For golf lovers, Spain is a real golfing haven. The country's sunny weather and beautiful green fields add to the excitement of a golf vacation. If you are planning a golf vacation in this beautiful country, have a look below for some of the more interesting places in Spain that will lead to an exciting golf experience.
Costa del Sol Golf Courses
The Costa del Sol region has over 60 golf courses. The following are some of the most popular ones that you may want to consider.
"Torrequebrada Golf: Located in the heart of the region, this golf course is more than 3 decades old. It was designed by Pepe Garcedo who is considered to be one of the greatest golf course architects.
Torrequibrada offers a total of eighteen holes with really magnificent views. Also, the layout utilizes the small land area to its maximum. The course is full of hazards such as lakes and tropical trees. In addition, it has several bunkers that have been placed strategically throughout the entire course.
In short, it can be a real challenge, even for the experienced golfer but is well worth it due to the courses' beautiful ambience.
"La Dama de Noche: This unique golf course is open 24-hours. It is mainly a 9 hole golf course but you can also play it for a full eighteen. The 24-hour play is possible because of the course's innovative lighting system. This system enables you to play even when it is sheer dark. The lighting system is placed in such a way that it does not cast a single shadow. In fact, it feels like that you are playing in the daytime when in actuality you're playing at night.
"Alcaidesa: This is the only golf course in the region that comes close to being a links course. It boasts well-defined fairways and very high quality large greens. The course is a real challenge for all players, no matter what level.
Beware though; the course has several holes can swallow a ball whole. The Par 3, 2nd is an especially dangerous hole, especially if you are playing from the back tees. Another magnificent hole is the redesigned Par 5, 15th. It can become a problem for those that are not big hitters because what normally would take two shots to get over the water will have to be done in one in order to reach the green.
The Majorca Island Golf Courses
This Mediterranean island offers a total of 19 golf courses that have been blessed by a moderate climate including bright sunshine. The nice weather conditions and many features entice golfers to play here throughout the year.
The Almeria desert
This is the only desert in Europe; the golf courses here are full of natural sand dunes and other natural hazards. One course is especially amazing. The Desert Springs Golf Course, is known for its astounding natural landscape and is a favorite in the area.
Costa Brava
Costa Brava has golf courses maintain very high standards. The courses are blessed with a really amazing geographical location that offer excellent weather conditions throughout the year. Two courses that are particularly famous are the Girona Golf Club and the Catalunya PGA Golf Club.
Europe’s winter can be down time for less intrepid golfers, and many avoid the winter chill and opt for a golfing holiday in southern destinations. Whether it’s a trip to the nearby Canary Islands or Cyprus, or a longer journey to Mauritius, a relaxing game of golf in the sunshine is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Just imagine, in just a few hours you could be on a green with the sun on your back.
Cyprus offers golf and more Cyprus is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean and its warm climate makes golfing a pleasure year-round. Scenic pine-clad mountains and a stunning coastline form a backdrop to its excellent golf courses. If you fancy a touch of luxury, stay at the Paphos Amathus Beach Hotel and you’ll have good access to the island's 3 golf courses as well as the charming old town of Paphos. The many local vineyards offer wine tasting and there are excellent dining options outside of the hotel.
The oldest course in Cyprus, the Tsada Golf Club, with its undulating, natural fairways, runs through fruit orchards and vineyards. It is a par 72 course set 500 metres above sea level, that would suit both high and low handicappers. At the nearby par 72 Secret Valley course, well-maintained fairways are well separated. The newest course, Aphrodite Hills is set on cliffs above a beach and is surrounded by forest. The par 71 course is divided by a deep ravine.
Canary Islands – a winter golfing favourite Gran Canaria is a fantastic winter golf destination, and the historic par 72 Real Club de Golf Tenerife in the north of the most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, is the second oldest golf club in Spain. The club is situated at 600 metres above sea level, with well-established trees, rolling fairways and deep cliffs, and accuracy is the name of the game here. But since there are six golf courses on Tenerife, you’ll have a chance to try more than one. Par 72 Abama, set amongst thousands of trees, is winding and tactical with 22 lakes to get over or around. Preference is given to residents of the Abama Resort.
Gran Canaria, known for its beaches, is evolving as an excellent golf destination and there are now five courses. The par 7 Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, in the centre of the island, is the oldest golf club in Spain. Located next to the crater of an old volcano, its short course, with its narrow fairways and small greens, require accuracy more than power. Near to the city of Las Palmas, the par 72 El Cortijo Club de Campo is dotted with lakes and features views of the ocean.
Mauritius – golfing in paradise This idyllic Indian Ocean island, with its white sandy beaches, offers golfers a choice of three courses. Belle Mare Plage a luxurious four-star golf resort, sited on a beach protected by an offshore coral reef, has two championship courses. The demanding Legend Course has two sets of 18 holes, with fairways lined with trees, and greens with spectacular backdrops. The relatively new par 71 The Links Course includes a practice fairway and a tough uphill fairway with a water trap. The hotel also offers a variety of water sports. All the well-appointed rooms have sea views.
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