European Countries With The Best Golf Courses
Golfing holidays are big business with thousands of people each year heading abroad for a few relaxing rounds of golf in the sun. What could be better? For many people, the quintessential Mediterranean golfing holiday is Spain. Spanish resorts boast a number of bustling and popular golf courses not only along the Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and Costa Del Sol, but on the islands of Tenerife and Mallorca to name just two. In Spain, the sun is always shining and the sangria is always flowing. Add to that a week of golf, and you’ve got a truly heavenly combination.
On a par with Spain, if you’ll forgive the pun, is nearby Portugal. The Algarve has been rated for its fantastic quality of golf courses for almost twenty years. The beaches are simply beautiful, the golf courses are stunning and the Algarve is full of local charm and character. Portugal has long been a popular destination for golfing holidays and it is still by far one of the most popular destinations not only in Europe, but in the entire world.
If you fancy something a little closer to home – or perhaps you aren’t keen on the idea of playing golf in the blazing sun – why not head for Ireland? Irish golf courses are famed for their quality and the friendly surroundings and Irish hospitality are well-known. An Irish golfing holiday can yield great value for money and the wetter climate allows for great soft ground all year round. What’s more, with the destination being so close to home it’s easy to nip over for a short weekend without too much planning.
Even including Ireland, there are few European golfing holiday destinations which are more convenient than France. UK golfers can simply put their golf clubs in the back of the car, head for the Channel Tunnel and be playing golf in France within a couple of hours. The popular courses of Le Golf National, Chateau d’Augerville, Golf du Medoc, Domaine de la Bretesche and Evian Royal Resort are often considered to be the top five golf courses France has to offer. After you’ve finished a round, why not enjoy the local cuisine and delicious wine?
No list of European golfing holidays would be complete without the country which boasts St Andrews, Carnoustie and Turnberry, and is known the world over as the home of golf. Scotland’s stunning scenery and amazing courses will impress even the most occasional golfer. If you want the ultimate, essential pinnacle of golfing holidays, the only true choice must be Scotland. There’s a reason they call it the ‘home of golf’.
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