The ultimate list of the Best Golf Courses in Spain
Spain is one of the most popular golfing destinations in the world, and it's easy to see why.
Spain now boasts over 450 golf courses located all around the mainland and the Balearic and Canary Islands, many are recognised as some of the best golf courses in Europe and beyond.
And if you are looking to enjoy the whole golfing experience in one place, there are plenty of golf resorts overlooking the fairways with many also located close to popular beach resorts where golfers can enjoy the vibrant nightlife and delightful food offerings after the round is over.
Here is a list of all the best golf courses in Spain, region by region.
ALMERIA
Almeria is very similar to the Costa del Sol, although less touristy, it is an excellent region to visit for a relaxing golf holiday with terrific dining options.
There are seven wonderful golf resorts and clubs to play in Almeria with the most popular being the Desert Springs Resort. Guests staying at the hotel will receive an unlimited number of golf rounds, making it the perfect golf getaway destination.
The Valle del Este Golf Resort is another popular place to visit. This classic resort is one of the newer developments in Almeria, and its lush fairways make it a hotspot for golf. Visitors receive rounds of golf included in their room rate.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
The Balearic Islands are made up of five unique islands, Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera. The islands have been a popular golfing destination for many years for golfers from the UK and northern Europe.
Mallorca offers the largest number of courses with around 20 golf courses open to the public. The golfing high season is between April-May and October- November, the low season is during mid-summer where you will find plenty of great deals if you don't mind the heat.
The pick of top courses includes Son Antem, Vall D’Or, Alcanada, Pollensa and the Andratx Golf Club.
Alcanada Golf Course
Andratx Golf Course
Bendinat Real Club Golf Course
Capdepera Golf Course
Maioris Golf Course
Pollensa Golf Course
Pula Golf Course
Santa Ponsa Golf Course
Son Antem Golf Course
Son Gual Golf Course
Son Muntaner Golf Course
Son Parc Golf Course
Son Quint Golf Course
Son Servera Golf Course
Son Termes Golf Course
Son Vida Golf Course
T Club Country Club Poniente Golf Course
Vall D'Or Golf Course
BARCELONA
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world, however, it also offers a range of golf opportunities on some of the best courses in the region.
Barcelona golf courses are increasingly in high demand with the climate of north of Spain still mild enough to be able to play all year round. Even the hotter summer months of July and August are generally good to play without suffering the often more intense heat in the south of the country.
The golf course in the Barcelona area are located in the green and fertile lands which surround this world-renowned city.
The golf clubs tend to be more membership orientated so it is always best to book beforehand.
CANARY ISLANDS
The Canary Islands are blessed with a near-perfect climate with average all-year-round temperatures of between 20c and 25c. This has made the islands a perfect winter destination and now boasts numerous high-quality golf resorts.
Most of the courses make good use of the landscape offering stunning backdrops of sea and mountains in perfect surroundings of first-class golf resorts such as Salobre Golf Resort, Meloneras Golf and the Golf Del Sur complex located close to the popular beaches in southern Tenerife.
Abama Golf Course
Amarilla Golf Course
Las Americas Golf Course
Anfi Tauro Golf Course
Buenavista Golf Course
Costa Adeje Golf Course
Costa Teguise Golf Course
Fuerteventura Golf Course
Golf Del Sur Golf Course
Maspalomas Golf Course
Meloneras Golf Course
Palmas Real Golf Course
Salobre Golf Course
Salinas de Antigua Golf
CASTELLON
COSTA BLANCA
Next to the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain, the Costa Blanca is now a major golfing destination located on the east coast of Spain.
The Costa Blanca is over 100 miles of gorgeous Spanish coastline that nestles up against the Mediterranean Sea. Running along the southeast coast of Spain, the Costa Blanca is a sun worshipper’s dream. Average temperatures in the region never dip below 14 degrees Celsius, making the Costa Blanca a perfect destination no matter the time of the year.
Thanks to its ample sunlight, comfortable winters and lush, open spaces, the Costa Blanca is perfect for golf holidays. The area is divided into three sub-regions: Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South and Valencia, it stretches from Alicante in the South to Denia in the North.  Altogether, there are more than 30 golf courses for players to try. From world-class courses to some that have featured on the PGA European Tour, the Costa Blanca has some amazing courses to experience.
Popular golf courses on the Costa Blanca include La Finca Golf, Las Colinas Golf, Alicante Golf, La Sella, Bonalba, Villaitana, Campoamor and Alenda Golf.
