GUIDE OF GOLF COURSES IN THE PROVINCE OF HUELVA
Huelva
Edited by:
Patronato provincial de Turismo de Huelva C/ Fernando El CatĂłlico, 14. 2ÂŞ Planta 21003 - Huelva Tel. 0034 959 257 467 www.turismohuelva.org
Contents 03
Presentation 05
Nature 07
Culture 09
Gastronomy 13
Golf 15
Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela 19
Isla Canela Old Course 23
Islantilla Golf 27
Golf El Rompido 33
Golf Nuevo Portil 37
Bellavista Huelva Golf Club 41
La Monacilla Golf Club 45
Corta Atalaya Golf
Presentation It is a province for infinite sensual enjoyment Huelva is light, it is sea, it is nature, it is life. With more than 3,000 hours of sunlight per year, enjoy an enviable climate at about 18 degrees on average and the greatest number of sunny days in Spain, offering endless possibilities to explore and get to know it. Its varied landscape lets you appreciate its infinite beaches and lush forests that lead to quiet, white villages with a long history in their streets, where you can breathe in the calm of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, or the sound of nature in Doñana National Park. All this, sprinkled with a rich historical and cultural heritage with the greatest native gastronomy of all Europe. The origin of the greatest feat of humanity, Huelva has traces of the Discovery of America in its Lugares Colombinos. The Gothic Mudejar style monastery of Santa María de La Rábida, a place of prayer for Columbus before his departure, houses some spectacular frescoes by Daniel Vázquez Díaz. Nearby, the Muelle de las Carabelas (Caravels Harbour) houses replicas of the ships that took sailors to the New World. The municipalities of Palos de la Frontera and Moguer also have an aura of the expedition in their streets and museums. To get here, there are two airports in Seville and Faro, each less than an hour away, both connected by a motorway. These bring any European destination closer, at only three hours by plane. To the north, the road crosses one of the most spectacular areas--the mining area and the Tinto River--enclaves that captivate the visitor.
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Nature Get to know the more natural and intense life of every corner of Huelva A third of Huelva’s territory is classified as Protected Natural Space. Highlighted among these are the Doñana Natural Lands, the Marismas del Odiel Natural Park, and the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. Denominated as a Biosphere Reserve since 1980, Doñana’s 122,000 hectares hosts the greatest diversity of flora and fauna in Europe, including the Iberian lynx breeding centre. It is also a resting place for a large number of migratory birds, which makes it an ideal destination for birdwatching. The Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche is a place of great heritage and natural beauty. Next to its extraordinary landscapes, it has more than 700 km of trails, perfectly signposted for travelling on foot, on horseback, or by bicycle. Each of its 31 municipalities offers a wide range of monuments to visit. At the junction of the Tinto and Odiel rivers, the almost 7,200 hectares of the Marismas del Odiel Natural Land stand out for their ecological richness, which has the largest colony of pink flamingos in Europe and is a breeding ground for osprey. With more than 120 kilometres of coastline, 80 of them protected and undeveloped, the land between the mouths of the Guadiana, in Ayamonte, and the Guadalquivir, in the heart of Doñana, makes up the varied coastline of Huelva, mostly formed by pristine beaches, which have a shocking level of natural diversity. There are wonders from the endless sands of the western coast to the spectacular cliffs that rise from Mazagón to the east. Thus, lovers of nautical activities find an ideal place in Huelva, perfect for sailing, surfing, kite-surfing, fishing, diving, or sailing put of one of its 14 marinas. - 05 -
Culture Give gifts of traditions, culture, and craft Culture and traditions are numerous and varied throughout the province of Huelva. Religious tourism around the Virgin of El Rocío brings together thousands of pilgrims every year and, every May and June, on the occasion of the greatest pilgrimage in the world, hundreds of thousands of believers congregate here. Holy Week offers a wide array of sculptures and processions for those who love these events. The seventh art hold a prominent position in Huelva’s Ibero-American Film Festival, held in November, which brings together the best in the industry from both sides of the Atlantic. Along with this, at Islantilla’s International Under the Moon Film Festival, a huge audience meets for screenings on the beach in July and August. In February, satirical and humorous carnivals fill the streets of many villages, like in Isla Cristina. Artisan craft is a sector rooted in the province since time immemorial, with several guilds that have lasted for centuries. Footwear is holy and a sign of Valverde del Camino, where quality is key. There, along with other towns in the province, handmade furniture is highly valued. Traditional cowbells, made in towns near El Rocío with iron and brass in an antique oven, or saddleries, linked to the age of horses, are activities that also keep the work of other generations alive.
