El Bosque at Club de Golf El Bosque

Club de Golf El Bosque occupies rolling terrain in Chiva, approximately thirty kilometers west of Valencia in Spain's Comunidad Valenciana. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course, bringing his characteristic strategic approach to this inland Mediterranean setting. The property features mature pine forests that give the club its name—"El Bosque" translates to "The Forest"—and the routing moves through this wooded landscape with elevation changes that provide variety and visual interest across the layout.

Jones's design philosophy is evident in the course's emphasis on strategic options from the tee and well-defended greens that reward accurate approach play. The architect typically incorporated multiple teeing grounds to accommodate different skill levels, and his greens often feature subtle contours that demand careful reading. Water hazards and bunker complexes frame key landing areas and greenside approaches, requiring players to think through risk-reward decisions throughout the round.

The club serves as a significant golf facility in the Valencia region, offering members and visitors a tree-lined parkland experience distinct from the coastal resort courses found closer to the Mediterranean. The mature vegetation and established landscape create a sense of seclusion despite the course's proximity to Valencia's metropolitan area. El Bosque represents Jones's work during an era when he was designing courses throughout Europe, adapting his design principles to varied continental settings and climates.