Destination
Almería
A sun-drenched province on Spain's southeastern coast, known for its desert landscapes, Mediterranean coastline, and a growing collection of golf courses ranging from coastal parkland to dramatic desert terrain.
What golf is like here
The golf landscape
4 distinct course types across 8 courses: Desert (3), Parkland (3), Coastal (1), Mountain (1).
Who this destination is for
Scenery. You might love it here if you’re one of the golfers who want the scenery to be part of the round, not just the backdrop.
Value for money. You might love it here if you’re one of the golfers who want real value for what they spend.
The trip, in short
8 courses — spanning desert, parkland, coastal, mountain terrain. Across the region, the golf leans toward scenery and value for money.
The courses
8 courses in Almería
Every real, researched course Fairway Scout covers here — each with its own character, not interchangeable stops on a list.
Relaxed coastal golf
Marina Golf
Hidden Gem · Mojácar
Exclusive desert golf
Desert Springs
Bucket List · Cuevas del Almanzora
Relaxed mountain golf
La Envía Golf
Hidden Gem · Vícar
Family-friendly parkland golf
Playa Serena Golf Club
Local Favourite · Roquetas de Mar
Relaxed parkland golf
Alborán Golf
Local Favourite · El Toyo
Lively parkland golf
Golf Almerimar
Local Favourite · El Ejido
Relaxed desert golf
Valle del Este Golf Resort
Championship · Vera
Exclusive desert golf
Aguilón Golf
Bucket List · Pilar de Jaravía, Pulpí
There isn’t one best course here.
There’s a best course for you.
When to visit
Timing your trip
Highlighted months are recommended by most of the region’s courses; struck-through months are advised against by most. Based on each course’s own verified guidance, not a single regional climate claim.
Getting there
- Arrival airport
- Almería Airport (LEI)
- Distance to the courses
- ~5–82 km (approximate, straight-line)
- Where the golf is
- Mojácar, Cuevas del Almanzora, Vícar, Roquetas de Mar, El Toyo, El Ejido, Vera, Pilar de Jaravía, Pulpí
Where to stay
Real places to stay, connected to the golf experiences Fairway Scout currently covers in Almería — no bookings here, just the golf a stay puts you close to.
Golf course pictured: Desert Springs
Resort
Desert Springs Resort
Self-catering apartments and villas set directly on the Desert Springs golf course, Almería's only desert-style championship layout — the natural base for playing it without a drive to and from your room each day.
Desert course
Golf course pictured: Valle del Este Golf Resort
Hotel
Hotel Valle del Este Golf Resort
A hotel built into the Valle del Este golf resort itself, overlooking the course — straightforward for golfers who want their round, their room, and the clubhouse all in the same place.
Desert course
Golf course pictured: Golf Almerimar
Hotel
AR Golf Almerimar
A hotel set within the Almerimar golf resort, next to the course and the marina — a practical base for a relaxed holiday round without needing to travel to play.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: La Envía Golf
Hotel
Hotel Envía Almería Spa & Golf
A hotel within the La Envía golf resort in the hills above Almería, a short walk from the course — suited to golfers who'd rather stay on-site than commute to their round.
Mountain course
Golf course pictured: Marina Golf
Hotel
Servigroup Marina Mar
A beachfront hotel in Mojácar's Marina de la Torre urbanización, close to Marina Golf — the official site advertises a discounted rate for golfers playing there.
Coastal course
Desert course
Golf course pictured: Marina Golf
Hotel
Best Oasis Tropical
A beachfront hotel in Mojácar's Marina de la Torre urbanización — the official site itself names Marina Golf, Desert Springs and Valle del Este as nearby courses, making it a genuine multi-course candidate.
Coastal course
Desert course
Desert course
Golf course pictured: Aguilón Golf
Hotel
Hotel Playa Terreros
A beachfront hotel in San Juan de los Terreros, the closest professionally-operated accommodation found near Aguilón Golf.
Desert course
Golf course pictured: Alborán Golf
Hotel
Barceló Cabo de Gata
A resort hotel in the El Toyo urbanización, one of Alborán Golf's own official partner hotels.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Alborán Golf
Hotel
Cabogata Garden
A hotel in the El Toyo urbanización, one of Alborán Golf's own official partner hotels.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Alborán Golf
Hotel
Ohtels Cabogata
A resort hotel in the El Toyo urbanización — the official site describes it as sitting at the foot of Alborán Golf, and it is one of the course's own official partner hotels.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Playa Serena Golf Club
Hotel
Protur Roquetas Hotel & Spa
A beachfront hotel on Avenida Playa Serena, directly on the same stretch as Playa Serena Golf.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Playa Serena Golf Club
Hotel
Hotel Best Roquetas
A beachfront hotel on Avenida Playa Serena, on the same short stretch as Playa Serena Golf and the neighboring Protur Roquetas Hotel & Spa.
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Playa Serena Golf Club
Hotel
Alua Golf Trinidad
A beachfront hotel on Playa Serena, part of the Alua Hotels chain (Hyatt Inclusive Collection).
Parkland course
Golf course pictured: Playa Serena Golf Club
Aparthotel
Hotel Bahía Serena
An aparthotel on Playa Serena, a short drive from Playa Serena Golf.
Parkland course