Isla
Canela Golf:
An ideal course to start your holiday close to the town of Ayamonte.
The course has quality greens and fairways and comfortable club house with friendly staff.
Features:
- 18 holes, Par 72
- g Men 5937 metres
- g Ladies 4762 metres
Access: 3km from Isla Canela Apartment 5 minutes drive (Located in Spain)
Website:
www.islacanelagolf.com
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Website:
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Islantilla Golf:
Opened in 1992, Islantilla is one of the top courses in Europe.
The 27 hole course is set along the sea and amidst pine trees and is suitable for all handicaps.
Features:
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27 holes
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g White 6142 - 6084 - 5296 metres
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Rating 71.6, Slope 124, Par 71
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Rating 70.2, Slope 112, Par 72
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g Yellow 5697 - 5604 - 5389 metres
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Rating 69.3, Slope 120, Par 71
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Rating 67.6, Slope 118, Par 72
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g Blue Rating 74.1, Slope 124, Par 71
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g Red 4945 - 4815 - 4686 metres
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Rating 71.7, Slope 118, Par 71
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Rating 68.6, Slope 110, Par 72
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Handicap: Men 28, Ladies 36. Soft spikes only, dress code restrictions
Access: 10 miles/16km from Isla Canela Apartment 15 minutes drive (located in Spain)
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Castro
Marim Golfe:
Castro
Marim is just over the border in Portugal and is a challenging
course for golfers of all standards.
Features:
- Driving range, putting green, short game area, academy
course, tuition, pro shop, club rental, buggies and trolleys
- 18 holes par 71
- g white 5265 metres slope 124 rating 68.6
- g yellow 4942 metres slope 121 rating 67.0
- g red 4585 metres slope 116 rating 70
- Course in excellent condition all year round
Access: 10 miles/16km from Isla Canela apartment 14 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve)
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Website: www.castromarimgolfe.com
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Website: www.quintadaria.com |
Quinta
Da Cima Golf:
Quinta da Ria is a spectacular 18 hole golf course with stunning views of the sea and
mountains from anywhere along the course.
The course is a par 72, comprising two loops of 9, each with two par 5s, five par 4s and two par 3s.
Rated Number 7 in Portugal by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), October 2003
Features:
- Pro shop, bar, driving range, golf academy, putting green, snack bar, clubhouse, locker rooms; buggies, trolleys and club rentals.
- 18 holes Par 72
- g White 6016 m Slope 120 Rating 71.6
- g Yellow 5332 m Slope 118 Rating 70.7
- g Red 4980 m Slope 122 Rating 71.7
Access: 14 miles/23km from Isla Canela apartment 19 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve) |
Benamor
Golf:
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Benamor was the first course built east of Faro in the Algarve. There are views to the Atlantic and Tavira Island.
Many of the par 4s on the front nine are relatively short, so this course is friendly to all playing levels.
On the back nine, water comes into play on the 10th hole, a par 3 over water, on the 13th where a stream crosses the fairway, and on the 17th where a pond guards the green. To finish, there is a long par 5 of 512 metres.
The 18th green is backed by a charming Algarvean church -- another pretty spot to enjoy.
Features:
- 18 holes Par 71
- g White 5497 metres SSS 70
- g Yellow 5197 metres SSS 69
- g Red 4760 metres SSS 72
Access: 22 miles/36km from Isla Canela apartment 24 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve) |
website: www.golfbenamor.com |
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Website: www.clubdegolfelrompido.es
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El
Rompido Golf:
El Rompido Golf Club, opened in 2003, is located in the province of Huelva in western Andalusia, very convenient to the airport facilities at Sevilla, Jerez and Faro (Portugal).
The front nine holes (Marismas) constitute a veritable challenge to players, bringing out all their creativity with the clubs.
The back nine holes (Laguna) are slightly more open than the front nine, and this allows players to take slightly greater risks with their shots.
The large A4 greens and the impeccable Bermuda 419 fairways, not to mention the scope for playing a wide variety of strokes and match situations, make El Rompido Golf Club an unforgettable experience for all golfers.
