There is no translation for the world “golf” in Spanish and there shouldn’t be. Spaniards have taken to the sport in the exact same way that Americans have and where are the best spots for playing? They are all found in a region of Spain famous for its courses, called Costa de la Luz. Which means the “coast of the light” and is not intended to taunt those afraid of the dark putts.
It’s the climate that makes golf in Spain so perfect. You can find a great variety of courses in this region. Costa de la Luz regularly hosts professional tournaments. Indeed sometimes joked about being the coast of golf, Costa de la Luz has become one of the best destinations for golfing and is getting renown for this. Lots of resorts are waiting for you in this part of sunny Spain.
Among this list we are including Montecastillo, also called Barcelo Montecastillo. Designed by Jack Nicklaus with extensive olive trees, one of the countries specialties, Montecastillo boast of hosting tournaments but is apt for the regular golfer as well.
Another of these resorts deserving mention is Elba Costa Ballena, which has an 18 hole course that lies at approximately a half mile from the beach. View of the Atlantic, anyone?
Islantilla boast of being included in Golf Digest’s 100 best golf destinations in Europe and it’s no wonder with its gorgeous trees surrounding the courses and it’s proximity to the sea that offers amazing cliff views, this makes for one incredible golfing experience.
El Rompido is yet another place that attracts golfing enthusiasts and serious players. Facing the Rio Piedras, it is located in a small fishing village. One of the two courses at El Rompido is bordered by a nature reserve, the other is bordered by beautiful pine and olive trees.
Vincci Resort Costa Golf and Vincci Canela are two more. Melia Santi Pietri is another, this one located among lakes and waterways.
Then there is Barcelo Costa Ballena’s Golf Hotel, whose entire reason for being is golf and spa and where the layout was made up by a Ryder Cup winner.
Clearly, a holiday in this beautiful region merits a good day out on the course, or several. Or maybe it’s the golf that will take you there and you’ll just happen to enjoy the amazing Spanish cocina. Whatever the case may be, bring your best clubs and a little sunscreen.