Monarque Fuengirola Park

A stay at Hotel Monarque Fuengirola Park puts a Costa del Sol golf break within easy reach of the beach, with Las Gaviotas only 0.1 mile away via an underpass. This four-star Fuengirola base has golf listed among its facilities and works well for days that begin on the fairways and finish by the sea. Mijas Golf Club and La Cala Golf Resort are each within a 20 minute drive, giving you five 18-hole courses to choose from before you have even looked further along the coast.

At Mijas, Robert Trent Jones Sr created two distinct rounds in Los Lagos and Los Olivos. La Cala adds Campo America, Campo Asia and Campo Europa, ideal for groups wanting to vary the challenge across a longer stay. Alhaurin Golf, designed by Seve Ballesteros, asks for sensible decisions around pine trees and hazards rather than simply reaching for the driver. Lauro Golf plays through cork, oak, olive and citrus trees at around 1,000 feet above sea level, with water regularly entering the equation. Chaparral Golf has rolling parkland ground, native pines and sea views from almost every hole, while Cabopino’s elevated position above the marina brings umbrella pines into play and puts a premium on finding its large, well-kept greens.

The hotel has 388 rooms, all with air conditioning, heating, a minibar, free Wi-Fi and a terrace. Standard Rooms provide 21 square metres for up to three guests, while the 38 square metre Family Suites sleep four with a 180 cm king-size bed, double sofa bed and tea and coffee facilities. Between rounds, the spa’s heated indoor pool has high-pressure jets, alongside a Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, bithermal showers and relaxation areas. Buffet dining and the English-style top-floor lounge bar make for easy evenings, with further restaurant and entertainment facilities shared with the neighbouring Hotel Monarque Cendrillón. Málaga Airport is about 15 miles away, and Torreblanca Train Station is also only 0.1 mile from the hotel for trips into Málaga and along the coast.