Both deserve their own place on a shortlist.
Alcaidesa
La Hacienda — Links Course
18 holes · Redesigned by Kurtis Bowman
The coastal course at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort runs beside the Mediterranean, with views towards Gibraltar. Redesigned by Kurtis Bowman, it combines open coastal scenery with broad fairways, substantial bunkers and greens that reward careful approaches.
Playing as a visitor: Choose Links when checking tee times: La Hacienda has two separate 18-hole courses. Confirm what the quoted rate includes, such as a buggy or equipment, for your chosen booking.
Where: Av. Pablo Cerezo s/n, Alcaidesa, San Roque
Телефон: +34 956 791 040
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Alcaidesa
La Hacienda — Heathland Course
18 holes · Par 72 · Dave Thomas
Heathland offers a different round at the same resort, moving through higher ground and inland valleys. Designed by Dave Thomas, its mix of open sections, narrower fairways and water hazards makes it a useful second option when planning more than one day of golf in Alcaidesa.
Playing as a visitor: Select Heathland in La Hacienda’s booking system. The two courses share resort contact details, but their layouts and available tee times are different.
Where: Av. Pablo Cerezo s/n, Alcaidesa, San Roque
Телефон: +34 956 791 040
Электронная почта: [email protected]
Golf lessons, academies & shorter rounds
You do not need to begin with a full championship round. A lesson or a shorter session can help you find your level, build confidence or fit golf into a family visit.
The Alto Club Golf Academy
The academy offers adult and junior programmes, a Toptracer range, short-game areas and custom fitting. Its separate nine-hole par-3 course provides another way to practise. Ask which session or format suits your experience and whether equipment is included.
La Cañada’s municipal golf school
The school in Guadiaro offers junior and adult programmes. Check the current course dates, registration process and available places; a scheduled school programme is different from booking a one-off lesson during a holiday.
La Reserva Club also offers golf lessons. Contact your chosen club to compare coaching, practice access and arrangements for junior players.
Before booking a golf round in Sotogrande
Confirm visitor access
A course appearing in this guide does not mean every tee time is available to visitors. Check the dates, any handicap requirement, dress code and rules for non-playing companions before confirming your plans.
Compare the complete price
Look beyond the green fee. Check whether the price includes a buggy, trolley, range balls or other services, and ask about club hire if you are travelling without equipment. Follow the booking links for rates for your own dates.
Ask about course conditions
Before a special trip, ask about planned maintenance and any restrictions affecting your round. Weather can change the day’s arrangements; check the club’s cancellation and rescheduling terms when you book.
Plan travel between courses
Use the correct clubhouse location, particularly for the two San Roque courses. Allow time for check-in and warming up. If you are combining several clubs in one trip, confirm the tee times before finalising transport and accommodation.
Questions about golf in Sotogrande
How many golf courses are included in this guide?
Nine full-length, 18-hole courses: Valderrama, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, La Reserva, The Alto Club, La Cañada, San Roque Old Course, San Roque New Course, La Hacienda Links and La Hacienda Heathland. Academy and par-3 facilities are discussed separately and are not counted in that total.
Is Almenara Golf still called Almenara?
The current name is The Alto Club. Its main golf offering is an 18-hole course alongside SO/ Sotogrande, with a separate academy and short-format options. Older pages describing three interchangeable nine-hole courses no longer reflect the current offering.
Are San Roque Old Course and New Course the same club?
Use separate contacts when booking: the Old Course is presented by The San Roque Club, while the New Course is presented by San Roque Golf & Resort. Their websites, booking systems and golf contact numbers differ. Confirm the full course name on your reservation.
What is the difference between La Hacienda Links and Heathland?
Links is the coastal layout with Mediterranean and Gibraltar views. Heathland moves through higher ground and inland valleys, with lakes and a different pattern of holes. They are two separate courses at La Hacienda in Alcaidesa, so select the correct one when checking availability.
Can beginners or children learn to play locally?
Yes. The Alto Club’s academy and La Cañada’s golf school both offer programmes for adults and juniors. Ask about age groups, experience levels and the type of booking available. Learning facilities and course entry requirements are separate matters.
How much does a round cost?
Rates depend on the club, date, tee time and what is included. Use the direct booking links above or request a quote for your party. Confirm any equipment or transport extras before comparing one offer with another.
Make a trip of it
Compare places to stay in our Sotogrande hotels guide, plan a meal with the restaurant guide and explore the local beaches between rounds. For accommodation packages, ask which courses, tee times and extras are actually included.
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