There are now over a dozen golf courses throughout the
Costa Blanca, and still more are planned or already under development.
No fewer than four of the existing courses are within easy reach of Moraira. All are affiliated to the Spanish Federation
(and so can validate members handicap internationally), have clubs
for hire to visitors, can provide coaching facilities.
CLUB DE GOLF 'DON CAYO'
Created in 1976, this is
a demanding par 72, 9 hole course of 3,078 metres in a beautiful setting near Altea. There are plans to make the course up to a full 18 holes
by extending into the hills, with provision for a cable car link
from the existing course. Facilities include a magnificent clubhouse with bar
and restaurant, social club, Billiards, Bridge lounge, swimming pool, tennis
courts, golf classes, caddie-cart/buggy/club hire, putting green, practice
ground and golf classes.
CLUB DE GOLF 'IFACH'
Situated on the coast road between Moraira and Calpe is this 9 hole, par 60, 3,540 metre course,
set in a beautiful fertile valley with surrounding views
of Moraira, the Penon de Ifach and of course the Mediterranean. The world famous designer Javier Arana created the
Ifach club to be short and tricky with numerous obstacles. Facilities include
the club bar, restaurant, a large swimming pool and
tennis courts.
CLUB DE GOLF 'JAVEA'
Situated between Moraira and Javea (and just five minutes by car from
VillaBabar) is another 9 hole par 72 course of some 3,035 metres.
The course is quite flat, easier to play than some, and so not too
tiring in the hot summer sun. This all-year course has been attractively planted
and landscaped around the greens, has a driving range, putting green, heated
swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, club bar and restaurant.
CLUB DE GOLF 'LA SELLA'
This 18 hole, par 72 course of 6029 metres. is located near Jesus Pobre on the back-road between Javea and Denia.
Opened in 1991, the course was designed to make the golfer "use all the clubs in the bag". Although almost entirely flat, it has many trees and water
obstacles (canals and lakes - which provide the irrigation). It is a private
club with restricted membership, but the holidaying public are allowed to play
and use the well appointed clubhouse. Facilities include driving range, putting
green, motorised trolleys, clubhouse with club bar, lounge bar and restaurant,
swimming pool, tennis and squash courts.
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