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Calanova Golf Club

8.8
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Situated in the Mijas Valley, a renowned golfing destination, Calanova is a fascinating parkland layout, set spectacularly below the formidable Mijas mountains.

Calanova Golf Club is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your game with friends. The course is perfectly located near to La Cala de Mijas and less than 10 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea. With friendly staff and a challenging golf course, Calanova is a destination that golfers return to year and year as part of their Costa del Sol golf holiday.

The spectacular views of the Mediterranean make Calanova a great option for both winter and summer golf. The par-72 layout was designed by Ryder Cup player Manuel Pinero and plays every part of its 6,453 yards with an emphasis on course management rather the length the key to scoring 36 Stableford points here.

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Calanova Golf Club

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.

Course Information
Par 72
Designed by Manuel Pinero
Opened for play 2005
Tees
White 5,866 metres SSS 72.1
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)

What Our Golfers Say

8.8
Very Good
338 reviews
Condition overall 8.8
Condition of greens 8.6
Speed of round About right
Value for money 8.8
Facilities 9.0
Difficulty Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

Very Good
8.0

Beautiful course massive shop and great facilities

Good
6.0

Very Good
8.0

Great course with some lovely views and holes. Biggest Pro shop I’ve ever seen but pricing very expensive. Club fitter was very helpful when we had a problem with one of our clubs. Restaraunt staff were very rude which lead to us leaving without having a post round bite to eat

Very Good
8.0

The greens were incredibly fast. Golf shop stock was fast

Good
6.0

Amazing pro shop over 2 levels. The course has some wonderful views of the surrounding area being high up. You need a buggy!

Excellent
10.0

Challenging course, very hilly and undulating fairways. Great fun

Excellent
10.0

Loved this course. Absolutely scenic and a great challenge. Very well managed and maintained with an excellent halfway house that you go oast several times.

Excellent
10.0

Greens were great , interesting layout.

Very Good
8.0

Course was harder than it would be normally dues to weather but very welcoming and friendly Our 2nd favourite course of the 4i

Excellent
10.0

Recent weather meant wet in places but not the clubs fault

Very Good
8.0

Good course for the money.

Excellent
10.0

The course was interesting and in good condition. There are several holes where strategy and course management was more important than distance. A really enjoyable course to play - And bring your credit card as the golf shop is huge!! You will definitely buy something and the prices were not a rip off.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Hard walking even with buggies. Buggy path most of the way around and some very steep banks to negotiate on foot!

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Fun course, with risk/reward tee shots.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Great course and incredible facilities. Recommend the course!!

Excellent
10.0

Great golf course.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Great condition

Excellent
10.0

Superb course, one of my favourites.

Excellent
10.0

Great course, club house and shop. Play was very slow due to a 4 ball ahead and Marshall’s were all over it but the group just didn’t seem to care. Can’t do much about that but Marshall’s did try their best and luckily they were only doing 9 holes. Other than this I would play this course every time I visit, food is decently priced (for a golf course) the shop is brilliant, carts were clean and screen was useful, honestly no complaints for the place itself. Every member of staff was amazing and super helpful

Very Good
8.0

Enjoyable course to play set in the hills with some beautiful and tricky holes. The speed of play was good.

Excellent
10.0

Our favourite course of the 3. Marshalls on site to keep everyone moving. Very good condition and lots of working being done on course. Good variety of holes. Look foward to playing again.

Very Good
8.0

Best course we played and well situated food and brink shack !! Which is an imperative on lads holiday golf holiday

Excellent
10.0

Green good very true good change of elevations.

Very Good
8.0

Fun course some tee boxes disappointing

Excellent
10.0

A wonderful starting course for our trip. Glorious views and picturesque holes.

Excellent
10.0

We had slow play from a group in front of us. Meant the round took nearly 5 hours but what a course, every tee box, fairway and greens were in top nick. Drive past the halfway house 4 times so ideal to get drinks and food! Shot an 82 so I loved the course

Excellent
10.0

Great club. More of a modern feel to it and one of the largest golf shops I’ve ever seen. Course was maintained really well and the greens were all really good. Since the last time visited the practice facilities have dropped off as they have removed the track man screens on the range and the driving range area feels a little bit tired especially at the covered range.

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Great views from this course, good layout and challenging. Would visit again

Very Good
8.0

Lovely course again with the biggest pro shop in Europe which had everything to buy from & cheap.

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Up in the hills so cooler. A pleasant round and shop is superb.

