Golfbreaks.com Spain & Portugal Destination Guide 2016

THE GREAT GOLF GUIDE 2016

SPAIN & PORTUGAL

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WELCOME

Tee it up and soak up the sun at some of Europe’s premier destinations

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OU can’t beat the feeling of meandering round a course with the sun on your back and the sea stretching out before you - pure golfing bliss.

For many, Spain and Portugal remain the go-to destinations when planning their golfing escape to the sun.

It’s not difficult to see why.

With a plethora of top-quality courses, including high-calibre superstars and greatvalue lower-profile options, no matter what you’re looking for Spain and Portugal offers something for everyone.

In fact, there is so much golf that the only problem is in narrowing down your search.

To assist, we have put together the ultimate guide to golf in Spain and Portugal and found some amazing offers to tempt you.

Vilamoura continues to be a mecca for

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golfers worldwide. Luxury accomodation and courses able to compete with the very best, you can’t go wrong with Vilamoura.

There are also several more hotspots to be found in Portugal, including Vale do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago, as well as the country’s captial, Lisbon.

Spain boasts over 300 courses – with some fantastic destinations spread across the Andalucia region.

And that’s without taking into account the great island breaks on offer - from gorgeous Tenerife to beautiful Majorca meaning you really are spoilt for choice.

INSIDE Algarve Highly recommended

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NAU Hotels

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Lisbon

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HE Algarve is where the ‘golf holiday’ began many years ago, and it remains one of the most popular golfing destinations in Europe today.

For a taste of Algarve luxury, the Vilamoura resort is a mustsee destination.

The four-star Luna Olympus and Dom Pedro hotels, as well as the five-star Lake Spa Resort, are perfect bases to tackle the outstanding courses that surround Vilamoura.

of pace from the 3rd to the 7th holes where the fairways become narrower.

Meanwhile, the Victoria course, designed by the great Arnold Palmer, is an immense championship course.

Covering some 90 hectares, the course has five or six tees per hole to offer an unforgettable experience for all who play.

The Old Course is a mustvisit if you are in Vilamoura.

Opened in 1969, the course is steeped in history

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“All packages include free transfers to Vilamoura Golf Courses.”

The Oceânico courses are as picturesque and challenging as any to be found in the Algarve.

Inaugurated in 1976, Pinhal was the second course to be built in Vilamoura.

The course is typified by rolling parkland terrain covered with numerous umbrella and Atlantic pines.

As the name suggests, Laguna is typified by its many water hazards, and golfers familiar with links layouts should feel at home.

The Millennium course is particularly open and lakes come into play on several holes.

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and was completely renovated and modernised 27 years later.

The luxurious Lake Spa Resort is an ideal place to tackle all of Vilamoura’s top golf tracks.

Here you can also enjoy three swimming pools and relaxing spa treatments.

The tranquil setting of the Pestana Vila Sol five-star hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a round.

You don’t even have to go far to tee it up thanks to a selection of top courses.

Vila Sol has an 18-hole championship course consisting of pine, almond and fig trees, plants, flowers, lakes and streams.

LUNA OLYMPUS 4★

DOM PEDRO GOLF 4★

Play at: Pinhal, Laguna & Millenium • FREE golf transfers • Early booking discounts • 1 in 8 Play FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

now £269 was £279

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ALGARVE, VILAMOURA

One of the very best European golfing destinations

PESTANA VILA SOL 5★

THE LAKE SPA RESORT 5★

Play at: Vila Sol, Pinta, Silves, Gramacho & Alto • Upgrade to semi all-inclusive offer from just £45 per person per night 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

now £189 was £225

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£36

7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

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Play at: Pinhal & Laguna • Exclusive 8+ golfer price • 1 in 8 Play FREE • FREE transfers to courses SAVE

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QUINTA DO LAGO & VALE DO LOBO Two of the Algarve’s premier golfing resorts

MAGNÓLIA GOLF & WELLNESS HOTEL 4★

FORMOSA PARK HOTEL 4★

Play at: Quinta do Lago South & Laranjal • 1 in 8 Stay FREE 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds

Play at: San Lorenzo & Pinheiros Altos • Must be booked 4 months prior to travel date 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds 4 rounds

QUINTA DO LAGO

now £279 was £299

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OU will be spoilt for choice with the world-class courses on offer at the outstanding Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo resorts.

If a bit of pampering in between rounds is what you look for from a holiday then a stay at the Magnolia Golf & Wellness Hotel will be right up your street.

