Overview

Alborán Golf Club – Championship Golf by the Sea

Set in the El Toyo-Retamar urbanization of Almería, Alborán Golf Club is a par-72 championship course designed by Ramón Espinosa and built for the 2005 Mediterranean Games. With its strategic bunkering, coastal breezes, and balanced layout, it offers a refined challenge just steps from the Alborán Sea.

Course Highlights

• 18 holes, par 72, stretching 6,278 metres from the back tees
• Designed for tournament play with balanced hole lengths and orientations
• 66 bunkers, lakes, and streams integrated into a coastal landscape
• Signature holes:

• Hole 7 – par-3 with water guarding the green and wind off the sea
• Hole 13 – par-5 with a split fairway and risk-reward approach
• Hole 18 – par-4 finishing hole with panoramic clubhouse views

Playing Experience

• Championship-level layout with generous fairways and strategic hazards
• Ideal for mid to low handicappers seeking a polished, coastal round
• Practice facilities include:
  • Driving range
  • Putting green
  • Golf school with professional instruction
• Buggies allowed on fairways, though not strictly necessary

Clubhouse & Amenities

• Elegant clubhouse with terrace dining and sea views
• Restaurante Hoyo 19 – known for tapas and Mediterranean cuisine
• Pro shop with gear and branded apparel
• Hosts annual tournaments and local events
• Nearby hotels: Cabogata Jardín, Cabogata Beach, and spa resorts within 1 km

Location & Access

• Located in El Toyo-Retamar, Almería – ~10 minutes from Almería Airport
• Nearby: La Envia Golf, Playa Serena, Almerimar Golf

Highlights

• “Alborán Golf: championship pedigree meets coastal calm”
• “Play where the pros played — Mediterranean Games legacy lives on”
• “Strategic, scenic, and serene — Almería’s polished seaside gem”

Facilities

Driving Range

Practice Area

Buggies

Bar

Restaurant