Excellent
10.0

We alway keep Calanova on our list every time we play in Spain. Very enjoyable course to play

Excellent
10.0

This one blew me away, the views are amazing the course is well designed.

Excellent
10.0

A shopping Mecca,

Excellent
10.0

lovely testing course amazing views

Very Good
8.0

Good golfing experience on a well maintained course.

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful course all round with everything in great condition highly recommend it must play course

Excellent
10.0

Great course great views

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

What a great course, honestly I could not fault a single thing (except maybe my golf). A slope of 136 tells you everything you need to know. Like most courses keep it on the fareway and it's playable, go even slightly off line and you be eat up your handicap shots quicker than you realise. If you're thinking of buying new gear before you go, wait and purchase it at the on-site shop, it was massive, the biggest I have ever seen and the prices were very reasonable boarding on cheap.

Very Good
8.0

Best one I played.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

A great golf course with the biggest club shop i have ever seen. Was well looked after by the staff.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Great course, manageable for our group. Harder for some of us! But a really good experience

Excellent
10.0

The course was beautiful and in immaculate condition. The wind was up so it made the round tougher but it was still playable and enjoyable for mid handicap golfers. The club house was fantastic as well.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Very Good
8.0

Course was ok, again enjoyed the course would like to play it again as a few blind holes…

Very Good
8.0

Easiest of the 3 courses we played , greens were the quickest we encountered , nice course

Very Good
8.0

Nice course. A bit fiddly for me. Great pro shop and a great restaurant.

Very Good
8.0

Very hot day, slow round and were waiting on the last half dozen holes for groups in front. The course is very large and spread our but in general good condition. Saying that, would play again.

Excellent
10.0

Very nice course. The set up of the course, club house, shop etc is very well thought out and is a fabulous golf club. I would defiantly recommend anyone to play this course.

Good
6.0

Very Good
8.0

Great course

Excellent
10.0

First course we played. We arrived early for a coffee and to get our bearings. the pro shop is bigger than any shop in the UK and has the most choice I have ever seen. From clothing, clubs, accesories, shoes..... WOW. Clubhouse was really welcoming and all of the staff were so friendly. The course did not disappoint. A number of blind holes so for playing for the first time it was hard to know where to land your ball (so take a few extra) but my wife and I loved it. Make sure you get a buggy. Long walk :). I will most certainly play here again. No negatives about this club or course whatsoever. I loved it.

Very Good
8.0

Always love calanova but has the 18th changed... Yardage was all over the place on our watches

Very Good
8.0

Buggies kept cutting out on approach to greens

Good
6.0

Excellent
10.0

Probably our favourite course of the 3 we played. Some cracking views.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

First of all if you need any golf shoes or any clothing this is the place to go, there is a shoe shop and clothing shop upstairs and downstairs the size of Asda , and much cheaper prices than back in England . And a really enjoyable round of golf. Staff are very friendly and helpful

Excellent
10.0

Amazing views and picturesque holes all over this course. We really enjoyed our round. The greens were very hard to read and particularly sandy when we played (early June) so be prepared for some 3-puts! The F&B hut was cleverly positioned so that you pass it 3 or 4 times to stock up on refreshments! Incredible golf shop in the clubhouse, the biggest I’ve ever seen! Lovely bar to enjoy a cold drink after your round.

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Poor
2.0

The reason for the low rating is that the club had started their maintenance work, so all of the greens were hollow tined and covered in sand. The tee boxes were also in a very poor condition. We were told on arrival that a lot of the courses main season ends at the end of May and the 1st week of June is used for planned maintenance. This was not made clear to us on booking the course.

Good
6.0

Greens been holed and sanded Thought they would have waited until the low season in June Shame

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Spike and sanded greens fay before.

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic a bit to hard but very enjoyable

Good
6.0

Not as good as the other courses we played wouldn’t necessarily rush back

Excellent
10.0

Course was great, greens in great condition. Halfway house was perfect as you passed it 4/5 times throughout the round.

Excellent
10.0

A great course, took a fair bit of time but very enjoyable

Very Good
8.0

1st time played in Spain and this course was really good and a proper challenge

Good
6.0

Excellent
10.0

Very challenging course. Very good condition, although bunker sand was like rocksalt, and very hard in texture. Amazing large pro shop.

Very Good
8.0

Course was in great condition,and the staff are excellent.

