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Spain boasts some of the finest golf courses in thehigh-tech golf academy which features computer
world and many top championships are hosted here.video analysis.
Spain’s golf courses range from historicThe course setting is dramatic with dry riverbeds,
classics to modern masterpieces. Here is ourwater channels, rocks and various xerophytic plants
suggestion for the 5 golf courses in Spain that youset against a backdrop of surrounding mountains. The
must play if you have the opportunity:desert terrain is a remarkable contrast to the usual
Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madridcoastal setting of Spanish golf courses. Desert
Located in a gorgeous oak forest on the outskirts ofSprings also features pitching and putting greens, plus
Madrid, this is one of the oldest golf courses in Spaindriving range.
and definitely the most exclusive. The Abajo CourseClub de Golf Valderrama
is very popular on the weekends. It was establishedValderrama, located on the Costa del Sol, is thought
in 1895 and includes two courses: the old eighteenby many to be the best golf course in Spain. It
hole Arriba Course and the new eighteen hole Abajafeatures long Par 5’s with a number of water
Course. Both are challenging. There are many bunkershazards and greens that are protected by bunkers.
amongst the tree lined fairways and well maintainedThis course deserves its sterling reputation thanks to
greens. Pitching and putting greens are available forits neat elevated greens, gorgeous, tree-lined
practise. Other facilities include a pro shop, golf tuition,fairways, and expansive views of Gibraltar and the
swimming pool, tennis courts, horse riding and acoastline of North Africa. A perfect shot over water
clubhouse with bar, restaurant, and sauna.is needed to make the green on Valderrama's
Alicante, Costa Blancarenowned, difficult 17th hole, a place where a number
Situated among a number of residentialof dramatic world championship matches have taken
developments, this 18-hole, Par 72 course wasplace. Reservations are required months in advance
designed by Seve Ballesteros, and it featuresto play golf here, so don’t expect to turn up
contoured greens, lengthy fairways and strategicallyand play.
placed bunkers. The picturesque ruins of a RomanMontecastillo, Cadiz
Villa can be found near the 15th green. Located nextThe wonderful golf course at Montecastillo, Cadiz
to the beach, this course has numerous holes withwas designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. It has
strategically located bunkers and water hazards. On18 holes and is 160 hectares in size. It’s
the last hole a tee-off over water and a number oflocated in the Montecastillo resort complex along with
bunkers is required. More lake hopping is involved ina health centre, pool, restaurants and hotels. The
making the green. A buggy is needed to play thefairways and greens are nicely maintained, and there
Alicante course and is provided as part of the playingis a whole array of practice facilities, like the driving
fee. Also available are practice greens, a caférange with 75 protected bays, turf practice tees, and
restaurant and adequately supplied pro shop.putting and chipping greens. The course is moderately
Desert Springs, Almeriaflat, with rippling fairways, broad lakes, several
With a design based on courses found in Californiabunkers and first-rate greens. You can see awesome
and Arizona, Desert Springs in Almeria is the firstvistas of Jerez from the 18th hole of the golf course.
desert course in Europe. This challenging andThere are fantastic courses all around Spain so
prestigious 18-hole course opened in 2002 and thewherever you go you will be able to play some great
mild local climate allows for play all year round. Yougolf.