Costa De La Luz Golf Holidays
This is a large area where golf is becoming increasingly important to the tourism industry. There are several good golf courses and resorts such as El Rompido Golf Resort in the South of the region and to reach them it is easier to fly into Faro and go across the border. Further North it is better to fly into Jerez and from there the Montecastillo Golf Resort is very close and the coastal courses towards Cadiz are easily reached.8 golf holidays in Costa De La Luz
Costa De La Luz Golf Holidays
Perhaps the most overlooked golfing region in Spain but there are some great golf resorts and courses at very attractive prices plus the food and wine are as good as you can get anywhere in Spain. Costa De La Luz Golf Holidays are the home to the best value unlimited golf offers.
Where to Spend a Golf Break in Costa De La Luz
Stretching from the Sherry capital of Jerez to the coastal resorts around Cadiz and all the way down towards Islantilla near the Portuguese border there is something to suit everyone here. Costa De La Luz Golf Holidays offer a more traditional Spanish feel than the holiday resorts of the Costa Del Sol thanks to their unspoiled Spanish towns.
Alternatively, head to the Huelva region, just over the border from Portugal and take advantage of some amazing value when compared to the likes of the Algarve. Reachable in around an hour from Faro airport too! Here you will find fantastic golf resorts like Hotel Isla Canela Golf and Golf El Rompido.
The Courses
Montecastillo Golf Club is a former European Tour venue and is hugely popular. El Rompido offer residents the choice of two golf courses, the popular North and South designs. Isla Canela Golf Course offers higher handicaps a good chance of 36 points thanks to its flat layout and fair design. La Monacilla Golf is vastly underrated. Designed by Jose-Maria Olazabel, the tree lined courses offers a great test and a unique UK parkland feel.
Here is a list of the best resorts & golf courses you can play in Costa De La Luz;
- El Rompido Golf – South Course
- Isla Canela Golf Resort
- Islantilla Golf
- La Monacilla Golf
- Hotel Nuevo Portil Golf
- El Rompido Golf – North Course
- Melia Atlantico Isla Canela
- Sentido Ama Islantilla
What Else To Do
Why not visit the historic town of Sherry and sample the local produce? The beautiful town of Seville is only around an hour away and well worth a visit on a non-golfing day. You can even pop over the border into Portugal and sample two countries and cultures in one day!
Great Value Golf Breaks In Costa De La Luz
For the ultimate in match play why not take on your mates over the stern test of Montecastillo, home to numerous PGA tour events? With unlimited golf breaks from £100 for 3 nights, Costa De La Luz golf holidays offer unrivaled value. Call us on 01904 406550 for a bespoke quote and expert advice.
FAQs About Golf In The Costa De La Luz
Which airports can I fly to?
Despite being in Spain, this destination is best served by Faro Airport in Portugal which is approximately 1 hour away by car / transfer. Access over the border is seamless.
Which UK airports serve this destination?
Due to the popularity of the Algarve and the Costa De La Luz region as a beach holiday as well as golf holiday destination, the majority of UK airports fly here.
How long is the flight time?
Flight times from UK airports to both Faro Airport and Lisbon Airport are between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours.
Do I need a passport to travel to this destination?
Please see the Foreign And Commonwealth travel advice for full up up to date details: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
What is the best time for a golf holiday to this destination?
High season is considered to be between April to May and September to October.
What are the local attractions?
Known as the ‘Coast of Light’ this region enjoys the highest number of hours of sunshine per year and incorporates the provinces of Huelva and Cadiz. It has some of the best “undiscovered” beaches in Spain, so sunbathing is definitely one of the main attractions of the region. There are several typical Andalucian white villages that are worth a visit. It’s fascinating to wander through the very narrow streets between the whitewashed houses.
The area was the starting point for Christopher Columbus on his voyage of discovery to America and there are several places of interest relating to the voyage. There are several natural parks to visit filled with the local wildlife and vegetation the biggest being the Donana Park. The area is renowned as one of the best places for both wind and kite surfers and it’s a starting point to go whale watching.
It would be wrong to visit the Costa de la Luz and not spend at least some time exploring the many Bodegas that are in the area. The Gonzalez Byass and the Osborne Bodega are two of the most popular.
Where can we go for nightlife?
Whilst there are many restaurants and bars in all the towns its not an area that has the night life that other areas such as the Costa del Sol have. However, if you like good food especially seafood then there are many places to choose from that will provide an enjoyable experience. Jerez is a historic town that becomes very lively on a weekend or when one of the local Fiestas takes place. The seaside Resorts such as Cadiz have more places to visit then most.
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