Benalmadena Golf

Benalmádena Golf offers a short-course option in Benalmádena, in Málaga province on Andalucía’s Costa del Sol. Its nine-hole pitch & putt course is designed both for newcomers to golf and for players looking to work on their short game during a quick round.

For a golfer visiting the area, the distinction is useful: the focus here is on short-distance play rather than a long course. You can make the round the purpose of your visit, head to the practice ground, or come simply to eat at Restaurante Terrá, which welcomes non-golfers as well as players.

Nine holes with a short-game focus

The course has two clear roles. It provides a setting for people starting out in golf, while also giving more experienced players a place to practise their short game in the context of a round.

That makes it worth considering even if you are not a beginner. The appeal lies in concentrating on shorter shots and fitting that practice into a quick nine-hole outing. For someone taking their first steps in the game, the same course is intended as an introduction to playing.

In 2019, Benalmádena Golf received the Premio Campo Excelencia de Pitch&Putt from the Real Federación Española de Golf, a recognition specifically associated with this form of golf.

Daily practice without a booking

The practice ground opens every day and can be used without a reservation. If your plan is to practise rather than play the nine holes, this gives you a separate reason to visit.

Being able to turn up without booking adds flexibility when planning practice during a stay on the Costa del Sol. The no-reservation arrangement applies to the practice ground; it should not be confused with arrangements for playing the pitch & putt course.

Sea views at Restaurante Terrá

Restaurante Terrá has sea views and welcomes both golfers and people who only want a meal. A visit can therefore be about golf, dining, or both, without everyone needing to play.

There is free parking at the facilities. Together, the short course, daily practice ground and restaurant give visitors several ways to spend time at Benalmádena Golf, whether the priority is starting out, working on the short game or coming just to eat.