Golf courses near Almería
Golf courses near Almería. Spain's sunniest province with 320+ days of golf weather and Desert Springs nearby.
Almería — Spain's driest and sunniest province — is an emerging golf destination with around 8 courses spread along the desert-meets-Mediterranean coast. Within a 30-minute drive of Almería city you reach Almerimar Golf, Desert Springs (a unique American-style desert layout) and Alborán Golf. Push to 60 minutes and you can include the Costa Cálida courses (Lorca, La Manga). Almería's selling point is weather: 320+ days of sunshine a year, very low winter rainfall (the Tabernas desert is the only true desert in continental Europe), and the most reliable shoulder-season conditions in Spain. Green fees are 25-40% lower than the Costa del Sol for equivalent courses, and the area is significantly less crowded year-round. The list below shows every course within 60 km of Almería, sorted by distance, with live comfort scores.
Campos de golf cerca de Almería — Almería es la provincia más soleada de España (320+ días de sol/año) y un destino de golf emergente. Desert Springs (único campo estilo desierto de España), Almerimar y Alborán Golf están a 30 minutos. Precios 25-40% más baratos que la Costa del Sol y mucha menos masificación.
Desert Springs (Cuevas del Almanzora) is Spain's only true desert-style golf course — a one-of-a-kind layout in the Tabernas region, the driest area in Europe.
All courses near Almería, sorted by distance
| # | Course | Distance | Type | Holes | From | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escuela Pública de Golf El Toyo | 13 km | — | 18 | — | — |
| 2 | La Envía Golf | 14 km | — | 18 | €45 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Club de Golf Playa Serena | 20 km | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Golf Course Almerimar | 33 km | Resort | — | — | 10.0 |
| 5 | Cortijo Grande | 57 km | — | — | — | 10.0 |
Map of golf courses near Almería
Best courses for beginners near Almería
Forgiving layouts with welcoming atmosphere and good practice facilities — ideal for less-confident players or first-time visitors to Spanish golf.
Most affordable courses near Almería
Quality golf without breaking the bank — green fees under €60 with full 18-hole layouts.
Frequently asked questions about golf near Almería
How many golf courses are within 30 minutes of Almería?
Around 4-6 courses sit within a 30-minute drive of Almería city, including Almerimar Golf (El Ejido, ~30 km west), Alborán Golf and the Almería municipal options. Push to 60 minutes and you reach Desert Springs (one of Spain's most unusual courses) and the western Costa Cálida options.
What is the most unique course near Almería?
Desert Springs Golf (Cuevas del Almanzora, ~70 km north) is unique in Spain — a true desert-style layout with cacti, rocky outcrops and arroyos that wouldn't look out of place in Arizona. Designed by Peter McEvoy. It's the closest you can get to American Southwest golf without leaving Europe and is a regular feature on golf-architecture bucket lists.
Why is Almería Spain's most reliable golf weather?
Almería receives less than 250 mm of rainfall per year — about half the Costa del Sol average — and has Europe's only true desert (Tabernas). Daytime winter temperatures average 16-19°C, summers are hot but dry. If you're planning a winter golf trip and want the lowest rain-out risk in Spain, Almería statistically wins.
Is Almería cheaper than the Costa del Sol?
Yes — green fees average 25-40% lower for equivalent course quality. Almerimar typically runs €50-€80, Desert Springs €75-€110. Accommodation is 30-50% cheaper than Marbella for similar property class. The trade-off is a longer drive between courses (20-40 minutes between options vs 5-15 minutes on the Costa del Sol).
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