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Gastronomy Prepare your palate for a sea of flavours Considered the breadbasket of Europe, Huelva boasts of offering the most diverse products with unmatched quality, both from the sea and the land. It ranges from the best Iberian ham in the world under the Protected Designation of Origin “Jabugo,” along with other pork products, to the freshest fish and seafood on the coast, with the white prawn as its star, through a wide range of farm-fresh food like excellent berries or delicious citrus fruits. The game and lamb from Andévalo and a wide assortment of mushrooms are also hallmarks of the Huelva kitchen. The cherry on top is the traditional pastry, the star of the table. And, of course, all of this is washed down by the wisdom, experience, and hard work of the Condado de Huelva Denomination of Origin Wines, Vinegars, and Orange Wines and the most striking and peculiar spirits.
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Golf Choose your course, take your clubs, and enjoy Huelva has been a pioneer in numerous sports in Spain. Football, cricket, squash, tennis... and golf. The arrival of English miners for the exploitation of the land’s minerals led to the creation of the first golf course on the Iberian Peninsula at the beginning of the 20th century. Currently, there are eight courses that the province of Huelva has that, due to its quality and excellent climate, lets you enjoy this sport throughout the year, making it one of the most thriving tourist sectors.
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Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela AYAMONTE Reopened for its new location in November 2019. It is an authentic links golf course in southern Spain located next to the Guadiana river and with spectacular views of Portugal and the mouth of the river. Enjoy 18 Royal links holes in a protected area in complete harmony with nature. It is just 2 kilometres from the highway that connects directly with Seville and Portugal (A-49). Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela is part of the Costa Esuri development in Ayamonte, the heart of the Spanish Algarve. Players can enjoy the Club House with all the amenities for a splendid day of golf, a terrace with panoramic views, and fantastic cuisine. There is a multibrand golf shop at the reception area. President: Marco Colomer Manager: Kostka Horno Designer: JosĂŠ Canales
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Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela Location and contact Valle Guadiana Links Golf Course Av. Juan Pablo II, Costa Esuri 21400 Ayamonte – Huelva Tel. 0034 959 47 78 78 / Fax 0034 959 47 72 71 vgl@islacanela.es www.golfislacanela.com From Portugal, take the A-22 motorway towards Spain, and from Spain, take the A-49 towards Portugal. Take exit 131 towards Costa Esuri. At the roundabout with the fountain, continue straight ahead. The golf course is just behind the fountain.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6607
74,3
72
128
6296
72,5
72
125
5899
70,4 M 76,3 F
72
124 M 135 F
5481
68,2 M 74,0 F
72
118 M 130 F
Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela Holes: 18 Par: 72
11
12 14
10
16
13
15 18
9
17 1
DRIVING RANGE
8
6
2 7 5
3
4
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Isla Canela Old Course AYAMONTE Opened in 1993, the Isla Canela golf course is located next to the hotel of the same name, on the road that leads to the Isla Canela tourist spot and the Punta del Moral marina. It is very well connected and has an ideal climate, which is around 18 degrees on average. The course is located in an ideal environment with few artificial elements, excellent for medium-level players. Teeing areas are very close, it is wide, and there is a complete training area. All of this is very close to the clubhouse. The hotel is open all year with cosy rooms and a wide range of complementary services, like a swimming pool and football fields. President: Marco Colomer Manager: Kotska Horno Greenkeeper: Diego Cárdenas Professional: Juan Agüera Design: Juan Catarinéu
