Top 5 Hardest Holes on the Costa del Sol
Think you can handle the Costa del Sol's toughest fairways? Here are the five holes that have humbled professionals and weekend warriors alike.
Urb. La Quinta s/n, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, Málaga
La Quinta Golf & Country Club offers 27 holes across three distinct nine-hole loops — Lake, Mountain, and Valley — that can be combined in any pairing for an 18-hole round. Perched in the hills behind Puerto Banús with views stretching to Gibraltar on a clear day, the course is notable for dramatic elevation changes and a design that tests every club in the bag. The par-5 3rd on the Mountain nine (featuring a 60-metre drop from tee to landing zone) is one of the most visually striking holes on the entire Costa del Sol. Suited to mid-to-low handicappers, with enough challenge for the serious player and enough beauty to reward any golfer.
Calculate Your Points at This Course →La Quinta sits above Nueva Andalucía, just 5 minutes from Puerto Banús and 10 minutes from Marbella town centre. From Málaga Airport, take the AP-7 motorway westbound and exit at Marbella Oeste / Nueva Andalucía (approximately 50 minutes). Follow signs for La Quinta through the urbanisation. Taxis from Marbella cost around €15–20. Street parking is available outside the club.
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Think you can handle the Costa del Sol's toughest fairways? Here are the five holes that have humbled professionals and weekend warriors alike.