What golfers say about Spain

4.997 reviews

If you are going to play golf, there's nothing better than playing in the sunshine so my wife and I had an item on our bucket list to take a month driving around the Iberian peninsula playing golf, staying at good hotels and eating well! …

Barry Thurston · Spain · 6 years ago

We recently used Golf planet Holidays for our annual golf trip to Spain, I can honestly say that the service provided was second to none, an absolutely first class experience.. well done the team at Golf planet holidays..

tony dean · Spain · a year ago

Our take

You can open your shoulders at Alcanada, at least until the streams and the rough remind you this Robert Trent Jones Junior design was never meant to be a pushover.

Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.

Price this break →

How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
7,071yards
220mof climb
6water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 220 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually north-easterly, averaging 9 km/h, gusting to 30. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 6 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Robert Trent Jones Junior.

The holes that will cost you. The 11th, the 7th and the 1st. The 7th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
500 yards — plays like 508, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
427 yards — plays like 440, uphill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
366 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
4
204 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
414 yards — plays like 406, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
166 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
7
616 yards — plays like 581, downhill
three-shot hole — position over power
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
461 yards — plays like 479, uphill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
437 yards — plays like 424, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
387 yards — plays like 400, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
11
607 yards — plays like 580, downhill
three-shot hole — position over power
Downwind — take less
12
376 yards — plays like 390, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
13
499 yards — plays like 472, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Downwind — take less
14
177 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
15
353 yards — plays like 363, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
16
475 yards — plays like 463, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Downwind — take less
17
229 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
377 yards — plays like 388, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Alcanada Golf Course

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Alcanada Golf Course in your golf holiday.

This course1 place to stay

Tap a hotel to open it, or zoom in on the satellite view to see how close each one sits to the first tee.

Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Spain — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

How much does a golf holiday in Spain cost?

Golf holidays in Spain start from £185 (≈ €215) (≈ $245) (≈ CA$345) (≈ AU$355) (≈ NZ$415) (≈ CHF 195) (≈ kr 2,395) (≈ kr 2,405) (≈ kr 1,625) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a hand-built ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.

What are the flight options for Spain?

There are plenty of flights from the UK to all the major Spanish airports.  If you'd like to travel light we can arrange club hire for you.

Is it easy to get around in Spain?

Our drivers will pick you up at the airport and take you to the golf courses during your stay or we can book you a hirecar from a reputable supplier.

When is the best time to play golf in Spain?

March to June and September to November are ideal, warm and dry with the courses in top shape. Southern Spain plays well right through the winter.

How many golf courses are there in Spain?

We feature 71 courses and 68 resorts across Spain including Valderrama Golf Course and Santa Clara Golf Club. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.

Is Spain a good destination for groups of golfers?

Play and stay resorts, such as La Cala and El Rompido, are excellent choices for groups.

Still have a question? Ask our golf travel team — a free, no-obligation quote, no call centre.

Chat on WhatsApp