Costa Ballena Golf Club

For a golf visit to the Costa de la Luz, Costa Ballena Golf Club brings together competition golf, a separate par-three course and extensive practice facilities. The club is in Rota, in Cádiz province, Andalusia. It sits beside the beach, with views of the Atlantic Ocean, placing the coastal setting at the heart of the visit.

Construction of the course began in the mid-1990s. Today, the golf offering includes 27 competition holes and a nine-hole par-three layout, alongside an academy and driving range.

The golf and its setting

The course is flat, combining holes beside the beach with obstacles including bunkers and lakes. The level terrain is only one part of its character: the sand and water remain features to account for during play.

When planning a visit, it is worth separating the different elements of the club. The 27 competition holes are one part of the offering; the par-three course provides another option, while the practice area gives golfers a reason to visit beyond playing a round.

A separate nine-hole par-three course

Designed by Jose María Olazábal and IGD, the nine-hole par-three course complements the competition holes. It is a distinct part of Costa Ballena rather than the full extent of the club's golf facilities.

That distinction is useful when deciding how to spend your time here. A visit can focus on the course, on practice, or on a combination of the two, depending on what you want from the day.

Academy and practice facilities

The golf academy and extensive driving range add a training element to the club. For visitors whose plans include working on their game, these facilities sit alongside the playing options rather than being the sole purpose of the venue.

The academy and driving range each have their own page in the guide, as do the club's other facilities.

Food and other facilities

Restaurante La Terraza offers a place to include a meal in your visit. The clubhouse and events offering complete the facilities beyond the golf itself.

Taken together, the competition holes, par-three course, academy and practice area give several ways to shape a golf day in Rota, with the beach and Atlantic views providing the shared setting.