Enjoy an authentic golfing experience in Catalonia. A total of 40 courses located beside the Mediterranean or surrounded by mountains and nature that are well-connected with Barcelona and the other Catalan capital cities. Most of them have received numerous international prizes such as the World Golf Awards, certifying them as high-quality courses to enjoy this sporting discipline on. The mild climate all the year round, the variety of landscapes and the excellent technical characteristics of the facilities make Catalonia an ideal destination for training if you’re a professional golfer or if you want to perfect your golf drive with your family or friends. Most of them also have a golf school, 4 and 5-star hotels with spas, high-quality restaurants and beautiful natural settings for greater enjoyment of the sport. The Costa Brava: a refuge for golfers The Camiral Golf & Wellness in Caldes de Malavella is regarded as one of the best courses in Europe and it’s the number one golf resort in Spain. It’s full of challenges for the player, with strategically located bunkers and lakes, undulating terrain and a dogleg on the 6th hole demanding maximum concentration. It has two Par-72 courses, the Stadium Course and the Tour Course. The Camiral Golf & Wellness offers a comprehensive experience that includes cycling, tennis and food and wine, among other attractions. Club Golf d’Aro-Mas Nou in Platja d’Aro is located in a magnificent setting. While you play the holes, you can enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea and the imposing presence of the mountains of the Gavarres natural area. Other attractions on offer for golfers are the large fleet of electric vehicles and rental equipment available for all levels. Technical quality is what defines the Empordà Golf Resort course in Gualta, 36 holes that can be combined into six different rounds of 18 holes on the Links and Forest courses which require a wide variety of strokes and techniques. As for the Golf de Pals course, located on the seafront and surrounded by an immense pine forest, is the oldest course on the Costa Brava. It’s ideal for both beginners and more advanced golfers. Peralada Golf, with its 18-hole, par-71 course, is the perfect setting for competitions of all levels. The resort has recently refurbished its 5-star hotel. On the fast greens of the Torremirona Golf Club in Figueras players with low and high handicaps can enjoy golf with views of the Canigó mountain and the Gulf of Roses. It also has a 4-star hotel. Golf on the Costa Daurada Golf Costa Daurada in Tarragona has a practice area for warming up and training and you can choose between playing on natural grass or in covered areas. You can also try out the Pitch & Putt course, the gym and hire bikes. The range of gastronomy and culture on offer complements the golfing activity at the Infinitum Salou, which has three courses (Lakes, Hills and Ruins) and 45 holes. Costa Barcelona: greens, technology and style The Real Club de Golf El Prat in Terrassa is one of the 125 Platinum Clubs in the world due to its technical quality; legends such as Severiano Ballesteros have played holes here and competed at its facilities. It’s one of the best courses in Spain. Playing golf surrounded by three lakes is one of the attractions of Golf La Roca Barcelona in La Roca del Vallès. It also offers personalised development programmes and a gym with the latest technology. The impressive Montserrat mountain presides over the views of Club de Golf Barcelona, which also provides services such as a swimming pool, sauna and 4-star hotel. The Golf Montanyà Club is another of Catalonia’s golf facilities located in a privileged setting, in the heart of the Montseny Natural Park. The 18-hole, par-72 course, opened in 1989 and designed by David Thomas, has quite distinct technical and environmental characteristics on the first nine holes compared with the last nine. For lovers of the British style, the course at Llavaneras Golf Club is very similar to those in the United Kingdom, with a well-tended garden and an elegant clubhouse. The Vallromanes Golf Club is also very stylish. The clubhouse is a restored 18th-century stately home known as Torre Taberna. It consists of an 18-hole, par-72 course divided into two distinct parts. The first nine holes run through a flat valley and the other nine are located on the mountainside. Have you decided which Catalan golf course you will choose? Or would you prefer to try out a few of them?