Santana Golf & Country Club: Green Fees, Tee Times & Course Guide
18 holes · Par 72 · Cabell B. Robinson · ★ 4.2
Santana Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole par-72 golf course in Mijas Costa, on the Costa del Sol, designed by Cabell B. Robinson. Green fees run €87–€106 per round. It rates 4.2★ across 35 reviews on 1golf.eu. Best played October to May.
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Santana Golf & Country Club Green Fees 2026
Green fees at Santana Golf & Country Club are €87–€106 for a peak round of 18 holes in 2026.
| Peak green fee | €87–€106 |
| Twilight | €35 |
| Handicap certificate | Max handicap 28 (men) / 36 (ladies) |
| Last checked | Updated Jun 2026 |
Twilight and multi-round rates run cheaper — see the booking options for live availability.
The vibe
Santana Golf & Country Club offers a relaxed and enjoyable golfing experience with wide fairways and beautiful natural surroundings. The course is accessible for players of various skill levels, making it a great choice for both beginners and seasoned golfers.
Highlights
- Wide fairways and little rough
- Beautiful views within Sierra de Mijas Natural Park
Good to know
- Bunkers have very firm sand and may be challenging
Signature
Cabell Robinson designed Santana in the inland Mijas hillside above La Cala, and the routing reflects his signature: wide fairways framed by mature olive and almond, large strategically contoured greens, and elevation changes that demand thoughtful club selection rather than punishing brute force. The course plays as one of the more genuinely scoreable championship layouts on the Costa del Sol — receptive to the confident mid-handicapper, demanding for the player chasing a tournament number. The Mediterranean is in view from the upper holes, framing rather than distracting from the routing. The short-game area is one of the more serious practice complexes in the area.
Course details
| Holes | 18 |
| Par | 72 |
| Designer | Cabell B. Robinson |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Buggy | Mandatory (€40) |
| Club hire | Yes (€30) |
| Walking | Friendly |
| Beer cart | No |
| Driving range | Yes |
| Pro shop | Basic (Titleist, Callaway) |
| Best months | Oct-May |
| Crowdedness | Moderate |
| Booking | Required |
When to play
Costa del Sol seasonality applies but the inland elevation gives Santana an edge in shoulder season — slightly cooler mornings, less coastal humidity, and a longer comfortable autumn than the cliffside resorts further west. October through May peaks for comfort, February through April for visitor volume. Summer rounds before 10:00, with the buggy-or-bust afternoon reality of the inland Mijas hills. Tee sheets fill fast on weekend mornings; weekday afternoons in shoulder season are the easier window.
Santana Golf & Country Club Tee Times
Book Santana Golf & Country Club tee times direct through the course or a tee-time platform. The best windows are early morning and late afternoon — October to May mornings hold the most comfortable conditions, and summer rounds are dawn-only. Weekends and February to April fill fastest, so book ahead in season.
Fees & value
Mid-to-upper Costa del Sol pricing for a Cabell Robinson design — meaningful value relative to the comparable architecture on the coast, particularly when combined with the resort's on-site accommodation packages. Stay-and-play deals through Santana's partner hotels in La Cala de Mijas village trim the per-round cost. Twilight rates exist and are worth chasing in shoulder season.
Facilities
Access & etiquette
Handicap certificate (28/36) typically requested. Dress code is standard Spanish golf — collared shirt, tailored shorts or trousers, soft spikes only. Booking advised, particularly weekend mornings. The clubhouse and short-game complex are notably well-conditioned, and the practice area is worth arriving for thirty minutes early.
Getting there
Twenty-five minutes by car from Málaga airport (AGP) via the A-7 then the La Cala de Mijas inland turnoff. Marbella is twenty minutes west, central Málaga thirty minutes east. The course is fifteen minutes from the La Cala de Mijas village beaches at Playa La Butibamba and Playa Calahonda — pair the round with an after-game swim and an evening at the village's tapas terraces. The Mijas mountain villages are a short drive for the off-course afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
How much are green fees at Santana Golf & Country Club?
Green fees at Santana Golf & Country Club are €87–€106 per round in 2026, with cheaper twilight and multi-round rates available.
Do you need a handicap to play Santana Golf & Country Club?
Santana Golf & Country Club requests a handicap certificate — max handicap 28 (men) / 36 (ladies).
When is the best time to play Santana Golf & Country Club?
October to May is the best window at Santana Golf & Country Club, with mornings most comfortable. July and August are dawn-rounds only.
Is there a buggy at Santana Golf & Country Club?
Buggy hire at Santana Golf & Country Club is €40 per round.
Where is Santana Golf & Country Club?
Santana Golf & Country Club is in Mijas Costa on the Costa del Sol, 36 minutes from Málaga Airport (AGP).
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