Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
The Honest Guide to Surviving Spain's Quietest Masterpiece
If you are planning a golf holiday in the Alicante or Torrevieja area, you are going to hear one name constantly:
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club.
We are Steinn and Hildur.
In our mission to discover the world together, we recently tackled this famous Costa Blanca layout. We firmly believe that you do not stop having fun because you get old - You get old because you stop having fun. And playing this gorgeous championship course is the definition of fun, even if it occasionally makes you question why you ever took up this sport!
We captured the exact moment this course broke our hearts, and why we loved every single second of it.
Watch our full visual breakdown and see the "Hell Hill" in action right here:
The Brutal Logistics: What You Actually Need to Know
If you are spending your travel money on a premium course, you need the hard facts before you book.
Here is the reality of playing Las Colinas:
The Green Fees: Expect to pay between €70 to €140 depending on the season. Tee times fill up incredibly fast in the spring and autumn, so book early.
The Buggy Situation: A buggy will cost you around €48. Do you need it? Yes. Especially in the summer heat.
The Best Time to Play: Morning rounds are the absolute best choice here. You beat the intense Spanish heat, and the pace of play is significantly better.
The Warm-Up: Do not skip the practice area. They have a brilliant Toptracer range, and a massive 5,000-square-meter short game lab designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.
3 Reasons Las Colinas Will Drive You Crazy (In a Good Way)
Driving into the resort feels different. You pass through a canyon "sound airlock," leaving the noise of the Orihuela Costa behind. It is just birds, the breeze, and pure golfing heaven. But do not let the silence fool you. This course is built to test your psychology, not just your swing.
The "Ghost Bunker" (Hole 3): You will hit what looks like a majestic, powerful tee shot down a wide, forgiving fairway. Then, you will walk up and realize your ball has completely vanished into a trap you couldn't see from the tee. If you just pull out your driver on every hole, Las Colinas will punish you.
The "Hell Hill" (Hole 5): You will hit a beautiful approach, land pin-high, and smile. Then, you will watch a hidden back slope slide your ball right off the green. (I won't tell you how many words I muttered under my breath here you will have to watch the video for that!).
The 19th Hole: After a round of psychological warfare, the clubhouse is a sanctuary. Great coffee, an excellent bar, and absolutely spotless facilities. It is a premium, upper level experience, but with zero snobbery. The staff is fantastic and they genuinely just get it.
The Final Verdict
Is it worth it? Absolutely.
Out of the 50+ courses we have played across Europe, Las Colinas easily sits in our top five. It quietly tests your decision making, rewards smart play, and gives you a world class experience from the moment you drive through the gates.
Got a course in Spain we have to try next? Let us know in the comments below. Fairways and greens, and please... stay out of the Ghost Bunker!
Here is the official Las Colinas web
