Golf Courses at Atalaya Golf & Country Club

Old Course

Designed in 1968 by Bernhard von Limburger, a German golf designer and historian, the Old Course is a tough par-72 layout. The fairways are relatively forgiving, and the greens are large and undulating, but trouble awaits those who stray far off line.

The 6,714-yard Old Course is a classic resort layout with Bermuda grass underfoot, where mastering the elevated putting surfaces is the key to success.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Bernhard Von Liburger
Opened for play	1968

Tees
White	6,405 metres	SSS 74.3
Yellow	5,872 metres	SSS 71.2
Blue	5,391 metres	SSS 68.6
Red	5,055 metres	SSS 72.3

New Course

Atalaya's New Course was opened in 1991 following architectural work by Paul Krings, and affords fantastic views over the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. At 5,821 yards, the New is considerably shorter than its more established neighbour, but still represents a considerable test for golfers of all abilities. Both courses have a good variety of tee boxes to ensure an appropriate challenge for all visitors.

Atalaya is also home to the headquarters of the Professional Golfers Association of Europe, and the Atalaya International Golf Academy and has been chosen to host the annual Team Championships.

Course Information
Par	71
Designed by	Paul Krings
Opened for play	1990

Tees
White	5,085 metres	SSS 68.4
Yellow	4,619 metres	SSS 66.1
Red	4,391 metres	SSS 69.9

Features

Golf Buggies
Driving Range
Tuition
Putting Greens
Practice Area
Championship Standard Course
Golf Academy

4.0

Average

Kind of Mickey Mouse type. Hitting middle of the fairway you find the ball rolling down to another one. Penalizing good shots. Bermuda grass making short game tough . Skipped last round.

William – Reviewed 29 Nov 2025

6.0

Good

Typical resort golf course

William – Reviewed 29 Nov 2025

8.0

Very Good

First time playing this course and really enjoyed it, the greens were excellent and will likey play it again on our next trip.

Brendan – Reviewed 11 Nov 2025

Excellent

An inviting course, attractive, and a perfect 18 holes to start the tour since it is flat and forgiving. Excellent bar by the 18th green too.

James – Reviewed 1 Nov 2025

6.0

Good

Fredrik – Reviewed 22 Oct 2025

Excellent

A great course for holiday golf

Richard – Reviewed 14 Oct 2025

6.0

Good

Although short, it is very tight and very tilted, easy to lose balls unexpectedly. Great views, nice clubhouse.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 7 Oct 2025

Excellent

Gerard – Reviewed 18 Sep 2025

Excellent

Loved it

Anthony – Reviewed 16 Sep 2025

8.0

Very Good

Rather short course

Anthony – Reviewed 16 Sep 2025

8.0

Very Good

Same complex as the Old Course but a lot tighter. A few greens were a little damaged and stood out based on the Old Course. Great as an additional round as part of a golf weekend but would pick other courses over the New Course.

Greg – Reviewed 15 Sep 2025

Excellent

Great course and surroundings. Staff very welcoming throughout. Course is in great condition. Perfect for groups.

Greg – Reviewed 15 Sep 2025

6.0

Good

This course was certainly enjoyable - it was the last round of our trip and followed after Finca so was very different! The course was good and condition was too - lots of green staff at the time which was a good sign.

Sarah – Reviewed 17 Jul 2025

8.0

Very Good

IT WAS OK

Kevin – Reviewed 19 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

Loved the course & the design. Lots of variation with the course layout. Really enjoyed the golf.

Terry – Reviewed 15 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

It did get off to a bad start, the reason being that we thought that Yourgolftravel had provided transport too and from the golf courses in our package, unfortunately we had to pay for transportation ourselves! We thought that this course was probably more suitable for low handicappers, we found it a little too difficult for us the hilly and sloping terrain didn’t suit our capabilities, a lot of ball above and below our feet.

David – Reviewed 15 Jun 2025

4.0

Average

Played the new course, not too long but accuracy important. Spoiled by the course marshalls constantly on our case and insisted one group skipped a hole even though our groups were waiting.

