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Malaga » Spain Río Real Golf Hotel Río Real is situated in the heart of Marbella, just 3km from the city centre. The boutique hotel provides an oasis of tranquillity, nestled between the Sierra Blanca Mountain range and the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Its 30 sunlit and spacious rooms and The golf academy is a high-quality sports suites are beautifully decorated with centre offering expert tuition and state-of- traditional influences and carefully-selected the-art facilities. materials, each having its own terrace with stunning views over the golf course. The hotel restaurant offers an unforgettable Preferred rates for hotel guests – see website for further details. experience with exquisite local and international cuisine. Opened in 1965 and designed by Javier Arana, Río Real Golf is a magnificent par 72 golf course, set in a beautiful, sloping  ample golf package: S For groups of eight players after 11am, one green fee is free of charge (offer not valid for buggies). Twilight offer from 2:30pm (buggy included in summer). valley, offering challenging greens that end on the beachfront. The Río Real river runs www.rioreal.com through the course, providing it with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. /rioreal.golf.hotel /golf_rioreal Top 100 Stay & Play 2016 85