Nestled in beautiful surroundings, with a minimum of villas and apartments in the immediate vicinity, La Serena is aptly named. The golf course features gentle hills and undulating fairways, with flower-shaped sculpted bunkers set amongst lakes, greens and palm trees.

The star attraction is several large lakes, with abundant wildlife, that weave through the course. Water and lakes are present on 16 of the 18 holes, but the entire course is designed to offer the golfer alternative strategies on each hole.

The course should be played strategically; each hole offers options for the brave and the cautious, with safe areas to choose from if you don't fancy the shot over the water.