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Villamartín Alicante » Jávea A course with lots of charm. Set under the shelter of the Cape of San Antonio. The fairways are broad and trick players in to thinking that they are on a course that’s easy to play. But, there are 34 bunkers along the way, many of which are deliberately set to protect the greens. There are also gentle slopes that can be deceptive when the ball falls. Good use has been made of the Mediterranean vegetation, which is strategically located around the course to give things more interest. The design does allow players to gain splendid picturesque vistas. There is a plan to expand this course and give it an 18 hole layout. This should actually happen soon, as it has been on the books for quite some time now. Alicante » El Plantio Opened in 1993, this Manuel Ferry Ruiz deigned course has an 18 hole par-72 layout. At a mere 3 kilometres away from the city of Alicante, this has a driving range with two floors of covered tees and international golf school, where you can perfect your golf swing. This course is suitable for all levels of golfer and is a pleasant game in a nice setting with plenty of vegetation. The greens and fairways are kept to high standards of condition all year round. 80 Alicante » Campoamor Campoamor Royal Golf Club has been built in a beautiful old estate surrounded by natural areas of great beauty and design to make the most of the unusual relief of the local landscape. Its 18 holes are distributed between two intercommunicating valleys and are surrounded by small, low flat ridges protecting it from the wind. This also provides a special micro climate where golf can be played all year round. As with most of the courses along Costa Blanca, the views of the intense blue Mediterranean Sea are quite spectacular. Alicante » Villamartín At 6,132 metres of the white tees, Villamartin is not excessively long but it has been adapted to the natural surroundings which can provide difficulties for wayward shots. Located in a river bed, the layout is quite varied without too many slopes. It has an abundance of Mediterranean vegetation and a thick grove, although these should rarely influence your game. The greens are quite large and once you avoid several obstacles like the natural cliffs and water hazards, Villamartin provides golfers with a good chance to beat their handicap.