GOLF
Duquesa is fast becoming a favorite with golfers due to the proximity of some of Europe's finest golf courses, combine this with the beautiful and peaceful setting of Duquesa itself and it is no surprise so many golfers are coming back.

Duquesa's own golf and country club is a championship 18 hole Robert Trent Jones course and overlooks the Mediterranean with views out to North Africa and Gibraltar. This is a nice course to play for professional and novice players alike.

LA DUQUESA
Designed by Robert Trent Jones and established in 1985, La Duquesa winds round El Hacho beacon hill with magnificent views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and to Africa. The demanding course requires accurate driving and concentration. The 8th par 3 is only 125m long but has a drop of 30m!
The course has good practice facilities and lessons for all standards of players can be arranged. There is also a Gym, Snooker, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Tennis and Squash courts that can all be used for a small charge.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6142m
VALDERRAMA

Home to the 1997 Ryder Cup and host in November '99 to the World Golf Championships, Valderrama is rated as Europe's No 1 course, and is one of it's toughest challenges. Immaculate fairways, notoriously difficult par 5s, super fast greens, everything about this course is stunning. Booking is difficult as tee times are very limited.
18 Holes - Par 73 - 6234m

SAN ROQUE
A Dave Thomas designed course and always kept in immaculate condition, San Roque has been the venue for a number of European Championships. The front nine meander through woodland with 100 year old cork trees, whilst water presents the main hazard on the return leg, notably on the 12th and 18th. Quality golf on a superb course.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6440m
SOTOGRANDE
Often voted amongst the top 10 courses in Europe. Sotogrande opened in 1964. It's 18 manicured holes, designed by Robert Trent Jones, have established trees of oak, pine, eucalyptus and palm. Water also plays an important part, affecting play on the majority of the back nine.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6298m
ALCAIDESA
Designed by Peter Alliss and 15Km from Gibraltar, Alcaidesa is a links course with magnificent views of Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Gorse, heather, sand dunes, ponds and deep bunkers make Alcaidesa very reminiscent of some Scottish courses - only warmer!
18 Holes - Par 72 - 5671m
ESTEPONA

Estepona Golf is set inland and on a hilly terrain. Although the course has wide fairways, it is still a good test for all levels of golfers.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 5600m

There are a lot of other courses along the coast but these are a few of the ones close to Duquesa.