» New 18-holes at La Zagaleta
La Zagaleta has recently unveiled a brand new 18-hole golf course, ‘Los Barrancos de la Zagaleta’, bringing the tally of courses within the 900 hectare private resort up to two. Designed by international course architects, Gaunt & Marnoch, Los Barrancos de la Zagaleta took more than three years to construct at an investment of 20 million euros. To give an idea of the complexity of the project, more than 2 million cubic metres of rock and earth had to be moved whilst a tunnel had to be constructed under the practice course to transport golfers to the new Clubhouse.
As is the case with its sister course designed by Bradford Benz, simply named La Zagaleta, this new course has been adapted to the wonderful wild Andalusian environment and not vice versa. The natural flora and fauna of the ‘finca’ have been respected and integrated at all times. Los Barrancos de la Zagaleta wends its way across 65 hectares of the estate, a mighty 7% of the land area.
"La Zagaleta is a privileged residential resort set in the Benahavís Hills at 450 metres above sea level"
The name ‘Los Barrancos’ signifies the ‘gullies’ or ‘ravines’ that it crosses and is indicative of the challenge that faces resident golfers. Stood at the tee, players have various options open to them and the greater risk taken, the greater the possible reward, but regardless of handicap all golfers are rewarded by unparalleled views across the Costa del Sol and over to North Africa beyond. Indeed, Director of Golf at La Zagaleta, Jacobo Cestino, believes that the way Gaunt & Marnoch have combined a mountain course with strategically located bunkers evokes the spirit of some of the best Scottish links courses - praise indeed.
La Zagaleta is a privileged residential resort set in the Benahavís Hills at 450 metres above sea level. Founded in 1991 on the former estate of Saudi multimillionaire Adnan Khashoggi, the community now comprises 420 private villa plots ranging between 3,000m2 and 15,000m2 in area. Local rules dictate a minimum separation of 10 metres green zone between plots to allow freedom of movement for the native fauna of the ‘finca’ namely stag, deer and mouflon. This separation also enhances privacy between neighbours.
The resort is unique in Europe, not only for its stunning location, but also for the quality of facilities which are for the exclusive use of residents and their invited guests. 36 holes of golf aside, La Zagaleta also offers a restaurant, tennis, fishing and a private Riding Club boasting pure Arab and Spanish horses, four arenas, livery for the Club’s horses as well as stabling for privately owned horses. It is estimated that since inception 16 years ago, more than 1,200 million euros have been invested into the project.
Prices start from 750,000 euros for a 4,000m2 plot.
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