La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, formerly known as Alcaidesa Golf, is located in Sotogrande, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, just a few minutes from Marbella and close to some of Europe’s most iconic golfing landmarks, including Valderrama. Its privileged setting offers spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea, the Rock of Gibraltar and the North African coastline, making it one of the most distinctive golf destinations in Europe.
The resort features 36 holes of championship golf across two contrasting courses. The Links Course, recently redesigned and the only true links-style course on the Costa del Sol, runs along the seafront with rolling fairways and uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. The Heathland Course, designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas, is a par 72 layout that combines hills, plateaus and lakes within the natural Andalusian landscape, offering a technical and varied challenge.
The experience is complemented by a renovated driving range and short game area, a contemporary Clubhouse with Pro Shop and the restaurant Sal Verde, as well as the five-star Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, firmly positioning the resort as a complete golf and lifestyle destination.
As the only true links-style course in southern Spain, the iconic Links Course at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort draws inspiration from legendary Californian layouts such as Pebble Beach and Cypress Point. Recently redesigned by American architect Kurtis Bowman, it runs along the seafront with rolling fairways and spectacular views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the North African coastline.
Its sister course, the Heathland Course, designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas, is a technical and strategic par 72 that combines generous fairways, undulating terrain and holes that wind through a natural valley featuring lakes and water hazards.
The resort’s international prestige is reinforced by accolades including Spain’s Best Golf Course 2023 at the World Golf Awards, recognising the excellence of the redesigned Links Course, and World’s Best Halfway House 2024, awarded to Calma, located between the 9th and 10th holes, for its sustainable design and panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa.
Spain’s newest luxury destination
As part of its ambitious investment programme, La Hacienda Links Golf Resort incorporates the exclusive Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, a five-star hotel featuring 311 rooms, suites and private villas. The complex offers a selection of first-class restaurants and bars, swimming pools, a 2,000 m² spa and a fully equipped gym, firmly establishing the destination as a comprehensive golf, wellbeing and lifestyle retreat on the Costa del Sol.
Located in Sotogrande (Cádiz), one hour from Málaga Airport, 30 minutes from Marbella and just 20 minutes from Gibraltar Airport, the resort also provides a range of accommodation options in Alcaidesa and Sotogrande, all within minutes of the golf courses.
Beyond its international accolades, including its presence among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in prestigious rankings such as Golf World and National Club Golfer, the resort has hosted high-profile tournaments including the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship and the Gasol Foundation Golf Invitational, further strengthening its position as a leading venue for professional golf and major events.
