European Golf Holidays
Golfing holidays are more popular than ever these days with several world class destinations waiting for the amateur golfer. Right across Europe it is possible to play at some of the best courses in the world and that must be a unique aspect for the sport to be proud of. Needless to say, a holiday of any kind wouldn't be the same without a stay at one of the top quality golf hotels and there are many on hand to make your stay more memorable.
When you think of golf Europe is home to the most historic courses anywhere in the world and at St Andrews, the game was born. This spectacular links course is known throughout the sporting world and although the ballot system makes it a little difficult to play the Old Course, it is worth giving yourself the chance and even if you aren't so lucky, there are other top quality courses here to compensate you.
There are many fine courses at St Andrews so even if you aren't able to play on the Old Course, a trip here is still worthwhile for golfers of any standard. If you choose to stay at Rufflets hotel in the town, they can assist you with your plans and with booking for the old course requiring a year's planning in advance, this hotel can even guide you with your application. There are excellent hotel and golf packages here and some fine dining when you're away from the course.
Algarve golf courses are some of the best in the world and many golfers come from all over the globe to play in this particular region of Portugal. There is a high density of Algarve golf courses here, many of which have held top international tournaments and they are all accessible to the amateur golfer by prior arrangement. For golf hotels, the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is one of the best around and a stay here will leave you in very close proximity to six top locations including Vila Sol and Quinta do Lago. All of the courses here are superb and the hotel itself is an ideal location in many respects.
While Portugal is popular for all the right reasons, when you think about golf Europe also has Spain on hand to match anything that its neighbour can produce. With these two countries vying for your attention, the holiday golfer is the ultimate winner and you really are spoilt for choice. Mallorca is a particularly fine location and of all the top golf hotels here, the Blau Porto Petro Beach Resort and Spa is hard to beat. With an excellent location close to world class courses such as Santa Ponsa and Vall D'or, the hotel itself offers luxury accommodation making it one of the best golf resorts anywhere in the world.
Staying in Spain, Barcelona is well known as a top tourist location but not many people are aware that it is a perfect destination for golfers. The Hesperia Tower Hotel and Convention Centre is one of the most popular golf hotels here and it's famous for the spectacular views right across the city and beyond. As far as golf is concerned, there are five excellent courses including Saint Cugat and Masia Bach within easy reach and the hotel can arrange your packages for you.
Any holiday golfer will want to visit Portugal and enjoy everything that this fine country can offer. When you talk about Algarve golf, the courses in the region are some of the best in the world and every golfer will want to play here. For golf hotels in the region, Monte da Quinta is just a short drive from Faro airport and it gives you access to top courses including Laranjal and Quinta do Lago. Once again it is a modern resort with top facilities that will add to your enjoyment.
When it comes to golf Europe has some fine destinations and if you don't choose to come to Portugal or Spain, there are many other countries that play host to some top courses. All of the golf hotels can arrange your packages or if you prefer, you can arrange them independently. Whichever you choose, your golfing break in Europe will be a truly memorable occasion.
When you think of golf Europe is home to the most historic courses anywhere in the world and at St Andrews, the game was born. This spectacular links course is known throughout the sporting world and although the ballot system makes it a little difficult to play the Old Course, it is worth giving yourself the chance and even if you aren't so lucky, there are other top quality courses here to compensate you.
There are many fine courses at St Andrews so even if you aren't able to play on the Old Course, a trip here is still worthwhile for golfers of any standard. If you choose to stay at Rufflets hotel in the town, they can assist you with your plans and with booking for the old course requiring a year's planning in advance, this hotel can even guide you with your application. There are excellent hotel and golf packages here and some fine dining when you're away from the course.
Algarve golf courses are some of the best in the world and many golfers come from all over the globe to play in this particular region of Portugal. There is a high density of Algarve golf courses here, many of which have held top international tournaments and they are all accessible to the amateur golfer by prior arrangement. For golf hotels, the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is one of the best around and a stay here will leave you in very close proximity to six top locations including Vila Sol and Quinta do Lago. All of the courses here are superb and the hotel itself is an ideal location in many respects.
While Portugal is popular for all the right reasons, when you think about golf Europe also has Spain on hand to match anything that its neighbour can produce. With these two countries vying for your attention, the holiday golfer is the ultimate winner and you really are spoilt for choice. Mallorca is a particularly fine location and of all the top golf hotels here, the Blau Porto Petro Beach Resort and Spa is hard to beat. With an excellent location close to world class courses such as Santa Ponsa and Vall D'or, the hotel itself offers luxury accommodation making it one of the best golf resorts anywhere in the world.
Staying in Spain, Barcelona is well known as a top tourist location but not many people are aware that it is a perfect destination for golfers. The Hesperia Tower Hotel and Convention Centre is one of the most popular golf hotels here and it's famous for the spectacular views right across the city and beyond. As far as golf is concerned, there are five excellent courses including Saint Cugat and Masia Bach within easy reach and the hotel can arrange your packages for you.
Any holiday golfer will want to visit Portugal and enjoy everything that this fine country can offer. When you talk about Algarve golf, the courses in the region are some of the best in the world and every golfer will want to play here. For golf hotels in the region, Monte da Quinta is just a short drive from Faro airport and it gives you access to top courses including Laranjal and Quinta do Lago. Once again it is a modern resort with top facilities that will add to your enjoyment.
When it comes to golf Europe has some fine destinations and if you don't choose to come to Portugal or Spain, there are many other countries that play host to some top courses. All of the golf hotels can arrange your packages or if you prefer, you can arrange them independently. Whichever you choose, your golfing break in Europe will be a truly memorable occasion.
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