John – Reviewed 9 Jun 2025

8.0

Very Good

Played there about 30 years ago and remembered some of the holes, still a very nice course. Pro shop very helpful on arrival.

Stephen – Reviewed 27 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Calum – Reviewed 20 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course although very large as there are two courses together, that being said we played the new course and didn’t feel like we were ontop of the other course. Some challenging holes with narrow fairways and well placed bunkers

Ben – Reviewed 14 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Very good

Ann Christine – Reviewed 13 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

The course was in great condition, challenging in places but overall a really strong opener to our holiday. The greens just missed that slight love and care. The two real differences between this and the other courses was the welcome from the staff at Atalaya in the Pro Shop and the lack of a buggy bar or place to stock up on drinks at 9 holes. The bar staff were superb at the end of the round. 7/10 experience

David – Reviewed 12 May 2025

4.0

Average

Quirky course not presented very well with poor buggy tracks in places Blind holes and the greens were not very good- buggies are included- very necessary as it’s a very long walk from the clubhouse . practice facilities are a very long way from the clubhouse and need a buggy to get there

Paul – Reviewed 11 May 2025

Excellent

A good holiday golf challenge! Many different tees to choose from- walkable as reasonably flat

Paul – Reviewed 11 May 2025

8.0

Very Good

Very challenging even though short in places but good for a wide range of players. Greens need a bit of time and work.

Michael – Reviewed 10 Apr 2025

Excellent

Matthew – Reviewed 9 Apr 2025

8.0

Very Good

A tight, tricky course with some interesting holes, only let down by the condition of the greens, they are not bad ( but not as good as the Old course at the same club ) great club house, lovely location, friendly staff, has a great halfway house , would recommend this course

Steven – Reviewed 5 Apr 2025

6.0

Good

No much troubling t to green, but the greens are very tricky, back 9 more interesting than the front 9, overall decent course but there are more interesting courses locally ( the new course at the same club, is a lot harder/ tricky and interesting )

Steven – Reviewed 5 Apr 2025

Excellent

Pearse – Reviewed 31 Mar 2025

4.0

Average

Sasa – Reviewed 24 Mar 2025

6.0

Good

John – Reviewed 19 Nov 2024

8.0

Very Good

Matthew – Reviewed 18 Oct 2024

4.0

Average

Basically you’re local municipal . Clubhouse and restaurant are good.

Christopher – Reviewed 14 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Greens had been relayed recently and need a bit of time to mature.

Richard – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Nice course new greens still had not grow properly so weren't very good

Paul – Reviewed 7 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the couple they played with each time but unfortunately they didn't get to complete the last game as it was so slow.

Beverley – Reviewed 1 Oct 2024

6.0

Good

Greens had just been tined, “Sand” used in bunkers which guarded every hole were very hard to play out, making it at times unenjoyable

Ian – Reviewed 17 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very hard course with the slope the ball for roll for a long time got my first ever eagle and I play off 24! Nice course really hard though !

Josh – Reviewed 12 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Really nice course, a tough test in places with the slopes sometimes punishing good tee shots but quite a few short par 4s which is always good.

Matthew – Reviewed 12 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Ian – Reviewed 16 May 2024

Excellent

New course very well maintained, excellent greens with fantastic views. Undulating generous fairways with some elevation and plenty of water.

Alan – Reviewed 13 May 2024

6.0

Good

Just too tight and cramped in.

Nigel – Reviewed 6 May 2024

Excellent

Michael – Reviewed 1 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Better of the two courses, wider fairways & although two or three tricky holes a fairer & more forgiving course than the New Course

Godfrey – Reviewed 9 Nov 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very narrow fairways with anything offline ending up down steep banks.

Godfrey – Reviewed 9 Nov 2023

4.0

Average

This course was very difficult because the terrain was very steep on most of the holes. One of my group said it was rubbish layout.

Richard – Reviewed 26 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Not a bad course. Could be difficult at times.

Richard – Reviewed 26 Oct 2023

4.0

Average

Large areas of most greens had relaid turf, cores inserted in bald areas

Stephen – Reviewed 7 Oct 2023

4.0

Average

The greens were very poor, almost all had large areas of relaid turf and bare patches.

