The ever developing golf Mecca of Spain

By: Anita Reid


Spain and its Costa del Sol region in particular is a Mecca for holidaying golfers from all over the world. With its combination of sun, sea, cities bursting with culture and nightlife, scenic beauty and over 90 golf courses in Andalucía to choose from, it’s easy to see why.

Golf is very big business on the Costa del Sol. Many world famous players and tournaments are regularly hosted there and so the industry is constantly developing and offering golfing holidaymakers more for their money as the demand continues to grow. For example there are now many luxurious dedicated golf resorts along the Costa del Sol, many of international standard, offering intensive tailor made courses with professional tuition for all levels, floodlit covered ranges, high tech computerised systems to assess swing and body movement, top brand club fitting and making …all under one complex. Most of these types of golf resorts are family orientated, providing modern multiple facilities such as pools, tennis, shops, entertainment, kids clubs, beauticians etc. This is the ideal solution for golfers who are travelling with families or friends with children…as they make for a very relaxed and pleasurable trip for everyone involved.

Many of the courses that were designed before the construction and development boom began have had considerable overhauls, improvements, extensions and modern additions in recent years. Some have developed so much over the years they are almost entirely new courses. With so many courses undergoing extensive improvements, such as computerised irrigation systems, raised greens, multiple tee off choices and more challenging, modern layouts, the overall level of quality and choice has substantially increased in Spain in recent years. Because this demand is constantly growing, competition between resorts and courses has brought prices down to a more realistic level which allows for more players to take the golfing holiday abroad option.

Beautifully designed and immaculately managed examples of both American and English Parkland can be enjoyed all over the region as well as tropical layouts typical of the region. Some of the World’s most unique and challenging golfing holes can be found in the golf courses of the Costa del Sol. Many of the courses along the Costa del Sol have been designed to accentuate the natural surroundings. Considering the breathtaking mountain ranges of the Coast, some of the courses are indeed worth a visit purely for the scenery and views!

The building industry and the golf industry have come together in a marriage that now offers golf lovers looking for a property investment, the opportunity to purchase luxury villas built usually in small private estates within or directly overlooking golf courses. This is the upmarket end of property investment and is not for everyone’s pocket…but makes and idyllic holiday home or strong rental income for golf lovers who can afford to splash out.

Whether you are looking to take a family golfing holiday, buy a luxurious golf orientated property or just take it easy and improve your game…Spain can offer all this at its best and more.


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