MIrava Golf & GourmetMelia Villaitana Golf
Two Nicklaus-designed courses above Benidorm — a full championship test and a challenging executive round, side by side.
Overview
Villaitana, at the Meliá Villaitana resort above Benidorm, is actually two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses in one location: Levante, a full championship layout stretching over 7,000 yards from the back tees, and Poniente, a shorter par-62 executive course through Mediterranean pine forest. Both sit on a hillside with views over the Mediterranean and the Finestrat mountains. Levante is the serious test; Poniente is built to be approachable and enjoyable regardless of handicap, but be careful, its fairways are narrower — still useful flexibility for a mixed group.
Why Mirava chose it
Having two courses on one property gives real flexibility for a group day: stronger players can take on Levante's full championship challenge while others play a more relaxed, but still challenging round on Poniente, and everyone reconvenes at the same clubhouse afterward. The hillside setting and sea views also make it a naturally photogenic stop for the trip.
Comments from golf enthusiasts
"Levante is an easy to walk course with wide fairways and a forgiving lay-out, allowing to shoot good scores. With views towards Benidorm skyscrapers and the ocean in the back." Robert, Germany
The Course
Designer: Jack Nicklaus / Nicklaus Design
Levante: Par 72, championship layout, 4.687 m off red tees with course rating (CR) 70 and slope 123, 5.777 m with CR 70,8 and slope 128 off yellow
Poniente: Par 62, executive course, 2.559 m with CR 57 and slope 117 off red tee, 3.288 m. with CR 58,5 and slope 123 off yellow
Type: Parkland, hillside, Mediterranean pine forest setting
Signature feature: Panoramic views over Benidorm’s skyscrapers in front of the Mediterranean, with Finestrat mountains as a backdrop
Levante has hosted European Senior Tour events, including the Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Golf Masters
Good to know
A valid handicap certificate is required for weekday play (limits: men 36, women 28)
Buggy, club rental, and caddies available on-site
Two courses on one property means the group doesn't need to split locations for mixed-ability play
Located directly above Benidorm, easy access from the Costa Blanca coast
Prices:
Green fee high season
Green fee low season
Buggy: Levante low season 30 EUR, high season 50 EUR. Poniente included in green fee
Course data compiled from Golfbreaks, GolfPass, and the Albrecht Golf Guide.
Where Melia Villaitana Golf is located
Melia Villaitana Golf is a 35m drive north from Alicante/Elche Airport, and a 1h 30m drive south from Valencia airport.
Distance from our recommended hotels:
Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort: 59 km (40 min drive)
Dénia Marriott La Sella Golf & Spa: 56 km (40 min drive)
Syncrosfera Fitness & Spa: 47 km (30 min drive)
Dionis Hotel Boutique: 49 km (45 min drive)
VIVOOD Landscape Hotel: 21 km (30 min drive)