Good
6.0

This course was not as good as the others, but still a very nice course to play, it's a pity the wind was a bit strong on some holes.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Again arrived in the nick of time so unsettling start. Played with a couple of regulars who gave us great course information. Lots of harsh hazards so left plenty of balls behind! Beautiful setting and buggy paths. No time to dine after. Left my sand iron somewhere on the course ☹️

Very Good
8.0

Golf course in great condition. Practice facilities poor. The largest shop I have ever seen. Had good fun paired up with two reasonable golfers from Switzerland.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Another great course - massive golf store with loads to spend your money on.

Very Good
8.0

Found the greens to be far too fast especially on downhill putts,beautiful setting

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Course was ok would play it again

Excellent
10.0

This course was quite difficult due to the undulation of the fairways and the strong winds. It was very easy to lose you ball on this course even with a tee shot straight down the middle. Nevertheless, a good course to play, if you're up for a challenge.

Excellent
10.0

The course was in great condition, however as it rained that day, we couldn’t tell how fast the greens were, albeit to say, they were still fast in the rain. If you like clothes and shoe shopping for golf attire, then this is the place for you. I have never seen a golf shop this big before, split over two floors. Price wise very good value for money.

Excellent
10.0

Great course for all. More open than Chaparral, Tee boxes weren’t in the best condition but only a minor bit of feedback. Overall fantastic round for all golfers

Very Good
8.0

Overall a good course all round. Challenging but no impossible with some fantastic viewd

Excellent
10.0

Very well set up golf course with lovely golf shop, bar area and food good.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Ok golf course, not as good as the courses in the Algave.

Very Good
8.0

Greens extremely fast and difficult to read

Very Good
8.0

Great course, greens and clubhouse. Challenging round off the tee with some tight holes and elevation changes. Would recommend

Very Good
8.0

another excellent course and would highly recommend.

Excellent
10.0

Another fantastic course and the view from the clubhouse was magnificent…not to mention the golf shop there…the biggest in Europe!

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course amazing views greens so hard to read.

Very Good
8.0

Course was very good only down side it rained while we were there club facilities were very good as was food and drinks

Excellent
10.0

Nice course a bit more laid back than another course we played. Very hilly and long but still a lovely course very much enjoyed playing it.

Average
4.0

We played on return to airport with 4h40 allocated by yourgolftravel. We had to drive off after 15th as it was so slow and we would have been late for transfer. Plenty other better choices, one to avoid! We spoke to other golfers who had the same experience

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Driving range was shut for maintenance. Wasn't very impressed with the course design half the holes were out of the world amazing, half were very weak almost crowbarred in. Wasn't in the condition it usually would be due to the unseasonal rain (nobody's fault).

Excellent
10.0

Bad weather the weeks before no one faults

Excellent
10.0

The course was wet in places. The layout and views you get across the course are superb.

Very Good
8.0

Unfortunately due to recent rain buggies we’re not allowed on fairway so quite a bit of walking. Fairways were saturated and difficult to play off. Facilities were good, greens were very fast but true. Play was very slow and we just made our pick up after golf.

Excellent
10.0

Course is in great condtion considering the rain. Alot of building work going on around but didnt spoil the experience .

Excellent
10.0

Great course. Staff fantastic with excellent on site golf shop.

Very Good
8.0

Beautiful course and a better golf shop.

Good
6.0

Poor, very slow round .

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Enjoyed the round. Greens were very quick but overall a fair challenge.

Very Good
8.0

Unbelievable views. Cracking track that requires to be played a couple of times as there are a number of blind shots. Fantastic club house and apparently the largest golf shop in Europe Play was slow due to a lot of high handicappers out on the day but we loved the course.

Excellent
10.0

First class course. Very testing. Greens really fast. Facilities were excellent. Round took 5 1/2 hours but course was busy.

Excellent
10.0

One of the best courses we played overall. Greens were the best we played in the week. On arrival, the driving range and putting green is close to the club house. Hole are a mix or easy to tough but it was fair in all. Two of our lads left rangefinders and after a few emails; the club were very helpful in returning these.

Average
4.0

Good
6.0

This course was very friendly, a good starter course for the holiday, bunkers were very bad as they use small stones which damaged one of my friends clubs, the pace of play was very slow 6 hour round

Very Good
8.0

Was a fun course to play! Didn’t realize it would have a mad crazy golf shop! The course views were epic!

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Best course

Excellent
10.0

Really good.

