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Golf in Spain

Spain has been the prime golf destination in Europe for decades and golfers will continue to play golf in Spain. Whether you play golf in the Costa del Sol or play golf in the Costa Blanca, you will not be disappointed.

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Best golf courses in Spain


Promoted golf courses in Spain


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Golf in Spain
In total there are 405 golf clubs in Spain. Some of the best golf courses in Spain are Real Club Valderrama, Finca Cortesín Golf Club, Club de Golf La Reserva - Sotogrande, Golf Son Gual and PGA Catalunya Resort. Playing one of these courses will make your golf holiday in Spain a golf break you will never forget. As Spanish golf clubs rely heavily on golf tourism, most of your tee times at Spanish golf course can be booked conventiently online via Leadingcourses.com. The Mediterranean coast boasts a lot of high quality golf courses in Spain. Planning a golf break to Spain, popular Spanish golf destinations like the Barcelona area (including Girona), the Alicante region (with Benidorm) and the Malaga area will quickly catch the eye. Even though Real Club Valderrama is a member’s course, greenfee players are more than welcome. It will set them back quite a bit, but a lot of golfers say that this course is one of the best golf courses Spain has to offer. Playing golf in Spain often requires a handicap certificate (not often enforced). Also walking is not a real option as many Spanish courses are hilly and because it is often too hot to walk. The quality of the service is good and largely tailored to British tourists. Unlike the locals, people at golf clubs in Spain often speak English. There are some very good golf resorts in Spain, some even say that these are the best in Europe! Spanish golf resorts like Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa, Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya, The Ritz Carlton Abama, Melia Hacienda Del Conde and La Cala Resort are golf resorts where you definitely will enjoy your golf break to Spain. There are three different climate zones in Spain, due to its large size. If planning to golf in Spain generally expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The interior of Spain has a more continental influenced climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters. These climate conditions make playing golf on golf courses in Spain possible almost the whole year. That’s why golfers from all over the world see Spain as a perfect golf destinations for a winter getaway!

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Best review of golf courses in Spain
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Tim Ladrak
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Played on: 22 February 2023 Review date: 24 February 2023Handicap: 11.5
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La Zagaleta
I don't believe I have ever been this impressed by a golf course with it's first impression. The architecture, layout, and tee box positions are out of this world and it was hard to imagine who the hell came up with this impossible idea in the first place. But they did it, and man it was impressive. The route towards the course is a bit strange within the Zagaleta gated…
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Markus4Mueller
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Played on: 4 November 2019 Review date: 8 November 2019Handicap: 8.8
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Real Club de Golf El Prat
Real Club de Golf El Prat – enjoying Barcelonas number 1 course. I was very happy to be part of a group of 5 players, mostly single figure handicapper – who explored the two main courses of El Prat, Yellow and Pink, but also allowed to play the Spanish open way took place here, a mixture of both. In 3 days there has been an overwhelming amount of information which makes…
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albertorpgolf
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Played on: 15 May 2018 Review date: 9 June 2018Handicap: 5
Real Golf La Manga Club
Campo de estilo antiguo. Mantenimiento muy limpio y campo súper comercial y agradable de jugar.
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MaartenRoelens
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Played on: 1 September 2018 Review date: 4 September 2018Handicap: 30.8
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Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
De mooie oprijlaan weergeeft bij het oprijden al meteen de grandeur van dit prachtig en mondain domein. Het clubhuis heeft een chique uitstraling, stijlvolle shop, restaurant met een terras waar je je in Saint Tropez waant. Chique kleedkamers met heerlijke douches. Onthaal en buggymaster heel vriendelijk, bij eerste bezoek krijg je ook cadeautje. Twilight arrangement met …
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Top reviewers in Spain
aleR
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Reviews155
Handicap 14.6
Home clubGolf d'Hossegor
GuillemMataró
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Home clubReal Club de Golf El Prat
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Golfers’ Choice Rankings 2024 for Spain
The Golfers' Choice Rankings are an overview of the best golf courses in Europe and beyond. The rankings are decided by reviews given by the Leading Courses community, which make them the most transparent golf course rankings in the world of golf. Below are the Best 18-holes golf clubs (overall) in Spain.
FAQ's about golf in Spain
Have questions? These are the most popular questions with data-driven answers.
What is the best golf course in Spain?
Real Club Valderrama is the best golf course in Spain. Out of 405 golf courses in Spain, the rating 9.3 of Real Club Valderrama is the highest. Click here to view the 10 best golf courses in Spain
Is Spain good for golf?
A 8.2 rating indicates Spain is very good as a golf destination. This rating is based on several elements, like the average rating of golf clubs within this destination and the density of above-average golf clubs.
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