El Plantío Golf Resort, which sits on the southern outskirts of the city of Alicante, is a short drive to both Alicante Airport and Elche. In 1993, El Plantío Golf was originally a 9-hole, par 3 course. The high quality 18-hole, par 72, 6302m, main course, designed by Manuel Ferry Ruiz, was under construction finally opening in the year 2000. The 18-hole course is truly a gem in the Mediterranean, with glorious fairways, undulating greens, large menacing bunkers but with its natural vegetation, mature fig, palm and cork trees surrounding both fairways and greens, it has great depth and definition. The 1st hole is a difficult par 4 with a water hazard to the left of the green followed by an uphill par 5. Take a quick moment when finished to enjoy the views. Although some seem to think that the front 9 is the “easier” of the two, don’t be fooled, it requires concentration, skill and respect as any loose shot will cost you dearly. The back 9 must be taken seriously as there are numerous water hazards, waterfalls, raised greens, elevated tees, greens guarded by bunkers and a mountain running alongside you on the 14th. For green fees at El Plantío Golf send us an enquiry below.