Stephen – Reviewed 7 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

This course is tricked up and may challenge some higher handicappers. Lots of holes with no bail areas, which can be daunting. If you like plotting your way around a course, this one is for you. The greens looked worn out and some had areas where new turfs were still bedding in. Also looked like they had been over watered. A challenging course but fun.

Andrew – Reviewed 6 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

A quality regular golfers course, enough to challenge you but not too difficult for higher handicappers. Well organised starters/Pro shop etc.

Andrew – Reviewed 6 Oct 2023

Excellent

Very enjoyable course. But I needed to get used to the greens. Not the same as uk

Peter – Reviewed 4 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Shortish but still demanding

Peter – Reviewed 4 May 2023

6.0

Good

Greens were poorer than the new course. Flat course, wide fairways, mainly uninteresting compared to the new course.

Christopher – Reviewed 16 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

Highly undulating, hilly, raised greens and tees. Short par 4s, but difficult. One had to be able to be straight off the tees, or great trouble resulted. Not a course for beginners or less physically able

Christopher – Reviewed 16 Mar 2023

2.0

Poor

We played the new course which was in really poor condition.

Dave – Reviewed 28 Feb 2023

8.0

Very Good

Steve – Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Steve – Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Unfortunately the course was very wet underfoot.

Jacky – Reviewed 18 Apr 2022

Excellent

Much easier course, nice set up

John – Reviewed 28 Nov 2021

6.0

Good

An afternoon tee off, we knew it would be tight with the light but the starter managed to get us off early so much appreciated. Lunch before and drinks after in the bar were good. We played the Blue course which was a tricky narrow course sculpted into a hillside. Some fanatic holes with a great sense of achievement when occasionally conquered. The course showed some signs of wear but still very playable and acceptable for the time of year. The Old course which you drive through to get to the 1st Tee looked to be the more premium course and in better condition.

Rob – Reviewed 8 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good club, one of the few who seemed to have their act together.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The Old course was in good condition and a challenge as always

James – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

Excellent

Mick – Reviewed 1 Oct 2021

Excellent

Mick – Reviewed 1 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Ki – Reviewed 1 Jan 2020

Excellent

Fantastic. Nearly every shot was a blind one making for a fun and exciting round. Many of the fairways were sloped and if you hit the ball the wrong way, you were punished. Difficult greens needed to be thought about before commencing your putting. Would recommend the new course over the old.

Gina – Reviewed 4 Nov 2019

6.0

Good

The old course was good to play. Depending who you were coupled with in your 4 ball, you either enjoyed your round or struggled to communicate if English wasn't spoken. Games were slow, simple because of usage. This course is generally used more than the new.

Gina – Reviewed 4 Nov 2019

Excellent

We didn't get to play this course as information about the new times had not been passed on to us by YGT. We were given the option of waiting for the new time (3 hrs +) or being transferred to the New Course, which we opted for. Again a very hilly course and not one which I would have chosen for our group. There was a route march to the first tee.

Judy – Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

Excellent

We played Atalaya 4 times, always on time. The course was fantastic. Staff very helpful.

Cyril – Reviewed 11 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

Having played here last year, we were disappointed with the conditions, to be fair there is a lot of building work going on, but the greens were the worst I’ve played on for some time, that’s not an excuse for my poor play, they were shocking. It’s a shame as this is a nice club with friendly staff.

Peter – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

Excellent

Definitely play this course again not too difficult everyone enjoyed it. Well stocked pro shop with helpful staff.

Derry – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

6.0

Good

Sorry to say, for us this was the worst course of the ones we played. It is well used and abused, the whole course was tired, the greens looked and played like a patch work quilt, we would have liked to have played another course rather than this one

Leslie – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

buggies needed for this course , lots of blind holes and with being very hilly you had to guess as to where the green was , it has to be played twice to learn the layout of this course, the course is well maintained and the greens where in good condition for the time of the year { it was always busy ]

Leslie – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

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