Hotel are ideal for planning your golfing assault on San Lorenzo and Pinheiros Altos.

The five-star Dona Filipa Hotel has everything you could possibly need restaurants, bars, a spa and even its own beach club.

If you like to soak up your surroundings when you play a round then you must tackle San Lorenzo.

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“You will be spoilt for choice with the world-class courses on offer at the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo resorts” The hotel is just a short journey away from some of the Algarve’s top courses.

The South course has played host to the Portuguese Open no less than eight times.

It is a 7,100-yard par 72 overlooking the spectacular Ria Formosa National Park.

Laranjal, which opened in 2009, is renowned for its five beautiful lakes and its abundance of umbrella pines, cork and orange trees The jewel in the Quinta do Lago crown, the North has been redeveloped by Beau Welling, with the help of Paul McGinley, and they have put the emphasise firmly on precision and strategy.

The four-star Formosa Park Apartment Hotel and the beachfront Dona Filipa

A good part of the course is virtually an extension of the Ria Formosa Estuary with fairways that run alongside saltwater marshes and freshwater lagoons.

The fairways of Pinheiros Altos’ 27 holes run through a pine tree forest or over attractive open spaces.

There is something for everyone to enjoy over the three circuits of nine holes - the Pinheiros, Corks and Olives.

Vale do Lobo’s sensational Royal course is a must-play for every serious golfer.

The jaw-dropping par-3 16th challenges players to fire the ball over the cliffs to the green.

Its sister course, the Ocean, is just as exhilarating with several holes running close to the shores of the Atlantic.

VALE DO LOBO RESORT 5★

DONA FILIPA & SAN LORENZO 5★

Play at: Royal & Ocean • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ self-catering; 2 rounds

Play at: San Lorenzo & Pinheiros Altos • Must be booked 4 months prior to travel date 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE 3 rounds 5 rounds

VALE DO LOBO

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HE alluring coast of the Algarve has been a popular retreat for golf fanatics worldwide for decades.

It certainly isn’t difficult to see why. Sun, sand, surf and fabulous golf courses make it a dream destination.

Starting in the east, the Vila Gale Tavaria hotel, in Tavaria near Faro, is an ideal place to relax. From here you can venture out to tackle the spectacular Quinta do Vale, Quinta da Cima and the Quinta da Ria courses.

For great nightlife and golden sandy beaches, the renovated Luna Miramar & Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa in Albufeira are fantastic places to set up camp.

From here you are in a prime position to tackle an array of fantastic courses along this beautiful stretch of the Algarve.

Playing on Amendoeira Golf Resort’s flagship Faldo Course, named after Sir Nick, is a real challenge, as is the layout of its sister course, the O’Connor Jnr, with its various lakes and watercourses.

The 360-acre Penina Hotel and Golf Resort, just north of Portimão, is the ultimate luxury golfing retreat.

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all-inclusive Pestana Delfim on the coast near Portimão.

Alto, Pinta, Gramacho, Silves and Vila Sol are all playable from this beachfront paradise.

Set in a valley in the inner Algarve, between Portimão and Monchique, Morgado is a challenge for players. While its tranquil sister course, Alamos, is characterised by two large lakes.

“You are in a prime position to tackle an array of fantastic courses along this beautiful stretch of the Algarve” The on-site Championship and Resort courses will more than satisfy your golfing needs.

The Sir Henry Cotton Championship course has welcomed the Portuguese Open on no fewer than 10 occasions, while the Resort can play either as 9 or 18 holes.

You can have your pick of five courses when you stay at the

Tivoli Lagos is the perfect hotel to help you enjoy the vibrant town of Lagos, while the stylish Vila Gale Lagos is located right over the sands of the popular Meia Praia beach.

