Opinions of Villa Padierna

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Nice reception and warm welcome by clubhouse staff. We played Los Flamingos and Alferini. Both are in good condition and because of how tight they are, these courses are not suitable for high handicap players. In our opinion, there were too many cases of unfair results for "decent" shots that missed the fairway and rolled into heavy weeds and the ball was never seen again....the course really tests your accuracy of the tee. There were two or three very quirky holes, such as the 10th on Los Flamingos. Overall good experience but we will choose courses with a different setup next time.

Good course with excellent conditions. Pricey in comparison to other courses but conditions make it almost w

The tours were very pleasant and the weather was good. (automated translation)

Really enjoyed playing Alferini. It is a spectacular course in very good condition and seems to attract real golfers. You need a buggy. Flamingos is a bit too busy and attracts posers and some pretty average players but was in good condition. Tamores is a bit of a joke (par 62) with many holes short wedges from the tee.

We played the Alferini course. When we arrived there were no power carts, so were told to use push carts. I asked the pro, "isn't this course really hilly?". He said "not really. just between holes a little bit". Completely misleading. It is a very difficult course to walk, and the distance between some holes are considerable. On top of this, the first tee block was one of the worst conditions I have ever seen, and I have played on some very poor municipal courses. Green conditions were below average. There were some great vistas on this course, with some very challenging shots (and blind ones). Overall I would rate our experience a 2 out of 10. Probably would have been a 6 had we had power carts.

Excellent course, only let down by the quality of the holes on the greens which looked like the hadn't been moved in a while and were collapsing at the edges.

Very cordial treatment and the course was in good condition. (automated translation)

All good. Tight course

The clubhouse was impressive. The treatment of the people was fantastic. (automated translation)

I have been traveling for several years with Golfinspain and it has always been great. The hotels, courses and offers are very good. Also, if you want something different from what they offer, they will program a trip for you. Also their website is very entertaining and with many different possibilities to choose from. This year I have played in Villa Padierna G.C. It's fantastic, a bit difficult but great. (automated translation)

Not easy Green fast and difficult

Challenging holes at the start of Alferini, but enjoyed the whole course

Always perfekt but difficult

Given the recent weather the course was in brilliant condition and the greens were excellent, there is a lack of guidance and support when you arrive, parking and registration is confusing

A little more work on some of the Tee's and the Greens is needed

Lovely course. Played Flamingos. Had issue with Buggies as was late going out and had to change the club were very good at sorting issue on return. Great setup and course in A1 condition

Great setting but difficult to find using sat nav! We played Flamingos. Course was not in best condition especially the greens. Keep your Driver in the bag! Narrow fairways with little room for error. Clubhouse very impressive.

Absolutely love both courses at VP. They are both testing but enjoyable and a great variety of holes. Great scenery and a great day out. Superb hotel for a cold beer after your round.

Stunning course, well maintained and offers wonderful dramatic views. Definitely will return

Second time playing this course. Very good variety of holes with some tight fairways to hit, but some nice big greens . Managed to play better than handicap. Would like to see some signs at tees on each hole to show the layout of each hole etc as you cant always see the hazards/water from the tees etc

Tough course. Some really enjoyable holes.

Greens were in fabulous condition

Unfortunately, we were not warned that there were thieves on the loose in the course. I was robbed of 250 euros, which was an unpleasant surprise. In other courses, we were warned that we had to take valuables from the buggy, but here there was no warning. The incident took place on the 18th hole.

Superb! One of the best!

A short but challenging course - I absolutely loved all three games I played there as very few people on the course, a number of challenging and different short holes, many well placed bunkers and my best old friend and I could leisurely play and catch up with each others news without having to be paired with two strangers to make a four ball on a relatively inexpensive course for Spain. Certainly not for the “Drive for show” boys. I Loved it

This course is very demanding and is not in the best condition, was much better at the LPGA tour last year. Not to recommend, the Flamingo course at Villa Padierna is better.

Course not in good condition in particular the teeing areas were very poor. Fairways are average and some of the greens not good. Catering staff very pleasant and efficient. We have decided to take this course off the rota next year because they are not delivering value for money

Played Alferini, set in a valley and mountains, it is a gorgeous course and a fair challeng for all standards of golfer it is different to your average Costa Del Sol courses. Take a buggy it is hilly.

Fabulous course. We played Flamingos GC today (February 8, 2014). For us the first time that we played here, and certainly not the last. Beautiful layout, great conditions of fairways and tees. Greens were a little slow compared to some of the other courses we played but beautiful and very Big! The course offers great views over the mountains, the sea and their own 'lake'. You'll be challenged by the narrow fairways on the front 9, and bunkers and water hazards on the back nine. We took a pull trolley and walked the course, which is ok in this season. Some holes are quite steep though (14 and 17) and the passage from the 5th green to the 6th tee is pretty hard. You'll not be disappointed

Stunning. The clubhouse/hotel is unbelieveably beautiful and opulent and the course was as well presented as I have seen anywhere in the world. The greens however eclipse everything else, thet are just fantastic and if you can't putt here, give up. One of the most memorable days golf I have have had.