| Playing golf in Majorca is a great way to explore | | | | although golf is not as popular in Germany as it is |
| the Island as well as enjoying your passion....there | | | | in the UK, there are many non-Majorcans who |
| are over a dozen courses on the Island which is | | | | now enjoy golf club membership whilst at their |
| less than 2hrs flying time on cheap flights to | | | | second homes. This is also a reason why golf |
| Palma. There are courses to suit all abilities and | | | | course on Majorca can be unusually quiet, making |
| accommodation to match. Whether you stay in a | | | | for relaxing game for anyone tempted to fly in |
| luxury hotel, a villa or self catering accommodation | | | | for a short golfing break. |
| there is a great choice throughout the Island with | | | | Some of the clubs that have attracted a lot of |
| the locations ranging from active coastal resorts | | | | investment include the Canyamel Golf Club on the |
| through to quiet country areas. The Majorcan | | | | north west tip of the island with it's hilly setting |
| climate enables you to play virtually the year | | | | and fantastic scenery and the lovely Poniente Golf |
| round with temperatures of over 65deg in the | | | | Course on the calvia coast. There is also the Son |
| spring and autumn and 80plus in the summer | | | | Gual Golf Course which opened in 2006 and was |
| months and with the influence of the sea breezes | | | | funded by a single private german investor. |
| some players have compared the quality of the | | | | The Santa Ponsa golf complex boasts 3 courses |
| greens to those in Augusta. With green fees | | | | including the original Santa Ponsa I which opened in |
| ranging from £40 to over £150, | | | | 1977. The clubhouse and facilities rival the best |
| depending on the size of your group and the | | | | anywhere in Europe and the centre has played |
| course, you have a wide choice of facilities and | | | | host to several PGA events. |
| challenges. | | | | Newer courses include the Alcanada Golf Club |
| For the keen golfer nothing beats the thrill of | | | | which opened in 2003 and is the only real |
| playing a great new course in fine weather and | | | | coast-side course on Majorca. It boasts view of |
| relaxing surroundings, so a golfing holiday to | | | | the sea in the Alcudia bay from every hole. The |
| Majorca has got to be on the cards for those | | | | Maioris Golf Course which opened more recently |
| who love their golf. The island's main airport at | | | | in 2006 claims to be one of the best courses in |
| Palma is very modern and efficient, allowing | | | | Spain and is owned by it's shareholders but guest |
| hundreds of flight to arrive and leave the island | | | | are still welcome. Finally the Son Quint Golf Club, |
| with ease every day. Due to the size of the island | | | | which opened in 2008, is located in the Son Vida |
| all resorts lie within an hours transfer time and | | | | hills on the outskirts of Palma and a short ride |
| with most of Majorca's main route having been | | | | from the airport. It is part of the Arabella Golf |
| upgraded in recent years, you'll be sure of a | | | | and Spa resort which is also home to the Son |
| comfortable transfer to your hotel or villa. The | | | | Vida and Son Muntaner courses. There are |
| perfect start to a golfing holiday on Majorca. | | | | several luxury hotels nearby and also the stunning |
| Another reason why gold course have seen | | | | K-Bar restaurant and poolside for a post round |
| dramatic improvement in recent times has been | | | | meal or drink. |
| the impact of external investment. For many | | | | So you can see that Majorca with it's choice of |
| years the island has attracted purchases of | | | | courses and easy access by flights from all over |
| holiday homes by visitors from other parts of | | | | Europe makes the perfect destination for a |
| europe and further afield. There are significant | | | | perfect golfing break. |
| german and Uk populations on Majorca now and | | | | |