Novo Sancti Petri
Real Novo Sancti Petri was the first course in Spain designed by Severiano Ballesteros, opened in 1990 at Chiclana de la Frontera. A 27 hole layout that runs through umbrella pines and out toward the Atlantic, with a par 72 over its main 18, it carries the Seve name and a real sense of place on the Costa de la Luz.
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The verdict
Novo Sancti Petri holds a special place in Spanish golf as the first course Severiano Ballesteros designed in his home country, opened in 1990 on the pine fringed coast at Chiclana de la Frontera. The layout grew to 27 holes, and the headline Mar y Pinos round is exactly what its name promises, sea and pines, with holes that move from sheltered corridors through the trees out to more open ground near the Atlantic.
It is the most prestigious resort course of the Cadiz coast, a par 72 with the strategic touches of a player who understood how to make golfers think. Backed by a cluster of beach resort hotels and a fine stretch of sand, it is the centerpiece of a Costa de la Luz golf trip rather than a supporting round. See our best of Spain ranking and the wider golf in Spain picture for where it fits.
Novo Sancti Petri at a glance
- Course opened
- 1990
- Designer
- Severiano Ballesteros
- Holes
- 27
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,460 m
- Green fee
- From about 92 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the club and recognized course databases. Novo Sancti Petri, the first Severiano Ballesteros design in Spain, opened in 1990, a 27 hole layout with the main 18 playing to par 72 at about 6,460 meters. Green fees were around 92 euros as an indicative 2026 guide, with lower rates out of season; figures change by season and year. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Ballesteros routed Mar y Pinos to use the two landscapes the name describes. The pine holes are tighter and more sheltered, asking for shape and control off the tee, while the seaward stretch opens up to the breeze and the light of the Atlantic, where the wind becomes the main defense and club selection turns delicate.
The front nine offers wider fairways and brings three lakes into play, so the course eases you in before the character builds. Greens are fair but well guarded, and the Seve influence shows in the angles and the way a good position off the tee opens the hole while a lazy one shuts it down. It is strategic golf that flatters thought over force.
The 27 hole layout means a stay never has to repeat a loop, and the quality of the Mar y Pinos round is high enough that better players will want to play it more than once. For a couples trip or a buddies group wanting a marquee Costa de la Luz course, it is the obvious anchor.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers; book a tee time ahead in peak season |
| Green fee | From about 92 euros as an indicative 2026 guide; lower out of season and higher at peak, with second round supplements available |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the club; stay and play packages with the surrounding resort hotels are widely available |
| On the day | Walkable with buggies available; resort dress code with collared golf shirts |
| Getting there | Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz, about 30 minutes from Jerez airport and 40 minutes from Cadiz |
| Best months | Year round golf; spring and autumn are ideal, winter is mild and high summer is hot |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fee from around 92 euros reflects 2026 pricing and varies by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Novo Sancti Petri is wrapped by a purpose built resort district at Chiclana, with several large beach hotels within minutes of the first tee and the long sands of La Barrosa right alongside. It is one of the most complete stay and play setups on the Costa de la Luz, family friendly as well as golf focused.
For a fuller golf week, the course pairs with the 27 holes at Costa Ballena up the coast at Rota, the Nicklaus championship test at Montecastillo Golf near Jerez, and the parkland of Sherry Golf Jerez, making the province of Cadiz a varied and rewarding base.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Novo Sancti Petri.
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Novo Sancti Petri questions
Who designed Novo Sancti Petri and when did it open?
Novo Sancti Petri was the first golf course in Spain designed by Severiano Ballesteros, opening in 1990 as a 27 hole layout at Chiclana de la Frontera on the Costa de la Luz.
What is the par and length?
The main 18 hole layout, Mar y Pinos, plays to par 72 and measures about 6,460 meters from the back tees, running between umbrella pines and out toward the Atlantic shore.
What is the green fee at Novo Sancti Petri?
As an indicative guide, green fees were around 92 euros in 2026, with lower rates out of season. Rates change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Novo Sancti Petri?
Yes. It is open to visiting golfers, with buggies and stay and play packages available through the surrounding resort hotels. Book a tee time in advance in peak 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.