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Tucked into the Mijas Valley beneath the Sierra de Mijas mountains, Calanova is a parkland course that rewards smart thinking over brute force. It's close to La Cala de Mijas and under 10 minutes from the Mediterranean, so it's an easy fit for a Costa del Sol golf break.
Designed by Ryder Cup man Manuel Piñero, this par 72 measures 6,453 yards, but length alone won't get you round here. You'll score best by keeping the ball in play, picking sensible targets and respecting the hazards. Fairways are framed by trees, water comes into play on key holes and the greens have enough movement to punish lazy reads. Miss the fairway and the angle in can disappear quickly. Get it in the right spots, though, and you'll give yourself plenty of chances. Add in a few elevation changes, and you'll find club selection matters more than the card suggests.
The views out towards the sea are a constant backdrop, especially on crisp winter mornings. If you're building a multi-round itinerary, Calanova pairs neatly with nearby favourites such as La Cala Resort, Mijas Golf and Santana. In my opinion, it's a great "middle day" course, challenging enough to keep the better players interested but fair for mixed-ability groups.
Who is this for?
Mid-handicappers, societies and groups who want a scenic parkland round near the coast.
Who is it best for?
Golfers who enjoy plotting their way round and anyone looking to balance a Costa del Sol trip with a different style to the more exposed layouts.
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The golf course was designed by Manuel Pinero, and despite only opening for play in 2005, it has already matured nicely into a course that will challenge the highly skilled players, but will also remain playable for the average golfer.
Ideally located for access to the delights of Marbella and Fuengirola, Calanova is a convenient choice for a pleasurable round of golf during a golf holiday in this extremely popular area.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Manuel Pinero |
| Opened for play | 2005 |
| White | 5,866 metres | SSS 72.1 |
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| Yellow | 5,773 metres | SSS 71.5 |
| Blue | 5,372 metres | SSS 69.4 (M) 75.3 (L) |
| Red | 4,941 metres | SSS 72.6 (L) |
Scott
✓18 Oct 2026
Jeremy (Arnold)
✓17 Oct 2026
First class course. Lots of local knowledge required so first time out it was very tricky.
Kishen
✓15 Oct 2026
Great shop, facilities very good we played late in the day and greens were a bit furry and quite damaged around the hole
Beverly
✓12 Oct 2026
Excellent selection of all golfing clothes and equipment
Scott
✓12 Oct 2026
Course was well kept but took over 5 hours for a round
David
✓9 Oct 2026
Matthew
✓8 Oct 2026
Simon
✓6 Oct 2026
Michael
✓6 Oct 2026
John
✓1 Oct 2026
Wonderful views, enjoyable course.
