A Christmas golf trip does not have to mean choosing between time on the fairways and festive shopping. A round at La Roca Golf Club, just a short drive from central Barcelona, can be easily combined with an afternoon exploring the lights, boutiques and seasonal atmosphere of La Roca Village next door.
The combination is particularly convenient because La Roca Golf Club sits directly alongside La Roca Village, with Barcelona Golf and the Village also having a formal partnership designed to make combining golf and shopping straightforward.
Why La Roca is the perfect festive pairing
Barcelona Golf’s partnership with La Roca Village is ideal for groups where everyone has different ideas about how to spend their day. While some can enjoy a full round of golf, others can head straight to the Village for an afternoon of Christmas shopping.
As director Dani Pérez said when the partnership launched, “this partnership is exactly the kind of thing we want to be doing more of.”
La Roca Golf Club offers 18 holes with five tee options, set among rolling, tree-lined terrain just a short drive from Barcelona city centre. Although there is no hotel at the course itself, Barcelona Golf can arrange nearby accommodation as part of a wider golf break.
A morning on the course, an afternoon of festive shopping
The itinerary is simple. Start the day with a round of golf, then head over to La Roca Village for lunch and an afternoon of shopping. There is no need to spend time travelling across the city or organise a separate excursion.
For mixed groups, that flexibility is a major advantage. Golfers can enjoy a proper round while non-golfers have several hours to browse designer boutiques and pick up Christmas gifts.
It also means everyone can enjoy the day on their own terms before coming back together later.
Gift ideas and VIP perks at La Roca Village
With more than 150 boutiques, including luxury names such as Gucci and Prada alongside newer brands aimed at younger shoppers, La Roca Village offers plenty of choice when it comes to Christmas shopping. Discounts can reach up to 60% off recommended retail prices, while eligible non-EU visitors can also benefit from tax-free shopping.
The Barcelona Golf partnership adds a more personalised experience to the shopping trip. Rather than simply dropping into the Village, visitors can arrange services including a personal shopper, access to a private shopping suite with concierge service and hands-free shopping, so bags do not have to be carried around for the rest of the day.
Luxury transfers between the golf course, La Roca Village and your hotel can also be incorporated into the itinerary, making it easier to enjoy both experiences without worrying about transport.
Festive lights and the Christmas atmosphere
La Roca Village has previously embraced the Christmas season with illuminated walkways, Christmas trees, festive art installations and seasonal food and drink. That makes it worth visiting for the atmosphere as well as the shopping.
The exact decorations, events and seasonal activities can change from one year to the next, so it is worth checking the latest plans when arranging your trip.
There are also a few important dates to keep in mind. La Roca Village is closed on 25 and 26 December, while opening hours are reduced to 10am to 7pm on New Year’s Eve. At other times, the Village is generally open daily, with typical hours of 10am to 10pm during the week and slightly earlier closing on Sundays.
Let Barcelona Golf plan the whole trip
A custom itinerary makes it easy to bring everything together. You could combine a morning at La Roca Golf Club with an afternoon at La Roca Village, then add the rest of your Christmas break, from a conveniently located hotel to dinner reservations and other Barcelona experiences.
Whether you are looking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves golf, planning a couples’ trip where you have different ideas of the perfect day, or travelling with a group where only some people play, get in touch and we can build an itinerary around what everyone wants to do in Barcelona this December.
