Golf Courses in Spain

Golf courses in Spain are plentiful throughout the country and unlike golf courses in the UK and Northern Europe a great many of the Spanish golf courses are predominately for golfing visitors as opposed to member’s courses.

Many holiday destinations in Europe and throughout the World have evolved into golf holiday resorts; the drier warmer winters, availability of off-season cheap accommodation, available tourist attractions and the growing affluence in Europe all coalesced to ensure that a golf holiday abroad was an additional family holiday or a treat for the man of the house.

Golf holidays in Spain can be subdivided into distinct areas and these include Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, Almeria, Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Mallorca in the Balearics and the Canary Island resorts of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuertaventura.

Each area has its claim to fame as far as their golf courses are concerned and indeed Spain, the pioneer of the packaged golf holiday, boasts some of the top courses in the World and has 32 courses ranked as the best golf courses in Europe and is still the leader in Europe for golf holidays abroad.

Golf in Costa de la Luz (Huelva)

There are nine golf courses in this area two with 27 holes and another five golf courses within easy reach on the other side of the border in the Eastern Algarve of Portugal, the most highly rated courses are Islantilla and El Rompido North on the Spanish side and on the Portuguese side there is the highly rated Monte Rei, a Jack Nicklaus signature courses and the renowned courses Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima.

Golf courses in Huelva area are all of a good standard and this is a region that has become very popular and a golf holiday in Huelva has a great deal of great golf courses as well as fantastic beaches.

If you have not had a golf holiday in the Huelva area of Costa de la Luz then perhaps now is the time because you will find the quality Huelva golf courses at a reasonable price and all of the facilities that will make this golf trip to Huelva memorable

Golf in Costa de la Luz (Cadiz)

Golf holidays in Cadiz are beginning to grow in popularity and there are a great selection of fantastic golf courses from which to chose if you want a golf holiday in Cadiz with a difference.

Cadiz golf boasts some world class courses including Real Sevilla, Montecastillo, Arcos Gardens, Nova Sancti Petri, Costa Ballena and Montenmedio and in addition there are a further nine courses all of which are of a high standard.

A golf holiday in Cadiz offers the full spectrum of Spanish golf holidays, with city golf breaks with guaranteed nightlife all year round, seaside golf holidays or golf resort holidays all of which offer the sights of the rich history of the region and a chance to check out the various vineyards that still produce their famous sherry to this day.

Take a golf holiday in Cadiz area this year and sample some great Spanish golf courses, fantastic sherry and the true Spanish culture as well as the historical buildings and artefacts.

Costa del Sol Golf

Winter golf breaks in Spain were originally epitomized by golf holidays in the Costa del Sol or as it has been aptly named the Costa del Golf. This area stretches from Malaga down to Gibraltar and the area boasts well over 50 courses and 32 of these courses are ranked in the top 100 Spanish golf courses; of these eight courses are included in the top twenty Spanish golf courses and these include in order of ranking: Valderamma, Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin, La Reserva, Las Brisas, San Roque Old and San Roque New.

A golf holiday in the Costa del Sol offers a fantastic choice of golfing venues and also a wide range of famous Spanish golf resorts all with facilities that will ensure that your Spanish golf holiday wants for nothing and these include Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena Costa, Mijas Costa, Fuengirola, Calahonda, Marbella, Puerta Banus and Estepona.

Costa del Sol golf still leads the Spanish golfing holiday scene

Golf in Costa Almeria

A golf holiday in Costa Almeria will almost certainly be a golf holiday in the sun because this area is one of the driest areas in Europe add to this great beaches and mountain views and you have the reason for its growing popularity.

Almeria boasts two of the leading golf courses in Spain with the famous Desert Springs, an Arizona desert style course and Valle de Este and in addition has a choice of eleven courses all of good standard.

For a taste of desert golf in the Arizona style then Desert Springs golf course offers a unique golfing experience in Europe and together with almost guaranteed sunshine you must choose Costa Almeria for your next Spanish golfing trip.

Golf in Murcia (Costa Calida)

Golf in Murcia or as it is otherwise known, Costa Calida, extends from the northern border of the province of Almeria in the south to the town of El Mojon in the north it encompasses many miles of unspoilt coastline, beaches and traditional towns and fishing villages. There are three main areas that include Murcia City, La Manga and Mar Menor and other resorts in more rural areas.

Golf in Murcia is growing rapidly as is its popularity; there are now 18 golf courses with no fewer than five of these ranked as some of the best golf courses in Spain and these include La Manga West, La Manga South, La Manga North, Hacienda de Alamo and the Jack Nicklaus signature course of Alhama. Apart from the famous La Manga Resort, the Costa Cailda’s other claim to fame is the “Jack Nicklaus trail” where enthusiasts can play the six course designed by the “Golden Bear” and his company and these are all great courses and they include Alhama,  Alhama Golf, Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort,Saurines, Riquelme and El Valle Golf Resort.

Murcia golf is renowned for its plethora of golf resorts, so if you like your Spanish golf holidays on a golf resort where you can walk to your tee and enjoy a hassle free, relaxing Spanish golf break then you can chose from the top quality golf resorts of La Manga, El Valle, Hacienda Requelme, La Peraleja, La Torre, Roda, Mar Menor, La Serena, Alhama, Hacienda del Alamo and Camposol.

A golf break in Murcia allows you to relax and enjoy a Murcia golf experience either with five star opulence in a hotel or five star accommodation in one of the golf resorts luxury apartments or villas and play great courses at an unbelievable price.

Costa Blanca Golf

We include the Costa Azahar region in with Costa Blanca and therefore this region (according to us) stretches from the province of Murcia to Alcanar in the North and includes a rich variety of golf resorts and Spanish golf courses and entertainment.

The jewel in the crown is the excellent El Saler golf course which is ranked with best in Europe, whilst El Bosque and Las Colinos are close behind and Font de Llop is also ranked with the best golf courses in Spain.

There are 25 golf courses in this area so allowing you plenty of choice when you compile your golfing itinerary on your next golf holidays in Costa Blanca.

There are some great places to stay including the three resort cities of Alicante, Benidorm and Valencia where you can find all year round night life as well as great shopping, golf courses and beaches and a whole host of fishing villages where you can enjoy the real Spain.

Golf In Costa Blanca has always been attractive to the discerning golfer but it has grown in populatity and is challenging the Costa del Sol golf holidays dominance.

Costa Dorado Golf

Costa Dorado golf is probably Spanish golf’s best kept secret it boasts some of the best golf courses in Europe including, El Prat (Open), El Prat (Blue) and some of the best golf courses in Spain including Bonmont, Lumine (Hills), Barcelona, Lumine (Lakes), Sant Cugat and Mediterraneo.

In total there are 13 golf courses all of high standard and although there are fewer golf courses than some of Spain’s other golfing regions the percentage of top courses is higher than anywhere else in Span.

There are some great holiday resorts to stay at where you can enjoy the best golf, the best beaches at resort towns like Cambrils and Salou and Barcelona provides a Spanish golf holiday venue where you are guaranteed a great night life and sunshine golf even in the depths of a British winter.

A Costa Dorado golf holiday will give you the chance to play top Spanish golf courses enjoy great beaches and experience the real Spain like no other region in Spain.

Costa Brava Golf