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Isla Canela Old Course Location and contact Isla Canela Golf Calle Golf Norte, s/n - 21409 Isla Canela – Ayamonte – Huelva Tel. 0034 959 47 78 78 / Fax 0034 959 47 72 71 golf@islacanela.es www.golfislacanela.com From Portugal, take the A22 towards Spain, and from Spain, the A-49 towards Portugal. Take exit 131 towards Ayamonte, then take Avenida de la Constitución, Avenida de Andalucía, Avenida Mayor Narciso Martín Navarro, and then Avenida de la Playa, towards Golf Norte Street.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6248
73,6
72
140
5937
72,3
72
140
5585
76,1 F
72
134 F
5169
134 F
72
129 F
Isla Canela Old Course Holes: 18 Par: 72
13
17 12 14
18
11 16
DRIVING RANGE 1
15
3
9 7
2
4
8
6
5
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Islantilla Golf ISLA CRISTINA AND LEPE Surrounded by a pine forest and with an area of 73 hectares, it offers magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. The course, with a practice area for more than one hundred people and the Top Golf Academy, is a parkland-type course with three options to explore its 27 holes: • Blue: Holes 1 to 9. The most physically demanding and technical, where control over the swing prevails. • Yellow: Holes 10 to 18. Fun and with beautiful views, it is scored at medium difficulty, with three par 3, three par 4, and three par 5. • Green: Holes 19 to 27. The most accessible for those with higher handicaps, with wide greens and paths and a more comfortable walking route. It is next to the Islantilla Golf Resort, a four-star resort with 204 rooms. Director: Tino Cordero Greenkeeper: Juan Manuel Sánchez Contreras Design: Enrique Canales y Luis Recasens
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Islantilla Golf Location and contact Islantilla Golf Resort Paseo Barranco del Moro, s/n - 21440 Lepe - Huelva Tel. 0034 959 48 60 39 – 49 / Fax 0034 959 48 61 04 reservasgolf@islantillagolfresort.com www.islantillagolfresort.com From Portugal, take the A22 towards Spain, and from Spain, the A-49 towards Portugal. Exit at junction 117, destination Lepe. Follow the signs to La Antilla and turn right towards the Islantilla golf course.
Course description (Blue - Holes 1 to 9) Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
5993
71,1
72
122
5438
68,3
72
116
4778
69,5
72
116
Course description (Yellow - Holes 10 to 18) Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6096
71,3
72
122
5507
68,4
72
116
4829
69,7
72
116
Course description (Green - Holes 19 to 27) Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6165
72
72
126
5681
69,5
72
121
5011
71,2
72
122
23
Islantilla Golf Holes: 27 Par: 72 24
22
25 21
26
15
20
14
19
17 16
27
12 13
9
18
8 10
DRIVING RANGE
2
11
7
3
1
5
6
4
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Golf El Rompido CARTAYA In an idyllic environment such as the Natural Lands of the Piedras River, surrounded by pine trees and facing the Atlantic, is the only course in Andalusia with 36 holes, made up of two 18-hole courses. The northern field, built in 2006, is among the 1,000 best fields in Europe in the Peugeot guide, due to its design. The southern field, from 2003, is very suitable for all types of players, according to the USGA (United States Golf Association). Next to the fields is the five-star hotel, Precise Resort El Rompido, which offers a relaxed and very pleasant atmosphere and is close to the Marina del Rompido apartment complex. President: Pedro Soroa Manager: Mar Timoner Greenkeeper: Miguel Ángel González Professional: Peter Ballingall Design: Álvaro Arana
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Golf El Rompido Location and contact El Rompido golf course Ctra. Cartaya El Rompido, Km 7, 21459 El Rompido, Cartaya, Huelva Tel. 0034 959 02 42 42 info@golfelrompido.es (reservas) www.golfelrompido.es From Portugal, take the A22 towards Spain, and from Spain, the A-49 towards Portugal. Take exit 105 towards Cartaya. Follow the signs to El Rompido.