Alenda Golf Course
Alicante Golf Course
Altea Golf Club Course
Bonalba Golf Course
Campoamor Golf Course
Las Colinas Golf Course
La Finca Golf Course
Font de Llop Course
La Marquesa Golf Course
Oliva Nova Golf Course
El Plantio Golf Course
Las Ramblas Golf
Lo Romero Golf Club
La Sella Golf
Villaitana-Levante Golf Course
Villaitana-Poniente Golf Course
Vista Bella Golf Course
COSTA DEL SOL
The Costa del Sol is the undisputed king of resorts when it comes to playing golf. From popular championship golf courses such as La Reserva, San Roque, Finca Cortesin and Torrequebrada, our golf course guide offers information on all the top golf courses on the Costa del Sol.
Valderama Golf was chosen for the Ryder cup in 1997, it was a momentous occasion for the area and certainly boosted the popularity of the sport on the costa del sol.  In 2007 the same club celebrated in style as the Volvo Masters commemorated its 20th anniversary, the longest-running single sponsorship in European golf.
Due largely to the success of the Ryder Cup, golf was taken to new levels on the Costa del Sol as it gained universal recognition and along with it came even more quality courses which have been constructed to supply the ever-increasing demand for Golf in southern Spain.http://www.valderrama.com/en/valderrama-volvo-masters
This concentration of quality courses and an enviable climate has made the Costa del Sol one of Europe’s top golfing destinations to many hundreds of thousands of northern European golfers each and every year.
Alcaidesa Golf Course
Alhaurin Golf Course
Almenara Golf Course
Aloha Golf Course
Anoreta Golf Course
Antequera Golf Course
Los Arqueros Golf Course
Atalaya Golf Course
Baviera Golf Course
Las Brisas Golf Course
Cabopino Golf Course
La Cala Golf Courses
Calanova Golf Course
La Canada Golf Course
Casares Golf Courses
Cerrado del Aguila Golf Course
Chaparral Golf Course
Dona Julia Golf Course
Estepona Golf Course
Finca Cortesin Golf Course
Los Flamingos Golf Courses
Guadalhorce Golf Course
Guadalmina Golf Courses
El Higueral Golf Course
Luaro Golf Course
Magna Marbella Golf Course
Marbella Golf Course
Marbella Golf Resort Golf Course
Mijas Golf Courses
Miraflores Golf Course
Los Naranjos Golf Course
La Noria Golf Course
Parador de Malaga Golf Course
El Paraiso Golf Course
La Quinta Golf Resort Golf Courses
La Reserva Golf Course
Rio Real Golf Course
San Roque Club Golf Courses
Santa Clara Golf Course
Santa Maria Golf Course
Santana Golf Course
Sotogrande Golf Course
Torrequebrada Golf Course
Valderrama Golf Course
Valle Romano Golf Course
COSTA DE LA LUZ
The Costa del la Luz is located on the south coast of mainland Spain and boasts being home to a number of top quality golf courses.
Golfers looking to book golf holidays on the Costa de la Luz can enjoy a selection to popular golf resorts including Costa Esuri Golf Club, Islantilla Golf, El Rompido Golf Resort, Isla Canela Golf, Benalup Fairplay Golf Resort and Arcos Gardens.
The Gulf of Cadiz is also home to a number of historic towns such as Cadiz, Huelva, Ayamonte and the natural wilderness that is the Donana National Park. Huelva boasts some of the best beaches anywhere in Spain, noted for the high quality of the sand and water cleanliness.
Campano Golf Course
Costa Ballena Golf Course
La Estancia Golf Course
Fairplay Benalup Golf Course
Montecastillo Golf Course
Montenmedio Golf Course
Novo Sancti-Petri Golf Course
Sancti Petri Hills
Sherry Golf Course
Villanueva Golf Course
Bellavista Golf Course
Isla Canela Golf Course
Islantilla Golf Course
La Monacilla Golf Course
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
Rompido Golf Course
GIRONA CATALONIA
Girona is located around a 30-minute drive north of Barcelona and deserves a special mention as it is home to one of the best golf courses in Spain, the PGA Cataluyna.
The PGA Cataluyna resort boasts two world-class golf courses consistently ranked among the best in Europe. The stadium course has been home to the Spanish Open on three occasions and the resort is a regular venue for European Tour tournaments.
MURCIA
Murcia now offers a selection of high quality and great value golf. With around 12 well-established courses located within golf developments, the region is fast becoming a major golf holiday destination.
The most popular destination in Murcia is the stunning La Manga Golf Resort, home to three great courses. This sport and leisure resort borders local natural parks and sandy, isolated beaches. Thanks to its location and gorgeous year-round weather, it is an ideal golf holiday retreat.
The Roda Golf Resort close to the Mar Menor is another top course attracting many new golfing groups each year.