
Asia Course
La Cala Resort

About this course
La Cala's Asia course, the resort's original layout, whispers of Andalusian golf history, its legacy rooted in the early days of Spanish golf tourism along the Costa del Sol. The course is not a brute test of strength, but instead plays with a subtle grace. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the Asia course unfolds as a parkland design, traversing rolling hillsides punctuated by mature trees. While lacking the raw challenge of its sister courses at La Cala, Asia rewards strategic play, favoring those who can work the ball with finesse. Blind shots, doglegs that encourage thoughtful club selection, and deceptively contoured greens are its hallmarks, demanding imagination and careful course management rather than pure power. Asia is a good walk, a test of precision. Beyond the fairways, the charm of La Cala lies in its inclusive spirit. Though not a stop on any major professional tour, it attracts a diverse array of golfers from across Europe, drawn to the resort's relaxed atmosphere and challenging, albeit less demanding, course layout. Here, golf is enjoyed with a convivial spirit, a long afternoon is the perfect way to cap off a morning on the links.
Quick facts
- Location
- Mijas Costa, Andalucia, ES
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Designer
- Cabell B. Robinson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,418 metres
- Difficulty
- 71.3/137
Getting there
La Cala Resort is most easily accessed via Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), a swift 35-minute drive west along the sun-drenched A-7 coastal motorway. The route climbs gently inland from the Mediterranean, trading beachfront vistas for the rolling, pine-studded hills of the Mijas highlands, where the resort's three championship courses unfold across a broad valley framed by distant sierra peaks. Private arrivals can utilize the general aviation facilities at Málaga, with discreet ground transfers arranged through the resort's concierge. The final approach winds through whitewashed Andalusian villages before revealing La Cala's expansive clubhouse and terracotta-roofed villas, a serene golf sanctuary perched between the Costa del Sol's glittering coastline and the rugged interior.

FAQ
Common questions about Asia at La Cala Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Asia was designed by Cabell B. Robinson.
Yes. Asia at La Cala Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Asia is 72.
Asia plays 5,418 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Asia is 137.
Asia is a 18-hole course.


