La Sella Open 2025 lands on the Ladies European Tour from 18 to 21 September in Dénia, Alicante, and it is free to attend. The venue is La Sella Golf, a José María Olazábal design set by Montgó Natural Park, with a reputation for technical, rewarding golf. This is the third straight edition on Olazábal’s first course project, started in 1992 and refreshed in 2021. The event launched with a €1,000,000 purse, then the largest women’s prize fund in Spain, and it keeps its player-first ethos at the heart of the week. For fans, it is an easy sell: late-summer Costa Blanca, elite women’s golf, and a setting made for spectators.

Olazábal’s pride in the place is clear. He speaks about how the course has matured, how the original goals still echo in the current set-up, and how much it matters that players enjoy the challenge. That challenge is honest and varied. The routing rewards controlled tee shots, precise approaches, and a sharp short game. Undulating greens raise the stakes. Hit it long and keep the wedges tidy and you will be in business.

A 2021 redesign sharpened conditioning and put sustainability front and centre. The resort moved to Bermuda grasses for resilience in heat and efficient water use, reducing inputs without dulling the test. The result is surfaces that hold up under tournament stress and a profile that fits the climate. Three nine-hole loops allow flexible set-ups that show off elevation shifts, water, and angles that make you think.

The tournament has already delivered drama. In 2023, Nuria Iturrioz came from four back and won a playoff over Laura Fuenfstueck. In 2024, Helen Briem took her first LET title with a flawless closing six under. The players have also had their say off the course, voting La Sella Tournament of the Year 2023 and Best Player Services 2024. That combination of course quality and care is why the field looks forward to Dénia.

Expect a lively atmosphere across four days. Practice facilities sit close to the action, sightlines are friendly, and the coastal setting does the rest. If you are building a Spanish golf break around the tournament, keep travel simple and stay within reach of Dénia, Alicante, or Valencia. And if you want to add your own tee times to the week, explore our Costa Blanca Golf Holidays for packages that pair Costa Blanca golf with easy access to the event.

One of southern Spain’s most luxurious golf destinations has just changed hands in a deal worth €175 million, underlining a rising wave of international investment in Spain’s high-end golf holiday sector. The Fairmont La Hacienda resort, along with its two acclaimed golf courses, was officially sold in mid-2025 to a Middle Eastern investment group, marking one of the largest golf resort transactions in recent Spanish history.

Located in San Roque, Cádiz, just minutes from Sotogrande and the Costa del Sol, Fairmont La Hacienda combines five-star coastal living with championship golf. The deal includes both La Hacienda Links Golf, a newly renovated, seafront links-style course, and La Hacienda Heathland, offering inland contrast with rolling terrain and panoramic views. Together, they form one of the most compelling dual-course setups in southern Europe.

This acquisition not only secures the Fairmont brand’s presence in the region, but also signals continued confidence in Spain as a global golf destination. According to industry reports, the new owners intend to further develop the resort’s facilities, positioning it firmly within the luxury travel segment. That includes enhancements to both the golf and hospitality offerings, appealing directly to affluent travellers from the UK, Germany, the Nordics, and beyond.

For the Costa del Sol, long celebrated for its sun-drenched fairways and deep golfing pedigree, this is another chapter in its evolution from seasonal escape to year-round elite destination. With Andalusia seeing record numbers of golf tourists in recent seasons, strategic investments like this one suggest that the region’s appeal is only growing stronger.

If you’re planning your own golf holiday in Spain, and want to experience courses like La Hacienda Links and Heathland, explore our curated Costa del Sol Golf Holidays for exclusive packages in this world-class golf region.

Costa del Sol Playas Sin Límite

In 2025, Spain’s Costa del Sol is rewriting the rulebook on seasonal travel. By officially joining the national “Playas Sin Límite” initiative, the region is signalling its commitment to becoming a year-round destination for leisure, golf, and lifestyle. The campaign, backed by Spanish tourism authorities, promotes coastal regions that offer high-quality experiences every month of the year. For golfers, this means more flexibility, better infrastructure, and a stronger reason than ever to consider the Costa del Sol as a go-to choice for their next Spanish golf break.

The timing couldn’t be better. Already known as the Costa del Golf, the region is home to over 70 golf courses and continues to attract international praise for its quality and consistency. In May 2025, Costa del Sol was named Best European Golf Destination for the second year in a row by IAGTO. The award reflects the area’s ability to deliver premium course conditions, smooth logistics, and a complete visitor experience, something it has now proven twice on the global stage.

The “Playas Sin Límite” project builds on this foundation by rolling out practical improvements. Municipalities are investing in upgraded beach access, improved coastal trails, and new off-season events. These efforts are designed to extend the appeal of the region well beyond the traditional summer window, helping golfers and travellers alike to enjoy the same quality year-round, without the peak season crowds.

Alongside this push for all-season travel, the luxury segment is seeing real momentum. The newly opened Fairmont La Hacienda in San Roque has already made an impression in 2025, combining two championship courses with five-star service, spa facilities, high-end dining, and Mediterranean views. It’s the first Fairmont in Andalusia and a clear sign of the region’s growing appeal to travellers who want more than just a few rounds in the sun.

Meanwhile, long-established venues like La Cala Resort continue to thrive. With three full 18-hole courses, an on-site golf academy, modern spa, and sweeping mountain-and-sea views, it remains one of the most complete resorts for golf holidays in southern Spain. It’s particularly popular among UK groups who want both variety and value wrapped into one scenic location.

Of course, golf is just part of the story. The Costa del Sol offers authentic Andalusian charm beyond the fairways, whitewashed towns like Mijas Pueblo, beachside lunches in Estepona, and cultural highlights in nearby Málaga all round out the experience. The addition of the Playas Sin Límite framework simply means these moments are now more accessible throughout the year.

If you’re planning Golf Holidays in Costa del Sol for 2025 or beyond, the Costa del Sol Playas Sin Límite initiative has raised the bar. With stronger infrastructure, luxury resort openings, and award-winning golf courses, this region continues to set the pace for year-round golf travel in Europe.