Rio Real Golf Course, Marbella

Address: Urb. Golf Río Real, s/n, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Website: https://rioreal.com/golf/

Rio Real Golf Course stands out as a true Marbella classic, designed by Javier Arana—the legend behind Spain’s most iconic layouts. Its 18-hole, par-72 track stretches over 6,000 meters, hugging the Rio Real River all the way to the Mediterranean, creating a course where nature and challenge collide seamlessly.

Just minutes from Marbella’s buzzing center, this course balances beauty and playability with a rich mix of pines, palms, olives, and cypresses framing every hole. The Royal Spanish Golf Federation calls it emblematic for a reason—it demands every club in your bag and rewards precision, all year round under the sun-soaked Mediterranean sky.

This course is featured in our Best Golf Courses in Marbella and around Andalucía — check out the guide for more great places!