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Nuevo Portil Course

Golf Nuevo Portil

Cartaya, Andalucia, ES
Gabriel
18 holesPar 715,341 m71.2/129

About this course

Golf Nuevo Portil sits along the Costa de la Luz in southwestern Andalusia, near the town of Cartaya and roughly midway between Huelva and the Portuguese border. Designed by Alfonso Vidaor and opened in the late 1980s, the course occupies coastal terrain characterized by umbrella pines, cork oaks, and Mediterranean scrubland. The routing takes advantage of gently rolling topography rather than dramatic elevation change, with fairways carved through established woodland that provides natural definition and separation between holes. The layout measures over 6,000 meters from the back tees and presents a traditional parkland character adapted to the Andalusian coast. Vidaor's design emphasizes strategic bunkering and demands accuracy from the tee, as the tree-lined corridors reward position over pure distance. Several holes play along or across natural drainage areas, adding variety to what is otherwise a relatively straightforward test of golf. The greens are typically elevated and well-defended, requiring thoughtful approach play. The course serves both resort visitors and local members, benefiting from its proximity to beach developments along this less-traveled stretch of Spanish coastline. The climate allows for year-round play, with conditions generally firm and fast outside the winter months. While not among Spain's most celebrated championship venues, Nuevo Portil offers a solid woodland experience in a region better known for links-style courses closer to the Atlantic dunes.

Quick facts

Location
Cartaya, Andalucia, ES
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
5,341 metres
Difficulty
71.2/129

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Common questions about Nuevo Portil

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Nuevo Portil was designed by Alfonso Vidaor.

Yes. Nuevo Portil is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Nuevo Portil is 71.

Nuevo Portil plays 5,341 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Nuevo Portil is 129.

Nuevo Portil is a 18-hole course.

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