User Reviews
for Isla Canela Links Golf Club, Ayamonte, Spain
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Ok, but not “you have to play it”
Reviewed March 22, 2024
First the positive impressions: Nice place for a holiday round, we liked it better than the Old Course, south of Ayamonte. The doglegs, water hazards and slightly elevated tees provide variety.
The clubhouse made a good impression. The second nine holes are along the river and are more scenic. What we didn't like was the condition of the fairways (little grass, rock hard) and the tees, as well as the driving range... the tee mats have already rolled up on the sides, balls are only available with a card for €10, not with € coins or tokens. If you want it cheaper, download an app! Furthermore, the building ruins, where nothing has happened for years, are not very nice to look at and spoil the beautiful view. When we played there there was little wind and a bit humid, which meant that there were already a lot of mosquitoes around in March. With a golf course in a swampy area, this is something to be expected!
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Good course
Reviewed November 28, 2023
A nice track and the finish is good. A bit of links at the end so the ball rolls well. So I think the track is worth a visit.
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Average place for a holiday round
Reviewed February 3, 2022
After 2 years we played the course again. The first 9 holes are now also open and are nicer than the back nine, which should give the impression of a links course.
But it is not a links course. The name is misleading. Missing trees or bushes do not make a links course.
The condition was sufficient. The foregreens were disastrous.
The gastronomy is good, the staff friendly.
The overall impression is burdened by the many old building shells and villas that have already fallen into disrepair. The vacancy that has existed for years is depressing.
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Excellent course
Reviewed November 9, 2021
I visited the field on November 8,2021 and the experience was fantastic. After listening to the state of the field under the management of the previous operator, an almost impeccable current state is not expected. The greens looked like mats, very fast, without imperfections and full of very difficult to read drops that made them tremendously fun. The fairways were very well cared for even when you approached their limits, which facilitated second and third strokes. Very connected holes with very fast transitions.
Regarding the relationship with the environment, little can be said about a field that in the second round gives you a parallel route to the Guadiana River with an unbeatable sunset. Absolute absence of noise. Totally recommendable.
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Nice place but not a links course on the border river
Reviewed September 16, 2021
Played on 9/15/2021. The 18-hole course is located north of the western Andalusian town of Ayamonte, directly on the Portuguese border, only separated by the Guadiana River. The facility is located in a northerly direction from the last motorway exit before Portugal, just a stone's throw away in a new building site, where hotels should also be built. It is signposted, but practically after entering the village you drive directly to the large parking lot in front of the clubhouse. In addition to some finished luxury villas, there are unfortunately also some ruins to see. In principle, the place is away from any noise in peace and nature. First of all, it should be said that it is of course not a real links course. A few pot bunkers and two / three holes along the river do not make a links course. The first 9 lanes are more reminiscent of a resort course and pass the villas and houses above the lanes. The back nine then stretch along the nature park and the river, with almost no buildings. Except for a few easy inclines, the place is rather flat and you don't need a cart if you can walk easily. Only the way to the first tee along the driving range is a little longer. The tracks are basically interesting and varied. Again and again there are doglegs and water hazards, be it in the form of lakes or dense bushes. Most discounts are very open, sometimes even extremely open, so that even higher HC should be able to cope. There are also one or two raised tees where you can take nice photos of the facility. The view of the striking motorway bridge that connects Spain and Portugal is released a couple of times. The state of care was by and large okay. Sometimes a little more foreign growth on the fairways or bald spots. The tees and especially the greens were absolutely top in order and loyal. Due to the rain the day before, the bunkers were a bit hard and washed out. There is a large and clean toilet in both the front nine and the back nine, but the toilet seats are missing here. In addition to an old ruin, there is something historical to marvel at at Grün 15; Apparently an old post office according to the explanation on the board on site. The game was very busy on a slightly cloudy but sunny Wednesday afternoon. We had booked a start time online via the homepage and were surprised that, despite the many free start times, there was a lot of activity on the square. So we ran into some slow 4-person flights very quickly, which only allowed you to do so after a friendly request or not at all. The green fee for online reservation was € 48 per person. A cart actually costs 36 €. Lt. Homepage of the operator "Isla Canela" you normally pay a green fee of € 86, which is clearly still too expensive for the current imperfect condition. However, there are also sundowners and combined offers if you also play the operator's other course in the south, the "Old Course" (see my separate review). In the end, we paid € 120 for two players with a cart, which is absolutely fine. How the price is made up remains the secret of the friendly lady at the counter. However, the cart had seen better days. Seat cover torn and scorecard holder torn off, there was also no water on the round. The steering squeaked, but it held out 18 holes. The clubhouse consists of a restaurant upstairs (not in use) and a caddy hall, and a pro shop with a secretariat downstairs. Overall, a pleasant and open course, with a beautiful landscape on the border river, which you can play from time to time.
