The Northern Costa Blanca has never been sold as a golfer’s paradise. Nevertheless the region provides some excellent courses for those who enjoy the sport.

North of Denia is Oliva Nova Golf, an 18-hole course designed by Severiano Ballesteros in 1995. It is undoubtedly one of the best courses on the Costa Blanca and in many ways is American in style with water features prominent. The course is close to the beach.

The southern end of the Costa Blanca is an old favourite with golfers as it is home to many excellent courses. Southern Costa Blanca is considered to be everywhere south of Alicante and as far as the border with Murcia. Golf Club El Plantio is just south of Alicante. There are two courses – a lovely 9-hole course and an 18-hole course. The latter was opened in 2000 and was designed by Manuel Ferry.

La Marquesa Golf is located at Rojalis and situated in the Urbanization Ciudad Quesada. The location of this 18-hole course is convenient for the coastal resort of Guardamar. The course has short holes, spacious fairways, and large greens and is therefore ideal for the intermediate level golfer.

Costa Calida is fast becoming Europe’s golf capital and is often referred to as the Costa Del Golf. The proliferation of courses inland from San Javier and the Mar Menor has further led to this area being called Golf Valley.

The Costa del Sol is the top golf destination in Europe. There is a tremendous number of Costa del Sol Golf Courses stretching along the coast - far too many to describe in detail however they all have one thing in common: the fantastic sunny and dry climate that allows golfers to play all year round.