La Envía Golf

What La Envía Golf does

La Envía Golf is an integrated 18-hole golf resort located on the slopes of Sierra de Gádor in Vícar, Almería, Spain. The property operates a championship golf course, self-catering apartments, the Casa Mendonza restaurant, a thermal spa circuit, and a golf academy run by named professionals José Manuel Ruiz Moreno and Juan Ruiz Moreno. The company is privately held under DESERTISLABLANCA SL, part of the Azulinehotels group registered in Ibiza.

The business serves five distinct customer segments through multiple revenue streams: green fee sales (€50/18 holes, €30 on Mondays), annual unlimited passes (€1,900 individual / €2,300 family), monthly entry subscriptions, multi-course Discovery Packages bundled with partner courses Alboran Golf and Playa Serena Golf, and Longstay Golf packages (7-30 nights from €1,245/person) targeting European winter tourists. Distribution runs through a direct website, the NEOBOOKINGS booking engine, the TeeOne Golf marketplace, phone/email inside sales, and on-site clubhouse purchasing. Annual tournament calendars are published through 2026 with multi-category rankings.

The strategic positioning emphasizes Almería's climate advantage — marketed as Europe's officially sunniest and warmest winter destination — to attract northern European golf tourists seeking extended winter stays, while the integrated resort model (golf + lodging + spa + dining + academy) drives per-guest revenue depth and retention. Founded in 1994 with 11-50 employees, the operation functions as a mature, locally-rooted destination resort without disclosed growth funding, M&A activity, or expansion beyond the Almería facility.

Name

La Envía Golf

Legal name

DESERTISLABLANCA SL

Website

https://laenviagolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Envía Golf operates an integrated 18-hole golf resort in Almería, Spain, combining a championship course, self-catering apartments, a thermal spa, the Casa Mendonza restaurant, and a golf academy to serve local golfers, European winter golf tourists, corporate event groups, and academy students under the Azulinehotels group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Golf resort services
• Golf course operations
• Golf instruction academy
• Golf tourism packages
• Hospitality and dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Vícar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Green Fee Sales: Revenue from daily golf green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, with discounted rates on Mondays and ticket packages for multiple rounds.
2. Golf Subscriptions and Passes: Annual unlimited golf passes (individual and family), monthly subscriptions, and entry-fee-based subscriptions with pay-per-play green fees.
3. Accommodation (Apartments): Self-catering apartment rentals including Superior Golf View rooms, pet-friendly options, and romantic packages with spa and dining inclusions.
4. Longstay Golf Packages: Extended stay golf packages (7, 14, 21, 30 nights) bundling accommodation, unlimited golf, buggy hire, spa access, and fitness activities for winter visitors.
5. Restaurant (Casa Mendonza): Restaurant services within club social facilities offering private rooms for events (30-250 guests) and terrace dining overlooking golf course.
6. Golf Academy: Golf school services including children's programs, initiation courses, training courses, weekly intensive courses, private lessons, and beginner green fees.
7. Equipment Rentals and Storage: Golf club rentals (Callaway/Cobra graphite sets, Top Flite sets), club storage, and buggy hire services.
8. Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue from organized tournaments across multiple categories (1st, 2nd, 3rd categories, 9-hole summer circuit) with annual tournament rankings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Envía Golf operates an 18-hole golf course in Almería, Spain, complemented by self-catering apartments, a restaurant (Casa Mendonza), a golf academy, and bundled packages including extended-stay longstay programs and multi-course packages with partner courses.

Product overview

La Envía Golf operates as a golf resort offering a unified portfolio centered on its 18-hole golf course. The core product is the golf course itself, complemented by the Golf Academy for instruction, on-site apartments for accommodation, the Casa Mendonza restaurant for dining, and various packaged offerings including Longstay Golf packages and Pack Golf combinations. The company also organizes an annual tournament calendar. All services are interconnected through a central booking system, with accommodation, dining, and golf activities designed to serve both day visitors and extended-stay guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Mendonza: Restaurant located within the La Envía Golf social club facilities, offering private rooms for 30-250 guests and a terrace overlooking the golf course for social, family, or business events.
• Escuela de Golf La Envía

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Golf Academy and School
• Self-Catering Apartments
• Casa Mendonza Restaurant
• Longstay Golf Packages
• Green Fees and Annual Subscriptions
• Tournaments and Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Longstay packages include 30 nights accommodation + unlimited golf + buggy (Mon-Fri) + gym/fitness + tournaments + 4 spa circuits starting from 1,245€ per person

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alboran GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course included in multi-course Discovery Packages alongside La Envía and Playa Serena courses. Packages offer 3 nights with green fees across all three courses, providing golf tourists with variety and extended stays.
• Playa Serena GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course included in multi-course Discovery Packages alongside La Envía and Alboran courses. Enables bundled golf tourism packages for visitors seeking to play multiple courses in the Almería region.
• NEOBOOKINGS S.L.coreTechnology or IntegrationBooking engine technology provider powering online reservations for accommodations and packages. Receives customer data for booking management and commercial communications about products and services.
• TeeOne GolfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party golf booking marketplace (open.teeone.golf) enabling online green fee reservations for La Envía Golf through their platform network.
• Azulinehotels GroupcoreOthersParent company group (DESERTISLABLANCA SL and related entities) managing La Envía Golf and other hotel/golf properties under the Azulinehotels brand. Provides corporate oversight, shared services, and brand affiliation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Manga Club: Large Murcia-region golf and leisure resort with multiple courses, hotel, and apartments; competes directly for European winter golf tourists with a similar integrated accommodation-plus-golf model.
• Playa Serena Golf: Roquetas de Mar-based partner course included in La Envía's Pack Golf bundles; comparable Andalusian golf facility targeting the same Almería tourist catchment.
• Desert Springs Resort: Almería-area golf resort with course, villas, and sports facilities; the closest geographic and model comparator in the same Spanish province targeting year-round golf visitors.
• Villa Padierna Golf Club: Marbella-based upscale golf resort with multiple courses, hotel, and spa; comparable integrated destination at the higher end of the Andalusian golf market.
• La Cala Resort: Three-course Costa del Sol resort with hotel, spa, and golf academy; comparable integrated Spanish golf destination competing for the same northern European winter golf segment at a larger scale.
• Finca Cortesin Golf Club: Luxury Andalusian golf resort with 18-hole championship course and 5-star hotel; comparable premium-positioned Spanish golf destination with bundled accommodation and spa offerings.
• Mar Menor Golf Resort: Murcia-based golf resort with on-site accommodation and villa packages; similar model combining 18-hole course with lodging and packages for golf tourists in southeastern Spain.
• Valle Romano Golf & Resort: Estepona (Costa del Sol) resort with 18-hole course, clubhouse, and residential apartments; directly comparable integrated golf-and-lodging destination for international golf tourists.
• Infinitum Golf (LUMINE): Tarragona-based golf resort with three courses, real estate, and beach club; comparable integrated Spanish golf destination with subscription and membership products targeting European golfers.
• Alboran Golf: Partner golf course in Almería bundled into La Envía's multi-course Discovery Packages; directly competes for the same regional golfer and tourist base with comparable 18-hole course positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/la_envia_golf
• Facebookfacebook.com/laenviagolf

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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