DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors today, bringing a unique blend of contemporary upscale accommodation and traditional Catalan flavour to the Costa Brava. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda features 87 guestrooms and offers a prime location for travelers looking to sample the delights of one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. Not only is the hotel just a ten minute drive away from the blissful Mediterranean sands of Begur beach but it also sits on site at the Emporda Golf Club.Set within one of Spain’s most renowned tourism regions, Emporda is located in the province Girona on the Costa Brava. The coastline is home to many areas of natural beauty and biodiversity such as the historic Medes Islands, whilst the rich local cuisine sees the province boasting a wealth of Michelin-starred restaurants. Keen golfers visiting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda can stroll out on to two 18-hole courses set within the rolling dunes, glistening lakes and luscious greenery of Emporda Forest. Both courses were created by the award-winning golf course designer Robert von Hagge and offer a chance for golfers to enjoy one of Spain’s most spectacular sporting experiences. The hotel’s stylish Links bar overlooking the golf courses makes for a perfect 19th hole for golfers retiring after a day spent out on the fairways. In addition, befitting its location in a region renowned for exemplary cuisine, the hotel’s restaurant Tramuntana offers a range of dishes crafted by chef Guillem Lama with the finest local ingredients. An al fresco barbecue will also provide an informal dining option during the summer months, inviting guests to soak up the sunshine and take in the idyllic surrounding scenery. Guests can also treat themselves to an experience of pure indulgence at the hotel’s indoor pool and spa. Immersed in the stunning beauty of the Empordà landscape, the complex specializes in offering natural treatments such as its signature thermal water circuit designed to invigorate and refresh the senses. The hotel also features a fitness centre, 24-hour business zone and five state-of-the-art meeting rooms. An ideal location for conferences and events, the facilities can accommodate 10-350 delegates, with views out on to the glorious surrounding scenery. The picturesque medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada lie closest to the hotel, whilst the city of Girona (capital of the province bearing the same name), is easily accessible by car, with its city centre 36 km from the resort. Girona-Costa Brava Airport runs flights to a variety  of International destinations whilst regular trains and buses connect with the thriving Catalan capital of Barcelona.  See more at http://www.barcelonagolf.com/deals-autumn-costa-brava-emporda.html

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LUMINE Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community, one of Europe’s most impressive new golf destinations, has been selected to host the Second Stage of The European Tour’s prestigious Qualifying School. The tournament will see some of the world’s brightest young stars convene at the stunning Costa Dorada development towards the end of the year to compete over the testing Greg Norman-designed LUMINE Lakes Course to earn playing privileges on The 2013 European Tour International Schedule.
Located just an hour south of Barcelona on the Costa Dorada, LUMINE Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community is a golfers’ paradise that is primed for hosting major golfing events, with 45 holes of championship golf in pristine condition all year round, world-class practice facilities, two clubhouses, impeccable service and hospitality, numerous accommodation offerings to suit all tastes and budgets, several stunning restaurants, a renowned Beach Club and within close proximity of Barcelona and Reus Airports.
The challenging LUMINE Lakes Course is a links-style championship layout that features several water hazards, which wind around the picturesque Sèquia Major wetlands. Located within 170 acres, LUMINE Golf Club also includes the more traditional Hills Course, a second 18-hole championship course that runs through pine and olive trees, providing spectacular views of the nearby coastline. The aptly named 9-hole Ruins Course, another Norman design, winds its way through Roman archaeological remains from the second century and completes a 45-hole offering of immaculately presented golf to suit golfers of all ages and ability.
For more information and packages to play this course and others in the area please contact us at info@hartydesign.com/clients/barcelona

À PGA Catalunya, l’année 2012 a commencé par un « coup » historique…

En effet, le resort a été déclaré le meilleur d’Espagne dans le prestigieux classement des parcours de golf européens qui est élaboré par le site web Top 100 Courses Online.
En outre, le Stadium Course s’est hissé au troisième rang dans le classement des parcours de golf de l’Europe continentale, devenant ainsi l’un des deux seuls clubs espagnols inclus sur la liste des 20 premiers.

« Bien que les côtes du sud de l’Espagne continuent d’avoir beaucoup de succès en raison de leur climat, les golfeurs qui souhaitent se produire sur le meilleur parcours du pays devraient mettre le cap sur la région de Barcelone et la Costa Brava », signale Keith Baxter, éditeur de Top 100 Courses. « Le Stadium Course de PGA Catalunya Resort a fini par supplanter Valderrama et par lui ravir la couronne de meilleur parcours espagnol ».
Ce nouveau succès s’ajoute à la longue liste de récompenses que PGA Catalunya a récoltées ces derniers temps :
Classement des 100 meilleurs parcours de golf du monde 2011 de la revue Golf World
Classement des 100 meilleurs parcours de l’Europe continentale 2011-2012 de la revue Golf World
Classement des 50 meilleurs parcours de golf de l’Europe continentale 2011 de la revue Golf Monthly
Classé parmi les trois meilleurs parcours de golf d’Espagne aux Today’s Golfer Travel Awards 2012

Au moment d’annoncer que le Stadium Course avait été choisi comme meilleur parcours de golf d’Espagne, Andy Newmarch, de Top 100 Courses Online, a déclaré : « La décision a été très difficile à prendre, mais la hausse de popularité qu’a connue le club et les efforts qu’il a mis en œuvre pour offrir les meilleures installations à ses clients ont constitué deux atouts décisifs.

» Les améliorations que PGA Catalunya Resort a introduites d’année en année dans ses installations d’entraînement constituent un grand pas en avant dont nous avons tenu compte dans nos classements ».

