Benahavís, Marbella, Spain
La Zagaleta Golf Club
Europe's most exclusive private golf and country club — La Zagaleta offers two championship courses set within a 900-hectare private estate in the hills above Marbella, with panoramic views across the Mediterranean to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
About the Course
La Zagaleta Golf Club
La Zagaleta is widely regarded as the most exclusive private golf and country club in Europe. Set within a 900-hectare private estate in the hills above Benahavís — between Marbella and Ronda — the club offers two championship courses, a private equestrian centre, a helipad, and a level of privacy and exclusivity that is unmatched anywhere on the Costa del Sol.
The Old Course was designed by Bradford Benz and opened in 1992. It stretches to 6,400 yards from the championship tees and is characterised by dramatic elevation changes, panoramic views across the Mediterranean to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and a series of holes that demand both precision and nerve. The New Course, opened in 1999, offers a complementary challenge across the same spectacular terrain.
Access to La Zagaleta is strictly limited to members and their guests, and to a small number of carefully selected visiting groups arranged through specialist operators. Playing here is one of the most exclusive golf experiences available anywhere in the world — a combination of extraordinary golf, breathtaking scenery, and absolute privacy.
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The Course
Why It Stands Out
Europe's Most Exclusive Golf Club
La Zagaleta is widely regarded as the most exclusive private golf and country club in Europe. Access is strictly limited to members and their guests, and to a small number of carefully selected visiting groups. Playing here is a genuine privilege — an experience that very few golfers in the world will ever have.
Views to Morocco
The panoramic views from La Zagaleta are extraordinary — on a clear day, you can see across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The combination of the mountain setting, the Mediterranean light, and the distant African horizon creates a visual experience that is unlike anything else in European golf.
Two Championship Courses
La Zagaleta offers two championship courses — the Old Course and the New Course — both set within the same spectacular private estate. The Old Course is the more celebrated of the two, but both offer a level of challenge and beauty that is exceptional.
Absolute Privacy
The 900-hectare private estate ensures complete privacy for all guests. There are no public roads through the estate, no casual visitors, and no compromise on the exclusivity of the experience. For groups seeking the ultimate in private golf, La Zagaleta is without equal.
The Course
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The Hills Above Marbella
La Zagaleta sits in the hills above Benahavís, with the golf valley of Nueva Andalucía — Las Brisas, Aloha, and Los Naranjos — a short drive below. Finca Cortesin and Valderrama are accessible for a broader programme across Andalucía.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
La Zagaleta is available as the pinnacle extension option within our Sotogrande & Costa del Sol collection. We arrange access, accommodation at Marbella's finest hotels, and every detail of the routing across the most exclusive courses of Andalucía.
To explore how La Zagaleta fits into a wider route, visit our The Sotogrande & Costa del Sol Collection page.
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