La Noria is a par-33 golf course situated about 300 metres north of the resort of La Cala de Mijas. There is a good mix of holes, with some requiring distance and others providing an excellent test of a player’s technical ability. A river and several lakes come into play on several holes. There is also a driving range in addition to the nine-hole course.

Noteworthy holes include the 2nd (par 4), which has an extreme left dogleg and a green guarded by a lake on the left and a river to the front. Behind the green is a pretty waterfall. The 4th (par 4) is tricky, with a large lake between the tee and the wide fairway. Another testing hole is the 7th (par 5), on which the green is surrounded by bunkers. The 8th is a very interesting hole, with the fairway replaced by a large lake. Thanfully though it is very short. La Noria has a maximum handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women. This is a soft spikes only course. Telephone: +34 952 587 653.

Cerrado del Aguila
This par-35 course, which opened in 2006, is situated next to the Hipodromo racecourse in Mijas’s golf valley. The fairways are generally wide, with many of them bordered by water, while the greens are mostly large but sloping. Cerrado del Aguila contains several different species of tree, such as palms, olives, pines and willows. These, along with four lakes, help to enhance the attractiveness of the course. Another nine holes are planned for the not-too-distant future. Other facilities include a driving range, putting green and pro shop. Telephone: +34 951 703 355.

Aymerich Golf Center Benalmadena
This is a par-3 course, situated just off the main road between Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo. It has recently been taken over by Aymerich Golf Management, who are responsible for running several 18-hole courses on the Costa del Sol, including Alhaurin and Calanova. The company is keen to expand Benalmadena’s golf school, which caters for both adults and children. This school teaches everything from golf theory and technique to etiquette. The course itself is very short, but with plenty of bunkers and water. Alongside it is a 48-tee driving range which is floodlit at night, and a putting green. The sleek, modern clubhouse houses a pro shop and the Baboo restaurant and cocktail lounge. Official website: www.benalmadenagolfcenter.com.

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