Mijas Golf Los Lagos
The longer of the two Robert Trent Jones courses at Mijas Golf, Los Lagos is a flat, wide and demanding par 72 of about 6,350 metres laid out among lakes near Fuengirola. Opened in 1976, it is named for the water that defends almost every hole, and it rewards the player who can carry the ball a long way and keep a cool head.
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The verdict
Los Lagos is the bruiser of the Mijas Golf pair. Where its sister course Los Olivos asks for finesse, Los Lagos asks for length and bottle. Robert Trent Jones Sr. routed it across flat, open ground at the foot of the Mijas hills, and he did what he did best with the canvas: he built in water. The name translates as the lakes, and they are everywhere, framing fairways, guarding greens and turning a loose shot into a dropped ball.
It plays as a par 72 of about 6,350 metres from the tips, long by any measure and longer still when the ball is not running. The fairways are generous and the walking is easy, but the scorecard punishes anyone who flirts with the hazards. Off the right tees it is a pleasure for a holiday group, and it remains one of the most popular and reliable rounds on the central Costa del Sol, a short hop from Fuengirola and the airport.
Los Lagos at a glance
- Opened
- 1976
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,350 m
- Green fee
- From about 60 EUR (indicative)
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from Mijas Golf and leading course databases including Top 100 Golf Courses. Los Lagos was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1976, the older of the club's two courses, and plays as a par 72 of about 6,350 metres from the back tees. Indicative 2026 green fees run from about 60 euros in low season up to about 95 euros in the high season, with early bird rates lower; it is open to visitors. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Los Lagos is a course you have to plot rather than overpower, even though it rewards length. Trent Jones laid the holes out across flat, low lying ground, then used water as the principal defence, so the round becomes a steady conversation with the lakes: how much to bite off, when to lay back, where the safe miss really is.
The driving is comfortable on most holes thanks to broad fairways, but the approaches are where the course bites, with greens pushed up behind ponds and edged by bunkering that leaves little room for a bailout. Because the ground is flat the views are long, with the white village of Mijas climbing the hillside to the north, and on a still day the course can be scored well by a player who keeps the ball dry.
Los Lagos works best as half of a two course day or a multi day stay at Mijas, paired with the tighter, more undulating Los Olivos next door. Together they make one of the best value golf complexes on the coast, an easy addition to any Costa del Sol itinerary built around Fuengirola or Marbella.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members and visitors club, open to the public by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 60 euros in low season up to about 95 euros in the high season, with early bird rates lower (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf reception; two course and stay and play deals are common |
| On the day | Buggies are widely used though the flat terrain walks easily; range, academy and clubhouse on site |
| Getting there | At Mijas Golf near Fuengirola, about 25 minutes from Malaga airport |
| Best months | Autumn to spring for the mild Costa del Sol season; summers are hot, so play early |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; Costa del Sol rates vary widely by season, so always confirm current pricing and tee time availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves in Fuengirola, Mijas or along the central Costa del Sol, where beach hotels, resorts and apartments suit every budget and the airport is close. Mijas Golf has its own hotel on the property, making it an easy choice for a two course golf break with no driving between rounds.
From a base here the whole coast opens up, with the courses of Marbella to the west and the airport courses to the east all within an easy drive. With two contrasting Trent Jones layouts on site and reliable winter sun, Mijas is one of the most convenient golf bases in southern Spain.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Mijas and Fuengirola.
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Mijas Los Lagos questions
Who designed Mijas Los Lagos and when did it open?
Mijas Los Lagos was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1976. It is the older and longer of the two courses at Mijas Golf, near Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol.
What is the par and length of Los Lagos?
Los Lagos is a par 72 of about 6,350 metres from the back tees, a flat, wide and long course where water comes into play on most holes, named for its many lakes.
How much does it cost to play Mijas Los Lagos?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from about 60 euros in low season up to about 95 euros in the high season, with early bird rates lower again. It is open to visitors. Always confirm current rates before booking.
What is the difference between Los Lagos and Los Olivos at Mijas?
Los Lagos is the longer, flatter course where water is the main defence, while its sister Los Olivos is shorter, more undulating and threaded through olive trees, putting a premium on accuracy. Both are Robert Trent Jones designs at the same club.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.