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

Santa Clara is the Costa del Sol scoring round: wide fairways, open greens and barely a breath of wind, though there is enough climb in it that most groups take a buggy.

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

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
71par
6,480yards
206mof climb
12water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 206 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually south-westerly, averaging 7 km/h, gusting to 30. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 12 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Enrique Canales Busquets.

The holes that will cost you. The 14th, the 10th and the 7th. The 8th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
368 yards — plays like 373, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
280 yards — plays like 285, flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
207 yards — plays like 202, flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
4
363 yards — plays like 370, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
343 yards — plays like 338, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
202 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
7
348 yards — plays like 384, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
8
523 yards — plays like 471, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
9
176 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
500 yards — plays like 511, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
11
312 yards — plays like 333, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
12
432 yards — plays like 405, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
13
220 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
14
571 yards — plays like 577, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Crosswind — allow for drift
15
183 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
310 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
17
335 yards — plays like 328, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
18
434 yards — plays like 426, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less

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 Santa Clara Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Santa Clara Golf Club in your golf holiday.

This course10 places to stay

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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$345) (≈ NZ$415) (≈ CHF 195) (≈ kr 2,375) (≈ kr 2,395) (≈ kr 1,615) 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.

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