Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club

The Par 3 course at Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club sits along Spain's Costa de la Luz in Rota, positioned between Cádiz and the Atlantic coast. José Maria Olazábal designed this short course as a companion to the club's main 18-hole layout, creating a facility that serves both as a practice venue and a playable course in its own right. The region's coastal setting brings steady maritime winds and a temperate climate that allows year-round golf. Olazábal's design reflects his background as a two-time Masters champion and his understanding of short-game demands. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat coastal terrain typical of this part of Andalusia, with holes that test accuracy and club selection across varying distances. The course incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that require thoughtful approach play despite the abbreviated yardages. Costa Ballena functions as a resort destination, and the Par 3 course fits within a broader golf and residential development. The facility attracts both visitors to the Costa de la Luz and local players seeking a quicker round or focused practice session. The course's proximity to historic Cádiz and the beaches of the Atlantic coast makes it part of the region's growing golf tourism infrastructure, offering an alternative to the more heavily trafficked courses of the nearby Costa del Sol.