La Marquesa Golf
One of the Costa Blanca's longer established courses, La Marquesa opened at Ciudad Quesada in 1989. A Justo Quesada Samper design, this flat, mature par 72 of about 6,115 meters threads water hazards through tree lined fairways, an enjoyable and very walkable round close to the Alicante coast.
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The verdict
La Marquesa is the kind of dependable, mature course that has anchored Costa Blanca golf trips for decades. It sits in the resort town of Ciudad Quesada near Rojales, a short drive inland from the beaches around Guardamar and Torrevieja, and opened in 1989 to a design by Justo Quesada Samper. Decades of growth mean the trees are tall, the layout is settled, and the whole place has the lived in feel that newer Spanish resort courses take years to earn.
Playing to a par 72 of about 6,115 meters, La Marquesa is flat, walkable and welcoming, but it is far from a pushover. Water comes into play on a good number of holes and the mature trees demand a tee shot that finds the short grass, so the better player still has to think while the higher handicapper can enjoy a round without being overwhelmed. As part of a winter golf break on the Costa Blanca, it is reliable value and an easy, pleasant day in the sun.
La Marquesa Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 1989
- Designer
- Justo Quesada Samper
- Type
- Mature parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,115 m
- Green fee
- From about 45 euro
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. La Marquesa Golf was designed by Justo Quesada Samper and opened in 1989, a par 72 of about 6,115 meters at Ciudad Quesada near Rojales on the Costa Blanca. It is open to visitors and societies and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season, with twilight and multi round deals the best value. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The strength of La Marquesa is its maturity. Where a young resort course offers raw shaping and thin trees, here the corridors are framed by decades of growth, so a stray drive is genuinely punished and a well placed one is rewarded with a clear look at the green. The ground is flat, which keeps the walking easy and the lies predictable, and lets the architect rely on trees and water rather than slope to set the challenge.
Water is the recurring theme, edging fairways and guarding greens on several holes, so club selection off the tee and into the putting surfaces matters more than length. None of it is unfair: the hazards are in plain sight, the fairways are reachable for most standards, and the greens are honest. That balance is exactly what makes the course a favorite with the visiting groups who return to the Costa Blanca year after year.
It is a course to enjoy at a relaxed pace, ideal for the middle of a buddies trip or a mixed ability group where everyone wants a fair test without a beating. Combined with the area's newer layouts it adds variety and a sense of golfing history that the modern resorts cannot match.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors and societies; tee times bookable year round, online or through the club |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about 45 to 70 euro depending on season; twilight and multi round deals are the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Popular with winter visitors, so reserve ahead from November to March; quieter and cheaper in high summer |
| On the day | Flat and very walkable; buggies available; a comfortable choice for mixed ability groups |
| Getting there | At Ciudad Quesada near Rojales on the Costa Blanca, a short drive inland from Guardamar and Torrevieja; about 40 minutes from Alicante Airport |
| Best months | Autumn to spring for ideal temperatures; the Costa Blanca is a true year round golf destination |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our best courses on the Costa Blanca for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Ciudad Quesada and nearby Rojales offer plenty of villa and apartment accommodation aimed squarely at visiting golfers, while the beach towns of Guardamar and Torrevieja put hotels, restaurants and the Mediterranean a short drive away. For a group, a self catering villa within reach of several courses is the classic Costa Blanca base, and the area's flat, open roads make it easy to play a different course each day.
La Marquesa is best built into a wider southern Costa Blanca itinerary. Pair it with the modern Lo Romero at Pilar de la Horadada just to the south, then cross into Murcia for the Dave Thomas design at Roda Golf and the famous three courses at La Manga (North and South). See our Golf in Spain hub and our best courses on the Costa Blanca ranking, or browse Costa Blanca golf holidays.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Torrevieja.
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La Marquesa Golf questions
Who designed La Marquesa Golf and when did it open?
La Marquesa Golf was designed by Justo Quesada Samper and opened in 1989 at Ciudad Quesada near Rojales on the Costa Blanca, one of the area's longer established courses.
What is the par and length of La Marquesa Golf?
La Marquesa is a par 72 measuring about 6,115 meters from the back tees, a flat and very walkable layout with mature trees and water hazards that bring strategy to many holes.
Is La Marquesa Golf good for higher handicappers?
Yes. The course is flat, walkable and forgiving in places, which makes it a comfortable round for mixed ability groups, though the water hazards keep the better player engaged.
Can visitors play La Marquesa Golf?
Yes. La Marquesa is open to visitors and societies and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season, with twilight and multi round deals the best value; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.