The natural environs and Seve Ballesteros’ design make the Oliva Nova course unique.
Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort is proudly celebrating the 30th anniversary of its iconic golf course, an exemplary attraction in the Valencia region and a masterpiece by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros. Three decades of history have made this course synonymous with quality, beauty and an unforgettable sporting experience for amateurs and professionals alike.
Designed by one of the great legends of world golf, the 18-hole course at Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort shows the unique handiwork of Severiano Ballesteros. His vision, based on a strategic challenge immersed in a Mediterranean environment, has given rise to a skilful, varied course that is adaptable to all levels. Ample fairways, immaculate greens and water obstacles turn every game into a chance to test oneself, while the landscape of dunes and sea accompanies every stroke.
Throughout last summer, the resort has been commemorating the anniversary with special tournaments and activities paying tribute to the club’s living history. The 30th Oliva Nova Anniversary Tournament, held on 2nd August, 2025, brought together players from around Spain and beyond, cementing the course’s international renown and its fundamental role in promoting golf in the area. The celebratory nature was clear in the festive atmosphere and full participation in the commemorative tournament.
Playing at Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort is above all about immersing yourself amid natural scenery on the shores of the Mediterranean, surrounded by top-level services and backed by a golf school for all levels.
The possibility of enjoying sport, cuisine and relaxation all in the same environment gives rise to a comprehensive experience that, thirty years on, remains exemplary for those who wish to experience golf at its best.
The 18-hole course is just the beginning of a comprehensive package: the golf academy has multilingual professionals with extensive experience, with individual and group classes available for all types of players. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique or trying it for the first time, you’ll find programmes suited to your level.
What’s more, the club boasts high-level infrastructure, Pro-Shop services, availability for direct online bookings with the best guaranteed rates, and the chance to experience golf with total freedom, including facilities for visitors with pets (dog-friendly).
Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort is celebrating three decades as a leading sports and leisure destination for golf, together with other residential and hotel facilities at the big Mediterranean resort.
TIMELINE OF A HISTORICAL COURSE IN THE REGION.
1995: A dream unfolds by the Mediterranean
The course began life in 1995, when Ballesteros crafted a 9-hole course that became a veritable revolution for sports tourism on the Valencian coast. The initial design shunned any gimmicks: broad fairways, undulating greens and multiple water hazards, challenging both amateurs and professionals.
1997: Double leap in quality
Just two years later in 1997, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort inaugurated its Clubhouse and completed the layout to reach the regulation 18 holes. This investment prepared the club to host nationwide and international tournaments, attracting new members and players.
1999: First national circuit
At the end of the decade, the course hosted its first national circuit, making the facility more familiar to Spanish golf’s competitive elite and bolstering its intention to become a venue for major events.
2004–2010: Solidarity and great golf
The prestigious Peugeot Tour was played at Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort in 2004, firmly establishing the club internationally. Its social commitment also became clear in 2005 with a Pro-Am tournament to raise funds for the victims of the Asian tsunami, and in 2010 with another Pro-Am in support of Haiti after its devastating earthquake, demonstrating the importance of solidarity in the club’s identity.
2014–2015: Modernisation and living history
The complete overhaul of the bunkers in 2014 was a milestone in modernisation for the course. In the symbolic year of 2015, the Severiano Ballesteros fairway was inaugurated and the Spanish Senior Men’s International Championship was held, setting the stage for the best veteran players in European golf.
2019–2020: Grand finals and women’s golf
In 2019, the course hosted the grand final of the Seve Ballesteros Circuit, a competitive, emotional milestone in memory of its designer. Our commitment to equality was also evident in 2020 when the Spanish Women’s Professional Championship was held.
2021–2024: Innovation and social impact
The practice course was revamped in 2021. Forever striving to be at the forefront, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort introduced Toptracer technology in 2024, including real-time stroke analyses and new interactive experiences for players of all levels.
Severiano Ballesteros and Siegfried Borho worked side by side to design and build the golf course.