You can also escape from the hustle and bustle to Onyria Palmares golf, which enjoys breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

VILA GALE TAVIRA 4★

PENINA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT 5★

Play at: Quinta do Vale, Quinta da Cima or Quinta da Ria •Group discount available 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds 4 rounds

Play at: Championship & Resort • Unlimited golf 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE unlimited golf

TAVIRA

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AMENDOEIRA GOLF RESORT 4★

TIVOLI LAGOS 4★

Play at: Faldo & O’Connor • FREE buggy • FREE welcome dinner 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE unlimited golf

Play at: Palmares & Boavista • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

ALCANTARILHA

now £265 was £349

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LAGOS 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

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EAST & WEST ALGARVE

Head to the orginial home of the golfing holiday

PESTANA DELFIM 4★

VILA GALE LAGOS 4★

Play at: Vila Sol, Pinta, Silves, Gramacho & Alto • 1 in 17 FREE 3 nights’ all-inclusive; 7 nights’ all-inclusive; SAVE 2 rounds 4 rounds

Play at: Palmares • FREE shared buggies • Group discount available 3 nights’ all-inclusive; 7 nights’ all-inclusive; 2 rounds 4 rounds

ALVOR

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LAGOS

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LUNA MIRAMAR 4★

VILA GALÉ CERRO ALAGOA 4★

Play at: Pinhal & Laguna • Early booking discounts 3 nights’ all-inclusive; 2 rounds

Play at: Morgado & Alamos • FREE shared buggies • Group discount available 3 nights’ all-inclusive; 7 nights’ all-inclusive; 2 rounds 4 rounds

ALBUFEIRA

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ALBUFEIRA

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The standout places to stay and play in the Algarve

HILTON VILAMOURA AS CASCATAS GOLF RESORT & SPA 5★

RIA PARK HOTEL & SPA 5★

Play at: Pinhal, Laguna & Millenium • Early booking discount 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE 3 rounds

Play at: Royal & Ocean • Early booking discount 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

VILAMOURA

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HE Algarve offers golfing choice like no other destination in Europe - for both groups and couples alike - with worldclass courses in abundance.

The luxurious five-star Ria Park Hotel & Spa, Located in Vale do Garrão, oozes comfort and refinement for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Guests can enjoy free transfers to the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo courses.

Two in particular - the Royal & Ocean at Vale do Lobo - are glorious golf tracks.

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life.

Five acres of picturesque landscaped gardens, six large pools with cascading waterfalls - oh, and did anyone mention the golf?

The hotel is located right next to the Pinhal. The woodland layout is a testing par 72, with a parkland feel and hazards designed to make you think before you play.

And to help keep you on your toes, you can also enjoy the Millennium and Laguna, the Pinhal’s sister courses.

The Real Bellavista is a smart and modern hotel in a prime position in Albufeira.

“The Algarve offers golfing choice like no other destination in Europe...with worldclass courses in abundance” The Ocean course is characterised by spectacular coastal views, with some holes almost stretching down to the beach.

The Royal is a challenging, yet fun, layout. Thirteen holes from the Royal were combined with five holes from the Ocean to stage the 2003 Portuguese Open.

The grand surroundings of the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort and Spa has everything you could possibly need to help you forget about the stresses of

And grabbing your clubs and hitting the fairways couldn’t be more simple - Pinta, Morgado and Salgados golf courses are just short trips away.

If escaping from the world to peaceful surroundings is your ideal holiday then staying at the Pestana Alvor Praia, near Portimão, might just be for you.

The sweeping views of the ocean and Três Irmãos beach are an absolute delight. As is playing the nearby Pinta, Silves, Alto, Gramacho and Vila Sol courses.

REAL BELLAVISTA HOTEL & SPA 4★

PESTANA ALVOR PRAIA 5★

Play at: Pinta, Morgado & Salgados • Includes shared buggies 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE 3 rounds

Play at: Vila Sol, Pinta, Silves, Gramacho & Alto • Refurbished for 2017 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds 4 rounds

ALBUFEIRA

now £279 was £295

£16

7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

now £479

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HEN it comes to booking a golfing retreat to Portugal, you can feel rest assured that you are going to have a holiday to remember if you stay at a NAU Hotel.

The luxury hotel and resort chain’s choice of accomodation in the Algarve will have you digging out your beach bag in no time.

sweeping views over its onsite course.

All of the above NAU Hotels come with unlimited golf at three top-quality courses Álamos Golf, Salgados and Morgado.

Two large lakes and views of the Monchique mountains are the headline features of Alamos golf course.

Alamos provides a delighftul variety of holes. The fairways

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“The luxury hotel and resort chain’s choice of accomodation in the Algarve will have you digging out your beach bag in no time” The all-inclusive Sao Rafael Suites, located on the outskirts of Albuferia, is a popular choice with its spacious rooms and easy access to the beach.

The five-star Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel, which offers semi all-inclusive packages, is situated on a cliff top, over the golden sands of the Sao Rafael beach and the views will take your breath away.