Access: 22 miles/36km from Isla Canela apartment 25 minutes
drive (located in Spain) |
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Bellavista
Golf:
Bellavista opened in 1976 and is located in the province of Huelva
in Western Andalusia. It is very convenient to the airport
facilities at Sevilla, Jerez and Faro (Portugal)
The course was designed by Luis Recasens and Mendez Queipo de
Llano, a parkland style full length 9 holes opened in 1976, its
present manager is Mr. Guillermo Hexamer with the technical advise
of its professional Miguel Sanchez
Features:
- Its most difficult hole, par four number seven, is particularly
testing as it requires a drive to an uphill lie then a second shot
downhill to a small green surrounded by bunkers
Access: 30 miles/49km from Isla Canela Apartment 30 minutes
drive (located in Spain)
Website: www.golfbellavista.com |
San
Lorenzo Golf Club:
An outstanding championship course in the Ria Formosa Conservation
Area
Features:
- Rated
No. 8 in continental Europe by Golf World and highly regarded by
seasoned golf travelers
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outward first holes are through the pine tree forest with the last
holes testing the golfers ability to avoid the water hazards
- After
a gentle start the course winds it’s to the estuary holes (5, 6
and 7) before the par 5 8th introduces you
to San Lorenzo’s hallmark – a large island lake
- 18
holes, par 72, 6825 yards
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white 6238 metres SSS 73
- Yellow
5837 metres SSS 73
- Red
5171 metres SSS 73
- Handicap:
Men 28, Ladies 36, Soft Spikes only, dress code restrictions
Access: 46 miles/74km from Isla Canela apartment 46 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve) |
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Vilasol
Golf:
Offers full 27 holes of dynamic playing set amidst magnificent
scenery. It encourages a game of tremendous flexibility with three
loops of nine holes, each delivery separate and distinct types of
challenge
The outward nine of testing, starting with a par 4 of 381 metres,
with a long par 4 to follow, then another par 4 of 385 metres!
Features:
- 27
holes (18 + 9) Par: 72 length: 6,189 metres
- Handicap:
Men 27, Ladies 35. Soft Spikes only
Well maintained course
- Driving
range, putting green, pitching area (with bunkers), trolleys and
buggies
- Club
hire, pro-shops, restaurant, bar, terrace café
Access: 50 miles/86km from Isla Canela apartment 48 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve)
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Vale
de Lobo:
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Vale de Lobo is very scenic with
lovely cliff top views of the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches, as
well as the Algarve countryside
The par 3 16th hole (Royal Golf Course) has been called
the “Most photographed hole in Europe” and it is here that
drives must carry two ravines to reach a green 210 metres away
Features:
- The
fairways are undulating and almost without exception, they are
quite narrow, lined with mature umbrella pines
- The
well-protected greens also pose a challenge to golfers
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Royal Course is rated number 10 in Portugal by Golf Digest
Magazine (USA), October 2003
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Shop, restaurant, snack bar and bar, driving range, putting and
chipping green
Lessons, club rental, trolleys and buggies available
- 18
holes par 72
- White
6050 metres SSS 72
- Yellow
5650 metres SSS 71
- Red
4925 metres SSS 71
- Handicap:
Men 27, Ladies 35, soft spikes only
Access: 44 miles/78km from Isla Canela apartment 54 minutes
drive (Located in the Algarve |
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Golf
Dunas de Donana:
The golf course “Golf Dunas de Donana” is situated in the
province of Huelva (Western Andalusia)
Features:
- The course 18 holes were designed as a wise combination of links
and American styles, an unforgettable experience for golfers of
all levels
- The spacious tees, its Bermuda fairways and its huge Penncross
greens stand for a totally versatile course, making it seem
different every day
- The course is easy to walk and requires the use of all clubs in
the bag
- White 6136 metres SSS 72
- Yellow 5876 SSS 72
- Red 5391 metres SSS 72
Access: 65 miles/105km from Isla Canela apartment 1 hour
and 19 minutes drive (Located in Spain)
Note: It may
be over an hour to get there, but it IS one of my favourites!! |
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