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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.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Manuel Pinero |
| Opened for play | 2005 |
| White | 5,866 metres | SSS 72.1 |
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| 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) |
William
✓8 Sep 2026
Good as well - very interesting layout and most importantly a nice club house for beers after with the boys. Was suitable for all levels which Harry chose very well for us.
William Aitken
✓5 Sep 2026
excelent could not fault the whole set up
Greg
✓2 Sep 2026
Joseph
✓29 Aug 2026
Gary
✓4 Aug 2026
What a day great golf course
Steve
✓3 Aug 2026
Really nice golf course
Jake
✓20 Jul 2026
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
Lee
✓16 Jul 2026
Michael
✓10 Jul 2026
Excellent, woul recommend to all
