The 539-yard sixth sets the tone at Chaparral Golf Club, a par five that makes full use of the rolling ground and Mediterranean woodland around it. Pepe Gancedo’s routing follows the natural contours rather than forcing a conventional shape onto the site, so tee shots regularly need to be placed with care between the trees and around substantial bunkering. At 6,178 yards from the back tees, this par 72 has six holes at each par, giving the round an unusual rhythm. The 115-yard 16th provides a sharp change of pace, where distance control matters more than power. Sea views appear from several points on the course, with the mountains beyond Mijas Costa forming part of the backdrop.
There is enough variety here to reward sensible course management without making every hole a test of brute length. Tree-lined fairways place a premium on a controlled tee ball, while the shaped greens and changing levels encourage thought on approach. A session on the driving range is worthwhile before the round, particularly with Toptracer available for live feedback on carry distance, launch, accuracy and spin. The range also offers virtual golf, long-drive and closest-to-the-pin games, alongside more focused practice and club performance analysis.
After golf, the white-walled clubhouse has the feel of an Andalusian hacienda, with aged timber and views across the forest towards the Mediterranean. Green Label Restaurant serves food indoors or outside, making it an easy place to settle over lunch or a drink after the last green. The club is around 25 minutes by car from Malaga Airport, and Fuengirola is close by for its restaurants and long seafront promenade.
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