Costa del Sol's Finca Cortesín crowned top golf course in Europe

Leading Courses, a major golf course comparison site, has crowned Finca Cortesín the best golf course in Europe, further situating the Costa del Sol as one of the hottest golf destinations in the world.

Located in Casares, Finca Cortesín climbed from third to first place this year after achieving an average rating of 9.3 out of 10. The rating is based on golfer's opinion of the resorts facilities, course maintenance, clubhouse appearance and atmosphere, value for money and hospitality.

Miguel Girbes, Finca Cortesín's new director cited their ability to offer clients more space than other resorts as the reason they continue to score so highly, with only 15,000 rounds a year on average.

"We host a smaller number of players at a higher cost, but we provide a service to justify the price. If we offered rounds for 50 euros each we could possibly have had 40,000 rounds this year," said Girbes.

Finca Cortesín is one of the golf courses along the Costa del Sol has has enjoyed considerable success over the last three years because of its highly televised and prestigious golfing competitions for Volva World and Match Play. The course also enjoys an exceptionally picturesque location, much like many golf courses dotted along the Southern coast of Spain.

With mild and dry weather conditions practically all year round and more than 90 golf courses in the region, the Costa del Sol is affectionately known by many as the 'Costa del Golf'. Drawing thousands of enthusiasts of the game all year round, golf courses on the Costa del Sol have some of the finest layouts in continental Europe, characterised by immaculate greens, tropical palms and often spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

There are over 90 golf courses and golfing resorts in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia, 70 of which are located along the Costa del Sol.

For further information on Finca Cortesin, please visit their website: www.fincacortesin.com/en/golf/course.

For further information on golf courses on the Costa del Sol please visit: www.visitcostadelsol.com/golf.