Meanwhile, the private self-contained Salgados Vila das Lagoas Apartments offer spacious accomodation close to the Salgados beach and golf course.

Located between the beaches of Portimão and Monchique mountains, the ultra-modern Morgado Golf & Country Club enjoys

are generally tight and the course is cleverly protected by native trees - you certainly need your thinking cap on to tame this beast.

Comparisons will inevitabily be made between Alamos and its sister course Morgado.

Morgado has larger greens, which places demand on good putting skills, and deep Scottish-inspired bunkers.

The course may look tough but it plays fair.

Salgados, set on flat land behind Praia de Gale beach, is open to the elements. Its many water hazards and onshore breeze make it a true test to achieve a good score.

There are a varied selection of holes ranging from 185yard par 3s to 550-yard par 5s.

SAO RAFAEL SUITES 5★

SAO RAFAEL ATLANTICO 5★

Play at: Álamos Golf, Salgados & Morgado • FREE transfers to golf courses and Albufeira town centre • 1 in 16 FREE 3 nights’ all-inclusive; 7 nights’ all-inclusive; unlimited golf unlimited golf

Play at: Álamos Golf, Salgados & Morgado • FREE transfers to golf courses and Albufeira town centre • 1 in 16 FREE 3 nights’ semi all-inclusive; 7 nights’ semi all-inclusive; unlimited golf unlimited golf

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ALBUFEIRA

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NAU HOTELS

Luxury, all-inclusive, and access to some stunning courses

MORGADO GOLF HOTEL 4★

VILA DAS LAGOAS

Play at: Álamos Golf, Salgados & Morgado • FREE transfers to golf courses • 1 in 16 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf unlimited golf

Play at: Álamos Golf, Salgados & Morgado • FREE transfers to golf courses • 1 in 16 FREE 3 nights’ self-catering; 7 nights’ self-catering; unlimited golf unlimited golf

PORTIMAO

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LISBON

A city steeped in culture and history – oh, and plenty of golf close by too!

PALACIO ESTORIL HOTEL GOLF & SPA 5★

AROEIRA GOLF RESORT 3★

Play at: Golf Do Estoril • FREE golf transfers 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

Play at: Aroeira II, Aroeira I, Quinta do Peru, Ribagolf I & Ribagolf I, Santo Estevao • Choice of 6 courses 3 nights’ self-catering; 7 nights’ self-catering; SAVE SAVE unlimited golf unlimited golf

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OR those who prefer the city life to the beach, a trip to Portugal’s vibrant capital of Lisbon should be high on your list of priorities.

Hilly streets, quirky cable cars and beautiful architecture are just some of the features that will make you fall in love with Lisbon.

For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle, the coastal town of Cascais is little over 18 miles away.

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encompasses a luxury hotel, 19th century palace and 27 spectacular holes of golf.

Exciting at every turn, Atlantico, the championship challenge and host to the Portuguese Open, is a master of variety and thrills.

The gorgeous Aroeira Resort in Caparica, which covers 350 hectares, is ring fenced, has gatehouses and a round-theclock security service, is a treat for golfers and non-golfers alike.

You can take on the estate’s

“Exciting at every turn, the Penha Longa Atlantic Championship Course, host to the Portuguese Open, is a master of thrills” Cascais is located on the picturesque Estoril Coast (also known as the Portuguese Riviera) and boasts a great nightlife.

A visit to the quaint town of Estoril would be further enhanced by staying at the Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf & Spa, while the historic Golf Do Estoril is one of the best known golf courses in Portugal.

If you are a fan of both golf and motorsport then a trip to the Penha Longa Resort, which is right next to the Estoril GP track, is a must-play.

The resort is located within a 545-acre National Park and

HOTEL QUINTA DA MARINHA 5★

PENHA LONGA RESORT 5★

Play at: Quinta da Marinha • Unlimited golf • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

Play at: Atlantic Championship • Unlimited golf 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds

CASCAIS

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two 18-hole championship golf courses - Aroeira I and Aroeira II, both set in a pine wood with several lakes - as well as nearby Quinta do Peru, Ribagolf I & Ribagolf II and Santo Estevao.

The five-star Hotel Quinta da Marinha, near Cascais, is just 15 miles from Lisbon and is an idylllic paradise for a golfing getaway.

It has its own superb par-71 parkland course, the Quinta da Marinha Golf Course, which has fanastic views over the Atlantic and surrounding Sintra Mountains - the perfect setting for your Lisbon golf break.

