The La Cala resort is an exclusive residential and recreational complex of around 1000 acres, situated between the Sierra de Mijas Nature Park and the Mediterranean. Although located in a very tranquil area, the three golf courses within the complex are only 20 minutes from Marbella and 30 minutes from Malaga airport, making it a very popular destination for a golfing base. The principal facilities include 3 excellent 18-hole golf courses, a six-hole par 3 "executive" course, a luxury hotel, a superb clubhouse and Caracala Spa. The hotel commands a central position between the La Cala golf courses and all bedrooms and suites boast breathtaking views.
The three courses are known as Campo Asia, Campo America and Campo Europa and they present different challenges to golfers of all levels. Campo Asia was the first course to be opened in 1990 and although not overly long, it does require accuracy from the tee. It is a very pleasant and enjoyable course but beware the concealed contours of the greens. The signature hole is the par three 11th, offering panoramic 360 degree views to Mijas village and the Mediterranean.
Campo America followed in 1992 and the course offers a good mixture of holes that includes five par 5's. The finishing holes are a delight, from the spectacular short 16th with its lake and fountain, the 17th with a tricky narrow green, to the downhill 18th, a fantastic par 5. Again, this is a very enjoyable course to play, with excellent contoured greens to test your putting ability.
The most recent edition is Campo Europa, which contrasts to the other two with multiple tee positions, wider fairways and bigger more, receptive greens. Many of the holes are visible from the tee but your drive has to be put in the right place to take advantage of the sloping fairways. La Cala's own "Amen Corner", holes 13,14 and 15 is set in the most peaceful part of the course and these holes, particularly the long par three 14th are everyone's favourites.
You will find all three courses in excellent condition, with good, mature fairways and superb greens. They are well worth a visit and the hotel offers the chance to enjoy a welcome stay here where everything you need is on your doorstep. Why not let Med Golf organise your golfing break here?
On arrival you will find ample parking and immediately be impressed with the setting and scenery. You will enjoy a warm welcome and the clubhouse offers bar and restaurant facilities. There is a well-stocked pro shop and you should take advantage of the buggies, particularly in the hotter weather. There are good practice facilities and La Cala is home to the only David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Spain. The courses can get busy in the peak times and as Med Golf enjoy a special arrangement here, you should let us book your guaranteed tee times.
