Santa Maria is one of the most popular holiday golf course on the coast situated conveniently between Fuengirola and Marbella with easy access off the main road.

The course suites high to medium handicap players. It’s quite short and is one to try and fit in at the beginning of your tour as most of the group will come in with a decent score. On your way out 2 holes have a nasty climb up to the green and a steep path from the 5th green to the 6th tee is a difficult walk even for the fitter golfer, part from that an easy walk.

The first nine were designed by Antonio Garcia and the second which is a little wider by the clubs technical team.

There are a number of water hazard on the course which adds to its difficulty.

Our favourite holes are the dogleg 8th hole par 5 which needs a good tee shot to make the dogleg, your second shot needs to be straight as there is water running down the right - which can’t always be seen from the fairway and out of bounds on you left. The dogleg 13th hole par 5 again a good tee shot is required over ravine if your are short and need to cut the corner your second shot will be over another ravine.

Favourite hole for the longest drive is the long par 4, 16th hole, nearest to the pin is definitely the short 15th with a bird’s eye view of the green from the natural terrain.

The changing facilities are adequate and the club has a bar. Due to its popularity the course is always busy in high season which can sometimes make it a slow round.