San Roque Golf Club

At 6,902 yards and par 72, the Old Course asks for sound judgement from the tee through to the final green. Four par threes, ten par fours and four par fives are routed across 340 acres of Andalusian ground, where mature cork oaks give many holes their frame and make recovery shots far from automatic. Dave Thomas created the layout, then Seve Ballesteros reshaped the bunker scheme, adding another layer of thought around the greens. It has the competitive pedigree of 15 consecutive European Tour Schools and the 2005 Spanish Open, while still providing a fair round for golfers across the handicap range. Reopened in June 2021 after extensive club improvements, the Old Course is chiefly reserved for members, with visitor play available in the club’s daily public access periods. The New Course provides a second 18-hole option for a longer golfing break.

The Domecq mansion remains the natural meeting point after the round, reflecting the estate’s connection with the Domecq sherry family. Stay and play guests can be based in Villa 51 or the Royal Suite, keeping the club close between tee times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner combine regional cooking with international dishes made using locally sourced ingredients, served in the restaurant, bar or out on the terrace. The bar opens from 7.30am until 9pm, and the kitchen serves through to 8pm, which works well for an early pre-round coffee or a meal after golf. From Wednesday to Sunday, Pizza Corner runs from 1pm until 8pm.