Overview
The Mac Puerto Hotel is located in the busy resort of Benalmadena, just 20 minutes from Malaga Airport. This is an fabulous 4* hotel located close to the Marina, restaurants and bars. This offer gives you the opportunity to experience a collection of some of the finest courses in the Costa Del Sol including La Cala, El Chaparral, and Lauro. Evening meals are included with this great value golf package.
Courses
Alhaurin Golf
Designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros, Alhaurin Golf is a Par 72 located on uneven terrain which gives the courses a great deal of character with astonishing views over the Mijas mountains and the Mediterranean sea. It is a regarded as a tough course and a good challenge whilst it is also great entertainment for all golfing abilities. Hole number 6 is unique, starting with an impressive high position tee shot and continuing through a dogleg right fairway on a hill top. Astonishing views go with it.
El Chaparral Golf
El Chaparral is a firm favourite for visitors to the Costa Del Sol. With its Grande entrance you immediately gain a sense of something special awaits you. It is the only course in the Costa Del Sol with six par 3 holes, six par 4 holes and six par 5 holes which all require your creative imagination to achieve a good score. It has a great variety of holes and is quite demanding, which is why great precision and skill is required. With easy access, at the foot of the national motorway 340, El Chaparral is located at the start of the Valle del golf Mijas, a destination for golf enthusiasts from all parts of the world. After your round you can enjoy a cold drink in the traditional Andalucian themed club house terrace offering incredible views across the course and the sea.
Lauro Golf
Lauro Golf is a par 72 course across 27 holes that can be played in three different variations.
Designed by the late Folco Nardi, the design of the complex is based on its respect for the environment and the natural surroundings, often golfers can see an abundance of wildlife across the golf course. The course is technically challenging yet not too difficult. The course is moderately flat though there are two holes located on the side of the mountain and from which you can enjoy some spectacular views over the valley of Guadalhorce and the Mediterranean.
Cabopino Golf
Cabopino Golf opened in 2001 and is located on the border between Marbella and Mijas Costa, opposite the charming little Cabopino Port. The Course was designed by Mr. Juan Ligués Creus, who’s layout presents spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding pine forest.
The Course is a par 71 and has three par 3’s, two par 5’s and the rest par 4’s. Amongst the many spectacular holes, the par 4, 3rd hole would be the one to mention. The tee box perched on the side of the cliff presents you with a tee shot that has a drop of nearly 80 metres to the fairway, then you face an elevated green protected by a large bunker. The tenth tee provides a magnificent view of the back nine and the Mediterranean Sea. Cabopino Golf is suitable for all categories of golfers and an enjoyable experience to all.
La Cala
It’s no secret that La Cala is one of the finest golf resorts in Andalucía. With three superb championship courses, each presenting its own unique challenges, slot seamlessly into a natural undulating backdrop of stunningly beautiful trees and flowers, rich with birds and wildlife. La Cala Golf boasts some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in any golf course in any part of the world. Set in a nature reserve, surrounded by mountains and the Mediterranean, the courses are carved amidst breath-taking scenery that will remain with you along after the final scores are tallied. The Campo America course requires accurate and well-judged shot-making on the approach as nearly three-quarters of the greens are perched or slightly elevated. The Campo Asia course is pretty spectacular. With plenty of challenging holes along the way, you are guaranteed a testing round of golf. The Campo Europa course was opened in March 2005. The fairways are generous from the tees and the greens are slightly larger than on the existing courses. They are not severely contoured but are well bunkered and will be easier for the average golfer.
Accommodation
An excellent location close to the vibrant marina, beachfront promenade and sandy beach make the MAC Puerto Marina Benalmadena an ideal choice. The property has an attractive Moorish style with plenty of design features and there’s a lovely pool area to unwind beside too. Perfect for lazy days or exploring the nearby marina it’s easy to see why this hotel in Benalmadena is so popular with golfers.
There are 272 rooms each tastefully decorated complete with free WiFi and Satellite television. All rooms have air conditioning, central heating and each room comes with either a terrace or balcony. As well as a buffet breakfast, the Mac Puerto Marina hotel provides an à la carte option for lunch and a set menu option in the evening.
There is also a bar where you can grab a few drinks after a day on the golf course and the hotel has regular live music to enjoy. There is also a car park on site should you have a hire car whilst on your golf holiday in the Costa Del Sol.