Meaztegi Golf
Golf near Bilbao,
about 30 minutes from the city
Designed by Severiano Ballesteros
Where to play golf near Bilbao
Meaztegi Golf is an 18-hole, par 72 public golf course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, about 30 minutes by car from central Bilbao. It sits in Ortuella, in the former mining area of La Arboleda, and you don’t need a club subscription to play: book a tee time, pay your green fee and head to the first tee.
Visiting the Basque Country? The airport is a similar distance away, so a round fits easily into a trip to Bilbao. Here is what you need to plan it: how to get here, what the course is like, what it costs and what else the club offers.
How to get here from Bilbao and the airport
| From | Distance | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bilbao | 24 km | About 30 minutes |
| Bilbao Airport | 27 km | About 30 minutes |
The address is Carretera Triano a La Arboleda, s/n, 48530 Ortuella (Bizkaia), Spain. Distances and times are approximate and depend on traffic. Check the route on Google Maps before you set off.
A golf course in Bizkaia designed by Seve
Severiano Ballesteros laid out the course across the hills of La Arboleda. Fairways rise and fall with the land, the changes in elevation make you think about every shot, and the layout rewards reading the ground before you pull a club.
Take hole 3: a par 3 of 197 metres from the white tees, with a 22-metre drop from tee to green. Play the yardage on the card and the ball usually goes long. You can go through the whole layout on the hole by hole page.
| Tees | Length | Course rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,254 m | 73.9 | 135 |
| Yellow | 6,070 m | 72.9 | 135 |
| Blue | 5,698 m | 70.5 | 134 |
Red tees and full details are on the course card.
Green fees and rental prices for 2026
Official 2026 prices for visitors:
| Visitor green fee | 18 holes | 9 holes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | €60 | €42 |
| Weekend and public holiday | €79 | €60 |
| Under 21, weekday | €25 | €18 |
| Under 21, weekend and public holiday | €38 | €25 |
| Visitor rental | 18 holes | 9 holes |
|---|---|---|
| Buggy | €40 | €29 |
| Electric trolley | €13 | €9 |
| Push trolley | €6 | €3 |
If your club has a reciprocal agreement with Meaztegi, 18 holes cost €42 on weekdays and €58 at weekends. See the reciprocal clubs, the rates page or the official 2026 price list (PDF, in Spanish and Basque).
Practice facilities and golf lessons
Alongside the main course there is a 9-hole pitch & putt, with holes from 40 to 120 metres, and a driving range with 60 bays. The golf school, led by PGA professional Iñigo Moral, offers lessons with equipment and balls included, and there is a junior school too.
Before and after your round
The clubhouse has changing rooms, lockers, a café and a terrace. At Restaurante Lali, led by chef Ángel de la Esperanza, the speciality is Segovian-style roasts.
On Google the club has 956 reviews and an average of 4.1 out of 5 (November 2026). Read them on the reviews page. As one player puts it: “Great public course just outside Bilbao!”
Meaztegi also hosts the Bizkaia PGAe Open. For a wider golf trip, Basque Country Tourism lists the region’s courses.
Golf near Bilbao: frequently asked questions
How far is Meaztegi Golf from Bilbao?
About 24 km from central Bilbao, around 30 minutes by car. Bilbao Airport is about 27 km away, also around 30 minutes.
Can visitors play the course?
Yes. Meaztegi Golf is a public golf course: you can book a tee time and pay a green fee without a club subscription.
How much does a round cost?
In 2026 a visitor green fee for 18 holes is €60 on weekdays and €79 at weekends and on public holidays. Under-21s pay €25 and €38.
How do I book a tee time?
Through online booking. If you have questions, call +34 946 36 43 70, from 8:30 to 16:30.
What are the opening hours?
They change through the year. In 2026 the course opens from 7:15 to 21:30 in the longest months and from 8:00 to 18:00 in December. See the opening hours for exact dates.
Who designed the course?
Severiano Ballesteros. It has 18 holes and a par of 72, measuring 6,254 metres from the white tees.
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