Top Five Golf Clubs on the Costa Brava (and villas nearby)
Nestled between the mountains and the
sea, Costa Brava with its vast fields, numerous hills and lush greenery is
benefiting form a particular climate that permits golf lovers to enjoy its
stunning courses practically all year round.
If you prefer to spend much time practicing and not to see a lot of
people around, enjoy the courses between October and May. If some company does
not bother you at all and you will be happy to find some competitioner, extend
your trip on the high season, between May and September. Equally spaced across
the whole region, the Costa Brava golf courses have their particularities and
strong points that every golfer shall know upfront in order to chose the best
option and best destination.
PGA Catalunya. Considered one
of the best golf courses in Spain and designed by the renowned golf stars Angel
Gallardo and Neil Coles, PGA Catalunya boasts manicured Stadium course for a
truly professional experience and Tour course for a slightly less challenging
experience, both with 18 holes, 72 Par. Located not far form Girona and its
airport, the place is easy to reach. Hosting well-known international golf
events, championships and organizing special summer activities, like junior
camps, PGA Catalunya meets the highest requirements of a superb golf club.
Spa Holiday Home, Vidreres |
Emporda Golf. Offering two
18-hole courses, Links course (Par 71) and Forest course (Par 73), Emporda golf
benefits from stunning scenery and technically impeccable facilities. Designed by Robert Von Hagge, also known as
“the best designer” not far form the beach of L´Estartit and the medieval
Toroella de Montgri, the golf course boasts lakes, greenery, bunkers and dunes.
Villa Nearby: Golf Club Modern House, Gualta
Golf Club Modern House, Gualta |
Golf Club Peralada. Offering
a golf course of 6071 m with 18 holes, par 71,
and a pitch and putt, Golf Club Peralada was the first Spanish course to
get EMAS certificate. Located close to the Roses beach known to be the longest
of Costa Brava and easiest to find a place in summer on, suitable for any level
of players, the course offers lakes, greenery and bunkers, but has no hills.
Modern Luxury Villa Golf, Peralada |
Club Golf d´Aro – Mas
Nou. Combining golf and pitch and putt,
this club set in a privileged surrounding with spectacular views over the
mountains and the coastline, is located not far from one of the finest beaches
of the area, S´Agaro. Opened in 1990,
the undulating course with water hazards has 18 holes, can be classified as a
moderate-hard course.
Charming Cristina House, Santa Cristina d´Aro |
Golf Platja de Pals. Founded
in 1960s, Golf Platja de Pals has been keeping abreast of the times and has
hosted many international golf events including the 1972 Spanish Open. Located
by the beach of Pals not far form the medieval and charming town of Pals, the
club is set on dunes and is surrounded by a green pine forest. The course has
18 holes, 73 par and offers classes in various languages both for adults and
children.
Villa Nearby: Sa Tuna Luxury Modern Villa, Sa Tuna
Sa Tuna Luxury Modern Villa, Sa Tuna |
Do not forget that half of your trip
success is done by the golf course itself, while the other one is done by your
accommodatin. Check our luxury
holiday villas on the Costa Brava and plan yout trip to a dot with our
concierge services.
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