La Cala Resort is one of the strongest choices for a Costa del Sol golf holiday, especially for UK golfers who want sunshine, course variety and easy access from Málaga. Set in the Sierra de Mijas, the resort is around 30 minutes from Málaga Airport, 20 minutes from Marbella and only 10 minutes from the beaches of the Costa del Sol, making it a very practical base for both short breaks and longer Spain golf holidays.

The main appeal is the golf. La Cala is home to three championship courses — Campo America, Campo Asia and Campo Europa — all designed by Cabell B. Robinson. Each course has its own character, with rolling hills, strategic bunkering, mountain views and Mediterranean scenery creating plenty of variety across a stay.

For golfers, this means you can enjoy several rounds without constantly travelling between courses. Campo Europa is generally the more forgiving option, with wider fairways and flatter terrain, while the other layouts offer a stronger test across the resort’s natural hillside landscape. There is also a golf academy, practice facilities and a 9-hole par-3 short course, which is handy for warm-ups, mixed-ability groups or a lighter round.

Away from the fairways, the 107-room hotel sits at the heart of the resort, with spa facilities, restaurants, bars, an outdoor pool and peaceful Andalusian countryside views. For a Spain golf break with everything close together, La Cala Resort is a very easy one to recommend.