North course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6111
72,8
72
133
5947
72
72
132
5591
70,1
72
129
5153
67,6 M 73,8 F
72
119 M 137 F
4765
71,6 F
72
129 F
Golf El Rompido - North course Holes: 18 Par: 72
18
2 3 5 DRIVING RANGE 1 17 6 4 16 7
15 13
9 12
14 11
8
10
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Golf El Rompido Location and contact El Rompido golf course Ctra. Cartaya El Rompido, Km 7, 21459 El Rompido, Cartaya, Huelva Tel. 0034 959 02 42 42 info@golfelrompido.es (reservas) www.golfelrompido.es From Portugal, take the A22 towards Spain, and from Spain, the A-49 towards Portugal. Take exit 105 towards Cartaya. Follow the signs to El Rompido.
South course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6168
73.5
72
134
5963
72.2
72
134
5681
70.8
72
131
5397
68.6 M 75.2 F
72
126 M 134 F
4951
72.4 F
72
128 F
Golf El Rompido - South course Holes: 18 Par: 72
5
6
4
2
7
3
1 8
DRIVING RANGE 9 18 10
11
15
17
14
16
12 13
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Nuevo Portil Golf CARTAYA Surrounded by spectacular vegetation and with a magnificent climate--an average temperature of about 20 degrees--this parkland-type course offers 18 holes among its 5,841 metres. Attractive, but technical, it has numerous bunkers and several water features. In the same complex is the Nuevo Portil Golf hotel with a balcony overlooking the Piedras estuary and excellent services and amenities, including a special area for health and beauty. President: Rafael Beca Manager: Juan Carlos Carretero Greenkeeper: Juan Manuel ArcĂĄngel Professionales: Neno Smolejnovic y JesĂşs Castizo Design: Alfonso Vidaor
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Nuevo Portil Golf Location and contact Hotel Nuevo Portil Golf C\ Cristóbal Colón s/n 21459 Nuevo Portil, Cartaya (Huelva) Tel. 0034 959 52 82 40 / Fax 959 52 83 83 info@nuevoportilgolf.es www.nuevoportilgolf.es From Portugal: Take the IP1 towards Spain. On the A-49, take exit 105 towards Cartaya. Follow the signs to El Rompido. After turning left, take the A-5052. The hotel is about five kilometres away. From Huelva and Seville: Take the A-49 highway towards Huelva. At exit 84, merge onto the H-30 towards Punta Umbría. On the A-497, turn off at exit 9 towards El Portil - El Rompido on the A-5051. The hotel is about six kilometres away.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
5841
71,2
71
129
5528
69,7
71
129
5099
73,1
71
126
4904
72
71
123
Nuevo Portil Golf Holes: 18 Par: 71
DRIVING RANGE
18
15
16 1
17 14
2
13
11
3 12
4 8 10 5 7
6
9
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Bellavista Huelva Golf Club ALJARAQUE Founded in 1916, the current course dates back to 1976 and is considered the king of Andalusian golf. Near the natural lands of Marismas del Odiel and Huelva capital, you can enjoy golf all year round. In the British style, it has wide paths and fast greens. It is very technical and requires the use of almost all clubs, which implies a challenge for all types of players. Next to the golf course, the club has four clay courts to play tennis, two glass courts and three wall courts to play padel tennis, a squash court, and a gym with a wellness centre. President: Juan Moreno Tocino Manager: Alberto RodrĂguez Payno Greenkeeper: Juan Antonio Moreno Pedrosa Professional: Alejandro QuirĂłs Design: Luis Recasens
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Bellavista Huelva Golf Club Location and contact Club de Golf Bellavista Crta. Huelva-Aljaraque, Km 6 21120 Aljaraque, Huelva Tel. 0034 959 31 90 17 bellavista@golfbellavista.com www.golfbellavista.com From Portugal: Take the A22 towards Spain. On the A-49, take exit 99 towards Aljaraque Punta UmbrĂa. The A-492 will take you to the golf course, taking a left at the first roundabout and, after about 200 metres, you will enter the La Dehesa development. From Huelva: Take the A-497 towards Punta UmbrĂa and the first exit on the right when leaving the bridge over the Odiel river. After the fourth roundabout on the A-492, exit right, towards the La Dehesa development.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
