11 Costa Brava Golf Courses
Golf is a year-round sport in the Costa Brava, and for golf enthusiasts, the most enjoyable way to spend a few hours is on a leisurely stroll over gentle hills through cool pine woods and across sand banks equipped with a good set of clubs.
Most courses in the area are relatively new compared to those in other parts of Spain and in 2001 the Costa Brava won the prestigious IAGTO (International Association of Gold Tour Operators) Emerging Golf Destination Award. Since then, the popularity of the sport in the region has grown considerably. Individual clubs have received plenty of accolades and have hosted professional tournaments, including the Spanish Open and the Catalunya Ladies' Masters.
All Costa Brava clubs accept green fees from non-members but advanced booking is advised to secure your desired tee time. Prices for each club vary considerably, ranging between €17 and €68 for nine holes and €43 and €186 for a complete round of 18 holes, depending on the season. Most clubs offer discounts for groups, seniors, juniors and members of other clubs. All players must hold valid handicap certifications. For individual course and slope ratings, dress codes and membership details, contact the clubs.
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Camiral Golf & Wellness
Formerly known as PGA Catalunya Resort, Camiral Golf & Wellness may well be the most luxurious resort on the Costa Brava. Designed by Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo, it’s home to two championship 18-hole courses with rolling hills, narrow fairways and an abundance of water. Home to the Spanish Open on three occasions, the resort is a regular venue for European Tour tournaments. Famous for having the longest course in the region, the circuit is accessible to all levels, from beginners to pros. With its well-equipped, hi-tech practice facilities and superb natural setting, it’s the perfect golf getaway.
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Club Golf d'Aro Mas Nou
Founded in 1990, this course was designed by the prestigious architect Ramón Espinosa. It covers an area of over 60 hectares overlooking the Natural Park of les Gavarres with spectacular views of the mountains and the sea. This spectacular 18-hole, par 72 championship course is situated among pines, oaks and olive trees with two large artificial lakes that add to its tranquility. The nine-hole pitch and putt course is the ideal place to get an introduction to this fantastic sport. Here you can start your career as a golfer, improve your game or simply share a fun day out with friends.
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Club de Golf Costa Brava
Designed by Hamilton Stutt & Co., this club's 18-hole course combines a very technical first round with another more relaxed second. The front nine holes are set among pine trees and cork oaks in a landscape with mounds and narrow fairways that requires good technique on approach shots.The back nine features wide fairways that allow players to relax a little. The course ends in front of the clubhouse housed in a restored 19th century farmhouse. The club also has two putting greens, a practice range, an approach area and a warm-up net.
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Empordà Golf Club
Renovated in 2021, Empordà Golf Club has two world-class 18-hole courses designed by renowned American architect Robert von Hagge. His first design project in Spain, the courses feature all the characteristics associated with von Hagge, requiring players to employ a variety of strokes and techniques to overcome the challenges posed. The Empordà Links course winds through dunes, lakes and strategically placed bunkers while the Empordà Forest course meanders among windswept pines, lakes and lagoons.
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Golf Club Peralada
The Peralada Golf Club’s magnificent 18 hole par 71 championship course is slightly hilly, surrounded by generous gardens. Strategically placed bunkers and water hazards make it tricky even for the most experienced player. The club's nine-hole pitch and putt course features double tees and distances that vary between 44 and 108 meters. The magnificent course, the pitch & putt and golf academy provide the ideal mix for the enjoyment of golf all year around.
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Golf Lloret Pitch & Putt
Set between the sea and forests of Lloret de Mar, Golf Lloret, Pàdel Pitch & Putt is a small green oasis bathed by the sun of the Costa Brava. The club's 18-hole golf course offers you the chance to try out the sport or to get some practice in if you’re already an experienced player. The course offers 18 small holes of varying difficulty, with the distance between holes ranging from 53 meters to 110 meters, for a total of 1439 meters—making it a challenge for players of all levels.
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Golf Serres de Pals
Designed by Ramon Espinosa, Golf Serres de Pals has an 18-hole par 72 course, and a total length of 6,263 meters which spreads across rice fields, vineyards, olive trees, Mediterranean forests and lakes. The views are splendid, highlighting the medieval village of Pals, the Castle of Torroella de Montgrí and the beautiful Empordà landscape.
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Golf de Pals
Built in a large pine forest next to the Pals beach and opened in 1966, Golf de Pals is the oldest golf course in Catalunya. In 1972 the first tournament of the PGA European Tour was held here, followed by numerous amateur and professional championships since then. The first holes of the course are short, with narrow fairways, slight doglegs, deep bunkers and greens lined by hundred-year-old pine trees, requiring high precision play. From the 12th hole the fairways get wider and the greens are more generous.
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Gualta Pitch and Putt
Considered a course for both beginners and experienced golfers, Gualta's par-three pitch and putt course has 18 holes and distances that vary between 70 and 120 meters, each with two different length choices for the starting tee, to be chosen by each player. It’s a great course for beginners as well as experts who want to improve their short game. There is also a practice zone with an extensive 250 m long driving range, an approach zone with a bunker and a putting green.
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Mas Pagès Golf
Mas Pagès Golf has an 18-hole par-three course approved and federated by the Catalan Golf Federation and an 18-hole pitch and putt course. The first nine holes of the 18-hole course are very technical, with small, complicated greens and deep, short bunkers. The remaining nine are longer, with wider, flatter greens. The practice area offers a 225-meter course, putting green and approach area. Also on site is a perfectly restored country house with bar and restaurant service.
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TorreMirona Golf Club
Surrounded by fields and forests, the 18-hole par 72 course at TorreMirona Golf Club was designed by Eugenio Aguado and Jordi Soler in the early 1990s. Undulating greens, bunkers, lakes, complicated drops and narrow fairways challenge even the most skilled golfer on this pro course. TorreMirona is complemented by a wide range of sporting activities including paddle tennis, tennis and football, as well as a wide range of adventure activities such as horse riding and quad biking.