Set in the hills above the Mediterranean, the Heathland Course at Alcaidesa offers a contrasting inland test to its coastal counterpart on the Costa del Sol. Designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas and opened in 2007, this par-72 layout stretches across rolling terrain with wide fairways and expansive views towards Gibraltar and the surrounding countryside.

The course is more open in character, with fewer trees and a greater emphasis on strategic bunkering and elevation changes. Generous landing areas make it playable from the tee, but accurate approaches are needed to find the large, undulating greens. For those staying at Alcaidesa, the Heathland Course provides a modern and well-balanced championship challenge in southern Spain.