| Golf in Spain is a popular activity at all times of the | | | | would like to participate in when selecting a resort for |
| year. Golf courses are located in all areas of the | | | | your holiday. Most have restaurants and bars on the |
| country. In some areas, summer is the most popular | | | | premises. |
| time for this sport. In warmer areas, such as the | | | | Many packages include greens fees and breakfast in |
| Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca, winter has | | | | the cost of the trip. You can either bring your own |
| become a popular time for golf holidays. The weather | | | | clubs or rent them at the resort. Most have a pro |
| is mild and sunny, making it a good choice for year | | | | shop for purchasing balls, clothing and other gear. |
| round golf. Resorts and new courses have been built | | | | Read reviews of golf resorts on the internet when |
| all over these regions in recent years. | | | | selecting the perfect spot for your vacation. Course |
| Planning a Trip for Golf in Spain | | | | reviews can help you find the best place to play. |
| The Costa del Sol is one of the premiere destinations | | | | Read reviews written by people who have stayed at |
| for golf in Spain in recent years. There have been | | | | the resort and played on the courses. Reading both |
| many new courses and resorts built here in recent | | | | professional and consumer reviews can give you |
| years. This region is home to more golf courses in | | | | good information to make your decision. |
| one area than anywhere in Europe. There are over | | | | Etiquette for Golf in Spain |
| forty courses in the fifty miles of coastline on this | | | | Keep in mind that this area is very popular among |
| coast. | | | | golfers. As a result, some of the courses can get |
| The abundance of courses and beautiful weather has | | | | quite crowded, especially in the busier seasons. When |
| made this area a great winter golf destination. Since | | | | the courses are crowded, everyone has to wait to |
| the late 1980s, this area has grown in popularity and | | | | play. Following some basic golf etiquette can make |
| has seen a great many new resorts. The climate is | | | | the experience better for everyone. |
| warm and sunny in the winter months. While there is | | | | Slow playing is frustrating both for you and other |
| some rain, most days have sun and good weather | | | | guests. There is a lot you can do to keep the game |
| for golf. | | | | moving along at a decent pace for everyone. Try to |
| There are a variety of golf resorts in this region and | | | | stay just behind the game in front of you. Pay |
| throughout the country. Some of the resorts | | | | attention and be ready to play your shot. When it's |
| combine golf with other activities. There are golf and | | | | your turn, get right in there and play to avoid |
| spa resorts which combine a spa experience with | | | | keeping the group behind you waiting. |
| golfing. This is a great choice for couples. Golf and | | | | Once you have finished your shot, don't stand around |
| wine tours are popular and combine the sport with | | | | marking your card. Move on to the next hole and |
| wine tasting in the region. | | | | mark your card while you are waiting to play again. If |
| Resorts offer a wide range of other amenities for a | | | | you lose a ball, don't make the group behind you wait |
| great vacation experience. Some of the activities | | | | while you look for it. Let the group behind you play |
| may include indoor or outdoor swimming pools, | | | | while you find the missing ball. These are simple things |
| saunas, steam baths, gym facilities, tennis, mountain | | | | you can do to make the game more enjoyable for |
| biking and private beaches. Consider the activities you | | | | you and other people. |