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Super Site
Reviewed November 8, 2020
This course is a challenge, the course is very varied and exciting. The facility is an absolute must for nature-loving golf lovers.
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Reopening as Valle Guadiana Links
Reviewed January 29, 2020
Isla Canela Golf took over management after the bankruptcy of the previous operator.
The place suffered a lot from the “break”. The new operators are trying hard, but it is still going on. The bunkers and the tees (with benches, bars, washer, etc.) are already completely ok. The fairways are sufficient. The greens are still a disaster. In most places, the pre-greens are better than the greens here. It still takes time!
The concept of the clubhouse is great. The staff friendly. The food was very good in quality and price.
A reunion in the fall seems feasible.
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Oh yes place too ...!!!
Reviewed October 26, 2019
We actually wanted to play the Costa Esuri West Course right on the border river between Spain and Portugal, but the green fee provider told us to take a seat!
The tendency for space closure in Spain and especially in the Costa de la Luz is very worrying! Costa Esuri was originally opened as a 36hole resort, East Course on the Resort, West Course on the River!
The east course was already closed about 4 years ago and now the west course ... !!!
It was closed to my knowledge even more 4 places on the Costa de la Luz!
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There is no east square (more?)!
Reviewed November 3, 2017
Very friendly staff in the reception! The course adapts to the environment - there have obviously been better times - definitely great expectations!
As unfortunately very often in Spain: nice layout, especially on the second nine, super greens - but empty houses and especially the hotel ruins next to the clubhouse cloud the overall impression very much!
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Positively surprised
Reviewed July 13, 2017
We played the place in the summer. The condition was good, the greens slightly slow. Very varied, first 9 hole left golf and then completely different. Unbeatable value for money. Children under 14 years were free.
We'll play him again tomorrow.
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Interestingly, we of course only from hole 10
Reviewed February 23, 2016
So the maintenance state can already be desired and the first 9 holes we found boring. The design also has nothing to do with a links course. Only the wind makes the first 9 holes hard, otherwise rather simple.
In contrast are the second 9 holes that have a completely different character and have at least we liked much better and are more demanding.
The price for 2 with cart 90 euros in winter is acceptable, but it was almost too high compared to the better-kept places in Portugal.
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A beautiful place
Reviewed October 24, 2015
We have this place played today for the first time. We can connect us to the good review. The first nine holes are gorgeous and the second quite challenging, but a very fair place. The price was great for 46 € pp. The condition can be improved. But overall good and not very crowded.
We will be back.
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A place of surprised
Reviewed February 28, 2015
Played several times in January 2015 and were not disappointed. Only one Curse links, then another 9 holes with varied paths.
Conclusion, very serious, despite the widespread Faihways to play with a lot of wind. The condition was OK. Special offers in winter.
We'll be back. Good food in the clubhouse.
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Building ruins and desolation
Reviewed February 4, 2013
Although beautiful in the Guadiana, he's also comfortable to play. but the constant view of not inhabited villas and the ruin of an unfinished hotel spoil the mood considerably. since you have very golf like to note here a pleasant golferlbnis not worth visiting.
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Parkland Course - great condition of the fairways
Reviewed August 18, 2010
Costa Esuri Golf - West Course:
The first "Nine" is a very long parkland course, therefore very difficult to play, and the second "Nine" technically demanding doglegs or holes where water comes into play. All in all, the course is nicely decorated and has fairways where the balls do not sink into the "swamp", as in many other places in the region. Moderate prices and very recommendable!
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