| The Costa Brava is a highly popular golfing area in | | | | why Golf d'Aro Mas Nouwas selected by the |
| Spain. The Costa Brava is located between the | | | | International Association of Golf Tour Operators in |
| Pyrenees Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea and | | | | 2000 as its Best Golf Destination. |
| offers excellent golf courses, quality holiday | | | | Emporda |
| accommodations and very affordable green fees. If | | | | Ranked in the top 50 of European courses, |
| that's not enough there are a number of exquisite | | | | picturesque Emporda is superbly maintained, easy to |
| beaches, some beautiful old villages and a great local | | | | walk, and offers challenges to players at every skill |
| cuisine. | | | | level. In order to enliven the playing conditions von |
| If you are planning a golf holiday in the Costa Brava | | | | Hagge, the designer, has inserted mounds between |
| and would like to play on the best courses, here is | | | | fairways on holes that do not have trees, even |
| our choice for the 5 that you should definitely try | | | | though a few of the greens are long and a number |
| and include on your itinerary; | | | | of water hazards must be dealt with. There is a |
| Club de Golf Costa Brava | | | | school that offers golf instruction and a driving range, |
| This course is not thought to be overly challenging | | | | plus the clubhouse has a nice bar and dining area. |
| due to its moderately sloping fairways of various | | | | Golf Girona |
| widths. However, it's a very attractive course with | | | | Situated in the hills around Girona, the Girona course |
| old cork oaks, olives and pines nicely incorporated | | | | fits nicely in its setting. Players at all skill levels will find |
| into the course's design by architect Hamilton Stutt. | | | | this course enjoyable. The architect, F.G. Hawtree, |
| Getting around, or over the trees and avoiding the | | | | situated it between two valleys and utilized an old |
| two artificial lakes are the two primary challenges | | | | olive orchard to make this course unique. Golf Girona |
| that golfers face here. It's usually chip shots that are | | | | offers golf classes, a pitching and putting green, plus |
| required to reach the greens. The last hole finishes in | | | | a driving range. The clubhouse features an excellent |
| a stunning bay by the Mediterranean Sea - surely one | | | | restaurant and cosy bar. |
| of the most beautiful 18th greens in the world. The | | | | Platja de Pals |
| big old clubhouse, originating from 1841, is the ideal | | | | There is something for everyone at this scenic |
| place to relax and enjoy a meal following the game. | | | | course designed by F.W. Hawtree, and it may be |
| Alternatively, you may prefer to work on your shots | | | | considered one of the most prestigious courses in |
| on the driving range, or try out the golf school. | | | | Spain. However, be careful of low-hanging branches |
| Golf d'Aro Mas Nou | | | | from the abundance of trees, since they can catapult |
| This woodland course that includes pines, cork oaks | | | | your ball anywhere. Most greens are protected by |
| and olives is one of the oldest in the Costa Brava. | | | | strategically placed bunkers. The restaurant in the |
| Located in the Gavarres Mountains 300 meters | | | | clubhouse affords beautiful views of the course and |
| above sea level, it features gorgeous panoramic | | | | surroundings; a driving range, putting and pitching |
| views of the Costa Brava. As there is vegetation | | | | greens, and a golf school are also available here. |
| bordering two-thirds of the fairways, and with | | | | No matter which course you choose to play on, it's |
| several deep ravines, it is necessary to possess | | | | always a pleasure to play golf on the Costa Brava |
| accuracy and low handicap abilities. If the wind is | | | | and most Costa Brava tee times are reasonably |
| strong, you may choose to strike balls on the driving | | | | priced. However, you will be assured a top-flight |
| range or to relax in the clubhouse until conditions get | | | | golfing experience if you visit one of our top 5 |
| better. The clubhouse offers a restaurant, dressing | | | | courses listed above. |
| rooms, a sauna, and a dining area. It is easy to see | | | | |