Golfers looking to step up their search for a sunshine break later this year can take advantage of some fantastic opportunities to explore the Costa Brava.
Located 100km north of Barcelona and surrounding the historic city of Girona, the region boasts seven golf clubs and nine varied 18-hole layouts to suit all levels of abilities and experience.
With overseas travel expected to return to somewhere close to normality as the year progresses, there is a wide variety of accommodation and options to choose from to make the most of the easing of restrictions.
Check out the full selection here: Costa Brava hotels and accommodation
Among the many inviting options, Torremirona Relais Hotel Golf & Spa sits alongside a fabulous par-72 course, full of lakes, tricky bunkers and undulating greens to test all aspects of your game.
Almost half of the 49 rooms were renovated in January 2018, while there are also two types of apartment (one or two-bedroom, each with their own private terrace).
The hotel facilities are extensive and the Spa Dubhé is the ideal place to reinvigorate and relax after the round with jacuzzi, sauna, Hamman massage and bi-thermal showers. A traditional Mediterranean restaurant, a lobby bar and spectacular terrace to enjoy the mild evenings also add to the experience.
Based in the north of the region, there is also plenty of local interest with Figueres – the hometown of Salvador Dali and the incredible museum – while picturesque villages Cadaqués and Besalú and beautiful beaches and bays are waiting to be discovered. And with the nearby high-speed train station taking you to Barcelona in less than an hour, one of the world’s great cities is also on the doorstep.
Among the packages available is a five-night stay in a double room, including breakfast buffet, dinner and three rounds of golf at Torremirona Golf, which is available here: www.hoteltorremirona.com/en/getaways
For those eager to balance a beach break with a fantastic golf course, La Costa Golf Beach Resort is the perfect combination with its unique twin attraction.
Set in an incredible landscape, the course winds its way through hundreds of centennial pines acting as natural corridors to such an extent, you may never realise that the beach is quite so nearby.
And the hotel is equally close with 122 rooms and 54 suites and direct access to both the beach and golf course just a few steps from the hotel grounds – the only hotel in the region with both golf and the beach at the same location.
Alongside several excellent dining options within the hotel, a wealth of watersports take place from the sandy beach with an especially inviting pool for some relaxation and sunshine. And just a few minutes away from Girona, there is plenty of culture and history to explore too.
There are several tempting packages – one which includes one round at Golf de Pals and one on either of the nearby courses Golf d’Aro or Golf Empordà – based on two sharing and a bed and breakfast basis.
For more information, visit: La Costa Golf Beach Resort
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Press release written and distributed on behalf of the Costa Brava Tourist Board by Azalea.
COSTA BRAVA TOURIST BOARD – GOLF CLUBS
The Costa Brava Tourist Board offers golfers the opportunity to enjoy outstanding golf all year-round in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt natural environments in Spain and Southern Europe.
Situated 100 kilometres north of Barcelona in a region nestling between the foothills of the Pyrenees and the waters of the Mediterranean, the Costa Brava boasts an array of first-class golf experiences, and the association features seven golf clubs and nine varied 18-hole layouts from some of the game’s most well-known and accomplished designers, as well as a highly-rated par-three course.
The golf clubs in the Costa Brava-Empordà Golf Course Association are:
- Club Golf d’Aro Mas Nou (www.golfdaro.com)
- Club de Golf Costa Brava (www.golfcostabrava.com)
- Empordà Golf (Forest and Links courses) (www.empordagolf.com)
- Club de Golf Peralada Golf (www.golfperalada.com)
- PGA Catalunya (Stadium and Tour courses) (www.pgacatalunya.com)
- Golf de Pals (http://golfdepals.com)
- Torremirona Golf Club (www.golftorremirona.com)
- Gualta Par Three (www.gualta.com)
THE COSTA BRAVA
The coastal region of the province of Girona, the Costa Brava (which translates as “wild coast” in English) features of 214 km of spectacular and captivating coastline running between Blanes in the south and the French border in the north.
One of Catalonia’s principal tourist centres, the area enjoys average annual temperatures of 16.5Cᵒ has everything needed for an unforgettable stay; from outstanding nature, beaches and forests to unforgettable culture, history, gastronomy and art, many of which enjoy international recognition.
The most well-known towns and cities in the Costa Brava and the province of Girona include the historical city of Girona, Figueres – the home town of famous Catalan artist Salvador Dalí – Olot, Banyoles, Blanes, Platja d’Aro, Pals, Peralada, Lloret de Mar, Cadaqués, Tossa de Mar and Peratallada. www.costabrava.org
GETTING THERE
The Costa Brava and its golf courses are easily accessible from the UK and Europe with regular flights operating from across the continent into the three main airports serving the region – Girona (in the centre), Barcelona (one hour’s drive to the south) and Perpignan (to the north).
www.golfincostabrava.org
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