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COSTA DEL SOL Escape to a sun-drenched golfing heaven

XPLORING the Costa del Sol will mean finding beautiful landscapes, inviting beaches, rich culture, fascinating traditions - and, of course, tons of golf.

Nowhere epitomises this more than at the charming San Roque Club.

The resort oozes character, especially the centrepiece Domecq mansion, and it once hosted both the American and European teams and their families during the 1997 Ryder Cup. The club is home to two magnificent layouts - the Old and New courses.

The Old Course is rated among the very best in Europe and is the pride and joy of the San Roque Club.

It was the venue for the 2005 Spanish Open as well as the Qualifying School Finals from 1993 to 2007.

However, the New Course has also

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hosted the Spanish Open, its turn coming a year later in 2006.

The course closely resembles a links in many areas - big, steep bunkering and large greens - although it is a parkland set up.

The Hotel Almenara is a peaceful resort set on a hill in the heart of its very own golf course.

The resort provides the perfect base from which to tackle Real Club Valderrama, the iconic 1997 Ryder Cup course.

But the Almenara course enjoys great views across to the Mediterranean. Its three 9-hole loops all have their own distinctive features, meaning you will find new experiences with every round.

Macdonald DoĂąa Lola occupies a fantastic beachfront location, just a short stroll from Calahonda with its shops, tapas bars, restaurants and nightlife.

From here you can play the picturesque

El Chaparral course, which is close to the sea and surrounded by a forest of pine trees.

While not excessively long at 5,800 metres, it offers a large variety of holes with an equal split of six par 5s, six par 4s and six par 3s.

Calanova, which has the imposing Sierra de Mijas mountains and deep blue sea offering spectacular views from every hole, is an excellent alternative.

The greens are distinctive due to extraordinary shaping work, a characteristic which allows for a lot different pin positions.

If you are looking to relax and unwind whilst sampling the finer things in life, then the five-star Los Monteros Hotel and Spa, near Marbella, is the ideal choice.

The hotel is close to the main road but once inside, you’re transported away from the world. It also has its own beach club in

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SAN ROQUE CLUB SOTOGRANDE

Play at: San Roque Old & New

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

now £305

7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

now £625 was £715

HOTEL ALMENARA 4★ SOTOGRANDE Play at: Almenara

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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MACDONALD DONA LOLA CALAHONDA

Play at: El Chaparral & Calanova

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Valderrama

“The hotel is close to the main road but once inside, you’re transported away from the world” the summer season.

Have your pick from a range of top-quality courses during your stay, including Los Arqueros, Santa Clara, Marbella Golf and Country Club, El Chaparral, Miraflores, La Quinta, Los Naranjos and Cabopino.

Located in the very heart of the Costa del Sol between Estepona and Marbella sits Atalaya Park, one of Europe’s best sporting resorts.

Three pools in total, nine tennis courts, an athletics

track, volleyball and basketball courts will more than satisfy your sporting needs away from the course.

Atalaya Golf & Country Club is just two miles away and is home to two magnificent 18-hole courses - the Old and New courses.

The Old Course with its wide fairways and large elevated greens provides a challenge to golfers at all levels.

While the New Course’s many hazards will punish wild hitters from the tee.

LOS MONTEROS HOTEL & SPA 5★ MARBELLA Play at: Los

Arqueros, Santa Clara, Marbella, El Chap • Includes FREE golf transfers/ champagne buffet breakfast

ATALAYA PARK GOLF HOTEL & RESORT 4★ PUERTO BANUS

Play at: Atalaya Old & New • 1 in 8 FREE

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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MURCIA

Wall-to-wall sunshine and majestic golf courses

La Manga

URCIA boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, is home to endless beaches and small coves, and some of the most beautiful golf courses imaginable.

If you are looking for a golf adventure to remember then you should certainly consider The Residence at Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa, located just over an hour away from Alicante airport, and 15 minutes from Murcia.

You have your choice of six JackNicklaus-designed courses, known as the Nicklaus Golf Trail, all within 40 minutes of

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“Murcia is home to endless beaches and small coves, and some of the most beautiful golf courses imaginable” the hotel.

They include the Hacienda Riquelme, El Valle, Saurines, Alhama Signature, Mar Menor and La Torre.

The jewel in the crown, the Alhama Signature, is a desert-style layout with a total of 116 white silica sand bunkers.

Meanwhile, there is a wide choice of accomodation on offer at La Manga Club.