Excellent
10.0

Everything about this course fantastic definitely 5 star. Everything from playing conditions on course layout through clubhouse staff and setting brilliant will for sure book this course 16 happy golfers all finished in daylight with 12pm tee off

Very Good
8.0

Calanova Golf Club An exciting and enjoyable course with plenty of challenges to keep you engaged. The layout was varied and interesting throughout, but it’s clear the designer may have overlooked the 18th hole—it didn’t quite live up to the standard of the rest of the course. That said, it’s definitely worth playing, especially with the help of a golf buggy to navigate the hilly terrain.

Excellent
10.0

The pick up time was terrible to early was always at golf courses two hours before tee off tines. The golf courses where all very good

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful course, really got the brain going, couldn't just stand and lash every shot. Amazing golf shops too.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

A really well laid out course with some challenging holes. Huge golf supermarket with pretty good quality and prices.

Excellent
10.0

Best course we played even with rain and puddles on first couple of greens.

Excellent
10.0

Loved it and of course the shopping

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Very different but extreamly enjoyable

Very Good
8.0

Some really tricky holes on the course. The first tee is over a lake so not a forgiving start. Plenty of hazards to navigate along the way

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

This was the best course that we played (we played el chapparel and Cabopino as well). An industrial size golf store there. The course was in great condition and scenery views were incredible.

Good
6.0

Greens in poor condition very wet

Very Good
8.0

This was a great course and enjoyable to play.

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course and this is the second time we have added it into our package. I’m sure we will definitely play this one again as it’s a favourite with our group

Very Good
8.0

Great views, a few holes could do with a change, but overall was enjoyable.

Very Good
8.0

Really nice golf course and the pro shop is the best I’ve ever seen, on the whole a solid 8/10 course

Very Good
8.0

A good course with good greens and fairways

Excellent
10.0

Very good, go back there again

Very Good
8.0

Course was good but we were very rushed at the tee time due to the travel time from airport to hotel and then course. First few holes were rushed as a result

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Fairly open course , in good condition. Enjoyable holes and perfect for a final round on a 4 day golfing holiday.

Good
6.0

Glad we played this first otherwise we’d have been disappointed

Excellent
10.0

he best golf course I have played in Spain. Fantastic course with fantastic views.

Very Good
8.0

Too long for us.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Enjoyed the course. Lots of building work going on and couldn't get a coffee or food before round, but golf was good.

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Lots of building work going on, around the course, course was very enjoyable, great views,

Very Good
8.0

Bit of a bottle neck to start as hole 2-3 clash. massive shop!

Very Good
8.0

Loved this course, staff friendly and helpful

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Superb course which was well maintained. Very slow golf as was packed to capacity with many golfers struggling with the course losing balls and dragging the pace down.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

My favourite course of the week

Excellent
10.0

We all enjoyed this course fairly open off the tee with tricky approach making a balanced enjoyable course for mixed abilities

Good
6.0

a tough track

Very Good
8.0

Excellent course in good condition. Quite difficult because the drives were very tight.

Very Good
8.0

Good
6.0

very windy day, and being our first time there , found some of the drop holes and dog legs quite difficult.would definitely go again if only to spend more time (and money ) in the amazing proshop

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic! Everything about the club and the course was first class. Amazing pro-shop!

Very Good
8.0

Very pacey greens

Very Good
8.0

Great course

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Great course, super shop but very expensive, fantastic staff and green keepers

Very Good
8.0

Great course, amazing club shop and bar, helpful starter and some great holes, worth a visit.

Excellent
10.0

Pace of play quite slow, course in fantastic condition with difficult greens, your course difficulty question is difficult as it wasn’t a hard course but it is more than an average course with regards to difficulty, somewhere in between.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Another fantastic course, lots of dog legs which gave a great challenge, greens were in mint condition, highly recommend the course

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Wet slow 4 ball in front. Took over 5 hours. Just bad luck I guess

Excellent
10.0

For a mid-high handicapper the course is tight with lightning quick greens, but that’s soon forgotten about with the incredible views and beautiful weather!

Very Good
8.0

A lovely course in good condition with great views. The greens were running at a lovely pace suitable for most abilities.

Very Good
8.0

Lovely set up and one of those courses better for knowing and playing a second time.Tee areas, fairways , bunkers all good and the greens were in good order and not too quick. Decent facilities for a drink and food afterwards.

Excellent
10.0

A good course, pro shop is massive and has loads of offers. GPS buggies were a bonus. Quite hilly and most holes either up or down hill. A few blind holes and a couple that cross over so be aware of balls hitting the wrong fairway.

Excellent
10.0

We decided the best course of the 3 we played most of the lads want to play it again

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Best course in Spain. Unreal place

Excellent
10.0

Bit difficult but that was a new course for us so expected.

