Spain is one of the top destinations for golfers in Europe. It has a wide variety of courses to choose from located across the country. Offering stunning scenery and testing courses, Spain is a leading choice for those interested in a golfing holiday.
Some of Spain`s best known courses are located on the Costa Brava. Overlooked by the Pyrenees and easily accessible from Barcelona this area benefits from more rainfall than other areas of Spain. This gives it a more verdant look than the more arid South but it nonetheless has an excellent climate with plenty of sunshine, particularly over the summer months.
The Emporada is built in the style of American golf courses. It has a number of water features and greens which are unusually large for Europe. It is most famous for its 9th hole, where the green is set on a huge island, measuring 40ft.
Also in the Costa Brava is the PGA Golf de Catalunya. This course was designed by the European tour to rival the Sawgrass course in Florida. It opened in 1998 and is now firmly established as part of the PGA European tour circuit. It is also considered as a “must-play” for those who take their golf seriously. The course winds through the hills flanked by stunning scenery ranging from fir trees to heather. There are a number of lakes on the course, some of which feature island greens.
One of the most scenic courses in the Costa Brava is the Platja de pals golf course. It is situated near the French border. The terrain is predominantly fir trees, which are dense in places. One of the key advantages is that the sandy soil of the course never gets water logged. The most testing part of the course is the final three holes, of which two are par fives and one par four.
Valderrama in Andalucia is one of the best known courses in Spain, particularly to those who follow the sport on television. The course has played host to a number of championships and is considered to be one of the best courses in the world. However, although it has some tough closing holes, it is considered to be playable for all levels. You do however have to have deep pockets as it is expensive.
Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol is now over 40 years old but is still well regarded. It has many hazards to catch out the golfer including water and bunkers, which are strategically located.
After playing some testing golf many look to have a relaxing break of sun and sand. Benidorm is an ideal place for this. With over 4 miles of beaches and a wide range of hotels and restaurants to choose from it is a firm favourite with British holiday makers. This means a great deal of competition amongst tour operators, keen to entice holiday makers. Search for cheap holidays in Benidorm and you should get plenty of options. All you have to do is decide which most takes your fancy.