Course · Almería
Desert Springs
Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería
The Fairway Scout take
Bucket List — a desert course in Cuevas del Almanzora — suited to groups — known for excellent condition.
Course Intelligence
What this course is like
When to play
Timing your round
- Best time of day
- Best in the early morning
- Quieter days
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Busier days
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Course personality
The character of the course
- Atmosphere
- Exclusive
- Best for
- Groups
- Walking experience
- Moderate
- Pace
- Slow
- Layout
- Balanced
- Green speed
- Medium
Insider knowledge
What you should know before you play
Walk or ride — your choice
Both walking and a buggy are recommended here — genuinely comfortable either way.
Wind to expect
Moderate–Strong (8/10).
After rain
Yes — excellent drainage.
Blind shots
Not many true blind shots, but several tee shots require local knowledge — fairways narrow into desert waste areas, or doglegs aren't obvious from the tee. Accurate positioning is rewarded.
Signature & most scenic hole: 18
Hole 18 is both this course's signature hole and its most scenic.
Holes to watch
Hole 2: demanding par 3. Hole 6: tempts the golfer to gamble. Hole 13: long strategic par 5. Hole 14: water-guarded par 3. Hole 16: punishes poor tee shots. Hole 18: demanding finish requiring precision around water.
Practice facilities
Yes — highly recommended.
Local tip
The course is surrounded by desert terrain — missing the fairway can leave the ball in abrasive desert/waste areas, so be aware of potential difficult lies.
Local tip
Best tee times are 8:00-9:30am — cooler temperatures, calmer winds, better light for the scenery, and a quicker pace of play.
Local tip
For a first round, spend time hitting chips and bunker shots before teeing off.
Local tip
Busiest on Fridays, weekends, and winter golf-holiday periods (approximately October-April); quietest on weekday afternoons, especially in summer (June-September).
Local tip
Summer is quieter to play but course condition may be slightly worse; winter has busier, slower rounds but generally better course condition.
Practical information
- Green fees
EUR 90 (high season)
EUR 65-85 (low season)
- On-site amenities
- Driving rangePractice greenBuggy availableElectric trolley hireClub rentalLessons availableRestaurant on-siteHotel on-site
- Dress code
- Standard golf attire required: collared shirts or recognised golf tops for men, tailored golf shorts/trousers permitted, golf shoes recommended. Denim, football shirts, gym wear, swimwear and flip-flops are not permitted on the course. Smart-casual expected in the clubhouse.
- Designer
- Peter McEvoy
- Opened
- 2001