--- title: World-class golf right outside your door description: Discover the best golf courses around Las Colinas and get advice on which ones suit your preferences, for a first-class golf experience in Spain. image: https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/GOLF/Las%20Colinas%2013th%200578%20copy%20web.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/golfguide#main) [![Las Colinas Nordic](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/logo-whitegold.png)](https://lascolinas.no/en/?hsLang=en) [The Estate](https://lascolinas.no/en/estate?hsLang=en) [The Region](https://lascolinas.no/en/region?hsLang=en) [Properties](https://lascolinas.no/en/properties?hsLang=en) [How It Works](https://lascolinas.no/en/process?hsLang=en) [Your Advisor](https://lascolinas.no/en/advisor?hsLang=en) [Questions & Answers](https://lascolinas.no/en/questions?hsLang=en) [Articles](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg?hsLang=en) [NO](https://lascolinas.no/lcn-blogg)[EN](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg) [Contact](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/golfguide#lead) × [The Estate](https://lascolinas.no/en/estate?hsLang=en) [The Region](https://lascolinas.no/en/region?hsLang=en) [Properties](https://lascolinas.no/en/properties?hsLang=en) [How It Works](https://lascolinas.no/en/process?hsLang=en) [Your Advisor](https://lascolinas.no/en/advisor?hsLang=en) [Questions & Answers](https://lascolinas.no/en/questions?hsLang=en) [Articles](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg?hsLang=en) [Life here](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg?hsLang=en)5 min read # World-class golf right outside *your door* Discover the best golf courses around Las Colinas and get advice on which ones suit your preferences, for a first-class golf experience in Spain. ![](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/john-uppard-portrait-jacket.jpg) **John R. Uppard**Buyer's advisor, owner at Las Colinas · 14 April 2026 ![Aerial view of a green at Las Colinas with a large white bunker and pine trees](https://lascolinas.no/hs-fs/hubfs/GOLF/Las%20Colinas%2013th%200578%20copy%20web.jpg?width=2000&height=857&name=Las%20Colinas%2013th%200578%20copy%20web.jpg) [**Sign up for my newsletter.**Every 14 days. Not sales: information, tips and advice, and the guides. Your email address and nothing else.Sign up](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/golfguide#insider) **My Guide to the Region's Golf Courses** Many who dream of life under the Spanish sun share a common passion: golf. The area surrounding Las Colinas Golf & Country Club offers a wealth of great options for those of us who love the game, with a wide selection of well-regarded courses. But with so many choices, it can also feel a little overwhelming. How can you be confident that you’re choosing the courses that truly match your preferences and expectations? ![View across the course and the homes on the hillside](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/blog/golf-hillside-course-view.jpg) The home course at Las Colinas ![The first green on the championship course at sunrise](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/blog/golf-first-green-sunrise.jpg) Key point As your advisor for Las Colinas, I see it as my key role to give you the insight you need to navigate the process with clarity. Part of that insight is, of course, understanding the excellent facilities that surround us, and for many, golf is central. To offer you the most trustworthy information, I rely, as do many others, on the experiences of actual players. Their reviews, gathered on Leadingcourses.com, provide an honest and reliable perspective on what these courses really deliver. This platform is valuable because its rankings are based on real user reviews, offering authentic insight. Based on these ratings, I’ve compiled a list of the top-ranked and most talked-about courses within easy reach of Las Colinas. This overview is meant to give you a strong sense of the golf experiences that await, and to highlight the impressive variety and quality available. The ratings below are sourced from [Leading Courses](https://www.leadingcourses.com). *Please note that these scores are dynamic and based on user reviews, and that personal preferences naturally play an important role. Ratings as of November 2026; driving times are estimates.* Top-Rated Courses Near Las Colinas 1. **Las Colinas Golf & Country Club** Ranked second in south-east Spain by Top 100 Golf Courses (2026) Driving time: 0 minutes (you’re already here!) *On Leading Courses it is the highest-rated golf club in the Valencian Community (8.7 from 538 reviews, November 2026), your outstanding home course.* 2. **Lo Romero Golf** Rating: 8.6 / 10 Driving time: about 25 minutes 3. **La Finca Golf Resort** Rating: 8.5 / 10 Driving time: about 20 to 25 minutes 4. **Vistabella Golf** Rating: 8.2 / 10 Driving time: about 25 minutes 5. **Roda Golf & Beach Resort** Rating: 8.2 / 10 Driving time: about 25 minutes 6. **Real Golf La Manga Club** Rating: 8.1 / 10 Driving time: about 45 to 50 minutes 7. **Alenda Golf** Rating: 8.0 / 10 Driving time: about 50 minutes 8. **El Valle Golf Resort** Rating: 7.9 / 10 Driving time: about 40 minutes 9. **Font del Llop Golf Resort** Rating: 7.8 / 10 Driving time: about 1 hour 10. **Saurines de la Torre Golf** Rating: 7.8 / 10 Driving time: about 35 minutes 11. **Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort** Rating: 7.8 / 10 Driving time: about 30 to 35 minutes 12. **Real Club de Golf Campoamor** Rating: 7.6 / 10 Driving time: about 5 to 10 minutes 13. **Bonalba Golf Resort** Rating: 6.8 / 10 Driving time: about 1 hour ## Expanding Your Golf Horizons: Courses in the Valencia Region While the list above offers excellent options within an hour’s drive from Las Colinas, there are also renowned golf destinations further north that are well worth the journey. For the golf enthusiast based at Las Colinas, these courses offer a chance to broaden your experience and enjoy some of Spain’s most distinctive golfing environments. Combine play with an overnight stay in Valencia, and you’ve got the perfect mini-break. ![A fairway with a bunker among pine trees](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/blog/golf-fairway-bunker-pines.jpg) A fairway among the pines - **Club de Golf Escorpión** Rating: 8.5 / 10 Driving time: about 2 hours 45 minutes *An established, classic club with 27 holes, well-respected among Spanish golfers, offering quality facilities in a serene setting.* - **El Bosque Golf Club** Rating: 8.2 / 10 Driving time: about 2 hours 45 minutes *Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., this course features a varied layout that demands both power and precision.* - **El Saler (Real Campo de Golf El Saler)** Rating: 8.1 / 10 Driving time: about 2.5 to 3 hours *A links-influenced layout among dunes and pines by the Mediterranean, inside the Albufera Natural Park.* ![Aerial view of the course with a lake and bunkers in the morning light](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/blog/golf-lake-aerial-sunrise.jpg) The lake and bunkers seen from above ![The clubhouse seen from above, with the course around it](https://lascolinas.no/hubfs/lcn/blog/clubhouse-aerial-over-the-course.jpg) The clubhouse and the course ## Why This Matters The variety and quality of courses available, as rated by real golfers on Leadingcourses.com, both nearby and further afield, is one of the key reasons why Las Colinas is such an appealing place to live for those who value an active and high-quality lifestyle. Having the freedom to choose from so many excellent courses, with our own highly-rated home course as the natural centrepiece, is a rare privilege. > Having the freedom to choose from so many excellent courses, with our own highly-rated home course as the natural centrepiece, is a rare privilege. As someone with long-standing experience in both golf, including a background as a professional player, and real estate development in this region, I see this wide range of golf opportunities as a major lifestyle asset. It gives you confidence that whatever kind of golfing challenge you’re looking for, you’ll find high-quality options either nearby or within reach. This guide, based on objective rankings, reflects the quality and insight we aim to offer, to help you feel secure and inspired every step of the way. Happy golfing! **John Uppard** The Insider ## My newsletter on Las Colinas, every 14 days Not sales. 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