Excellent
10.0

Loved everything about the course . . staff where brilliant buggy’s where excellent meal after was amazing

Excellent
10.0

Interesting and technically challenging course, can’t just blast away with driver.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Slow round due to backed up play, no chipping green and driving range was closed due to maintenance but the course made up for it. Huge pro shop

Excellent
10.0

Enjoyed this course, great facilities and pro shop was one if the biggest I have ever seen. Wouldn’t like to walk it as there was a lot of distance between holes but great cart paths.

Excellent
10.0

What a facility they have at cala nova.. Will definatly be going back. They have a golf superstore onsite it has everything your heart would desire!!

Very Good
8.0

only let down to this course is the 18th hole every other hole has a feature and was excellent condition and well kept and maintained

Excellent
10.0

Really nice course, great facilities. Very slow, course marshal tried to move things on but didn't. Lovely condition, hard for an 18 handicapper, but would play again. Staff very friendly.

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course with great facilities although green staff were rude and and wondered on to the green as we were teeing off then gave us a mouthful when we asked him to move ,they also carried on mowing the grass and generally making a racket when we were on the tee or taking a shot no thought of etiquette, if i had to complaint it would be that the bus could do with coming about 6.30 to allow the players in and get a drink,overall we had a fantastic time and will be doing it again,but maybe try a different place,not because we were not happy but just try a different country

Good
6.0

I’d play this course again happily but the facilities were tired and it had the feel of a supermarket rather than a club. It was evident they were in the process of refurbishing the club house. The course itself was pretty impressive although there were quite a few areas where things were dumped or poorly maintained so it took away the feel of quality. And unfortunately there was a lot of development surrounding the course.

Excellent
10.0

Loved this course and set up plus big bonus was the fantastic golf superstore.

Excellent
10.0

This is probably my favourite course I’ve played since we started up our annual weekend golf breaks abroad. The setting is stuffing, the course is challenging but actually fair for those even with slightly higher handicaps. The halfway hut is accessible at least 4 times if you have a thirsty / hungry group and the staff are always exceptional in all departments.

Excellent
10.0

Probably the best course we played and everyone wants this on the list for next year.

Excellent
10.0

They were ready for us when the 16 of us arrived. The course was in great condition and well looked after.

Excellent
10.0

Great course

Excellent
10.0

A really good test but not for those that have not played it at least once before. We luckily were joined by two others who had and got a few tips on lines,dangers etc. This is a course I would highly recommend to the lower handicap players with some long par 4 holes.

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course with stunning views. Got to have the biggest pro shop in the world

Very Good
8.0

Good
6.0

Course was in ok condition but the round was really slow, well over 5 hours.

Very Good
8.0

Very slow round

Very Good
8.0

Great

Excellent
10.0

Our first visit to Calanova and it won't be our last.A lovely course in a great setting.Some really exciting holes.Fantastic facilities.the greens were very fast

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Beast course we played excellent all-round

Very Good
8.0

Very Good
8.0

Really enjoyed this course. Some good holes with the chance to make a good score.

Very Good
8.0

Great course, would defo come back and play it again

Excellent
10.0

Great course and facilities, super views, GPS buggies were good. Half way house in good spot which you pass 4/5 times

Good
6.0

Great designed course , only comment greens very bumpy and didn’t run very well, overall group enjoyed this course and facilities

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Perhaps because I played well on this course but I really enjoyed it. Challenging but fair. If you drive the ball well you will be rewarded. Greens fast but good.

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

fantastic facilites, greens where a bit slow but fine for us mid hcp

Excellent
10.0

Great course best condition of any of them great food in bar biggest pro shop Iv ever seen

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course . Fantastic shop . Wish we had more time to spend in the club house . Round took over 5 hours which meant we missed the transfer bus and cost 100 euros to get back to hotel

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Lovely course but greens had a lot of play so had a lot of pitch mark damage.

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Good golf course, fabulous views. Could be kept better. Well priced

Very Good
8.0

Really well presented course, short but lots of features and elevation changes. Tonnes of trees and tight holes but glad we played. Went through 4 groups as full of really slow playing groups but did it in spot on 3hours sodoesnt take up all day.. had huge "sport direct" style golf and sports shops within the clubhouse so if u need gear this is a real positive and really adds to the experience, although we didn't need anything and it was a little weird walking through a huge shop to get to the 1st tee... really nice course, just not for me.. but don't let that put you off as we all like different courses and this one is picture postcard and you will enjoy..

