Doña Julia Golf Club

Better than his reputation

4.0 of 5 starsReviewed January 5, 2026

After torrential rain in the preceding days, we played parts of the course on January 5th, 2026. The course was officially closed. Since a voucher or rescheduling (the course fee had already been paid) wasn't an option for us due to our return flight, they allowed us to play holes 1 and 2, as well as 12 through 18, twice. Aside from the fact that the bunkers were completely washed out and unplayable, and large sections of the fairways were very wet, the course was playable. The greens, in particular, were in surprisingly good condition – no puddles or anything like that.

The "clubhouse" including toilets in a container is a temporary solution; but perfectly fine. There is currently a construction boom on the Costa del Sol, so it can be assumed that the hotel ruin will also be completed at some point.

The staff were very friendly and solution-oriented. The (white) buggy was perfectly fine, and the toilets on the grounds (behind hole 15) were also okay.

We found the layout of the holes we played to be varied and fair. Perhaps not quite on par with its neighbor La Duquesa, but still good. The condition of the course – as far as could be judged after the storms – was, in our opinion, good.

Practice facilities are not currently available. A buggy is mandatory; it's also advisable due to the topography. The site is generally well booked. The discounted GF packages are clearly proving popular.

Once the hotel is completed, the course layout will certainly be changed. The clubhouse, changing rooms, practice facilities, etc., will then presumably be appropriately sized.

We were pleasantly surprised by the many negative reviews. Anyone who isn't deterred by the mentioned limitations can enjoy a round of golf here with panoramic sea views.

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