Golfing Region Spain

Travel information at a glance - Golf vacations in Spain

• Spain as a destination for a golf vacation
• The best time to travel to Spain for a golf trip
• Good to know

Spain as a golf vacation destination

Destination Spain - golf courses, golf hotels & green fees

Sport with all its facets has a very special meaning in Spain. The vast country and the long coastline by the sea offer Spaniards and their guests ideal conditions for almost all types of sport. This is why golf tourism established itself in Spain at an early stage. Most golf hotels can be found on the islands and in the south of the country, but you can play golf to your heart's content on the extensive courses of many clubs throughout the country. The Spanish also love to hit the little white ball through green landscapes. The vastness of the golf courses allows you to calm your mind and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From beginners to professionals, golfers of all abilities will be satisfied on Spain's golf courses. Trained instructors offer courses for beginners and advanced players and there are many tournaments for professionals throughout the year. Therefore, it is not only golfers who hang around the hotel complexes near well-known golf courses. During international tournaments, many other guests interested in professional golf can also be found in the country's large, comfortable golf hotels.

International golf in Spain

In Spain, you can exchange expertise with your neighbors at the table over breakfast, because golfers speak an international language and understand each other. In Spain, guests can play golf 365 days a year and improve their skills. Equipment and clothing are also on sale in sports stores and at the clubs. Due to the popularity of golf in Spain, the golf courses offer golfers the best conditions for playing on the green. There are courses that are easy to play for beginners and challenging terrain that is always waiting with new surprises for advanced, enthusiastic golfers. The number of golf courses in Spain is so large that you can spend many vacations discovering new courses - after all, golfing is a popular sport in Spain. A round under a bright blue sky surrounded by green fields is pure relaxation. It is impossible to imagine Spain without golf tourism, international golf hotels offer the best comfort for guests, from the golf course to rooms and suites with sea views and golf events. Golfing in Spain is always first class.

The land, sea and cities of Spain

Spain is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. Sun, sea and many sporting opportunities, but also culture and traditional cuisine make Spain a pleasant and varied destination. The Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the entire mainland offer plenty of variety for water sports enthusiasts and golfers. But a trip to the big cities such as Barcelona or Madrid is also worthwhile. Museums, churches and historic buildings from many eras can be visited here. And just a few kilometers further on, guests find themselves back in the midst of unspoilt nature between vegetable fields, horse stud farms and golf courses.

The best time to travel to Spain for golf trips

Climate and hours of sunshine in Spain - ideal for golfers

Spain not only offers many hours of sunshine in summer, many vacationers also enjoy the warmth of the Canary Islands in winter. Between May and October, most beach vacationers can be found in the Spanish Mediterranean regions. Golfing in Spain is possible all year round in almost all areas, as the climate in all parts of the country is predominantly mild.

Good to know

Euro and credit cards, no problem in Spain

In Spain, as in all countries of the European Union, you pay with the euro. Most restaurants and stores accept credit cards. However, smaller bars and kiosks prefer cash when buying a magazine or a drink. Unlike in Germany, it is customary in Spain not only to round up to the nearest suitable amount when tipping, but also to give around 15 to 20 percent of the bill. In Spain, the tip is part of the waiter's income in restaurants.

Arrival & transportation

If you like to be mobile, you can travel to Spain in your own car, but there are many airports throughout the country with daily flights from almost all European airports. Rental cars from many international providers can be booked at the airport. Alternatively, you can reach your accommodation by bus, cab or hotel shuttle. In many regions of the country, not only Spanish is spoken, but also English and German. There are hardly any communication problems for tourists. Cell phone calls are relatively cheap since the new regulations in Europe - you should enquire about roaming charges individually before departure. Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi. No special vaccinations are required or recommended. Spain is geared towards international guests, so every visitor to the country has access to a similar range of goods and services as at home. Travelers from Europe only need an identity card to get to know Spain.

Spanish specialties on the Mediterranean

The kitchens of the restaurants have adapted to holidaymakers from all over the world. In addition to traditional Mediterranean cuisine, guests will also find typical tourist classics such as schnitzel and bratwurst on almost all menus. However, most holidaymakers allow themselves to be spoiled by Spain's chefs with specialties such as tapas, lamb, fresh fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables. These dishes are not only very tasty, they are also healthy. A vacation in Spain is also pure culinary relaxation.