Top Golf Resorts

There are 19 courses in the Marbella area, and thirty more are within an hour’s drive. For practical purposes, the greater Marbella area can be divided in three locations comprising a total of nineteen courses: Marbella east, central Marbella, and the 64 square-mile area west of Marbella including Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro and Benahavís.

The seven-mile stretch of coast known as Marbella East features a number of luxury residential complexes sufficiently remote from the town centre to foster a quieter and less crowded lifestyle. This additional breathing room has made possible-and to an extent results from-the existence of five courses in the area. From east to west, these are: Cabopino Golf, Santa María Golf and Country Club, Marbella Golf and Country Club, Santa Clara Golf, and Golf Río Real. Situated between the N340 national coastal road and the higher Autopista del Sol motorway, these courses provide gentle slopes toward the sea, and correspondingly generous sea views. Read the rest of this entry »

Meloneras Golf Course was opened to play in June 2006 and is situated in Meloneras Bay in the south of the Gran Canaria Island. This 18 hole course is unique with 9 holes offering mountain view and the other 9 have the sea view, out of which 3 are on the shore. Ron Kirby the American golf architect has designed the course to amalgamate with the natural beauty of the countryside. Meloneras Golf is a fraction of the Lopesan Group, which has several hotels, golf and other entertainment interests all over the world. Lopesan Hotels & Resorts is also one of the main groups which is working for the development of the Meloneras resort area in Gran Canaria. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a fantastic golfing holiday destination then you need to consider following the “Golden Bear” to the Polaris World golf resorts in the Murcia region of Spain. There are now 6 of the resorts open in the area and every resort has at least one immaculate 18 hole golf course designed by the “Golden Bear” himself, the great Jack Nicklaus.

You can even follow the Nicklaus Golf Trail, as I did last year, which consists of 6 Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf courses on separate Polaris World resorts all within a 25 minute radius. Polaris World even lay on a free complimentary bus service so that you can easily get to each of these courses.
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Golfing holidays in Spain - the very phrase evokes a delightful image of long green fairways under a warm sun. Golf may have been invented in cold, misty Scotland but it’s best enjoyed under sunny blue skies. And where better than in Spain? Not only does Spain promise year-round sunshine, it’s also home to some of the country’s - indeed Europe’s - best golf courses.

So where are the best golf courses to be found? The fact is you can find golf courses all over Spain. Many are in the tourist haunts of the Costa del Sol and the Algarve. Like so many places on the tourist trail, they tend to be crowded, poor value and lacking in the charm you’ll find in other parts of the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Lanzarote is a golfer’s paradise. Imagine sunny days, 70 degrees, a slight breeze, almost every single day. That is the beauty that is Lanzarote. Never heard of it? It’s one of the Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa. People often think that the islands are named after the birds, but in truth it comes from the Latin for dog — Canine. Probably the sailors were trying to describe the seals that used the islands as a mating ground. Those seals, are, alas, extinct.
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Golf is one of the more popular activities to participate in the Costa Brava, great new courses are appearing each year and the selection of where to play is becoming just as difficult as producing a ‘hole-in-one’. A selection of the best are detailed below: Central Costa Brava Club de Golf Girona GOLF GIRONA is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course designed by the prestigious English architect F.W.

A selection of the best are detailed below:

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As if you didn’t already know it, when you leave Malaga airport great banners proclaim ‘Costa del Sol - Costa del Golf’ - and true enough, you can take your pick of manicured fairways distributed along the length of this sun-drenched strip. But two luxury golf hotels share the Marbella Club Golf Resort, situated 20 minutes scenic drive inland at Benahavis. The resort is so stunning, peaceful and private that you won’t mind the trip.

Marbella Club: Back in 1946 one of the Costa’s most prestigious golf hotels was still the Finca Santa Margarita and the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, whose own vision of luxury was “a blend of privacy and gardens”. Guests of the exclusive Marbella Club Hotel enjoy the fruits of his labours in the lush, sub-tropical gardens that are a riot of bird-song, exquisite flowers and exotic trees.
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The latest golf resort Murcia, Spain to have its planning permission for there town centre is Hacienda Requelme which is located near the small town of Sucina high in the mountains near Murcia. Hacienda Requelmeis only 10 Minute’s drive away from the coast line and 15 Minute’s away from the airport.

