La Cala Golf - Europa

La Cala Resort boasts three 18-hole championship courses, the Campo America, the Campo Asia and the Campo Europa. All three offer different challenges to all levels of golfers and demand good course management in addition to a wide variety of shots. The natural features of the La Cala terrain have been used to challenging effect by the renowned golf course architect, Cabell B. Robinson.

The Third La Cala Course - Campo Europa - was opened in March 2005. The fairways are generous from the tees and the greens are slightly larger than on the existing courses. They are not severely contoured but are well bunkered and will be easier for the average golfer. The par 71 course measures 6014 metres.

The Ojen river plays a part in eight holes, cutting across three fairways. There is one main bridge that measures 45 metres and four smaller bridges over the river. The design also features four tunnels for golf carts and maintenance machinery.

The 14th is at the maximum limit of what is allowed for a par 3 at 233 metres. The 11th is the longest hole. The par 5 measures 524 metres.

A lot of attention went into the protection of native plant species and indigenous plants such as Lavender, Rockrose, Rosemary and Palmettos were planted.

The resort contains extensive practice facilities. There is a large putting green situated beside the clubhouse and a separate green with two sand bunkers for short game practice and a driving net.

There is a large grass driving range attached to the David Leadbetter Academy that is open to all La Cala customers.

The six-hole par 3 course located beside the David Leadbetter Golf Academy is one of the finest short game practice facilities on the Costa del Sol.

The resort is the location for the only David Leadbetter Academy in Spain, which offers lessons and group classes for both beginners and experienced players.

Everything for the golfer can be found at the La Cala pro shop.

The clubhouse has been designed in the style of a traditional Andalucian-style cortijo or farmhouse. The 19th Hole (Hoyo 19) is the favoured meeting place before and after a round.