Campo Europa was the third course to open at La Cala, in March 2005. The good news is the fairways are generous from the tees and the greens are slightly larger than on the existing courses. They are not severely contoured but are well bunkered and will be easier for the average golfer.
Course designer Cabell Robinson stresses the difference between the three courses: “The three courses in La Cala Resort are all very different in character. The new course is the most different of the three because of the river Ojen – the others are in the hills. They are three good challenges and none is over long. It gives a great option to golfers to have three 18-hole courses to choose from.”
Cabell went on to explain the advantages of the new course for the average golfer:
“The new course is not only dramatic but will also be easier for the average golfer. The fairways are generous from the tees and the greens are slightly larger than on the existing courses.”
The Ojen river plays a part in as many as eight holes throughout the course, cutting across three fairways! There is one main bridge that measures 45 metres and four smaller bridges over the river. The design also features four tunnels for golf carts and maintenance machinery.
Interestingly, the 14th is at the maximum limit of what is allowed for a par 3 at 233 metres. The 11th is the longest hole, this par 5 measures 524 metres (trust us, it's a long way!)
A lot of attention went into the protection of native plant species and indigenous plants such as Lavender, Rockrose, Rosemary and Palmettos were planted. Also planted were groves of trees, including Cork oak, Eucalyptus, Olives trees, Almond trees and Carob trees. In total 300 trees and 1,500 bushes were planted. No trees were removed and only one was transplanted.