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For those looking to organise a comprehensive golfing trip with their golf friends or just needing a quick weekend getaway on the Spanish fairways, this guide will tell you all you need to know to have a smooth Spanish holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1 \u2013 Choose a Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like we mentioned earlier, we are of course very interested in the Catalonian golf courses<\/a>, especially around the beautiful Barcelona. We adore the region for the championship-level courses like Camiral<\/a> and the rich golfing history the area has to offer. It has plenty of opportunities for some city breaks as well, allowing you to enjoy the culture and nightlife in the city after your day on the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But it is not the only region in Spain ideal for golfing. Most of the country is well-suited for a group golf break<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Costa Del Sol<\/a> is another amazing region for fans of the sport. It\u2019s not called the Costa Del Golf for nothing! With more than 70 courses, it has an incredible offering for golfers, while also sporting constant great weather, many luxurious resorts and an exciting nightlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Costa Blanca<\/a> is great for golf as well with many world-class golf courses, a varied landscape of coastlines and mountains and a healthy dose of Mediterranean culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are more areas in Spain that offer a lot for those after a round of golf. Murcia and Almer\u00eda are great destinations as well. Almer\u00eda especially has a unique set dry climate and a desert-style golf course, which is unique for European standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even the island of Mallorca<\/a> has something to offer for golfers of all skill levels, offering an amazing set of championship golf courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every region has its own qualities of course, but they are all great choices for golfers. However, some smaller groups or solo travellers wanting to try the courses by themselves might find that quieter regions like Murcia and Mallorca are better suited for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, larger groups who want to enjoy some group activities and nightlife might be more interested in Catalonia or Costa del Sol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wherever you decide to go, unless you have decided to migrate on the spot, you will eventually need to travel back! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you set out on your trip, you will need to determine how many rounds you are wanting to play, and where in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you know roughly which courses you want to play and how many rounds of golf you\u2019re hoping to get through, you can choose how long you will need to stay. Will 2 nights suffice? Or are you going to need a whole week to play those rounds you wanted? <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this part of the process, it also helps if you and the people you\u2019re travelling with think about if you\u2019d rather stay at a more luxurious resort<\/a>, or if you would be alright staying in an apartment or hotel in a bigger city or town in the region. This can help decide if you need a car or van or if you can get around in some other way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you know roughly what you\u2019re after, it\u2019s time to pin down the date! <\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend doing this sooner rather than later to lock them down well in advance and avoid issues with rising costs or busy flights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you\u2019re probably aware, Spain has many airports that are being serviced from across the entirety of Europe. As it is a very popular holiday destination, this means that you can get a flight directly to some key cities in each of the regions mentioned earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As an example, you can get a flight from London to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n So wherever in Spain you end up going, travel should be relatively smooth sailing if you get the tickets locked down in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the size of your group and what they\u2019re after out of their holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some groups might want to simply lounge at a resort, use the on-site courses and enjoy an all-inclusive experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Others might be in the mood for some city tours<\/a> and late-night parties after they round out their games. For these, a simple hotel room in a city like Barcelona or Alicante might be preferable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another option is to rent a villa outside of the city if you have a larger group that wants to have a great shared living experience with some barbecues, late-night laughs and likely a swimming pool! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before booking the accommodation, make sure you know what configuration the bedrooms and beds need to be in to make sure awkward room-sharing issues are avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When booking your trip, it is important that you lock in your tee times at your desired courses as soon as possible, as courses can be booked quickly, especially during the peak months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get in touch with your travel group to make sure that you\u2019ve got your rounds booked in a sensible way. If you\u2019re looking at going into town one night, better avoid booking an early start on a course the next day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might also want to look at travel times and where you\u2019re booking rounds, since you cannot be everywhere at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know where you\u2019re playing, you need to get there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some groups, it might make sense to hire a car or van<\/a> and drive yourselves around. This is often the cheaper solution, since the costs can be split between the group, bringing down the costs and renting a car or van is relatively cost-effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also make use of private transport services<\/a> to bring you to your destinations. This is of course more hassle-free and means you don\u2019t have to worry about the drive there and back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no real obvious choice, but as with anything, make sure you\u2019ve checked in with the group for the best decision that suits everybody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While golf might be at the centre of the trip, it often is the little details around the edges that make it a trip to remember. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re in Spain with a group of good friends or even with 1 or 2 others, it\u2019d be a waste to not make the most out of the trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend you look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a good idea to consider things like insurance in this stage. You\u2019d want to have a decent travel insurance that covers you in case of loss or damage to your equipment, and medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Golf equipment is expensive as you are aware, and if any of it gets lost or damaged, you\u2019ll want to be compensated. The same is true if you manage to sprain, twist or otherwise hurt something on the course and need medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here at Barcelona Golf, we can take some of the heavy lifting. Not only do we have a great courses and experiences available, but our\u00a0golf packages and itineraries<\/a>\u00a0can be tweaked or made bespoke to fit your needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2013 Determine the budget and duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4 \u2013 Choose where to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2013 Book your courses & tee times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 6 – Organise transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 7 \u2013 Finetune the details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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