Perhaps the most underrated golf area in Spain, but at very affordable prices, there are some fantastic golf resorts and curthermore, the food and wine are as impressive as anywhere in Spain. Costa De La Luz Golf Holidays provides a home to unlimited golf deals of the most incredible value.
As you would expect, there are some incredible golf courses to play, including links, parkland, and heathland, whether you are a beginner or play with a low handicap. The Costa de la Luz not only offers quality golf but is also known for its 5-star golf resorts, including Barcelo Montecastillo, Precise El Rompido, Isla Canela, and many others. So regardless of golfing tastes, if you are on a budget or no expense spared, there are golf holidays in the Costa de la Luz to suit everyone.
Just outside the boundaries of Portugal and conveniently accessible from Faro airport, the Costa de la Luz is home to one of Spain's most scenic and least spoiled coastlines. The western stretch of the Costa de la Luz, with its vast sky, exciting landscapes, and stunning nature reserves, often mistakenly named 'the Spanish Algarve,' allows golfers to get away from the masses and to play some high-quality and great value courses.
The Costa de la Luz provides one of the best places to travel to for a winter golf break in Spain.
Most popular golf holidays in Costa de la Luz:
Climate
The warmest months are July – September, with highs reaching around 35°C in August. That said, the temperatures here are slightly milder than further along the coast, and this can make it a perfect destination for a golf break, even during the middle of summer.
The ideal golfing times in Costa de la Luz are mid-March to the beginning of July and the beginning of September to the end of November. Not too hot and not heaving with tourists either!
Flights
The Costa De La Luz is served by a selection of international airports as it is located between Portugal and Spain, the East of the region is by Seville and Jerez, and the West of the area just over the border is by Faro. Flight times take approximately 2 hours.
LoSpain'sed along the western section of the Andaast in Spain, the Costa de la Luz is divided into two areas. In the East, you will find the Cadiz region, which has nine ; inurses and in the West, Hhasa again with nine golf courses to choose from. Overall it is perhaps less developed than many of its 'rivals' along the country's southern coast. However, many unspoiled beaches and crystal clear blue water tempt visitors.
Where to Stay?
Located along the western section of the Andalucian coast in Spain, the Costa de la Luz is perhaps less developed than many of its 'rivalsout country'soutcountry's southern coa. Thereeless, there are many unspoiled beaches and crystal clear blue water to tempt visitors.
We have selected three of the best golf resorts in Costa De La Luz for you to stay in, starting with the 5-star Precise El Rompido Resort. This resort is located in the Marismas del Pietro National Park and features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, fitness centre, games room and two excellent 18-hole golf courses. The Precise El Rompido is a luxurious five-star golf resort in the Marismas del Pietro National Park in Huelva. Stay and Play with two fabulous resort layouts.
Another 5-star resort available in Costa De La Luz is Barcelo Montecastillo Resort. This is just 15 minutes from Jerez airport and offeon-site rs an outdoor swimming pool, fitness cere, a comprehensive spa, two restaurants, lovely greens and an 18-hole championship golf n-site. Fantastic value and unlimited golf in the heart of Jerez, Montecastillo has always been one of our most popular golf resorts for golf holidays in Spain.
Our third choice in Costa De La Luz is Islantilla Golf Resort Hotel. This 4-star resort comes with over 200 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and an A la Carte restaurant with a terrace bar. You can also enjoy 27-holes of championship golf without leaving the resort. No wonder so many of our client's book golf holidays here. These are fantastic Value apartments situated on Islantilla's 27 holes in Isla Cristina in the Costa de la Luz, Spain.
The 5-Star Costa Ballena Hotel is located in Rota. It sits adjacent to the 27 holes of Jose Maria Olazabal-designed championship golf course, with an additnine-holee hole par three course and extensive practice facilities. Another fantastic hotel from Barcelo has an extensive spa, manicured gardens and a complimentary transfer service into the town in the summer. Cadiz is the capital of the region and is just 20 minutes away.
One of the best courses in the region has to be the Islantilla Resort. Having featured in Golf Digest's top 100 courses in Europe list in 2000, this course is a regular fixture on the European Challenge Tour and has also hosted the Turespana Masters. Therefore, you can be assured of a good round of golf at Islantilla. There are three diffnine-holee hole loops to choose from, meaning you can mix things up if you decide to do so. Each loop offers lovely coast views and provides a bit of variety to your round.
