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! …
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About Alcanada Golf Course
Alcanada golf course is a great Robert Trent Jones Junior design in the north-east of the island. This wonderfully-maintained course allows you to open your shoulders but stray off-line and the rough and streams will soon come into play. Some of the holes are fairly long and there are a few steep slopes so you’ll need to be on your game to score well here. With fantastic views out to the sea, it is thoroughly recommended. 38 miles north-east of Palma.
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.
Serious golfersThe long holes need proper striking and the 7th and the 11th are the pair that shape the score. The course is kept wonderfully, so no excuses on the greens.
Higher handicapsThere is width to aim at, but a few steep slopes mean a buggy is the sensible call in the warmer months.
CouplesSea views from much of the round and Port d'Alcudia close by make it an easy course to share, even when only one of you cares about the score.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
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.
The course at a glance
DesignerRobert Trent Jones Junior
Holes18
Par72
TypeCoastal
DifficultyHilly — buggy advised · 220m of climb
Opened2003
Prevailing windNorth-easterly
Signature holeHole 7 · Three-shot hole, position over power
Fully hosted · you travel with us
Coming as a couple, or on your own?
You do not need to bring a four. Sue travels with the group and hosts the table in the evenings, so couples and single golfers are looked after from the welcome dinner onwards. Every tee time, transfer and hotel is booked before you land.
28 February - 9 March 2027 · 6 courses · 12 places
Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Golf holidays in Spain. The questions our golfers ask most.
How much does a golf holiday in Spain cost?
Golf holidays in Spain start from £250 (≈ €285) (≈ $335) (≈ CA$465) (≈ AU$465) (≈ NZ$565) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,165) (≈ kr 3,245) (≈ kr 2,175) 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?
We can arrange your airport transfers and the runs to each course alongside your break, quoted separately rather than included in the price. If you would rather have your own wheels, we can book a hire car with 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?
Yes. Two courses three minutes from the door, own rooms for anyone who wants one, and one table for dinner, which is why groups take to Fairmont La Hacienda.
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