El Chaparral

El Chaparral · Chaparral Golf brings together an 18-hole course, practice facilities and places to eat in Mijas, in Málaga province. For a golf trip to Andalusia’s Costa del Sol, its defining feature is the setting: Mediterranean woodland surrounds a course described as Parkland Forest.

The location also allows golf to be combined with visits to Marbella and Puerto Banús. That makes the club worth considering when planning a stay that includes both time on the course and visits elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, rather than an itinerary devoted entirely to golf.

The course and its history

Designed by Pepe Gancedo, the Chaparral Golf Club course has 18 holes and a parkland character. Mediterranean woodland is central to its landscape, and the Parkland Forest description gives a useful starting point for understanding the setting before a visit.

The course was built in 1991. Following a redesign, it reopened on 28 February 2006, beginning a new chapter in the club’s history. These two dates distinguish the original construction from the later reopening; both form part of the background to the course played today.

Learning and practice

Alongside the course, the club has a golf academy and the Toptracer driving range. These are worth including in your plans if you want to make practice part of the visit, rather than focusing only on the 18-hole round.

A pro shop is also among the club’s golf services. Together, the course, academy, driving range and shop make up the golfing side of El Chaparral, with separate facilities for playing, learning and practice. When shaping an itinerary, consider which of those elements you want to include as well as the round itself.

Restaurants and events

The club’s dining venues are The Green Label Restaurant and the Hoyo 9 Lounge Bar. These are distinct parts of its restaurant offering, adding a dining element to the golf facilities. Events are also included among the club’s services.

Building a Costa del Sol itinerary

Mijas provides the geographical starting point for a visit to El Chaparral. Beyond the club, Marbella and Puerto Banús can form part of the same trip. For an overseas golfer planning a broader Costa del Sol stay, this is a way to balance a woodland golf setting with visits to other places in the area.