About Us
The Making of a Dream
It all started back in the nineties, when the forward-thinking businessman Ricardo Arranz de Miguel acquired an undeveloped estate in the municipality of Benahavís, Los Aralillos, with the idea of endowing the Costa del Sol with a one-of-a-kind golf resort for connoisseurs of luxury, along with high-end residential villas and apartments. His vision and inspiration paired with his wife's elegance and sophistication gave birth to the singular and refined world of Villa Padierna, comprising two hotels with all the amenities of world-class resorts and an abundance of recreational and leisure options. Imbued with a wondrous sense of magic, Villa Padierna is a feast for the soul and senses, and a sanctuary for those seeking the finest in personalised service. It is seen as one of Spain's most exclusive neighbourhoods and has set a new benchmark for experiential luxury on the Costa del Sol.
Milestones in Our History
The ball was set rolling at Villa Padierna in 2001. And Flamingos Golf has been the centrepiece of the golfing venue ever since.
Fit for royalty and heads of state, Villa Padierna Palace Hotel is a pinnacle of luxurious living and fine dining on the Costa del Sol.
Following the resounding success of Flamingos Golf, Villa Padierna added a second 18-hole course six years later: Alferini Golf.
Its third 18-hole course, Tramores Golf, turned Villa Padierna into the only luxury golf resort in Andalusia commanding 54 holes.
To grow the game and promote a high-level golf experience, Villa Padierna relies on one of golf's greatest: Michael Campbell.
The ball was set rolling at Villa Padierna in 2001. And Flamingos Golf has been the centrepiece of the golfing venue ever since.
Fit for royalty and heads of state, Villa Padierna Palace Hotel is a pinnacle of luxurious living and fine dining on the Costa del Sol.
Following the resounding success of Flamingos Golf, Villa Padierna added a second 18-hole course six years later: Alferini Golf.
Its third 18-hole course, Tramores Golf, turned Villa Padierna into the only luxury golf resort in Andalusia commanding 54 holes.
To grow the game and promote a high-level golf experience, Villa Padierna relies on one of golf's greatest: Michael Campbell.
Laid out by Antonio García Garrido on undulating land with both mountain backdrops and fabulous sea views, Flamingos Golf is one of Andalusia's most scenic and therefore coveted golf courses.
Flamingos Golf hosted the great and good of the game: In 2002, 2003 and 2004, it played host to the European Senior Tour. In 2010, it was the venue of the Spanish Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour, won by Britain's all-time great Dame Lisa Davies.
The moment that resonated deepest in the history of Villa Padierna was undeniably the inauguration of Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. Built to house some 1'200 works of art from the owners' Arvi Foundation, it has welcomed illustrious guests from across the globe, including Michelle Obama and her daughter Sasha in 2010.
The hotel is currently managed by Minor Hotels Group (under their Anantara brand) and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Alferini Golf (formerly named Gran Flamingo) was designed by Cristóbal Guerrero Bautista and sprawls across a lush valley with frequent changes in elevation and no real estate developments.
Long and tough enough to test elite players, Alferini Golf has made its mark in the history of Spanish golf by playing host to the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2022 on the Ladies European Tour (LET) from 24 to 27 November 2022.
Tramores Golf joined the ranks of Villa Padierna Golf Club in 2009, converting Benahavís in the municipality with the highest number of golf holes per capita in all of Spain.
Retired from competitive golf, the 2005 US Open winner of Maori descent has been focusing on sharing his joy and love of golf at the Michael Campbell Golf Academy at Villa Padierna.
Michael Campbell and his team have been coaching golf enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from the aspiring golfer to the junior player wishing to earn a university scholarship in the USA to the elite player competing at tournament level.
Laid out by Antonio García Garrido on undulating land with both mountain backdrops and fabulous sea views, Flamingos Golf is one of Andalusia's most scenic and therefore coveted golf courses.
Flamingos Golf hosted the great and good of the game: In 2002, 2003 and 2004, it played host to the European Senior Tour. In 2010, it was the venue of the Spanish Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour, won by Britain's all-time great Dame Lisa Davies.
The moment that resonated deepest in the history of Villa Padierna was undeniably the inauguration of Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. Built to house some 1'200 works of art from the owners' Arvi Foundation, it has welcomed illustrious guests from across the globe, including Michelle Obama and her daughter Sasha in 2010.
The hotel is currently managed by Minor Hotels Group (under their Anantara brand) and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Alferini Golf (formerly named Gran Flamingo) was designed by Cristóbal Guerrero Bautista and sprawls across a lush valley with frequent changes in elevation and no real estate developments.
Long and tough enough to test elite players, Alferini Golf has made its mark in the history of Spanish golf by playing host to the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2022 on the Ladies European Tour (LET) from 24 to 27 November 2022.
Tramores Golf joined the ranks of Villa Padierna Golf Club in 2009, converting Benahavís in the municipality with the highest number of golf holes per capita in all of Spain.
Retired from competitive golf, the 2005 US Open winner of Maori descent has been focusing on sharing his joy and love of golf at the Michael Campbell Golf Academy at Villa Padierna.
Michael Campbell and his team have been coaching golf enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from the aspiring golfer to the junior player wishing to earn a university scholarship in the USA to the elite player competing at tournament level.
