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Los Arqueros Andalucia » Los Arqueros Halfway between Málaga and Gibraltar Los Arqueros prides itself on being the first Severiano Ballesteros design in the Costa del Sol. Set in the mountains on the road to Ronda the layout is breathtaking in more than one way. In its construction over one million cubic metres of earth were moved, even so it is still quite up and down. At 6,048 metres off the back tees the course is not overly long but strategically located tees add interest and offer a stiff test for professionals whilst at the same time the course is an acceptable challenge for club golfers. The opening of Los Arqueros was eagerly awaited and has not been a disappointment. Now with new owners in charge the club is benefiting from a programme of improvements and rejuvenation. Andalucia » Magna Marbella Magna Marbella Golf is in the heart of the Costa del Sol, just two kilometres from Puerto Banús. It is a long, 9-hole course where the designer, José María Elguezábal, has managed to combine easy parts with the most complicated sections, creating a course for all different levels. It has an enjoyable, spectacular itinerary. 66 Andalucia » Cerrado Del Aguila A 9-hole course designed by Francisco Navarro and situated next to the Mijas race course, it has extensive views of the sea from many of the holes. With its flat, wide open fairways and medium- sized greens this is a reasonably easy course to play. There are two Par-5 holes, the 2nd and the 9th, of 520 and 555 metres respectively, and all the greens have a variety of pin positions. With its flat, wide open fairways and medium-sized greens this is a reasonably easy course to play.