Sancti Petri Hills Golf
Above La Barrosa beach at Chiclana, set among pine woods and tropical gardens beside the Novo Sancti Petri resort, Sancti Petri Hills Golf is a par 68 designed by the Ryder Cup player Manuel Pinero. Opened in 2006, it is a compact, accessible course that suits a relaxed Costa de la Luz break.
Photo: Sancti Petri Hills Golf via Google.
The verdict
Sancti Petri Hills Golf occupies the higher ground above La Barrosa, the long Atlantic beach that anchors the Chiclana resort area on the Costa de la Luz. Designed by Manuel Pinero, a Ryder Cup winner and one of Spain's most decorated players, and opened in 2006, it is laid out among mature pine woods and lush, almost tropical gardens, a green and shaded contrast to the open links style courses of the region.
At a par 68 it is shorter and more approachable than many of its neighbors, which is part of the appeal: this is a course that a mixed ability group, couples or a family can enjoy without being ground down, while still asking for accuracy through the trees and over the water hazards. With the dense cluster of resorts and beaches at Novo Sancti Petri on the doorstep, it makes an easy, good value inclusion in a Cadiz coast itinerary built around the bigger names nearby.
Sancti Petri Hills Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 2006
- Designer
- Manuel Pinero
- Type
- Pine parkland
- Par
- 68
- Holes
- 18
- Green fee
- From about 45 euro
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from leading course databases and regional sources. Sancti Petri Hills Golf opened in 2006 to a Manuel Pinero design above La Barrosa beach at Chiclana, a par 68 set among pine woods and gardens. As a par 68 it plays shorter than a standard par 72 layout, with the emphasis on accuracy rather than length. It is open to visitors and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Pinero designed Sancti Petri Hills to reward placement rather than power. The fairways wind through stands of umbrella pine, with the trees framing the holes and punishing a wild drive, and water hazards and broad, undulating greens add the rest of the defense. As a par 68 there is a heavier than usual emphasis on the short irons and the par 3s, so a sharp approach game pays off more than raw distance.
The setting is the other draw. The tropical garden planting, the pines and the gentle elevation of the site give the round a cared for, resort feel, with glimpses toward the coast from the higher holes. It is a course that flatters the holiday golfer on a calm day, while still requiring thought around the greens and discipline off the tee through the tighter, tree lined corridors.
Sancti Petri Hills suits couples, families and mixed handicap groups who want an enjoyable, manageable round rather than a championship test, and it sits perfectly within the resort rich Chiclana area. Pair it with the bigger layouts close by for a few days of varied, sun soaked golf on one of the most appealing stretches of the Cadiz coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; tee times bookable year round, online and through tour operators |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about 45 to 70 euro depending on season; good value against the longer resort courses; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead in peak spring and autumn; easy to combine with the Novo Sancti Petri resort courses nearby |
| On the day | Compact par 68; tree lined and accurate rather than long; water in play; well suited to mixed ability groups; buggies available |
| Getting there | Above La Barrosa beach at Chiclana de la Frontera, about 45 minutes from Jerez airport and just over an hour from Seville |
| Best months | Spring and autumn for ideal conditions; mild Atlantic winters keep it playable year round |
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 de la Luz for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Chiclana and the Novo Sancti Petri resort area form one of the densest beach and golf clusters on the Costa de la Luz, with large resort hotels, apartments and villas all within minutes of the course and the long sands of La Barrosa. It is an easy, family friendly base, with Jerez and its airport under an hour away and the sherry towns and Cadiz city within reach.
Sancti Petri Hills is best built into a Costa de la Luz itinerary around the Cadiz coast. Pair it with the championship golf next door at Novo Sancti Petri and the inland test at Sherry Golf Jerez, then add the dunes of Costa Ballena. See our Golf on the Costa de la Luz hub and our best courses on the Costa de la Luz ranking, or browse Costa de la Luz golf holidays.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Chiclana and La Barrosa.
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Sancti Petri Hills Golf questions
Who designed Sancti Petri Hills Golf and when did it open?
Sancti Petri Hills Golf was designed by Manuel Pinero, the Ryder Cup player, and opened in 2006 above La Barrosa beach at Chiclana on the Costa de la Luz.
What is the par at Sancti Petri Hills Golf?
Sancti Petri Hills is a par 68, shorter than a standard par 72, set among pine woods and gardens. The emphasis is on accuracy through the trees and a sharp short game rather than length.
What is Sancti Petri Hills Golf known for?
Its lush, pine and tropical garden setting and its accessible, holiday friendly layout. It is a popular good value choice within the resort rich Chiclana and Novo Sancti Petri area.
Can visitors play Sancti Petri Hills Golf?
Yes. Sancti Petri Hills is open to visitors and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.