Roughly an hour from both Seville and Faro airports in El Rompido Resort, which boasts two excellent courses by Alvaro Arana. The North Course plays at 6,650 yards and requires accurate ball-striking from both the tee and the fairway. Having been opened in 2006, the North Golf Course is a modern set-up and will challenge your technique. The South Course, opened in 2003, is also one for those who want to test their ball striking accuracy rather than power. With pine trees, orange groves, protected marshland, and tremendous views, El Rompido Resort make an excellent destination for a golfing break.
If you like to play golf on the same courses as the professionals, then Barcelo Montecastillo Resort is the place for you. The 18 hole course on this resort, designed by Jack Nicklaus, has played host to the Volvo Masters five times, from 1997 to 2001. If that's not enough to tempt you, then its location is just 15 minutes from Jerez a,irport and the fact that Nicklaus has stated it's one of his best should be enough. Don't expect to have things easy, however, as Barcelo Montecastillo will provide a challenge to the most competent of players.
Sherry Golf Jerez could be the ideal option if you are considering flying into Jerez airport. Located just 20 minutes drive from the airport, Sherry Golf Jerez is an 18-hole, par 72, Parkland layout with wide fairways and large greens. The course is relatively flat, especially in comparison to others in the area and allows you to get your driver out of your bag on more than one occasion. However, watch out for the lakes, into play on the back nine holes.
Fin, and a little further away from Jerez airport (about 30 minutes drive), near Cadiz, we have the La Estancia course. This is a par 72, links-style course designed by Alan Rijks. We are featuring several elevated greens, streams and two lakes. Many greens are large and undulating, meaning pin positions can be changed regularly. The course also has a good driving range and a modern clubhouse, which has been inspired by Andalucian architecture.
Costa De La Luz is one of the top destinations in Europe for a golf holiday. You will find a vast choice of top golf courses plus many other attractions to keep you busy, so why not book today?
The warmest months are July – September, with highs reaching around 35°C in August. That said, the temperatures here are slightly milder than further along the coast, and this can make it a perfect destination for a golf break, even during the middle of summer.
The ideal golfing times in Costa de la Luz are mid-March to the beginning of July and the beginning of September to the end of November. Not too hot and not heaving with tourists either!
The Costa De La Luz is served by a selection of international airports, the East of the region is by Seville and Jerez, and the West, just over the border, is by Faro. Flight times take approximately 2 hours.
Located along Spain's western section of the Andalucian coast, the Costa de la Luz is divided into two areas. In the East, you will find the Cadiz region, which has nine golf courses; in the West, Huelva again has nine golf courses to choose from. OveraIterhaps less developed than many of its 'rivals' along the out country's southern coast. There are many unspoiled beaches and crystal clear blue water to tempt visitors.
Our knowledgeable and helpful team will walk you through the planning process. Having visited the area extensively, they can recommend several options for your golf break and tailor a holiday just for you. We will then seamlessly hand you over to a dedicated holiday manager who will take care of things right up until the first tee.
Faro or Seville airports.
The Costa Del La Luz has a great year-round climate however the most popular times for golfers are from March-June and September-November. Although playing golf all year round is certainly an option and the winter months of January and February which provides excellent value for money.
The Costa de la Luz is a lot more tranquil and low key to other Costas in Spain, The Region is made up of two areas. Cadiz is fantastic to explore the nightlife. Its old town, the city centre, Punta de San Felipe and Paseo Marítimo are great to visit where you can indulge in local tapas, grab dinner, have a drink and dance until the early hours. Huelva the region bordering Portugal is more low key, Islantilla provides the best nightlife although fully expect a more chilled out vibe.
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The Costa de la Luz, which translation is the Coast of Light, is the western portion off the coast of Andalucía, which faces the Atlantic. The sand is smoother and more rose gold than the adjacent Costa del Sol, to the east. This region of pristine beaches is renowned for its secret coves with crystal-clear turquoise waters, large sweeps of soft sand and trendy bars, while dependable onshore winds and waves draw windsurfers and kiteboarders.