Choose from the luxurious five-star Hotel

THE RESIDENCE AT MAR MENOR GOLF RESORT & SPA

LA MANGA CLUB 4★

Play at: Hacienda Riquelme Golf Course, El Valle Golf Course, Saurines Golf • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE SAVE 3 rounds 5 rounds

Play at: West, North, & South

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Principe Felipe, the Las Lomas four-star apartments or a range of deluxe villas and apartments.

La Manga is also home to three stunning courses. Palm trees, lakes and natural storm gullies are key features of the North Course, while the South has hosted several big tournaments. The West Course requires precise shot making, with narrow fairways protected by trees and ravines.

MURCIA

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COSTA BRAVA

A gorgeous unspoilt paradise just a short flight away

PGA Catalunya

HOTEL CAMIRAL AT PGA CATALUNYA 5★

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GOLF & SPA EMPORDA 4★

GIRONA

TORROELLA DE MONTGRI

Play at: Stadium & Tour 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

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Play at: Links & Forest • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

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LA COSTA HOTEL-GOLF & BEACH RESORT 4★

PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE 4★

Play at: Golf d’Aro, Club de Golf Costa Brava, Platja de Pals • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 7 nights’ B&B; SAVE 2 rounds 4 rounds

Play at: Platja de Pals, PGA Catalunya • 2 for 1 on drinks at hotel 3 nights’ B&B; SAVE 3 rounds

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OSTA Brava is one of the most unspoilt stretches of coast in Europe.

A stay at the new Hotel Camiral means you will be in a prime position to play PGA Catalunya, considered one of the best courses in Spain.

The tranquil Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda houses two cracking tracks the Links and Forest.

Just a few yards from Pals beach, La Costa Beach & Golf Resort is a stone’s throw away from three top courses.

Test your skills on Golf d’Aro, Club de Golf Costa Brava and Platja de Pals.

While the Park Hotel San Jorge overlooks two beaches and is perfectly located for a host of key courses, including Platja de Pals, and PGA Catalunya.

7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

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PLATJA ‘ARO

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COSTA DE LA LUZ Tee it up in the beautiful Coast of Light

Monte Castillo Resort

PRECISE RESORT EL ROMPIDO 5★ HUELVA

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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Play at: North & South Course • FREE return airport transfers (7 nights) 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds • 1 in 8 FREE was £349

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ISLANTILLA GOLF RESORT HOTEL 4★

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HUELVA

Play at: Islantilla Yellow, Green & Blue • Unlimited golf • 1 in 8 FREE

3 nights’ half board; 2 rounds

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RYSTAL-clear water, golden sandy beaches and hidden coves, the Costa de la Luz is an absolute treat to explore.

There are two great courses on site at the Precise Resort El Rompido - the North and South - and both are a real challenge.

Situated close to the legendary Circuito de Jerez motor track, Barceló Montecastillo Golf has its own private couse which has hosted the Volvo Masters.

Every round you play at the Islantilla Golf Resort will spring a new surprise.

That is because you can mix it up by playing any varation of the three loops of nine Yellow, Green and Blue.

The Elba Costa Ballena resort in Cadiz is a popular retreat for those who love golf.

Elba Costa Ballena is right next to the 27+9-hole Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club, designed by José Maria Olazábal.

BARCELÓ MONTECASTILLO GOLF 5★ JEREZ

Play at: Montecastillo

ELBA COSTA BALLENA 4★ CADIZ

Play at: Ocean Club SAVE

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10 of our best exclusive Resorts & Tours...

COSTA DORADA TOUR 4★ SALOU

Play at: Lumine Lakes & Hills Stay at: Ohtel Vil-La Romana • FREE golf transfers • 1 in 8 Play FREE

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

now £195 was £275 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

now £429 was £615

VALDERRAMA TOUR 4★

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

Play at: Real Club Valderama & Almenara Stay at: Hotel Almenara • 1 in 8 Stay FREE

7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

SOTOGRANDE

BARCELONA TOUR 4★

now £465 was £499 now £699 was £769

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

Play at: Club de golf Barcelona, Llavaneras Golf Stay at: Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel • Group d iscount • 1 in 8 Play FREE

now £269 was £355

THE WESTIN LA QUINTA GOLF RESORT & SPA 4★

3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

COSTA DEL SOL

Play at: La Quinta Golf & Country Club • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

now £565 was £699

now £255 was £275 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL LA MOLA 4★

