Located just 30 minutes from Malaga airport and the popular destinations of Malaga and Marbella, La Cala Resort, which celebrated its 35th anniversary last year, remains committed to providing an exceptional golf and lifestyle experience on the Costa del Sol. Owned by FBD Hotels & Resorts, La Cala Resort continues to invest in world-class facilities, something recognised at the IAGTO awards when it was crowned Spain’s ‘Golf Resort of the Year 2024’.

When you discover the full extent of what’s available to guests in and around the resort, it’s easy to see how this accolade was achieved. Set on the famous Costa del Sol, with its glorious 150km stretch of coast on Southern Spain’s shores, the resort benefits from 325 days of sunshine a year in a region that remains one of the country’s most popular destinations with golfers, beach lovers, and other holidaymakers. La Cala Resort is a thriving community where residents and guests share a vibrant lifestyle in which quality living blends seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Amazing really does await here, and this should push La Cala Resort right to the very top of any ‘golfing places to visit in 2025’ wish list, whatever time of year you decide to go.

First, and most importantly, there is the golf for which La Cala Resort is widely renowned. Its three superb championship layouts designed by Cabell B. Robinson – Asia, America and Europa – all serve up spectacular mountain vistas and views down to the coast, with Europa, the youngest of the trio also playing down by the River Ojén for a very enjoyable and distinctive stretch of holes. The three courses are similar in some ways yet suitably different in others and all golfers will have their own personal favourite.

Add in the superb practice facilities at La Cala Golf Academy, where upgrades to the driving range will soon be complemented by an exciting new nine-hole par 3 course with enviable views down towards the coast, and La Cala Resort really is an ideal base for a wonderfully varied and all-encompassing golfing break. Further enhancements will include a food and drink area, which will allow guests to fully enjoy the views, and all that the revamped Academy will have to offer.

If adventure is what you’re after on holiday, anyone who has visited or seen the photographs will know just what a spectacular setting La Cala Resort enjoys right in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas, offering breath-taking views of the Andalusian countryside, with rugged mountains in one direction and the distant Mediterranean glistening in the sun the other.

Those of an adventurous persuasion can explore the area on foot or bike, perhaps climbing higher to enjoy even more spectacular and exhilarating views, while those more drawn to the water can enjoy the wealth of watersports and seaside activities on offer on those golden Mediterranean beaches.

Culture vultures will then love Andalusia for its countryside, scenery, architecture and amazing food, from the freshest tuna to the finest Iberian ham and, of course, the tastiest prepared olives. Wine lovers will enjoy some of the amazing wines available throughout the Ronda region and can even sample various vintages at their point of creation with a visit to one of the nearby wineries.
At La Cala Resort, you can also get into the spirit at one of its popular themed evenings, such as St Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day or a special wine tasting evening. Soon there will be the chance to try out the resort’s fantastic new steak restaurant, too.

Finally, wellness is extremely well-catered for, too, at La Cala Resort. Racquet sport lovers will gravitate towards the three excellent padel courts plus floodlit tennis court and squash court. There’s a comprehensively equipped gym at the clubhouse, which offers static bikes, cardio machines, a wide range of strength machines and free weights, while those who prefer their wellness wrapped in a more relaxed package will love La Cala Spa with its superb exercise pool, hydrotherapy circuit and thermal suite, plus a full menu of indulgent treatments where they can be pampered by the attentive and highly qualified on-site team.

La Cala Resort really is the gateway to amazing experiences whether it’s golf, adventure, culture, or wellness you crave (maybe all four?), so why not experience some or all that the resort has to offer in 2025 by booking direct?