Nestling in the mountains of Benahavís and designed by Pepe Gancedo, Monte Mayor is one of Andalucí´s most spectacular golf courses. To get there turn off the main road between San Pedro and Estepona at La Cancelada and follow the signs inland and upwards for about seven kilometres. The trip will be well rewarded. The long 4th hole for example, has tees on a raised platform from which the drive must land on an isolated plateau and the second shot must be aimed at another. There is consolation on the green however in the sound of the cascading waterfall. This hole offers the chance to use any club in the bag. By contrast the 18th, with its tees in three levels set against the mountain, offers fabulous views across a shallow river to the green 140 metres away. The green fee at Monte Mayor includes the hire of a buggy.
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