5806
71,1
71
132
5611
69,5
71
131
5094
67,8 M 72,8 F
71
123 M 127 F
4830
65,7 M 70,5 F
71
118 M 124 F
Bellavista Huelva Golf Club Holes: 18 Par: 71 14
6 15
4
13
16 12
7 5
3 17 10
11
8
2
9 18
1
DRIVING RANGE
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La Monacilla Golf Club ALJARAQUE Designed by José María Olazábal, two-time winner of the Augusta Master, it opened in 2010. It has 18 holes, par 72, and 6,800 metres. The course, with four lakes, lets you enjoy the lowest level and gives its best to the most experienced. It has six teeing areas, expanding the possibilities of the game and making the tour more enjoyable. It offers practice tees, a golf school, and private lessons among its many services. President: Ricardo Bescansa Manager: Pablo Alcántara Greenkeeper: Germán Rodríguez Professional: Víctor Fernández Design: José María Olazábal
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La Monacilla Golf Club Location and contact Campo de golf La Monacilla Urbanización La Monacilla Golf Avda. de los Pirineos, s/n 21110 - Aljaraque – Huelva Tel. 0034 959 10 00 93 info@lamonacillagolf.com www.lamonacillagolf.com From Portugal: Take the A22 towards Spain. On the A-49, take exit 99 towards Aljaraque Punta Umbría. The A-492 will take you to the golf course, taking a left at the first two roundabouts. From Huelva: Take the A-497 towards Punta Umbría, passing the bridge over the Odiel river. Take exit 3 at the end of the viaduct. You will reach the golf course at the fourth roundabout on the A-492.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
6808
75,9
72
136
6436
74,1
72
134
6022
71,7
72
130
5559
68,6 M 75,1 F
72
115 M 134 F
5138
66,7 M 72,4 F
72
113 M 126 F
La Monacilla Golf Club Holes: 18 Par: 72
15
14
13
16
17 12 DRIVING RANGE
18
11
9 10 1
7
8
2
6 3 5
4
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Corta Atalaya Golf MINAS DE RIOTINTO Located at the foot of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, on the grounds of the first golf course on the peninsula, the North Lode Golf Club was built at the end of the 19th century and founded by the English businessmen of the Riotinto mining company. In 1992, it was relocated near the Victorian neighbourhood of Bellavista, which has a view of the largest open-pit mine in Europe, the Corta Atalaya, from which it takes its name. It is a rustic 9-hole course (three par 3, five par 4, and a par 5) with dirt roads. It is quite flat, except for two holes, which have a steep slope. It offers quality services and a complete clubhouse. One of its great charms is the colour show offered by the mines, with intense red, copper, and ochre hues. President: Ramón César Martínez Buschek Director: Ingo Serrano Núñez Design: Alberto Rodríguez y Augusto Martínez
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Corta Atalaya Golf Location and contact Campo de golf Corta Atalaya Corta Atalaya s/n, 21660 Minas de Riotinto, Huelva Tel. 0034 658 95 60 19 I.serrano@clubdegolfcortaatalaya.com www.clubdegolfcortaatalaya.es From the A-49 motorway, which connects Seville, Huelva, and Portugal, take exit 75 towards the N-435 towards Trigueros, Badajoz. After 42 kilometres, turn right towards Minas de Riotinto on the N-461. The course is about 4.5 kilometres away.
Course description Metres
Course value
Par
Slope
4730
32,9
68
130
4030
31,3 M 32,8 F
68
99 M 103 F
Corta Atalaya Golf Holes: 9 Par: 68
3
1
2
15
4 6 9
7
8
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Valle Guadiana Links by Isla Canela - page 15
Isla Canela Old Course - page 19
Islantilla Golf - page 23
Golf El Rompido - page 27
Golf Nuevo Portil - page 33
Bellavista Huelva Golf Club - page 37
La Monacilla Golf Club - page 41
Corta Atalaya Golf - page 45
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