| The Parador golf course in the heart of the Costa | | | | Hole 11 is a par 3 next to the beach where again |
| del Sol has a privileged location by the sea and | | | | the wind plays an important role. The green has |
| next to Malaga International airport and city. | | | | water to the right side and a sand trap on the |
| The Parador golf course is also known as The | | | | left. |
| Royal Malaga Golf Course and has ties back to | | | | Hole 12 is an interesting and tricky par 5 where |
| the Royal Family in Britain in it's beginning in 1925. | | | | the tee shot is played between two large trees. |
| The designer of Wentworth East coast Harry | | | | The green on this hole is elevated so take an |
| Sephard Colt supervised the first nine holes and | | | | extra club especially as there is a large streambed |
| later the renowned British architect Tom Simpson | | | | in front. |
| (whose famous courses are Turnberry, Muirfield | | | | Hole 14 is an easier par 5 although like many of |
| and Ballybunion) expanded the course to 18 holes. | | | | these holes the rough is sandy rough and hard to |
| Recently a further nine holes have been added to | | | | play out of. The green is surrounded by water so |
| give golfers more combinations in their round and | | | | you must hit the target. |
| there is also a nine hole pitch and putt. Parador is | | | | Hole 16 is a par 5 made difficult by the winds |
| enjoyed by many local members and visitors | | | | coming of the sea. The hole like many on this |
| arriving and departing from Malaga and offers a | | | | course is lined by oleander bushes and mimosa |
| challenging round with the wind always around. | | | | trees. The green is right next to the sea but can |
| Parador has some great holes the following are | | | | be reached in two. |
| some playing tips for some of them. | | | | Hole 18 is one of the most difficult par 4`s on the |
| Hole 4 is a long and difficult par 4 with the | | | | Costa del Sol with a double dog leg keep drives |
| fairways undulation making the stance on the long | | | | away from the forest area of the left. The tee |
| second shot tricky especially as the green is | | | | shot is hard on this hole also because of the noise |
| protected left and right with bunkers. | | | | coming form the birds nest in the trees near |
| Hole 7 is another long hole with the green | | | | by.Parador Golf Course is partly a links course and |
| protected by water on the right side and bunkers. | | | | every hole is a challenge not only due to the |
| Hole 9 is difficult to reach and a tricky par 3 due | | | | layout but because of the wind and its changing |
| to windy conditions. The green is very undulating | | | | direction. |
| and difficult to read however, there are a wide | | | | If you wish to play this course then let Sungolfer |
| variety of refreshments after you finish including | | | | help you. |
| tapas. | | | | Always enjoy your golf. |