Golf Holidays In Spain

With world-class courses, excellent transport links and warm weather all year round, its little wonder that golf holidays in Spain are so popular. According to the BBC Spain Magazine, the country is a fantastic destination for golf enthusiasts and is home to some of Europes finest courses.

"It might not be much fun nipping out for 18 holes on a wet and windy spring Saturday in Minehead or Manchester or Muirfield, but it's a different story in Spain," the publication noted.

The south of Spain basks in sunshine for most of the year and is well-served by a number of UK airlines including bmibaby, Ryanair and British Airways. La Manga Club, one of Spains finest resorts, boasts three championship golf courses, along with a range of top-class practice facilities and expert tuition.

Those staying at the resort can enrol in the La Manga Club Golf Academy, where PGA-qualified tutors are on hand to help players improve their game. La Manga Club is well known for its golfing facilities - it boasts three championship courses, practice facilities and a training centre all dedicated to the sport - however there is more to the resort than just golf.

For those looking to enjoy alternative or more laid back sports while on a villa holiday in Spain can find a variety of activities on offer at La Manga Club. The tennis centre offers a variety of leisure options for active and less active holidaymakers including access to a gym and spa where personal trainers and physiotherapists are on hand to offer support and assistance. For a relaxed sport with a more laid back pace and beautiful surroundings, try your hand at a game of bowls on the bowling green or a game of boules on the petanque court.

A climbing wall located is also located at the tennis centre for the more adventurous holidaymakers. And for those who simply insist on practicing their putting but wish to do so in a more novel setting, try the crazy golf course, a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Golf enthusiasts often choose to take a holiday in Spain, particularly in the region of Murcia, because of the number of golf courses on offer in the area.

Murcia, which is also appealing to those seeking the perfect family holiday in Spain, is host to some of the world's best golf courses, including Polaris World's Condad de Alhama development, featuring three championship courses designed by pro golfer Jack Nicklaus. "It's like a little community of its own, so even if you don't play golf, there's loads to do," Elaine Wallace of Scotland told the Sun. "It's going to be a great place for our family." La Manga Club boasts a number of quality golf courses, which are ideal for a golf holiday or for a golf break during a family holiday.

The club also offers a golf academy, as well as private lessons from PGA-qualified professional instructors