La Sella Golf
La Sella is a Jose Maria Olazabal design that opened in 1991 at the foot of the Montgo massif near Denia, on the northern Costa Blanca. Now a 27 hole resort with a Marriott hotel and spa, it is one of the area's established championship layouts, with narrow fairways, undulating greens and several blind dog legs.
Photo: La Sella Golf via Google.
The verdict
La Sella is the golf that the two time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal built and shaped near his beloved Costa Blanca, opening in 1991 and growing to twenty seven holes. Set below the dramatic Montgo mountain, it is a parkland resort course with real teeth, long admired as one of the more demanding and rewarding layouts on this stretch of coast.
The combination of a Marriott golf resort, a respected Olazabal design and the backdrop of Montgo makes it a strong anchor for a northern Costa Blanca trip. It suits golfers who want a proper test on a stay and play break. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for context.
La Sella Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 1991
- Designer
- Jose Maria Olazabal
- Type
- Resort, parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 27 holes, par 72 main loop
- Green fee
- From about 75 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the resort, GolfInSpain and course databases. La Sella, by Jose Maria Olazabal, opened in 1991 and now offers twenty seven holes, with a par 72 championship eighteen below the Montgo massif. Green fees ran from about 75 euros for eighteen holes as an indicative 2026 guide; figures change by season and year. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
La Sella plays through three nines that combine into different eighteen hole tests, all set on rolling parkland below the Montgo. The fairways are often long and narrow, lined with pine and Mediterranean scrub, so driving lines matter and the bigger hitter is asked to keep the ball in play rather than simply let go.
Olazabal, one of the great short game players in history, built undulating greens and several blind dog legs that reward local knowledge and a soft touch around the putting surfaces. Approach play and the wedge game are where scores are made, and first time visitors often find the greens the hardest part to read.
The mountain backdrop and the resort setting give the round a sense of occasion, and the variety across the three nines keeps a multi day stay interesting. It is a course that pairs a genuine examination with the comforts of a full golf resort, ideal for a group that wants both.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers and resort guests all year; book ahead in spring and autumn |
| Green fee | From about 75 euros for eighteen holes as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the resort; stay and play packages with the Marriott hotel are the natural choice |
| On the day | Rolling parkland, comfortably walkable; buggies available; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Jesus Pobre, near Denia below the Montgo, about 15 minutes from Denia and an hour from Alicante airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; spring and autumn are ideal, with the mountain air pleasant in the shoulder seasons |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort and Spa beside the course, a full service hotel with a large spa, which makes a comfortable hub for a golf and relaxation week below the Montgo.
For more golf, the northern Costa Blanca and Valencia coast is within easy reach, including the beachside resort course at Oliva Nova to the north and the inland tracks around Alicante such as Bonalba to the south.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near La Sella Golf.
Build a Costa Blanca golf trip
We book the tee times at La Sella, base you at the resort below Montgo and build the rest of a northern Costa Blanca golf week around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
La Sella Golf questions
Who designed La Sella and when did it open?
La Sella was designed by the two time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal and opened in 1991 near Denia, below the Montgo massif on the northern Costa Blanca. It now has twenty seven holes.
What is the par and length?
The championship eighteen is a par 72, drawn from three nines that combine into different layouts, with long narrow fairways and undulating greens that reward accuracy and a sharp short game.
Is there a hotel at La Sella?
Yes. The Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort and Spa sits beside the course, with a large spa, making it a comfortable base for a stay and play golf break.
Can visitors play La Sella?
Yes. It is open to visiting golfers and resort guests all year and is best played on a stay and play package with the Marriott hotel. Book ahead in spring and autumn.
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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.