he Santana Golf Course is located in Mijas Costa, accessible from the N340 coastal road, approximately 6 km inland.

Santana Golf is a popular Course, set in 138 acres of picturesque parkland it has an enviable tranquil setting with breathtaking views. Located on the site of a former avocado plantation which provided a natural solution to many design decisions. The final result is a magnificent course with wide and well defined fairways and well manicured greens on level terrain, hence easily walkable, where water features play an important albeit not excessive part in the overall design.  

In spite of its previous use, the Avocado tree is not the only tree present here, as many other endemic species like eucalyptus, orange and lemon trees, cactus, pines, fig trees, olive and mango trees make up the varied vegetation of this beautiful enclave, together with a varied population of indigenous birds, with amongst others the calzada eagle. The cork oaks along the 5th hole deserve special mention, as they have been present here for more than 500 years.  

The beautiful environment with its natural surrounding will give the golfer the overriding impression of an existing maturity in every aspect of the course.  However, it is not only the beauty of the landscape and its flora and fauna that will impress the player, as the Golf Course itself has been provided with the best attributes to please the most discerning golfer. 

Santana Golf is technically speaking a demanding Course as the unique design of each hole is intended to give a continuous challenge, even for the more experienced player. The layout of the greens, well protected by green-side bunkers, as well as the many water hazards spread throughout the course, will challenge every golfer and require good Course management as well as the use of every golf shot in the bag. 

It is difficult to speak of a signature hole at Santana Golf as they all have something special to offer. The long Par-4 18th is one of the most demanding finishing holes along the coast according to the designer, with the lake along the right hand side and a narrow approach to the green. The 4th hole can only be defined with one word: spectacular. The views from the tee are magnificent and the ‘Campillos’ stream provides a challenging approach to the green; or what about the 8th hole, with a length of 602 metre (658 yards) considered to be the longest hole of the Costa del Sol and favouring the longer hitter; not to forget the 12th Par 3, playing downhill, with a very large undulating green, many a golfer would be happy to walk away with a three here… One of the most outstanding features of Santana Golf is without a doubt the variety in design, as each and every hole is differentiated by its own characteristics.   

Santana Golf Course is walkable.

The Santana Golf Course opened in 2004 and was designed by Cabell B Robinson.

18 holes, Par 72

Blue; 6207 m

White; 5986 m, Slope 134

Yellow; 5654 m, Slope 132

Green; 5258 m

Red; 4860 m, Slope 124

The total length is 6207 m

Handicap; Men; 26 Ladies; 34

Facilities; Restaurant, bar, pro shop, putting green, rental clubs, trolleys and buggies.