Andy Newmarch a également ajouté que la finale de l’École de qualification de l’European Tour n’aurait pas été organisée quatre années de suite sur le même parcours si l’on n’avait pas eu la garantie de pouvoir disposer des meilleures installations possibles. Joueurs et responsables de l’European Tour sont tombés d’accord pour dire que la nouvelle zone de jeu court de PGA Catalunya Resort et son terrain de practice rénové en font un des meilleurs complexes de practice d’Europe, ce qui constitue incontestablement un solide argument en faveur du classement octroyé au resort.
Julio Delgado, administrateur délégué de PGA Catalunya, a reçu la nouvelle avec enthousiasme : « Vraiment, il aurait été difficile de mieux commencer l’année 2012. Ce nouveau succès nous remplit de joie, car il vient couronner les efforts que nous déployons jour après jour pour offrir à nos clients une expérience de golf unique et du plus haut niveau.

» La Costa Brava a la chance de compter de superbes parcours de golf et il est encourageant de constater qu’ils sont de plus en plus nombreux à obtenir la reconnaissance des classements les plus influents, ce qui leur permet de participer au championnat des meilleurs clubs de golf d’Europe ».
Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez nous contacter ici.

PGA Catalunya Resort, Barcelona, has been crowned Spain’s number one golf course in an influential new ranking of European courses.

The Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya Resort was also ranked third in the league table of Continental European courses, published by the www.top100golfcourses.co.uk website, one of only two Spanish clubs featured in the top 20.

“Although the southern Costas continue to be popular for the weather, those in search of the Best Spanish course should head to Barcelona and the Costa Brava region,” commented Top100courses.co.uk editor Keith Baxter. “The Stadium course at PGA Catalunya Resort has finally knocked Valderrama from the Spanish top spot.”

The accolade is just one of a series of awards for PGA Catalunya Resort, a member of the European Tour Courses network:

• World Top 100 Golf Courses 2011 – Golf World
• Continental Europe Top 100 Courses 2011-12 – Golf World
• Top 50 Courses of Continental Europe 2011 - Golf Monthly
• Best Three Courses in Spain – Today’s Golfer Travel Awards 2011

In making PGA Catalunya Resort’s Stadium Course its No.1 golf course in Spain, Top100courses.co.uk’s Andy Newmarch added: “It was a tough decision, however, the growth in popularity of the resort and its commitment to provide the very best facilities were strong assets.

“The improvements PGA Catalunya Resort has made year-on-year to its practice and training facilities have definitely taken it to the next level – and that is recognised in our rankings.”

Andy Newmarch commented that European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage wouldn’t have returned to the same venue for four successive years if it didn’t provide the best facilities. And with European Tour officials and players agreeing PGA Catalunya Resort’s new short game area and upgraded driving range are among the best practice facilities in Europe, there is strong evidence to support its new classification.

Julio Delgado, PGA Catalunya Resort Chief Executive, said: “We really couldn’t have asked for anything better to start 2012. Everyone here is delighted with this achievement, which celebrates our efforts in striving to offer a truly outstanding and unique golf experience.”

He added: “Costa Brava is blessed with great golf courses and it is heartening to see an increasing number of them being recognised in influential rankings and becoming top European contenders.”

National Geographic Traveler magazine recently voted Costa Brava among its best destinations in the world to visit in 2012, based on the region’s rich heritage, fantastic scenery and world-class gastronomy.

Barcelona Golf has some fantastic packages to the PGA Catalunya Resort or why not stay in Barcelona city and we’ll take you to the course from there. Please contact us for more details here

Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018. As the Mobile World Capital, Barcelona will be the home of the mobile industry’s must-attend event, the GSMA Mobile World Congress, and will also develop a range of other programmes and activities that will span the entire year and will benefit not only the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, but also the worldwide mobile industry.

2012 will be the 7th consecutive year that the GSMA Mobile World Congress has been held in the beautiful Mediterranean city.

Barcelona Golf will again delight delegates, clients, and congress attendants with the opportunity to play golf of the highest calibre. This year we are pleased to present our VIP golf packs at the 2011 Spanish Open venue, the Real Club de Golf  El Prat.

Real Club de Golf El Prat – Barcelona
The Real Club de Golf El Prat Golf course comprising of 45 holes and designed by Greg Norman is set in beautiful rolling countryside on the outskirts of Barcelona and is a test for any golfer. It has held the Spanish Open in 2011.

El Real Club de Golf El Prat is an exclusive and private club but arrangements can be made to play here. Please consult for further information.

The golf course details are as follows:

North Course 18 holes Par 72 5933m
South Course 18 holes Par 72 6020m

Facilities at the club include snack bar and restaurant, driving range, buggy hire, pro-shop, golf school and 9 hole public course.
This course is located in Terrassa (Barcelona), only 22 Km away from Barcelona.
GPS: Lat41º34,2’N Long 002º03,2’E

All visitors to the GSM Mobile World Congress can book the packages with us and can include our transport services. We are also pleased to offer Golf clinic packages with one of the clubs top professionals.

VIP Golf Packs

Pack Golf for groups’

Green fee 18 holes +buggy

Rental Clubs, balls, tees

Driving Range

Locker room, sauna

Brunch

Price p/person                                                                                                212,00€

Pack Golf for groups’

Green fee 9 holes + buggy

Rental Clubs, balls, tees

Driving Range

Locker room, sauna

Brunch

Price p/person                                                                                                176,00€

Pack Clinic for groups Minimum 6 people- 2.5hours

Clinic; DrivingRange,putt & Green, bunkers, small competition.

Rental Clubs, balls, tees

Locker room, sauna

Brunch

Price p/person                                                                                                120,00€

Our clients at previous Congresses have included: Vodafone, Samsung, China Telecom, IBM and O2.

Barcelona Golf  will also be delighted to organise Pre & Post Congress Golf Breaks for those delegates looking for some relaxation. Find out more and contact us…