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Ifach Alicante » Altea Altea was founded in 1974 by Don Luis Campomanes Asumendi as part of the “El Aramo” residential development project, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Bernia mountain range. It is located in the municipal limits of Altea, a Mediterranean village famous for the beauty of its historic quarter and the distinctive natural light. The course measures 3,078 metres from the white tees. Feature holes would be the 3rd with its stunning views of the Sea and the 7th from where you can make out the mountains surrounding the Marina Baixa. In May 2006, the Club opened another 18 tee boxes, creating an extraordinary new design for the back nine, having two different rounds of 9 holes. Alicante » Alenda Opened in 1997, Alenda Golf plays at 6,257 off the white tees. The first nine holes are medium length, more suited to accurate players than big hitters. The clever design of the course by Golden Fairways requires the use of every club in the bag. The holes are well linked together and the walks between green and tee are short – which isn’t common place in a lot of Spanish courses. The course is generally flat without too many slopes until you reach the greens, which provide a difficult and special character. Alenda Golf is considered a fun course for all levels of golfers. Alicante » Las Ramblas Golf Las Ramblas is an 18 hole course located in a scenic and mountainous areas, which makes the round exciting for players wanting to take risks. Due to the mountainous layout and large river beds, play ers are required to take on difficult shots. Its main features are the many trees weaving in and out of the round that are cleverly blended with the water obstacles. The river beds are present throughout the round, some of them quite difficult across the 5,770 metre layout. Alicante » Ifach Situated in a location with extraordinary views, this Par-60 course is short but difficult and its obstacles will be a surprise even to the most experienced players. The round will not demoralise beginners, nor will it exhaust tourists who play in the summer, but its fairways are narrow and are cleverly surrounded by pine and olive trees, which can be a challenge for all level of golfers. The views to the Ifach Rock and the brilliance of the Mediterranean Sea make it an ideal place to play. 79