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Get your clubs ready to enjoy Europe’s leading golf destination! If you’re a golf enthusiast, Spain is the right place for you. You’ll adore playing a few holes while enjoying the breathtaking scenery, perfect weather and emblematic locations.
The amazing weather allows you to play your favourite sport all year round. Together with a great selection of high-quality accommodation and so many wonderful natural environments, golfing becomes an absolute pleasure.
This paradise is ideal for both beginners and advanced players. The great number and variety of courses means there is always something for you no matter what your level or requirements are.
There are a wide variety of regions to choose from where you can combine your passion for golf with discovering new places, and tasting the delicious delights of an exquisite cuisine, including halal-friendly options!
Let’s discover what Spain has to offer!
Around 300 days of sun a year
Good news! In Spain, you can play golf throughout the whole year without having to worry about weather conditions. In regions like The Canary Islands, the average annual temperature is over 20 degrees Celsius. Southern areas of Andalusia receive about 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. Additionally, regions like Catalonia, Valencia, and Murcia benefit from the Mediterranean’s mild winter temperatures. Spain’s amazing weather ensures a very long golf season.
World-renowned destinations
In Costa del Sol, near Malaga, you can find what is the golf capital of Europe, Marbella. This place offers numerous prestigious courses. Generally, the south of Andalusia is highly appreciated by golf lovers, and there are many well-known clubs around Malaga and on the Costa de Luz (in Cadiz and Huelva). Other destinations that have very interesting options are the Costa Brava area (in Catalonia), the Costa Cálida (in the Region of Murcia) and the Region of Valencia in addition to the wonderful Canary and Balearic Islands. The options are endless. You can choose to play overlooking the sea, in rural areas, amidst mountains, and even in big cities. The choice is yours!
Outstanding international connections
Travelling to Spain is now easier than ever! If you set off from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE, you are just one flight away from the most important airports in Spain. There are multiple direct connections to cities like Madrid, Barcelona or Malaga. These cities are very close to main golf courses, and other important golfing destinations.
You can combine golfing with anything you or your travel companion like
Do you like good food? Do you enjoy art and culture? Do you love to relax in spas? Do you prefer accommodation with character? In Spain, you’ll have no problem combining golf with these pleasures for various reasons. Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz and Costa Brava areas boast a wide range of restaurants with Michelin Stars, and the regions in general have delicious local cuisine, where you will also be able to find halal-friendly options. In other areas such as Navarre, golf can be combined with gourmet gastronomy. If you are keen on combining golf with culture, you can do so by playing in cities such as Madrid and Barcelona or even in the vicinity of one of the 15 World Heritage Cities by UNESCO. The main golf courses are often found in luxury resorts, and the Paradors of Malaga and El Saler have outstanding golf courses. Another option? Kick back in a spa like the one on in La Toja island (Galicia), and check out its amazing golf course, in a privileged setting.
You can even enjoy Spain as a family while playing golf! You can continue to practice your swing, get better, and have fun with your clubs—all while your family has a good time. You will find options to enjoy family holidays, relax and play golf throughout Spain. There are specialized resorts with golf courses adapted to all levels and ages, which offer services, activities and entertainment alternatives for everyone to enjoy.
Courses by great designers
Many of the best golf course architects are responsible for the design of the courses you can play on in Spain. For example, the courses at the Club de Golf Valderrama and Real Club Sotogrande (both on the Costa de la Luz) are the work of Robert Trent Jones. Cabell Robinson designed the Finca El Cortesín Golf Club (in Costa del Sol) and La Reserva de Sotogrande (Costa de la Luz). Former golfer Neil Coles is behind the PGA Catalunya Resort (Girona), and Javier Arana has worked on the El Saler Golf Course (region of Valencia) and Aloha Golf (Marbella). In Cantabria, you can even play in the Real Golf de Pedreña, where Spanish champion Severiano Ballesteros assisted in the design.
Courses for all levels
Throughout the year, this country hosts international tournaments and many professionals choose to train here. However, Spain also offers options for any amateur or first-time golfer. There are courses for very different levels and many clubs offer learning and practical courses for all ages.
Main image: Golf Abra del Pas – Mogro – Cantabria. Image supplied by Visit Spain
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