Excellent
10.0

What a hidden gem. Played most golf courses in that area. Some how never played that. I’m 3.9 handicap. I found it a great challenge. Located up in the hills. The 2 story golf shop attached to the club is the most unreal massive shop you will ever go in. Never seen anything like it. This course will be 1st on list next year. Amazing. Also the food hut was in such a prime spot that you past it 4 times during the round. Very cleverly thought out.

Excellent
10.0

Loved it... Last hole a bit ropey but it has been redesigned loved it

Excellent
10.0

Thoroughly enjoyed it, great course, spectacular views, will definitely visit again, will make sure there is extra space in the suitcase as the pro shop was unbelievable.

Very Good
8.0

Nice course, good layout. Some tricky par 3’s.

Excellent
10.0

Good day out. One of the best golf shops in a club house with great bargains. Well worth the visit alone

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Played the course last year so we returned again this year

Very Good
8.0

Amazing facilities, everything you need in one place (shop was massive...). course probably a bit more difficult for higher handicaps compared to Lauro. Last hole was a bit weird, has this been remodelled, most of the group didn't like and were disappointed...but overall I (personally) loved it.

Excellent
10.0

Apart from the 18th hole, which was a bit scruffy a very good course.

Average
4.0

Very Good
8.0

Great course. Same problem with the buggy scenario though. Was told we’d booked a 4 ball and a 2 ball and had to play with two other players. I disagreed and explained this was not how I booked with YGT and they told me nothing could be done. They also only offered us 3 buggies because of this. I requested we pay for an extra buggy and play as two balls and was told this wasn’t possible. It took me to personally speak to the starter and pay an extra charge for an additional buggy to play in the way we’d booked. Not very impressed as overall the trip cost us an additional 85 euro from what we expected. But the cheek of saying no additional buggies or changes could be made and soon as we offered to pay extra there somehow become availability

Excellent
10.0

Couldn't fault the golf course absolutely fantastic,only downside for us 8 of us played on this day and 2 drinks and lunch cost us 250 euros,very expensive our Chinese restaurant meal that night for 9 people was 60 euros cheaper!you have been warned.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Great Course and facilities. Perfect for all standards of golfer

Excellent
10.0

Great setting and interesting course which we all enjoyed.

Very Good
8.0

All enjoyed their game. Club house was good

Very Good
8.0

excellent course and good for all standards of golfers.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Only lost 3 balls between the 4 of us! We enjoyed the challenge of playing on a different course & the great views.

Very Good
8.0

The clubhouse is amazing! with friendly staff. the course has spectacular views from tee to green and plays very well other than the minimal sand in the bunkers. The 18th hole is a bit of a disappointment with a scabby fairway and watch readings that were incorrect, A nice pint after looking down the course soon made us forget about the 18th.

Excellent
10.0

The course is tight and we played in high winds. This has a really good shop on two floors.

Excellent
10.0

We really enjoyed the course, greens were patchy to look at but were not bumpy, lots of slopes to contend with.Fast greens. A real test of your game.Fantastic golf shop, unbelievable range of stuff. Fair prices.

Very Good
8.0

another nice course though not quite as interesting as El chaparell or Torrequebrada. The pro shop was like an american golf store

Very Good
8.0

Saturday play was almost 6 hours. So so slow. Sunday was 4 hours 20 minutes. Greens very difficult.

Very Good
8.0

Course was good wet in some parts but overall I always enjoy Calanova

Excellent
10.0

We like Calanova and made sure this was on our tour again. Excellent shop and terrific views from the course and superb restaurant - great value for money. Very friendly people too.

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic golf course. Will definitely play again. 15 min from Fuengirola.

Excellent
10.0

very enjoyable golf experience,will recommend to friends

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Another great course. 18th is a new hole so not up to the standard of the rest of the course

Very Good
8.0

The coarse is in lovely condition some interesting hotel would definitely play this course again in the future

Very Good
8.0

Lovely course, we’ll presented, friendly staff, huge golf shop with some real bargains. Greens, good tho wish people would repair divot marks.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Another fantastic golf Course.

Excellent
10.0

nice course -recommend it.Club house and food after excellent

Very Good
8.0

We always enjoy visitng Calanova. The facilities are excellent and the shop MASSIVE!! The course has plenty of green staff and always in good condition. Plenty of interesting holes to make you think about your position off the tee. Our round very a little slow due to the group in front and took a little under five hours. The only disappointment was the last hole which they have made into a temporary par3. Last year it was an impressive par5 but we were told it is going to be a par4 once the work is completed. We will see what it is like next year when we visit! Finally an extra shout out for the bar staff who supplied us with gratis tapas and potato chips as we sipped our well earned beers!

