Address: La Zagaleta, Km 38,5, 29678 Benahavís, Málaga, Spain
Hidden in the mountains above Marbella, La Zagaleta is one of Europe’s most exclusive golf experiences—set in a private estate where the only crowds are deer and mouflon. With two parkland courses carved through wild Mediterranean forest, this is golf in its most luxurious, nature-immersed form. And with views stretching across the Alborán Sea to Africa, the scenery is as sharp as the design.
The Old Course, originally crafted in 1991 by Californian architect Bradford Benz and refined in 2016, blends seamlessly into the terrain. The New Course, opened in 2005, adds a modern edge with clever doglegs, bold risk/reward options, and undulating greens that demand precision. If you’re lucky enough to play here, you’re not just playing golf—you’re entering a rarefied world few ever get to access.
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This course is featured in our Best Golf Courses in Marbella and around Andalucía — check out the guide for more great places!
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