Why choose Spain for your Golf Holiday???
As one of Spain's leading golf and leisure holiday providers we can not do enough to promote the fact that Spain really is Europe's No1. destination for golfers. This statement is not intended just to promote our services, but to provide information for "would be" visitors on the best destination for your golf holiday this year, read on and find out what makes Spain the ideal choice for golf, exciting holidays, business events and more.
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Spain's popularity as a golf holiday destination started many years ago and has to be partly due to the fantastic climate that it boasts, this offered golfers a location in Europe where it is possible to play golf all year round. Of course Spain is also very well set up to accommodate tourism and it's many airports allow easy access to all the most popular regions, with direct flights from most European cities. The Spanish soon realized that golf was, not only a sport to be taken seriously, but also a viable tourist attraction and they excelled in creating some of the best golf courses in Europe. Spain's coastline now boasts some 100 or more golf courses, with many "up and coming" regions catching on to the golf fever more are added year after year. The Spanish have taken golf seriously, many courses are "world class" having been designed by some of the world's best designers and offering an outstanding experience for golfers. Spain now hosts many top international golf tournaments and events and is recognised as the leading golf destination in Europe, with it's neighbour Portugal, following a "close second".
The most popular and rapidly modernising destinations in Spain are along it's coastline, not just because everyone wants to be by the sea, but because the coast offers some relief from the intense summer heat. Most of Spain's best golf courses are also located on, or close to the coast, with it's golfing Mecca being the Costa del Sol, with it's impressive collection of over 50 golf courses. The Costa del Sol boasts roughly 50 per cent of the golf courses in Mainland Spain, with the Costa Blanca and Costa del la Luz following second and third. However you can play golf in most major destinations these days, the areas with fewer golf courses still have plenty to offer. Newer golfing destinations have proved that quantity does not always mean quality and have produced some outstanding courses that will satisfy any golf enthusiast. Spain's islands have also become very popular for golf holidays, Tenerife and Mallorca are now acnowledged as major destinations for golf.
Spain is not just a destination for the Holiday maker either, it has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe for business events, conferences and corporate meetings. Last year alone Spain hosted more than 21 million conferences and corporate events. The availability of technologically advanced meeting facilities and rapidly advancing communication technology has made it a popular choice for business events. Golf and business seem to go "hand in hand" and the quality golf courses have helped attract many businesses to host their events here, to enjoy this relaxing sport after a stressful meeting. Direct Golf Travel can help to coordinate your business events in Spain... Contact Us.
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Spain offers so much more than just quality golf though, this country caters for holiday makers in style and it's diversity offers something to suit every taste. Each of it's regions offer a completely different kind of experience, culture and landscape and each of it's resorts an individuality of it's own. Never think you have experienced Spain from a visit to one area, resort, or region, for within this country there are places each of us will love and places we will hate! Just like people, Spain is not "the same", depending on your taste and expectations you will find a location here that suits you. When on holiday here it is a good idea to hire a car and explore, or if you prefer not to drive then use the excellent transport systems and visit the neighbouring resorts to the one you are staying in. If you are a lover of rural settings then head inland a little, here you will find a different ambience once again and depending on the region you are visiting, a very different type of landscape and culture. In the inland towns and villages Spain's regional cultures and lifestyle have remained intact, inland is the place to head if you wish to experience the "real Spain" and make an escape from the "modern world" for a while.
No matter where you visit in Spain you will find that the inhabitants love of dining out means that you will always be within reach of some superb restaurants and bars, serving everything from tapas (Snacks), to complete menus, barbeques and of course excellent sea food. Eating out is a way of life here and for this reason it is priced accordingly, watch out for the "Menu del Dia" a daytime meal offering starter, bread, main course and sweet, often for as little as 8 Euros. In the major coastal resorts dinging out is a more "International affair" with many different restaurants offering there national dishes for you to enjoy. If you are British or Irish and like to "stick to what you know" then you will find many restaurants and bars offering traditional British food too. There are almost one million British and Irish residents here and many have chosen the open bars and restaurants as a way of making a living, competition means that they have had to keep prices low, so you won't be overpaying for that hearty English breakfast at all !! Of course if you are looking for quality dining and want to saber the best in gastronomic delights that Spain has to offer, then head to the larger resorts and cities where you can find some of Spain's top restaurants. Direct Golf Travel can make restaurant reservations for groups visiting Spain and coordinate banquets... Contact Us.