Very Good
8.0

Very good. Amazing shop

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Very welcoming staff both at buggy station and pro shop. The shop incidentally is enormous with all the top brands of clubs and clothing. Well worth a visit just for that. Club fire was 20 euros. Just as well since the club hire shop at Malaga airport was closed on Sunday morning when I arrived. BTW.. Best to get train from Malaga airport to Fuengirola as quick and super cheap. Taxis in town are inexpensive compared to car rental. The course was well maintained with many holes that made you pause on the tee to figure out the best strategy rather than hit just long and straight with a driver. Only 8 members apparently at the club with evidence of money not being a concern when it comes to maintenance. Very well watered during the 30 degree heat which kept the condition soft and lush. Not much run on the ball but not an issue for big hitters. Greens held the lofty balls up well. The 18th had a temporary par 3 as the fairway was being reworked. I would play there again.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

A very nice experience all-round. From check in to playing, followed by after round snacks and drinks. The staff were excellent all though the facility. The Course itself is very tight but having played it before , made things a bit easier. We were lucky that we had a 25 minutes break in front of us ( we caught them up after 12 holes) , which obviously helped us move along a bit quicker.

Very Good
8.0

Enjoyed course but disappointed 18th hole reduced to small par three. Great clothes shopping experience.

Excellent
10.0

Wonderful course with stunning holes set against a valley/mountain back drop and sea views. This course is a must play. We’ll be playing this again for sure.

Excellent
10.0

Great course great facilities very enjoyable

Excellent
10.0

Modernised, excellent facilities compared to last time we played there.

Good
6.0

Out of the three this time me was the least enjoyable you deffo need a course planner as there were some holes impossible to know where your going. The most amazing pro shop though

Excellent
10.0

Amazing experience. The course is fantastic and a real challenge for a high handicapper. The hired clubs were a bit of a mis-match of makes and quality but it didn't spoil what is a fantastic course. The buggies have GPS screens and tell you how to navigate the course safely. A fantastic halfway house ; great clubhouse (stay for something to eat after your round) and the best stocked club shop at great prices I've ever seen. Highly recommend you play this course.

Very Good
8.0

Calanova is undoubtedly a nice course but not as good as other nearby courses, such as Chaparral. There are certainly some great holes and I enjoyed the course but it just lacked that little bit extra to make it a great course. However, it does have a driving range and putting green, and also a huge pro shop. The major downside was that one member of our group did have their wallet stolen from the bag during the round. We had been warned about thiefs before play at Chaparral but not here. Obviously, that event did somewhat taint the experience. But I would still recommend.

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Excellent
10.0

Great course and surprisingly quick game given it was packed. Lovely views I'd have no hesitation in recommending it, and indeed I'd play it again.

Excellent
10.0

Another excellent choice. Most approachable and friendly staff, and what an excellent shop. We all bought Calanova logo-ed shirts, such was the enjoyable day. Brilliant views from the bar. My own personal favourite. A good challenge.

Excellent
10.0

Absolutely stunning course definitely 100% play it again

Excellent
10.0

I always love playing Calanova it's a very warm welcome and the condition was very good.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent course, everyone happy again.

Good
6.0

No starter, information about the course sketchy. One of the buggies ran out of battery in the middle of the 10th fairway. Had to wait for assistance and let 12 players through so one groups timing was perfect and the other ended up taking nearly 5 hours

Good
6.0

it was ok

Very Good
8.0

Calanova is very scenic and has lots of interesting shaped holes. The greens were mixed in terms of speed and some of the areas off the fairways were too soft meaning large divots were had. Largest golf shop around on site if you are short of gear. Bar area good.

Good
6.0

Very Good
8.0

We all love this Course, and actually want to play it twice during our trip next year! The work that has gone on since we last played (3 years ago due to change of area and COVID delay) is incredible and they have even built a massive new shop in the basement!) The course, as always, was in very good condition, the staff fantastic and as friendly as ever. If you're wondering why I've not given 5 stars, it's purely because I NEVER give ANYTHING 5 stars. Complacency leads to slips in standards.

