The Spirit of Sunny Fairways
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.
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.
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.
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, the Costa Del Sol offers a range of top courses, including La Cala Resort in Mijas with three championship courses by Cabell Robinson, The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa in Benahavís with three 9-hole courses by Manuel Piñero, San Roque Club in Sotogrande with two championship courses set in the Sierra Bermeja mountains, and Real Club De Golf Sotogrande, designed by Robert Trent Jones, who calls it one of his favorites.
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.
The Catalonia region in northeastern Spain offers beautiful beaches along Costa Brava, stunning views of the Pyrenees, and rich culture in Barcelona. For golfers, the PGA Catalunya is a top destination, featuring the renowned Stadium Course, considered the best golf resort in Spain. The resort has hosted the Spanish Open twice and European Tour events, along with a golf academy, wellness center, and fine dining options.
Just 27 km from Barcelona, Club de Golf Barcelona provides challenging courses, along with accommodation, a bar, and wellness facilities. Additionally, the Real Club De Golf El Prat, 35 minutes from the city, is one of Spain’s finest golf clubs, having hosted over 250 championships, making it a must-visit for golf lovers.
Spain is a golfer’s dream, with stunning coastal and championship courses. Play on scenic fairways, enjoy the warm Mediterranean climate, and experience the rich culture and history of the country.
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.
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.
“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
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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
