El Plantio Golf
El Plantio is the most convenient round on the Costa Blanca, an 18 hole par 72 by Manuel Ferry Ruiz that sits barely ten minutes from Alicante airport. With a second par 3 course alongside the main layout, it is the easy first or last round of a trip and a relaxed, walkable test in its own right.
Photo: El Plantio Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Location is El Plantio's first virtue. Few courses anywhere put you on the first tee within minutes of landing, which makes it the natural opener or closer for a Costa Blanca week. The main 18, designed by Manuel Ferry Ruiz and opened in 2000, grew out of the resort's original par 3 layout and is a fair, enjoyable par 72.
It is not the most dramatic course on the coast, but it is honest and well kept, with enough water and shaping to keep the better player interested while staying friendly to higher handicaps. The on site hotel and the short par 3 course add to its value as a base. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for where it sits.
El Plantio Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Manuel Ferry Ruiz
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,300 m
- Green fee
- From about 54 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the resort and recognized course databases. The main course at El Plantio, by Manuel Ferry Ruiz, opened in 2000, a par 72 of roughly 6,300 meters, alongside a separate par 3 course; the resort began as a 9 hole par 3 layout in 1993. Green fees were around 54 euros as an indicative 2026 guide; figures change by season and year. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The main course is a fair, rhythmic par 72 with water in play on a number of holes and greens shaped to ask a considered approach rather than a heroic one. It rewards steady, accurate golf and lets a group of mixed abilities enjoy the round together.
Alongside it runs a separate par 3 course, ideal for a short evening nine, for warming up or for a more relaxed game, which adds genuine flexibility to a stay. Few courses on the coast offer that combination in one place so near the city and airport.
Its convenience makes it the natural bookend to a wider trip taking in the likes of Bonalba just to the north and the Orihuela Costa cluster to the south, all within a short drive of Alicante.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visiting golfers all year; book ahead in winter and spring high season |
| Green fee | Around 54 euros for 18 holes as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the resort; the par 3 course and stay and play packages are available |
| On the day | Flat and very walkable; buggies available; standard resort golf dress code |
| Getting there | On the edge of Alicante, about 10 minutes from Alicante airport, the closest course to the airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; winter and spring are peak season, high summer is hot |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fee reflects 2026 pricing and varies by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
El Plantio has its own hotel on site, so a group can land, check in and play within the hour, and the location on the edge of Alicante puts the city's restaurants, marina and beaches a few minutes away. It is the easy, low friction base for the start or end of a trip.
From here the rest of the Costa Blanca is within reach for a fuller week, pairing naturally with Bonalba to the north and the Villamartin cluster to the south.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Alicante.
Build a Costa Blanca golf trip
We book the tee times, use El Plantio as the easy first or last round and arrange the stay and play across the Costa Blanca around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
El Plantio Golf questions
Who designed El Plantio Golf and when did it open?
The 18 hole main course at El Plantio was designed by Manuel Ferry Ruiz and opened in 2000. The resort started life as a 9 hole par 3 course in 1993 and still has a separate par 3 layout.
What is the par and length?
The main course is a par 72 measuring roughly 6,300 meters, a fair and walkable resort layout with water on several holes, alongside a separate par 3 course.
How close is El Plantio to Alicante airport?
Very close. El Plantio sits on the edge of Alicante, about ten minutes from the airport, which makes it the natural first or last round of a Costa Blanca trip.
Can visitors play El Plantio Golf?
Yes. It is a resort course open to visiting golfers all year, with an on site hotel and packages available. Book ahead in winter and spring high season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.