Aloha at Aloha Golf

Aloha Golf Club sits in the Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucía, just inland from Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol. Designed by Javier Arana and opened in 1975, the course represents one of the Spanish architect's later works in a region that would become densely developed with golf facilities. Arana, who designed several notable courses across Spain in the mid-20th century, routed Aloha through gently rolling terrain with mature pine and cork oak trees framing many holes.

The layout measures over 6,500 meters from the back tees and features water hazards on several holes, including lakes that come into play on the front nine. The terrain provides natural elevation changes that add strategic interest without excessive climbing. Pine trees line fairways and create defined corridors, while bunkers are positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches. The greens tend toward moderate size with subtle contours.

Aloha has hosted professional tournaments on the European Tour, including the Spanish Open on multiple occasions during the 1970s and 1980s. The club operates as a members' facility with visitor access, and its location in the Golf Valley places it among a concentration of courses that includes Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, and La Quinta. The clubhouse offers traditional Spanish dining and views across the course toward the Sierra Blanca mountains. The course remains a fixture in Marbella's established golf community, representing the area's development as a European golf destination during the latter decades of the 20th century.