GOLF BREAKS
STUNNING GOLF
AND FIVE-STAR GASTRONOMY IN NORTH-EAST MALLORCA
Situated in the north-east of Mallorca near the historic town of Artà sits Carrossa Hotel Spa Villas, a stunning five-star resort well renowned for its luxurious fine dining and sensational setting in a 340-hectare estate.
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njoying breath-taking views of the bay of Alcúdia and the rolling hills of Llevant, Carrossa has carved out a niche as one of the elite resorts on the Balearic Island, serving up a bespoke half-board stay that includes food in the Carrossa Restaurant. The terrace-based gastronomical flagship, which has recently been fitted with a panoramic extension and heated floor to improve the year-round temperatures, is one of three eateries at Carrossa and serves up three new starters, main dishes and desserts each day, as part of a constantly rotating menu. Its location on the golf-centric Spanish island gives guests access to a huge range of golfing excellence, offering a range of exclusive stayand-play packages and discounted
green fees at the likes of Club de Golf Alcanada, Capdepera Golf and Pula Golf Resort. Alcanada, a multi-award-winning course, is one of the most prestigious clubs on the Balearic Island and the only one next to the sea. Taking its name from the lighthouse and
picturesque bay, the Robert Trent Jones-Jr-designed layout is an enjoyable test and will host the Challenge Tour Grand Final in November this year. Capdepera, which is less than 10 miles from Carrossa, has the scenic Llevant hills as a stunning background to the signature 15th hole, which is well regarded as one of the most memorable on the island. Pula Golf Resort was originally founded in 1997 and redesigned by José Maria Olazábal between 2004 and 2006, with a design that makes incredible use of the Mallorcan landscape and has hosted many big names such as Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Francesco Molinari and Sergio Garcia. To further boost their offering outside of golf, Carrossa also offers a huge number of other amenities, such as a stunning outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art spa and array of treatments, as well as a sauna and a modern gym. As well as the Carrossa Restaurant, the resort also offers two other eateries, the Bistro Badia on the terrace, and the Bodega, set in a candle-lit wine cellar. Both provide a fantastic way to spend the evening before returning to the stunning accommodation, which includes a range of suites inside a converted 15th century Manor House. www.carrossa.com www.theazaleagroup.com
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