Camp de Golf d’El Saler

Located in the Albufera Natural Park on the Mediterranean coast near Valencia, Camp de Golf d’El Saler (also known as Parador de El Saler Golf Course) is one of the world’s best golf courses.

Built by Javier Arana in 1968, this course blends classic links-style holes with serene pine forest parkland. Golfers looking for the best golf courses in Valencia will find that El Saler offers an amazing experience surrounded by beautiful nature.

Course Layout of the Parador de El Saler Golf Course

The 18-hole, par-72 course is about 6,042 meters from the back tees. It has wide, easy fairways that change from tree-lined areas to coastal sand dunes. The front nine holes go through Mediterranean pine forests. The back nine has a links character with sea breezes and rolling terrain.

Arana’s design preserved the dunes, local plants, and pine trees, creating a natural, walkable course that feels smart and engaging. This natural setting in the Dehesa de El Saler offers different playing conditions that reward careful shot choices over just hitting hard.

Course Challenges

El Saler earns its championship reputation through intelligent design and environmental factors.

Mediterranean winds often change direction during your round. From calm ocean breezes in the morning to strong winds coming off the sea by afternoon. You need to adapt and pick the right club.

Nearly 100 bunkers, many built into natural dunes, guard strategic angles, while the course’s signature greens have deep plateaus, ridges, false fronts, and subtle breaks that challenge even the best putters.

These features work together to create a tough but fair test where smart play and creativity matter more than just hitting far.

Signature Holes at Parador de El Saler

Several signature holes make El Saler a world-class course.

The par-5 3rd is a smart design with a blind tee shot, double dogleg, and narrow green protected by a bunker. One of the finest par fives in Europe. The par-3 17th has a green surrounded by six bunkers, playing toward the Mediterranean.

The long par-4 18th gives you a great finish, with ocean views from a high tee before a careful shot to a deep, angled green. Other notables include the hard, slender green on the 2nd and the dune-crossing 6th, a tough hole that rewards perfect play.

These special holes at El Saler Golf Course Valencia create lasting memories for all players.

Parador de El Saler Facilities

Beyond the golf course, Camp de Golf d’El Saler offers great facilities. Enjoy a full driving range, a golf school, three putting greens, two practice greens, a well-stocked pro shop, club rentals, and electric carts.

Next to the course is the 5-star Parador de El Saler hotel. It has modern rooms, a spa, an outdoor pool, gardens, and fine dining. It is the perfect luxury golf resort in Valencia.

Hosted Tournaments

El Saler hosts competitions that showcase its quality, including the Spanish Open (Open de España) in 1984, 1989, 2001, and 2013; the Seve Trophy in 2003; the European Amateur Championship in 2022; and many European team events.

Golf pros and magazines regularly rank it among the top 60 courses worldwide. It also ranks in the top 3 in continental Europe, with prior discussions about hosting the Ryder Cup. Records include Bernhard Langer’s remarkable 62.

Book Now

Whether you’re planning a golf holiday in Spain, looking for a championship test, or simply wanting to experience one of Europe’s most beautiful and strategic courses, Camp de Golf d’El Saler exceeds expectations.

Book your tee time today and enjoy the perfect mix of challenge, natural beauty, and luxury on the Mediterranean coast. With its long tournament history and classic design, El Saler promises a great golfing experience you’ll want to repeat.