The 284-yard 3rd at Meliá Villaitana Campo Poniente asks for a properly placed tee shot, with bunkers waiting for anything pushed off line and a view opening towards Benidorm and the Costa Blanca. This is an 18-hole, par-62 Nicklaus Design layout of 4,219 yards from the yellow tees, built around a succession of par 3s and four short par 4s. It makes scoring depend on distance control, bunker play and a confident putter rather than sheer length. Pine trees and streams run through the wooded hillside setting, adding shape to shots without making the round feel drawn out. Four tee choices make it easy to tailor the challenge for mixed ability groups, juniors or a useful short game focused round alongside the longer Levante course.
A 30-bay range stretching beyond 300 yards gives plenty of room to loosen up, while two putting greens are useful before tackling the quicker scoring holes. Buggies come with GPS distances to the green, and the on-site golf academy can arrange tuition for anyone looking to sharpen a particular part of their game. After the round, the clubhouse and pro shop keep everything close at hand before the short walk back into the resort. Meliá Villaitana looks across both golf courses, with Mediterranean design and contemporary surroundings setting the tone between rounds. Time away from the fairways can include the large spa, local dishes and Italian cooking in the restaurants, or a drink at Papa Mambo Jazz Bar.
Benidorm is under 15 minutes away by car, so the beaches, restaurants and evening life are straightforward additions to a golf break. Serra Gelada Natural Park is also nearby for a change of scene, while Alicante Airport is around 40 minutes from the resort.
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