The course consists of 27 holes, where the designer and player Dave Thomas has created a real challenge for the skilful golfer, with undulating fairways and deep bunkers. Almenara is a fine course which requires intelligence and accuracy. The most notable features of the course are the proliferation of water and the three very distinct rounds. The first part runs past a wooded area which is characteristic of Sotogrande, the second runs through a more open area where there is a spectacular lake, and the third stretch contains some of the most impressive tees in Europe and also runs past a series of big lakes, so you will enjoy very different scenery on each set of nine holes. This course is a course for thinkers, and you will need to plan ahead carefully before driving off.