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I recently made my first visit to Atalaya Golf and Country Club and what an eye-opener it proved to be. I was planning to play 9 holes and catch the full English breakfast served in the clubhouse, but after an enjoyable nine holes on the Old course, I carried on and finished the round. Atalaya has had its critics in the past, but I genuinely found both courses great value, especially when you consider the discount green fee rates on offer.

First opened back in 1968, the Atalaya Old Course has featured various revamps, including the reseeding of fairways with Bermuda grass. Thankfully for me the course has wide fairways and generously sized elevated greens. Most of the fairways are lined with Eucalyptus, Olive and Pine trees, dealing out a fair punishment for those wild shots.

Atalaya Golf & Country Club has also invested on a variety of tee positions to ensure all golfers can enjoy the course (even if most golfers still insist on playing off the back tees). After an excellent lunch in the charming Swiss chalet clubhouse, I finished the day with 9 holes on the New course.

"If you are looking for a good course at a reasonable green fee rate, it will be hard to beat."

Opened in 1990, the new course has to meet the high requirements of the PGAE (Professional Golfers Association Europe) for playing condition and layout. I met Lawrence Thorton (general secretary PGAE) after the game and he is full of praise for the way that the hotel and golf course have improved over the last few years and how they are changing their attitude towards visiting golfers.

I enjoyed my day at the Atalaya Golf & Country Club and if you are looking for a good course at a reasonable green fee rate, it will be hard to beat.