Isla Canela Links (Spain)
Isla Canela Links sits on the left bank of the Guadiana river, right where Spain meets Portugal, inside the protected Costa Esuri nature reserve near Ayamonte. Designed by José Canales and originally opened in 2007, the course was bought by Isla Canela in 2019 and fully relaunched that November, with new Bermuda greens and a rebuilt clubhouse, giving it a genuinely fresh foundation under new ownership.
It's a riverside parkland layout with real links character, doglegs and water hazards on close to half the holes, and some lovely, slightly elevated tees that open onto the water. The back nine along the river is the highlight, with views across to Portugal that few courses on this coast can match. Reviewers who've played both this and the older Isla Canela course tend to rate this one as the more varied and enjoyable test.
With a driving range, practice facilities and a clubhouse restaurant on-site, it's well set up for a full day out. Given the relaunch is still relatively recent, conditioning has had its ups and downs according to recent players, but the trajectory under the new ownership has been a positive one. For a genuinely scenic riverside round with real character, this is worth booking.
Reception: Everyday from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Golf Clubs: Standard
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: Without GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldIsla Canela Links (Spain) - latest comments and reviews
Anthony Boyle
2026-05-24
Brilliant course, really enjoyable.
David Parsons
2026-05-21
Better value than the Portuguese courses, Isla Canela Links was in good shape and generally well maintained.
Alain Cardoso
2026-03-26
First time I play this course and I would say it surprised me positively. Nice design but need to use a blower on the greens as there are grass left after the mowing. But in general very nice every thing
Cameron Milne
2026-03-25
Great day at Isla Canela didn’t play very well but so what ! Cheers Jim
Paul Thomson
2025-11-30
great course
Pål Christiansen
2025-10-23
We are very happy with this course and think it is good value for the money. It is in good condition, the greens are good and have reasonable speed.
David Parsons
2025-09-30
Slight confusion with reception over who I was paired up with, but all got sorted and had an enjoyable 18 holes with 2 others. Condition of the course was good, some evidence of the effect of a long dry summer, but the greens were fine, with good speed.
Ina van der Hout
2025-09-28
Leuke baan. Lekker rustig kunnen lopen. Niet al te moeilijk.
Martin Hyde
2025-09-21
Good course and pace of play in 4 ball
Martin Hyde
2025-09-21
Good course and pace of play in 4 ball
Dario Sereni
2025-09-21
Good round. Course is fun but not very well maintained
Ian Godfrey
2025-09-21
Really enjoy this course. Very good price as well and great practice facilities.
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