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.