Back to Golf... If you are considering travelling to Europe to play some golf, the Spain has to be on the top of your considerations, if this is your first time visit, or if you are on a tighter budget then we strongly suggest the Costa del Sol (Malaga region) as your first destination. The sheer abundance of quality golf courses in this region offers choice and something for all types of player. Stiff competition between the many clubs means that green fees on the Costa del Sol can be very reasonable. Accommodation in this region is also priced competitively and flights to Malaga airport depart regularly from most European cities, with a flight time of under 3 hours from the UK and Ireland. The Costa del Sol is Spain's leading holiday destination and a golfers dream location, the Spanish authorities have taken it upon themselves to "twin name" the region as the "Costa del Golf", in recognition of it's status as Europe's leading golf "hotspot". The Costa del Sol is a diverse place and each of it's large resorts, cities and towns has a different ambience and unique character, this means that it attracts people from every walk of life. The Costa del Sol also boasts the best "year round" climate in Europe, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, rainy season does not start until late January and normally ends in May. Even during this period however you can still enjoy frequent sunny days and daytime temperatures of up to 15 degrees, much warmer than most other parts of Europe.
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Back to Golf... If you are considering travelling to Europe to play some golf, the Spain has to be on the top of your considerations, if this is your first time visit, or if you are on a tighter budget then we strongly suggest the Costa del Sol (Malaga region) as your first destination. The sheer abundance of quality golf courses in this region offers choice and something for all types of player. Stiff competition between the many clubs means that green fees on the Costa del Sol can be very reasonable. Accommodation in this region is also priced competitively and flights to Malaga airport depart regularly from most European cities, with a flight time of under 3 hours from the UK and Ireland. The Costa del Sol is Spain's leading holiday destination and a golfers dream location, the Spanish authorities have taken it upon themselves to "twin name" the region as the "Costa del Golf", in recognition of it's status as Europe's leading golf "hotspot". The Costa del Sol is a diverse place and each of it's large resorts, cities and towns has a different ambience and unique character, this means that it attracts people from every walk of life. The Costa del Sol also boasts the best "year round" climate in Europe, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, rainy season does not start until late January and normally ends in May. Even during this period however you can still enjoy frequent sunny days and daytime temperatures of up to 15 degrees, much warmer than most other parts of Europe.
For more information on Spain, it's regions, culture, language, laws ETC... Visit our links page to be taken to the best informative websites.
Since becoming a part of the European union Spain has progressed and modernised rapidly, it has a thriving economy and modern infrastructure. Gone are the day when Spain could have been classed as a "backward country", it now offers modern amenities and services throughout the country and much of the corruption and crime of the past has been totally eradicated. If you have been to Spain in the past and it was not to your liking, maybe it is time to consider another visit, the changes in almost every region have been dramatic over the last few years.
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Golf lovers can easily become addicted to Spain as a golf holiday destination, many of our clients return year after year, with over 100 golf courses to experience, in so many different regions it's not hard to see why. You can come here year after year, to enjoy the warmer weather, great beaches, picturesque countryside, hospitality and each time make your holiday as unique as the last one.
Direct Golf Travel can help you with every aspect of your golf holiday in Spain, we offer the most comprehensive coordination and reservation service available. We are one of the leading golf and leisure tour operators in southern Europe, registered and licensed in accordance with Spanish/European law, we are the preferred golf tour operators for many golf courses, hotels and transport providers. We can obtain exclusive rates for our clients that "the others" find almost impossible to beat. Why not contact us today and get a no obligation quote for your golf holiday in Spain, we can cater for the largest of groups, right down to a single golfer. We can provide for all your requirements including, accommodation, transport or car hire, golf, leisure activities, conference facilities and much more, in one inclusive package. We also take pride in our outstanding customer service and professional, knowledgable staff..... Get a Quote from us by clicking here
Direct Golf Travel can help you with every aspect of your golf holiday in Spain, we offer the most comprehensive coordination and reservation service available. We are one of the leading golf and leisure tour operators in southern Europe, registered and licensed in accordance with Spanish/European law, we are the preferred golf tour operators for many golf courses, hotels and transport providers. We can obtain exclusive rates for our clients that "the others" find almost impossible to beat. Why not contact us today and get a no obligation quote for your golf holiday in Spain, we can cater for the largest of groups, right down to a single golfer. We can provide for all your requirements including, accommodation, transport or car hire, golf, leisure activities, conference facilities and much more, in one inclusive package. We also take pride in our outstanding customer service and professional, knowledgable staff..... Get a Quote from us by clicking here
