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There are many fine golf courses along the coast between Valencia and Alicante. Most are challenging and rate very highly in the opinion of many broadcasters, magazines and commentators. The two nearest courses to Xeraco are the El Saler to the north and Oliva Nova to the south.
El Saler
Directions
18km south of Valencia, towards Cullera.
Course Details
Course Name: El Saler Holes: 18 Yardage: 7095 SSS: 75
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El Saler is one of the top ten course in the Golf World ranking. It is a parkland however the holes have links characteristics, giving the golfer a real challenge as each hole is approached.
In the early 1960s, Javier Arana, without a doubt the most famous golf course designer that Spain has ever had, took a walk through El Saler's pine woods beside the sea, and his special intuition foresaw that this area could be used to build a magnificent golf course.
His dream came true, and as the Parador building, known as the Parador Luis Vives, was being built, Javier Arana was charged with creating the golf course.
He made the wise decision to respect the natural landscape as much as possible, including as many of the pines as he could and the dunes that formed a barrier separating the pinewood from the beach. The result is already known by all who have played this par-72 course: broad fairways; huge, difficult greens; few out of bounds areas; almost one hundred bunkers - some of them natural, taking advantage of the dunes, and the presence of the already famous "cat's claw" - sedum grass (a native plant).
In short, without having any further special hazards, the course makes it difficult to come in at par.
The current course record is 62 strokes, set by German Bernhard Langer during the 1984 Spanish Open, which he won.
The course is the site of many important and prestigious national and international tournaments, among which are those of the PGA European Tour, considered among the best golf tours in the world.
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Oliva Nova
This course was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and is in a truly beautiful location.
Address:Oliva Nova Golf Club, 46780 Oliva, Valencia.
Location:N332, 4km south of Oliva in the direction of Alicante at bridge signposted Club de Golf Oliva Nova (Camspa just after). Course:18 holes, 6602 yd, par 72, SSS 72 (Yellow Tees). Green Fees:18 holes; 56 Euros, 9 holes; 38 Euros (book in advance). Golf Carts:18 holes; 32 Euros, 9 holes; 20 Euros (book in advance). Trolleys:Electric; 10 Euros, Push; 2.5 Euros. Facilities:Hotel, clubhouse, covered driving range, buggy hire, hand trolley hire, pitching & putting greens, practice bunker, golf tuition, club repair, club rental, pro-shop, bar, tennis court & showers.  |
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Oliva is an excellent club golfers’ course – flat, easy to get around and fair. There is plenty of well-placed water, but the course does not have hidden tricks, leading to a satisfying round if you play well enough.
There are often several ways to play each hole – a factor attributed to the course’s enigmatic designer, Seve Ballesteros. He has turned a relatively flat terrain into an exciting golf course. The length and pace of the holes have you clubbing with every option, again a feature of clever design.
The 6th is a demanding long par 3 with a big bunker on the left and a ditch in front. At the 8th, a reasonable par 5, beware of waterfront and right of the green. The 15th is the toughest hold on the course, a long par 4 with water creeping on the left. A good drive that clears the left bunker will be the best method to attack the green, but aim at the right half to avoid the lake.
HOLES
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Out
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10
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11
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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Back
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Total
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White
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73
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500
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350
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160
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360
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265
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190
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360
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485
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400
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3.070
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404
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187
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396
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387
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459
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415
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142
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499
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311
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3.200
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6.270
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Yellows
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72
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488
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340
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152
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349
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254
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170
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345
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470
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390
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2.958
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393
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173
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381
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374
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444
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397
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129
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487
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301
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3.079
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6.037
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Blue
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73
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435
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300
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142
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308
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240
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155
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333
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410
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355
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2.678
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347
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141
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347
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331
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410
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348
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103
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445
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261
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2.733
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5.411
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Red
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72
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426
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284
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128
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295
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218
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145
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295
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390
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345
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2.526
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341
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128
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331
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323
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395
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340
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95
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429
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249
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2.631
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5.157
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PAR
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5
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4
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3
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4
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4
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3
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4
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5
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4
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36
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4
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3
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4
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4
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5
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4
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3
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5
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4
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36
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72
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HAN'CAP
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9
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13
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15
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7
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17
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3
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5
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11
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1
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-
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4
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10
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6
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8
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16
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2
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14
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12
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18
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-
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-
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Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6.270 mts. Required Handicap: Yes
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Other nearby golf courses.
La Sella.
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18 Holes. Situated in an exclusive location, surrounded by beautiful mountains and orange groves close to Denia. Designed by Jose Maria Olazabal. Narrow fairways winding through a mix of deciduous forest and rugged, rocky terrain. Set in a lush valley with superb backdrops. A classic golf course.
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El Bosque.
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18 Holes. Situated close to Valencia, this course was designed by Trent Jones and has been voted the fifth best in Spain. Another great course.
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Other courses within easy reach include Escorpion, Manises, Javea, Ifach and Don Cayo