No. 23 · Marbella, Málaga
Río Real Golf
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Río Real follows the river that gives it its name to its mouth on the Mediterranean. Javier Arana designed this 18-hole, par-72 course of more than 6,000 metres, which opened in 1965. The presence of the river and its proximity to Marbella are two of its most recognisable features.
Based on sources consulted · 12/10/2026
- Architect
- Javier Arana
- Course par
- Par 72
- Format
- 18 holes
- Access
- Public
- Green fee
- To be confirmed
For visitors
- Access
- Public: bookable without membership
- Visitor green fee
- To be confirmed
Visitor conditions (days, required handicap or licence) to be confirmed with the club.
Source: Source consulted · rioreal.com ↗ · 12/10/2026
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The Rio Real golf course was **designed by the legendary Javier Arana**, considered the best Spanish designer of all time.
Set in **the most privileged location in Marbella**, just 5 minutes from the city centre, **this course opened in 1965**. The course runs alongside the Rio Real river, from which it takes its name, which forms an integral part of the golf course, following it to its mouth in the Mediterranean Sea.
to its mouth in the Mediterranean Sea. Its design creates a spectacular course, **18 holes, par 72, measuring more than 6,000 metres**, considered by the Royal Spanish
mouth in the Mediterranean Sea. Its design creates a spectacular course, **18 holes, par 72, measuring more than 6,000 metres**, considered by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation
Public resort course offering green fees to all players.
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Address: Urb. Golf Rio Real, 29603 Marbella, Málaga