Atalaya Golf; New Course
Ctra. de Benahavís, Km 0.7. 29688 Estepona, Malaga, Spain.
GPS; LAT; 36º 48' N. LONG: 5º 17' W
Atalaya Golf Resort (New and Old Courses)
Based on the outskirts of Estepona, near Marbella and only 5 minutes from Puerto Banus
Atalaya owes much of its charm and beauty to the fact that it was created back in 1968. Skilled ground staff have not only maintained the quality of the courses over the years, but created a perfect ambience around the clubhouse with pretty fountains surrounded by richly-coloured beds of flowers.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountains, its two magnificent 18-hole courses - the Atalaya Old Course and the Atalaya New Course - are lined with mature eucalyptus trees, cactus and palms and pink and white azaleas that fill the air with an unforgettable and intoxicating scent.
Atalaya Old Course;
The Atalaya Old Course opened in 1968 and was designed by Bernard von Limburger.
With its wide fairways and large elevated greens, this championship course provides a challenge to golfers at all levels. A classical par 72 with a series of generous Bermuda-lawn fairways and elevated greens. Elegant and mature with spectacular views of the magnificent La Concha mountain, it is the perfect oasis of tranquility on the otherwise bustling and vibrant Costa del Sol.
Its parkland aspect with gently sloping fairways makes it an ideal course for the average club golfer, but plentiful bunkers filled with sparkling ‘marmolina’ sand, fast greens, lush vegetation and fairways lined with olive, pine, cactus and eucalyptus trees prove a challenge for single-figure players as well.
18 holes, Par 72
White; 6262 m, slope 133
Yellow; 5875 m, slope 134
Blue; 5421, slope 128
Red; 5044 m, slope 126
The total length is 6146 m
Handicap; Men; 28 Ladies; 36
Atalaya New Course;
The Atalaya New Course opened in 1990 and was designed by Paul Krings.
Atalaya New Course offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar and is seen as one of the most natural courses on the coast. The Course is set further inland, but has a similar parkland feel about it, with gently undulating fairways and large, fast greens. It would be fair to say that, in general, hazards are obvious but still manage to trap the unwary. Care is needed off the tees and the wild hitter will soon encounter difficulties. A true challenge!
The New Course is rapidly catching up with the Old in terms of quality and in the summer months there are great bargains to be had for the holiday golfer
18 holes, Par 71
White; 5179 m, slope 122
Yellow; 5086 m, slope 117
Red; 4390 m, slope 111
The total length is 5179 m
Handicap; Men; 28 Ladies; 36
Atalaya Golf Resort Facilities;
Driving range, 2 putting greens, 5 practice bunkers, chipping greens, reproduction golf hole, golf academy, fitness studio, restaurant, bar, snack bar, buggy-bar, pro-shop, rental clubs, trolleys and buggies.
Atalaya Golf Resort address; Ctra. de Benahavís, Km 0.7. 29688 Estepona, Malaga, Spain.
Atalaya Golf Resort GPS; LAT; 36º 48' N. LONG: 5º 17' W.