Villamartin Golf
Villamartin is one of the Costa Blanca's founding courses, opened in 1972 and laid out by Paul Putman on rolling ground above Orihuela Costa. Mature, characterful and still a stern test, it hosted the Mediterranean Open in 1994 and remains the anchor of the cluster of courses that share its name south of Torrevieja.
Photo: Villamartin Golf via Google.
The verdict
Few courses set the tone for a whole region the way Villamartin did for the southern Costa Blanca. Opened in 1972 to a Paul Putman design, it predates almost everything around it, and the village, the cluster of neighboring courses and a generation of golf holidays grew up in its shadow. Decades of maturity show in the tree lined fairways and settled greens.
It is not long by modern numbers, but the rolling terrain, the pines and the ravines that bite on the back nine keep it relevant, and it has the tournament pedigree to back up its reputation as host of the 1994 Mediterranean Open. For a visiting group it is the classic, central base for a Costa Blanca golf week. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for context.
Villamartin Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 1972
- Designer
- Paul Putman
- Type
- Mature parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,140 m
- Green fee
- From about 55 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the club and recognized course databases. Villamartin Golf, by Paul Putman, opened in 1972, a par 72 of roughly 6,140 meters, and hosted the Mediterranean Open in 1994. Green fees ran from about 55 euros off peak to around 80 euros at peak as an indicative 2026 guide; figures change by season and year. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The opening nine plays across the higher ground, with panoramic views over the rolling countryside toward the sea, while the back nine drops into the valleys where ravines and ranks of mature pine narrow the targets and reward an accurate iron game.
Tree lined corridors and small, well defended greens are the recurring theme. This is a positional course where finding the fairway and the correct level on the putting surface matters far more than length off the tee, and the closing holes have the bite that decided the 1994 professional event here.
It sits at the heart of a tight cluster of courses, so it pairs easily with neighboring Las Ramblas and La Finca for a varied few days without long transfers, the reason the area is a buddies trip favorite.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers all year; popular, so book ahead in winter and spring high season |
| Green fee | From about 55 euros off peak to around 80 euros at peak as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the club; multi course packages across the Villamartin cluster are common |
| On the day | Walkable rolling terrain; buggies available; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Orihuela Costa, about 10 minutes from Torrevieja and 45 minutes from Alicante airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; winter and spring are peak season, high summer is hot |
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
Villamartin sits in a dense resort zone of hotels, villas and apartments around Orihuela Costa and Playa Flamenca, with beaches, the Zenia Boulevard shopping center and a long line of restaurants within minutes of the first tee. Most golf groups base themselves here and drive a few minutes between courses.
Because the courses are so close together, a Villamartin week naturally takes in Las Ramblas, La Finca and others nearby. Torrevieja and the salt lakes are close for non golf days.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Orihuela Costa.
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We book the tee times across the Villamartin cluster, base you near the beach and arrange the stay and play around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Villamartin Golf questions
Who designed Villamartin Golf and when did it open?
Villamartin Golf was designed by Paul Putman and opened in 1972, making it one of the founding courses of the southern Costa Blanca above Orihuela Costa.
What is the par and length?
It is a par 72 measuring roughly 6,140 meters. It is a mature, positional layout where accuracy through tree lined corridors matters more than length.
Has Villamartin hosted professional golf?
Yes. Villamartin hosted the Mediterranean Open in 1994 and has long been regarded as one of the strongest tests in the Orihuela Costa cluster.
Can visitors play Villamartin Golf?
Yes. It is open to visiting golfers all year, with buggies and multi course packages widely available. Book ahead in winter and spring high 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.