Club de Golf Retamares
Alalpardo
Club de Golf Retamares combines championship golf with a convenient location approximately 30 minutes north of central Madrid. Situated in Alalpardo, the course enjoys an elevated countryside setting with extensive views towards the Sierra de Madrid and the capital’s skyline.
Designed by José María Olazábal in collaboration with Integral Golf Design, the 18-hole, par-72 course was fully renovated in 2007. It measures 6,281 metres from the white tees and extends across more than 700,000 square metres of naturally undulating terrain.
Eight lakes feature throughout the layout, placing a strong emphasis on accurate driving, careful club selection and confident approach play. The changing elevation adds further variety, while strategically positioned hazards encourage golfers to consider the safest angle into each green. Different teeing options make the course accessible to a wide range of handicaps, although its length and water hazards provide a meaningful challenge from the back tees.
Retamares has demonstrated its tournament credentials by hosting three editions of the Madrid Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour, alongside two men’s Challenge Tour events. The closing stretch provides a particularly demanding finish, with water and length capable of influencing a scorecard late in the round.
Practice facilities include a reversible driving range measuring more than 300 metres, 30 covered bays, a practice bunker, pitching area and three putting greens. The substantial clubhouse also provides changing facilities, a golf shop, restaurant and cafeteria.
Its proximity to Madrid and the international airport makes Club de Golf Retamares an excellent addition to a city-and-golf break, combining a peaceful course setting with easy access to Madrid’s restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife.
Madrid Airport
25km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
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Temperature:
8°C - 32°C
Cost of a Beer:
£4.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£32
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About The Area
Alalpardo is a peaceful rural village north of Madrid that provides golfers with a relaxed countryside base while keeping Spain’s vibrant capital and several championship courses within easy reach. It’s an ideal choice for those looking to combine quality inland golf with city culture and authentic Spanish hospitality.
Just minutes away lies Club de Golf Retamares, a modern championship layout designed by José María Olazábal. Set across rolling terrain, Retamares offers wide fairways off the tee but demands accuracy into tiered greens and strategically placed bunkers. Closer to the city centre, Centro Nacional de Golf provides a strong, tournament-standard test and excellent practice facilities. For something more scenic, Real Club de Golf La Herrería, located near the historic monastery of El Escorial, delivers tree-lined fairways and mountain views that create a distinctly Spanish parkland experience.
Golf around Madrid is typically dry, firm and strategically designed, rewarding thoughtful course management rather than power alone. The layouts are rarely overcrowded compared to coastal resorts, giving rounds a more measured pace.
Off the course, Madrid itself is one of Europe’s great capital cities. Tapas culture is central here — evenings can be spent moving between traditional taverns sampling jamón ibérico, grilled seafood and local Rioja wines. Rooftop bars, the Prado Museum and the grandeur of the Royal Palace add further appeal for rest days. The nearby Sierra de Guadarrama mountains also offer scenic drives and walking routes.
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the best times to visit, avoiding Madrid’s intense summer heat while enjoying clear skies and excellent course conditions. For golfers wanting inland championship golf paired with vibrant Spanish city life, Alalpardo offers a well-balanced and distinctive alternative to the usual coastal break.
