Oliva Nova Golf
Oliva Nova is a Severiano Ballesteros design that opened in 1995 on the coast between Gandia and Denia, where the great Spaniard laid out a flat, watery resort course a short walk from the beach. Water comes into play on most of the holes, and the layout favors the controlled, left to right golfer Ballesteros so often was.
Photo: Oliva Nova Beach and Golf Hotel via Google.
The verdict
Oliva Nova is the resort course Severiano Ballesteros built on the flat coastal plain north of Denia, opened in 1995 and run alongside a beach hotel and equestrian center. It is not a clifftop drama or a duneland links; it is a calm, walkable, water laced layout aimed squarely at the traveling golfer who wants good golf with the sand a few steps away.
What sets it apart is the Ballesteros signature and the water, which threatens most of the eighteen and rewards placement over power. It suits a relaxed buddies or couples trip on the Valencia coast, and pairs naturally with the bigger names nearby. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for where it fits.
Oliva Nova Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 1995
- Designer
- Severiano Ballesteros
- Type
- Resort, coastal
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,307 yds
- Green fee
- From about 70 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from GolfPass, course databases and the resort. Oliva Nova, by Severiano Ballesteros, opened in 1995, a par 72 of roughly 6,307 yards with water in play on most holes. Green fees ran from about 70 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
Oliva Nova is defined by water. Ballesteros routed lakes and channels so they touch fifteen of the eighteen holes, leaving only a handful free of the wet stuff, so the round is a steady examination of nerve and club selection rather than raw length. The fairways are generous and flat, but the second shot is where the course bites.
The par 3s and the short par 4s are the holes most people remember, asking for a precise carry to greens guarded front and side by water. Palms and resort planting frame many holes, and the sea breeze off the nearby Mediterranean can turn a simple wedge into a real decision on an exposed afternoon.
None of it is tricked up; this is honest resort golf from a master shotmaker, best enjoyed at a gentle pace with the beach to finish. As part of a wider Valencia and northern Costa Blanca trip, it is an easy, enjoyable round to build a relaxed day around.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers and resort guests all year; book ahead in spring and autumn when the coast is busy |
| Green fee | From about 70 euros as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day, season and whether you stay on site |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the resort; stay and play packages with the beach hotel are the natural choice |
| On the day | Flat and very walkable; buggies available; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Oliva, on the coast between Gandia and Denia, about 35 minutes from Valencia and an hour from Alicante airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; spring and autumn are ideal, with the sea breeze tempering high summer |
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 obvious base is the Oliva Nova Beach and Golf hotel beside the course, with the sand on the doorstep and the first tee a short stroll away, which makes it a comfortable choice for a relaxed golf and beach week.
For more golf, the wider Valencia and northern Costa Blanca region is within easy reach, including the flagship links of El Saler to the north and the resort courses around La Sella to the south.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Oliva Nova Golf.
Build a Valencia golf trip
We book the tee times at Oliva Nova, base you beside the beach and build the rest of a Valencia and 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.
Oliva Nova Golf questions
Who designed Oliva Nova and when did it open?
Oliva Nova was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and opened in 1995 on the coast between Gandia and Denia in the Valencia region, beside a beach hotel and equestrian center.
What is the par and length?
It is a par 72 measuring roughly 6,307 yards, a flat coastal layout with water in play on most of the holes, which rewards accurate placement over raw distance.
Is Oliva Nova hard to play?
It is not long, but the water that touches most holes makes club selection and nerve the test, so it plays tougher than the gentle terrain first suggests, especially in a sea breeze.
Can visitors play Oliva Nova?
Yes. It is open to visiting golfers and resort guests all year and is best played on a stay and play package with the beach hotel beside the course. 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.