Excellent
10.0

Great course, forgiving fairways, greens were cut a bit, as we played later in the day, buggies are essential, would definitely play again👍

Very Good
8.0

Beautifully manicured and maintained course - I’ve never seen so many green staff! The holes are deceptive and trickier than they look. Not many bunkers and a little bit of water to add interest. The greens had just been hollow times and this made them slow and bumpy. We played this course in April a few years ago and they were very good then. We had a couple of slow fourballs in front of us that kept us waiting on a number of shots. Pro shop is huge and well stocked. Bar area is nice with great views over the course. But why can’t any of the courses know how to make a decent orange juice and lemonade?!

Very Good
8.0

Really enjoyed the course, good mix of holes. Overall in good condition.

Excellent
10.0

Great course

Excellent
10.0

Very Good
8.0

Greens wjere ok very soft if people fixed there pitch marks they would be goood

Excellent
10.0

Good
6.0

Very Good
8.0

lovely course

Good
6.0

Great course but greens bloody awful, full of disease and pitch marks. Impossible to read any putts

Excellent
10.0

One of our favourites will play this every time we go. Fantastic club house and shop. shop and food very good value too.

Excellent
10.0

Top rate

Very Good
8.0

Excellent course. However the restriction on using the fairways with the buggy, was poor as the course was dry and left us doing a considerable amount of walking. So very tiring and meant that you weren’t able to select the right clubs to play the shot.

Excellent
10.0

Best out the three just,location superb.

Excellent
10.0

A good test of golf. Facilities improve year on year. Looking forward to next year already

Good
6.0

They had hollowtined the greens which made them bumpy and uneven. This was really disappointing as it was June and the course was fully booked. Poor greens spoilt an otherwise lovely course.

Very Good
8.0

this course was a delight to play , tricky but fair with nicely defined holes . The on and off course experience was excellent with good food and prices on offer in the club house. The Pro shop was enormous with great prices and choice. Would definitely play here again.

Excellent
10.0

Again fantastic facilities looked after from booking in till leaving great snack and drink hut that you go past 3times on your round. Would happily go back to this course.

Excellent
10.0

Excellent golf course. Greens weren’t the best but they were okay. Fantastic golf shop with huge selection of clothing

Excellent
10.0

Very good but again wasn’t told that hollow tining was done this time of year

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

Absolutely love this course, we played it last year and find it a good test for all levels. The clubhouse is magnificent and the staff are really friendly and helpful

Very Good
8.0

Very enjoyable experience. Calanovo was the groups favourite of the three courses we played

Very Good
8.0

Lovely course, we had Buggy's which is necessary as not just the heat but the distance between holes on a very hilly course is huge. One disappointment is that the Buggy's are programmed to cut out, and this happens when you are even on the correct part of the fairway. You then have to push them backwards until they re-start. Apart from that though the course was excellent. This was our third time playing here so that says it all.

Very Good
8.0

Good course and great facilities with good mix of wide and narrow fairways. Layout of the course a little confusing but enjoyable nonetheless.

Excellent
10.0

If you are hitting the ball well, this is a great course, but there are a few places where you are hitting without knowing where you're going. The club house and the 2 proshops are amazing, so immense and great prices in the proshop at the moment

Excellent
10.0

ROUNDS WHERE SLOW DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO USE BUGGIES ON FAIRWAYS

Excellent
10.0

Excellent
10.0

Most enjoyable

Excellent
10.0

Excellent club house and facilities were brilliant beautiful course immaculately kept very hilly with some really hard holes to figure out brilliant golf

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course, with great views but long distance between some holes and had to be careful following signposts as not very logical layout, but enjoyable course none the less.

Excellent
10.0

Having played the course 5 years ago .The course. Club house the buggy were excellent. It has totally transformed from then we will be back next year

Very Good
8.0

Good course for the money and very good for high handicappers.

Excellent
10.0

Played this course for the second time this year and in my opinion its great. Out of the four courses we played this year this one was in the best condition. Few tight driving holes to pick your way around. All our group loved it again.

Very Good
8.0

We played this course as a 9 hole warm up twilight round on our first day, lovely course in a great location, lots of elevated Tees, greens were in good condition, this is no pushover but very playable with some interesting holes. Clubhouse atmosphere was lively with much drinking and singing, wish we'd chosen this as one of our main comp 18 hole rounds.

Very Good
8.0

Good
6.0

Greens were terrible.

Excellent
10.0

best course we played

Very Good
8.0

Good
6.0

Fantastic club house and food

Very Good
8.0

Tight, greens not great buggy essential

Excellent
10.0

Top golf course.

Very Good
8.0

Excellent
10.0

My caddy tip: "Play the contours". 


Stableford score: 31

Handicap: 9

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