La Duquesa Golf & Country Club sits in the municipality of Manilva on Spain's Costa del Sol, positioned between Marbella and Gibraltar along Andalucía's Mediterranean coastline. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course, which opened in 1986 during a period when the American architect was actively shaping golf development throughout southern Spain. The layout occupies relatively gentle terrain compared to some of the region's hillier designs, with fairways running through established groves of palms, eucalyptus, and subtropical vegetation that frame the holes and define playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of the coastal microclimate while remaining inland enough to avoid direct sea exposure. Jones incorporated his characteristic strategic bunkering and generous greens, with water features appearing on several holes to add both visual interest and tactical consideration. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough length and hazard placement to challenge better players. Elevation changes, though moderate, provide variety in stance and perspective throughout the round. La Duquesa serves both residential members and visiting golfers, functioning as part of a broader resort community that has developed around the course over the decades. The club offers typical Costa del Sol amenities and operates year-round, benefiting from the region's mild winters and consistent playing conditions. The course remains a representative example of Jones's work in Spain during the 1980s expansion of golf infrastructure along the Mediterranean coast.