Los Naranjos is one the oldest and most prestigious courses on the Costa del Sol and has
hosted a number of championships including the Spanish PGA championship. You will find it
is one of the friendliest courses along the coast.
Set amongst the remains of orange groves from which the course derives its name, this
is an extremely pleasant course to play. Designed by Robert Trent Jones it opened in 1977
and over the years has undergone a programme of improvements including new greens and a
controlled irrigation system to ensure the course is always in excellent condition. Los
Naranjos is a very mature course and as with many Trent Jones designs there are long
terraced tees. The main feature of the course is how the front nine holes differ from the
back nine and some say playing here is like playing two different courses. The front nine
has wide sweeping fairways, gentle slopes, trees and water whereas the back nine runs
through the orange groves and is significantly flatter and tighter. The course is not that
difficult but provides a good test of golf for all standards. There is a very good mixture
of holes that will always keep you fascinated and beware the water holes just when you
think you are scoring well. The finishing hole is a par 5 and arguably the most difficult
hole on the course. A good drive will leave the better golfer a shot to the green over
the pond with the entire clubhouse watching from the large terrace! For those who choose to
lay up even the simplest chip is under scrutiny from the watching audience.
On arrival there is ample parking and a superb clubhouse with changing facilities, bar and
restaurant and a large terraced area to watch the incoming golfers. Take the time to enjoy a
drink here and look around this peaceful setting amongst the orange groves. There is a pro
shop with good practice facilities and putting green with tuition if required from the local pro.
The course is easy to walk but there are buggies available if required.
Los Naranjos is a very pleasant course where all the staff are friendly. It is worth a visit
if you are in the area and as it does get busy you should
book your tee time through Med Golf
to avoid disappointment.
