Golf Santa Marina

Golf Santa Marina is an 18-hole championship course located in San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain, within the Oyambre Natural Park. Designed and constructed by legendary golfer Severiano Ballesteros, the course opened in 2001 as one of his final design projects. Ballesteros masterfully integrated the course into the region's spectacular and demanding topography, creating a layout of international quality and standard.

The course features a great variety of holes that blend seamlessly with the natural environment. According to Ballesteros himself, the most challenging stretch comprises holes 4, 5, and 6, which he compared to golf's famous "Amen Corner." Successfully navigating these holes essentially secures victory in a round. The course is characterized by its integration into the natural landscape of Cantabria, featuring diverse terrain and scenic views typical of the region's mountainous interior and coastal areas. The setting encompasses rich flora and fauna, making the course notable for its environmental context and aesthetic appeal in addition to its competitive design.