3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

Golf El Prat • FREE room upgrade, FREE buggy, unlimited golf • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

BARCELONA Play at: Real Club de

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PUERTO BANUS TOUR 4★

3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

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Play at: Los Arqueros, Alcaidesa Heathland & Cabopino Stay at: Hotel Blue Bay Banus • 1 in 8 Play FREE

7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

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FUENGIROLA TOUR 4★

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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Play at: Calanova & Cabopino Stay at: Hotel Las Palmeras • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

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TORREMIRONA RELAIS HOTEL GOLF & SPA 4★ COSTA BRAVA

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COSTA DEL SOL

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HOTEL LA FINCA GOLF & SPA RESORT 5★

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COSTA BLANCA

£50

3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds

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7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds

£130

Play at: La Finca, Las Ramblas & Villamartin • 1 in 8 FREE

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HOTEL VALLE DEL ESTE 4★

3 nights’ half board; unlimited golf

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Play at: Valle del Este • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ half board; 5 rounds

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ALMERIA

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TENERIFE

Enjoy a game on a tropical island paradise

Costa Adeje

MELIA HACIENDA DEL CONDE 5★ BUENAVISTA DEL NTS Play at: Buenavista

5 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

now £359 was £399 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

now £479 was £549

PARADISE RARK RESORT 4★

5 nights’ all-inclusive; 3 rounds

Play at: Las Americas, del sur, Amarilla Golf

7 nights’ all-inclusive; 5 rounds

LOS CRISTIANOS

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OLF trips abroad don’t get much better than the sunkissed hotspot that is Tenerife.

Meliá Hacienda del Conde is surrounded by the Seve Ballesteros-designed Buenavista golf course, which takes full advantage of the gorgeous setting.

Set on a cliffside overlooking the Atlantic, the modern Vincci Tenerife Golf Hotel is close to the Las Americas, Golf del Sur and Costa Adeje courses.

The four-star Hotel Paradise Park, in the newly developed part of Los Cristianos, has panoramic views of the coast.

And you won’t have to go far to get your golf fix with Las Americas, Golf del Sur, Amarilla Golf nearby.

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is set in lush gardens on a clifftop in Guia de Isora.

When you’re not enjoying your comfy surroundings, Abama is a test for all golfers.

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5 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

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7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

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SAN MIGUEL DE ABONA

THE RITZ CARLTON, ABAMA 5★ SAN JUAN

Play at: Abama • Unlimited golf • 1 in 8 FREE

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ISLAND ESCAPES

Sun, sea and golf on a tropical retreat

HOTEL JARDIN TECINA 4★

5 nights’ half board; 3 rounds

Play at: Tecina • Ferry ticket included • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ half board; 5 rounds

LA GOMERA

SHERATON GRAN CANARIA SALOBRE RESORT 5★ GRAN CANARIA

Play at: Old & New • FREE room upgrade

Anfi Tauro

AN you ever beat the feeling of hitting the fairways on a beautiful tropical island?

Perched on a cliff top overlooking the ocean, the Hotel Jardin Tecina is one of La Gomera’s best hotels.

The Tecina course has a spectacular array of holes, most notably the par-3 4th where players have to drive over the Tapahuga ravine.

The serenity and comfort of the Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Resort is hard to beat.

The Salobre Old Course has hosted a number of championships, while the New Course is a demanding inland track.

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The five-star Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa oozes excellence, which is also true of its course, Golf Las Américas.

The gently sloping landscape also includes several ravines and lakes.

Elba Palace Golf & Vital Hotel is a sumptous place to unwind and enjoy a round. The Fuerteventura course obliges you to play right on the water’s edge for that extra thrill.

Pula Golf Resort is located in a beautiful and quiet part of Mallorca.

Its course was redesigned

by José María Olazábal and stars such as Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer have teed it up there.

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5 nights’ half board; unlimited golf

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5 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds

Play at: Golf Las Américas • FREE dinner • FREE buggies

7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds

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4 nights’ half board; 3 rounds

Play at: Fuerteventura • Includes trolley + 1 token 30 range balls for driving range • 1 in 8 FREE

7 nights’ half board; unlimited golf

PULA GOLF RESORT 4★

3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

Play at: Pula Golf • Unlimited golf

7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf

MAJORCA

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ELBA PALACE GOLF 5★ FUERTAVENTURA

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7 nights’ half board; unlimited golf

HOTEL LAS MADRIGUERAS 5★ TENERIFE

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