Permission was granted to start work on the the old Hacienda Requelme building at the end of August, which will allow the old Hacienda to be refurbished and extended to become the vocal part of the town centre.The Town Centre will include all type of services and commodities: restaurants, cafeterias, pubs,travel agency, rent a car services, fitness centre, swimming pool, medical centre, gardening and decoration services, etc …
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So full of old world history Spain is a great travel destination. I you play the great game of golf then Spain is one of the world’s best golf locations. Due to its mild climate and old world history it is also a great place to take the family as well.

Probably the best know and most challenging golf course are found at Madrid Golf, La Manga Club, world famous Costa del Sol on the South West coast of Spain, Paradisus Palma Real, Almeria, Mijas Golf which is known by the outstanding condition of their courses, Alcaidea Golf Course that provides amazing view of Southern Spain are just among the tremendous premier European destination for golf that you can visit. There is variety of championship courses and outstanding practice facilities you can choose from. As Player you will be challenged by these world class courses. The will no doubt invigorate your body, refresh your mind, and work your personal golf game. Stunning scenery and tricky courses, lively landscape areas and fantastic locations are available. In addition there are world class teaching professional that will help you improve your game and lower your score. However no matter what your handicap you will feel comfortable on these great courses. Each new hole will bring excitement to even the most experienced golfer. .
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For those of you not familiar with this region of the world, with over 130 golf courses, perfect year round weather and breath-taking panoramas, the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain is one of Europe’s most popular and finest golf vacation destinations. Half way between Marbella and Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol coast, you will find the exclusive, five-star Finca Cortesin Hotel and Golf Resort. A visit here will no doubt raise the bar for all your future golf trips.

When you arrive at the 67 room boutique hotel and resort, your first impression will tell you that you are in for a very luxurious and first-class Costa del Sol golf break. The wonderful Andalusian inspired building, along with the rich natural vegetation and views of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, provide a feast for the eyes. Everything about this place is beautiful, relaxing and of the highest quality. The very welcoming and highly attentive staff will show you to your intimate, but spacious, one or two bedroom suite and proceed with a tour of what the resort has to offer.
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While there’s no argument that Spain and Portugal are two of Europe’s top golf holiday destinations, there’s plenty of passionate discussion about whether it’s best to head for the Costa del Sol or the Algarve. When it comes to climate, you can take your pick between the Spanish destination’s average of 300 days a year of sunshine, or the cooler, Atlantic-influenced weather of the Algarve, with a similar amount of sunny days.

As far as accessibility goes, both Costa del Sol and the Algarve have transportation infrastructure geared to tourists, and a range of hotels, restaurants, and nightlife that ensures that your time off the greens will be well catered for. But when it comes to choosing a golfing holiday, you’ll want to compare the golf course options to help you decide which destination suits you best.
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As a destination for a family golf vacation, you would be hard pressed to find a resort town with a better selection of golf courses. Malaga has over fifty within a half hours drive.

The city also has excellent transport links with its own international airport, sea port and easy access to the motorway system.

The Andalucian coast boasts many famous resorts, from Almeria, in the east (which also has an international airport,)  Nerja, with its great beach and the deep limestone caves.  The otherside of Malaga, you will find towns such as Benalmedina,  Torre Molinos, and Mijas  with more superb beaches and many fine resturants and bars.  Further along the coast you come to Marbella and the ultra fashionable marina area of Porto Banus, were the rich and famous gather with their super yachts and expensive cars.
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Now that I have your attention let’s discuss the reasons why Golf Del Sur Resort is just what you need. There are no end of places in the world that you could vacation so why this one? This is an easy one to answer. Unless you don’t think that a vacation at one of the most beautiful and fun filled places on earth then this is the place for you.

Known for its breathtaking golf course featuring 27 holes Golf Del Sur Resort is certainly a golfer’s delight. Designed by Pepe Gancedo and opened to the public in 1987 the course is well known for its decently sized greens. Another striking feature is its bunkers which are made from the island’s black volcanic sands.
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Does this sound familiar? You want to play Golf on Holiday, but your wife wants to work on her tan and be pampered while the kids want to hit the beach with all the water sports.

If that describes your family what you need are beach family holidays that have great Golf courses close at hand.Have you considered Spain, particularly Andalucia Spain’s southern region with its 350 mile coastline that takes in many famous resorts such as Malaga and Torremolinos.
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