3 GOLF COURSES YOU CAN’T MISS IN ALICANTE

Golf in Spain always hits differently. You’ve normally got blue skies, green fairways and a warming sun; all the ingredients that make for an enjoyable golf experience.

During our trip I was told that the Costa Del Sol (the sun coast) didn’t get a single drop of rain last year. Can you imagine? 365 days without rain. Quite the dream for every golfer who refuses to play in cold and wet weather haha.

Over 10 days or so in Orihuela, 1h south of Alicante, I played a total of three different courses; Las Ramblas, Las Colinas and Lo Romero. Having only played one of them before (back in 2021) I want to take you through the different experiences I had playing them.

#1 LAS RAMBLAS

Las Ramblas is my first course on the list of the three courses in Alicante and the first course I played when we arrived in Spain.

It’s probably one of (if not the) trickiest course I’ve ever played. The front nine is especially tricky with lots of doglegs, ravines, and narrow fairways. One of those courses where you really have to pick an aggressive line and trust it. There’s no room for doubt if you want to take the shortcut over the trees on hole 6 or drive the green on hole 9.

Although the back nine does open up a bit more, the trickiness of the course is probably what I liked the most about it.

Wide fairways and open landscapes are cool and all but there’s also something very charming about a course tucked in between peaks and valleys with lots of risks and rewards.

Apart from the quality being great I just also really enjoyed the challenge of figuring out how to get around the course. I played two rounds in total and definitely did a lot better the second time around, when I knew a bit more about what to expect stepping up on the blind shot tee boxes.

Fun fact: If you’re a Liam Neeson fan you’ll be excited to hear that the golf scene in Taken 3 was filmed on the 9th green at Las Ramblas. That short par 4 where you can (try) to drive the green. In my opinion this is almost a reason in itself to play the course.

#2 LAS COLINAS

Out of the three courses, Las Colinas is the one that I’d played once before. About 2,5 years ago when I played LET Q-school at La Manga down in Murcia, we stopped to play a round at las Colinas before going home again.

I loved the course back then and just knew I had to go back again if I ever got the chance.

To be honest, the course was just as good as I remembered - if not better. Being able to play it during the spring season (instead of in December) under the sun definitely added to the experience too.

Quality is amazing, always. And more importantly, the course is so much fun to play. The design is truly what makes it both challenging and enjoyable to play.

With a good combination of doglegs, water, huge elevation changes, and false fronts, you simply never get bored. The course is by no means easy (believe me) but it definitely has its challenging holes along with a good bunch or more *gettable* birdie holes.

This time around I also had a lot more time to explore the practice facilities and the rest of Las Colinas. We spent a good few 5 or 6 days out there (including two days for a secret photoshoot that I’ll tell you more about soon hehe) and I played two full rounds. The rest of the time was spent by the practice area, working on my short game and filming.

Overall it’s just such an incredible place. The vibes, the facility, the course.. Las Colinas has everything you’d wish for on a golf trip to Spain.

#3 LO ROMERO

We decided to drive the 30 minutes down to Lo Romero to play a round while we were there, and I’m so happy that we did.

I’ve heard a lot of good things about this course from many people and have seen lots of pictures from there on socials too. So it was about time I paid it a visit.

Compared to the other two courses, Lo Romero is a bit different. It’s definitely a lot more open (at least the front nine), with some holes crossing each other and more space to miss, and still find your ball haha. It’s not as undulated either but it has its own challenges instead.

With the course being a bit more open the wind came in to play a lot. There’s also a bit of water - especially on the 18th hole that actually has an ISLAND GREEN. Yes, an actual island green. It’s very pretty and makes for a great finishing hole. 

Some of my favorite holes on the course were on the back nine. This nine was (in my opinion) a little more tricky than the front nine, with some elevation change, tree-lined fairways and an actual huge tree in the middle of the fairway - yes hole 12, I’m talking about you.

The back nine was also my favorite. The varying layout, the challenging holes.. me gusta mucho. I also loved the ocean view (even if it was a bit in the distance) you had from some of the tee boxes towards the end.

Also, can we just talk about the cute detail of them adding their logo in every bunker on the course? I’ve never seen this before but I was immediately hooked. Best attention to detail I’ve seen.

If you’re ever in the Alicante area, or are planning a trip there, these courses are absolutely worth a visit. They’re all fun to play and charming in their own unique ways.

Let me know if you’ve ever played any of them? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Gracias España, for an amazing week. Hasta pronto por favor.