Spain golf

Spain golf is on the rise and ever more people are looking for a golf holiday Spain is becoming their chosen destination. With its sunny climate and stunning landscapes, Spain has long been a popular golfers destination for Europeans, especially the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Costa Calida and the Costa de la Luz. To cater for a sizeable ex-pat and tourist interest, notably British, Irish and Scnadinavian, Spain has a fine selection of golf courses in the popular areas. There are so many to choose from that this is quite often the hardest part of choosing you golf holidays in Spain.

A longtime favorite of golfers from all over Europe, Spain's Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca are home to one of the highest concentrations of top-class golf courses to be found anywhere in the world.

Located in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain, the Costa del Sol is often referred to as the Costa del Golf, offering more than sixty golf courses within a small area. If linked together in a straight line, the courses would stretch from one end of the Costa del Sol to the other, but designed by famous names such as Nicklaus, Sevi Ballesteros and Olazabal, the golf courses run from the beaches to the hills, through forests and over lakes.

Valderrama is among the many beautiful courses located along this stretch of the Mediterranean coast , where the 1997 Ryder Cup Matches were held, and San Roque golf course, the winter home of the European PGA.

The Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca are a melting pot of culture, golf and entertainment. With flamenco dancing, bull fighting, tapas bars and lively, fun-loving and friendly people, Spain has all the ingredients for a truly memorable golf holiday, on and off the golf course.

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