Levante at Melia Villaitana Golf Club

The Levante course at Melia Villaitana Golf Club opened in 2004 as one of two Jack Nicklaus designs at this resort property in the hills above Benidorm. The course occupies rolling terrain with elevation changes that provide views across the Costa Blanca and the Mediterranean coastline. Nicklaus routed the layout to take advantage of the natural topography, incorporating the region's characteristic pine and olive trees into the playing corridors. The design features wide fairways with strategic bunkering and large, undulating greens that require careful approach play.

The course measures over 6,200 meters from the championship tees and presents a varied test with several risk-reward opportunities. Water comes into play on multiple holes, and the layout includes both open holes that play across valleys and tighter, tree-lined sections through more intimate terrain. The routing returns to the clubhouse at the ninth hole, following a traditional out-and-back configuration. Levante plays as the more accessible of the two courses at Villaitana, though it still demands accuracy and course management.

The Melia Villaitana complex serves primarily resort and visiting golfers drawn to the Benidorm area, which has developed as a significant golf destination along Spain's eastern coast. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining options that overlook both courses. The Mediterranean climate allows for year-round play, making the property popular with northern European golfers during the winter months.