Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus presents a simply stunning 18 holes of arguable the best desert links golf in all of Europe.  Set at the foot of the awe-inspiring Sierra Mountain range, this course is guaranteed to get your heart pumping.

 The golf course winds through the exclusive El Valle Resort & Spa and takes full advantage of its desert setting with numerous holes playing adjacent to both the naturally existing rock-outcroppings and ridges and also the impressive villas.

 THE FRONT 9

 Lush fairways and slick greens stand in stark contrast to the baron back drop of the mountains with the front nine holes offering a fair yet demanding test.  The challenge begins with 2 impressive par 4's followed by a distinguished par 5.  As you proceed further into the front nine you will be confronted by the long par 5 7th hole measuring almost 600 yards and generally played into the prevailing wind.  Perhaps the most scenic hole on the front nine is the 8th; this devilishly tricky short par 4 is played towards a raised undulating green and is surrounded by a rocky amphitheatre of mountains.

 To further enhance the desert theme, the golf course has been landscaped with many species of native shrubs, grasses and other desert plants, other features include a number of water features, including two large lakes and many elaborate streams and waterfalls strategically placed making this is the perfect course for developing any player's strategy.

 THE BACK 9

 As you head into the back nine you are almost immediately greeted by El Valle's signature hole, the superb par 4 11th is a short but very exacting test, the small green is protected by bunkers and rock formations offering little margin for miss placed accuracy.  The tee is set breathtakingly high overlooking the rest the course and on a clear day looks directly out towards the spectacular Mar Menor sea in the distance.  The next 6 holes require a bold yet intelligent approach and will reward clever thinking.  The final hole will leave you hungry for more as this medium length par 4 wines it's way back towards the extravagant glass club house that over looks the final green.  If you can avoid the water from the tee a par 4 to finish could be on the card.

 Jack and his team had a goal to provide you and your guests with a golfing experience that is unmatched. Your stay in El Valle will show that he has achieved that objective !!

 Golf Course Rating: 9/10

Polaris World and Nicklaus Design have together created the Nicklaus Golf Trail, which, once  completed, will offer 9 Nicklaus Design golf courses located within a 25km radius, forming without doubt the best golf offer in Europe.