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Tucked into the Mijas Valley beneath the Sierra de Mijas mountains, Calanova is a parkland course that rewards smart thinking over brute force. It's close to La Cala de Mijas and under 10 minutes from the Mediterranean, so it's an easy fit for a Costa del Sol golf break.
Designed by Ryder Cup man Manuel Piñero, this par 72 measures 6,453 yards, but length alone won't get you round here. You'll score best by keeping the ball in play, picking sensible targets and respecting the hazards. Fairways are framed by trees, water comes into play on key holes and the greens have enough movement to punish lazy reads. Miss the fairway and the angle in can disappear quickly. Get it in the right spots, though, and you'll give yourself plenty of chances. Add in a few elevation changes, and you'll find club selection matters more than the card suggests.
The views out towards the sea are a constant backdrop, especially on crisp winter mornings. If you're building a multi-round itinerary, Calanova pairs neatly with nearby favourites such as La Cala Resort, Mijas Golf and Santana. In my opinion, it's a great "middle day" course, challenging enough to keep the better players interested but fair for mixed-ability groups.
Who is this for?
Mid-handicappers, societies and groups who want a scenic parkland round near the coast.
Who is it best for?
Golfers who enjoy plotting their way round and anyone looking to balance a Costa del Sol trip with a different style to the more exposed layouts.
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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
407 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.
Jake
✓
20 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
Beautiful course and phenomenal views. The condition of the course was second to none and the staff were really good.
The facilities were also brilliant and we had a great round here, would defo come back to this course
Harish
✓
16 Jul 2026
Very Good
8.0
Lee
✓
16 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
Michael
✓
10 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
Excellent, woul recommend to all
Andrew
✓
8 Jul 2026
Very Good
8.0
Excellent course
Daniel
✓
8 Jul 2026
Very Good
8.0
Simon
✓
7 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
it was great until we had a marshall tell us to pick up the pace, despite being held up by a 2 ball in front and no one behind us for 2 holes. argued with the marshall who wouldnt listen. it spoilt the back 9 with there attitude.apart from that golf was great
Gavin
✓
6 Jul 2026
Very Good
8.0
Very hilly and scenic and you could not play without a buggy. Clubhouse facilities very good and a massive golf shop if you were interested in that.
Thomas
✓
3 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
Great course, good balance of difficulty on holes.
