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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) |
Neil
✓7 Nov 2026
An excellent experience throughout. Great test of your golfing ability and the course, staff and facilities were excellent.
John
✓6 Nov 2026
The course was in excellent condition and very well manicured.
Jari
✓4 Nov 2026
Great course
Daniel
✓1 Nov 2026
james
✓1 Nov 2026
A lot of walking as buggies staying to sides, very hilly. Course great condition, fastest greens ever played on. A lot of blind holes and dog legs🏌🏿♂️. Only play if buggies included a lot of distance between holes.
Dean
✓30 Oct 2026
On arrival at the course the staff extremely really welcoming and polite, the clubhouse was delightful, The course itself wasn’t overly challenging but in excellent condition, The greens were quite fast and held their line. I would highly recommend playing this course.
Kevin
✓30 Oct 2026
Every hole at Calanova is different. Very hilly which makes each hole very interesting. The course was in great condition. It’s long enough to be a challenge but you can score well if you’re playing your second shot from the fairway.
Ian
✓28 Oct 2026
Greens are very fast but a Great challenge. The pro shop is very well equipped. The course was in fantastic condition and would love to go back
Charlie
✓27 Oct 2026
Reece
✓27 Oct 2026
