Custom Golf Vacations to Spain
Discover the finest golf that Spain has to offer
With a warm Mediterranean climate and vibrant culture, it’s easy to see why golf resorts in Spain are favored by amateur and professional golfers around the world. With over 390 golf courses in Spain, you are guaranteed to experience a variety of play.
Spain is also home to several championship courses which have hosted several famous tournaments over the years, including the Ryder Cup. Once you’re done playing, Spain is known around the world for its cuisine, culture, and beaches, so be sure to sample everything you can while you’re here.
Choose golf in Andalucia, Malaga, or Marbella for perfectly cultivated fairways and the Mediterranean Ocean as the backdrop. Or opt for a round near Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, where city experiences are in abundance after a day of play.
Whatever you choose, we can shape the perfect Spain golf holiday for you, incorporating luxury accommodations, the best Spanish golf courses, and amenities to suit your individual requirements.
“To be the captain and to win The Ryder Cup in Spain was a very special moment. It’s one of the great moments of my life.”
Seve Ballesteros
What makes golf in Spain special?
You will find a great variety of golf courses within Spain’s most popular regions, from the Real Club Sotogrande by Robert Trent Jones, to the PGA Catalunya Resort from Neil Coles. Spain plays host to a variety of international tournaments, which draw visitors to its shores from all over the world. Spain held the Ryder Cup back in 1997 and the Solheim Cup will be held here in 2023.
The climate in Spain is also perfect for golf all year round. This popular vacation destination receives around 300 days of sun per year, on average, with many areas enjoying mild weather conditions in winter. What’s more, there’s a wealth of different landscapes across the country, including coastal views, mountainous terrains, and rural retreats, so you’re guaranteed variety on your trip.
Of course, a golf vacation to Spain will also deliver a whole host of other enjoyable elements that create a memorable vacation. From Michelin Star restaurants to sumptuous local cuisine, you can look forward to evenings of gourmet gastronomy after visiting the local courses. You may also wish to visit some of Spain’s most cultural cities, including Madrid, Seville and Barcelona, where you will find an abundance of art, history, and architectural delights.
The best golf courses in Spain
With over 390 golf courses across Spain to choose from, how do begin planning your own golf vacation to Spain? At Premier Golf our experts recommend the best golf courses in Spain, and tailor packages to suit your tastes.
Recommended Golf Courses in the Costa Del Sol
Spain’s Sunshine Coast is mostly known for its wealth of golden beaches, with popular coastal towns such as Marbella and Estepona offering plenty of accommodation, hospitality and attractions to their many visitors.
For golfers, there’s a fantastic selection of golf courses to enjoy on a sunny vacation to the Costa Del Sol, from the La Cala Resort in Mijas, offering three unique championship courses designed by Cabell Robinson, to The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa in Benahavís, featuring three 9-hole courses designed by Manuel Piñero.
There’s also the San Roque Club in Sotogrande with its two championship courses set in the foothills of the stunning Sierra Bermeja mountain range, and the Real Club De Golf Sotogrande that was designed by Robert Trent Jones, who considers this course to be one of his utmost favorites from his 500+ designs.
Recommended Golf Courses in the Murcia Region
The Murcia region sits on the Mediterranean coast with around 250km of exquisite coastline and an average temperature of 70°F.
On the Costa Cálida you’ll find La Manga Resort, a sport and leisure destination for active holidaymakers. Along with tennis, football, rugby and cricket amenities, you will find three 18-hole golf courses offering a collection of challenges for golfers of various abilities.
On the shores of Mar Menor, a unique 170-square kilometer saltwater lagoon, is Mar Menor Golf Resort, featuring a 72-par, 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus that’s considered one of the most popular courses in the Murcia region. For another challenge set by Jack Nicklaus, head to El Valle Golf Resort for a desert-style course with unique mountain landscapes to enjoy.
Recommended Golf Courses in the Catalonia Region
Situated in northeastern Spain, the Catalonia region plays host to popular beach destinations along the Costa Brava, incredible views and visits to the Pyrenees Mountains, and an abundance of culture in the region’s capital, Barcelona.
The PGA Catalunya features two acclaimed courses, the Stadium Course being considered the number one golf resort across Spain. The resort has hosted the Spanish Open twice, as well as frequent European Tour tournaments. There’s also a golf academy, a wellness center, and plenty of quality restaurants to choose from.
Head to the Catalan capital and sample the challenging courses at Club de Golf Barcelona just 27km away. You will also find plenty of accommodation, a bar, a restaurant and a wellness retreat to enjoy during your stay. While you’re in the area, you may wish to spend some time at the Real Club De Golf El Prat Barcelona, which has hosted over 250 national and international championships over the years. Being just a 35-minute drive away from the city center, and considered the one of the finest golf clubs in the country, we’d say it’s definitely worth a visit.
Book a Spain golf vacation with Premier Golf
Arranging golf vacations across the globe since 1988, Premier Golf organizes golf packages to the best courses in the world. Our team are experts in curating the perfect golf getaway to Spain and can help to plan every aspect of your trip, from the courses to the accommodation, high-class restaurants, and more.
Spain Reviews
Hotel Stay and Solheim Cup arrangements were terrific!
The Don Pepe Hotel was wonderful in so many ways…the breakfast buffet was huge with omelets made to order, fresh fruit, cheeses, etc. Our welcome dinner the 1st night was great. The hotel swimming pool with plenty of lounge chairs was wonderful. The location next to the “boardwalk” with dining nearby was great. I tried several of the restaurants at the hotel and had tasty meals at each one. Buses to the Solheim Cup worked out fine, although they didn’t have enough space to get all the buses scheduled at the same time into the limited parking area. Opening ceremonies was nicely done, but the closing ceremonies were a bit disappointing. Should have had both teams on stage and talks by both captains. It was nice to have tickets for the 1st tee box each day.
The golf courses we played were nice and in good condition, but lots of uphill and downhill climbing even with carts. I never realized Southern Spain was soooo hilly.
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Spain FAQs
Spain is home to around 500 golf courses, and its warm Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture, and cities, as well as excellent food and drink make it a formidable location for memorable golf trips.
There are estimated to be around 350 – 400 golf resorts/hotels (but it’s difficult to know the precise number) in Spain, and Premier Golf features seven of the best of these, including Valderrama, Finca Cortesín, La Hacienda Links, La Reserva, Real Sotogrande, San Roque, and Camiral Catalunya,
While nothing is required to play golf in Spain, it is recommended that you know your handicap, as this allows you to get the best experience out of each course (not too easy and not too difficult).
Golf is a very popular sport in Spain, great players such as Jon Rahn, Seve Ballesteros and José María Olazábal are all Spanish