Spain
Spain is Europe's leading golfing destination and it's very easy to see why. With the wonderful climate for golf, hundreds of manicured courses and lots of top class accommodation, Spanish golf holidays have it all.
The Costa del Sol is Spain's leading golf holiday stretch. The popularity of Golf on the Costa del Sol is amazing, not surprisingly the area is sometimes known as the Costa del Golf! It is one of Europe's most popular year-round holiday spots and stretches for over 150 kilometres to the east and west of Malaga on the south coast of Spain. Offering vibrant entertainment in many of its bustling towns there is plenty to do during the day and after dark. Not too mention of course a wonderful array of golf hotels and courses available.
There are lots of other, excellent alternatives to play golf in Spain such as the Costa de la Luz and further east, the region of Murcia and with the World famous La Manga course. Murcia is the fastest growing region for golf tourism in Spain. Right by the Mar Menor, it appeals to those who want a holiday consisting of lying on the beach to visiting the surrounding local traditional villages, and of course, to play some great golf!
Already featuring the world renowned La Manga Club, the region has added some fantastic new assets to its portfolio. Roda Golf Resort, a golf apartment complex is literally 5 minutes from San Javier airport and has the 18-hole Dave Thomas designed golf course. Furthermore, the much-anticipated Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail at Polaris World has finally arrived. By 2010, this amazing project will boast 9 Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses (including the three Signature masterpieces) and many accommodation options at unbelievable prices. This project is set to become the best golfing hot spot in Europe.
If you're after great weather and stunning golf, a golf holiday in Spain could be just the ticket.
Portugal
The rising star of European golfing Holidays, a golf holiday in Portugal gives you some excellent options. Golf in Portugal can be split geographically into three regions: the famous Algarve, the up and coming Lisbon Coast, which is one of the fastest growing golfing regions in Europe.
Finally there is the Island of Madeira Sitting in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, Madeira has been a popular holiday spot with tourists for years. However, to go along with the picturesque scenery and pleasant year-round climate, the island also has a selection of excellent golf courses. Combine this with high-class hotels and plenty of other activities and Madeira is now one of the best islands to visit for a golf holiday away from it all.
All three offer an array of magnificent golf courses that have resulted in Portuguese golf holidays gaining the excellent reputation they now have. A great climate, superb cuisine and wonderful golfing means that golf holidays to Portugal is the buzz word, so take advantage before they got too popular!