Balearic Islands Tourism Guide - Majorca Golf

Majorca Golf Holidays

Most golf courses in Majorca belong to the "Majorca - Golf" brand which guarantees excellent facilities and customer care. All of these golf courses have taken care to align themselves to the eco-tourism of the island. About 79,000 golfers, according to a survey, visited Majorca in 2001 to play golf, so basically golf courses in Majorca are incredibly popular. It is recommended to book your tee times in advance of your holiday and peak golf season in Majorca is from October to May! In the hot summer months early tee times are recommended for obvious reasons - the heat!

Dress code is usually a good pair of shorts or trousers, and a collared shirt for ladies. Some golf courses do ask for evidence of a handicap before allowing you onto the course. Most don't but it's worth checking this prior to your holiday. Golf Andratx will want to see proof of a golf handicap. You can hire clubs at most of the courses and there are also many driving ranges for practice. Recommended for beginners are the golf courses at the Marriott and Son Vida as these offer special golf academies for beginners.

Majorca is a paradise for golf lovers. And it's not just us who say this. Golfers choose the island as their favourite destination for lots of reasons: the unique variety in its 19 golf courses, its relaxing Mediterranean setting, the leisure, culture, gastronomy and, of course, the fantastic climate.

Majorca Golf Courses, Pollenca

Golf Pollenca in the North of the island offers a Green fee of 9 to 18 holes. There are good fairways here with plenty of sand and a few lakes plus excellent views of the coast. There are a variety of facilities at this golf course including pitching and putting greens, a driving range, buggies, trollies and clubs which you can hire, a superb bar and restaurant, a TV and games room and a swimming pool.

Pollenca Golf Club is located in the north-east of the island of Mallorca, in Pollenca. The golf course is only 35 minutes from Palma international airport, and two kilometres from Pollenca, a region bordered to the sea to the north, by Alcudia to the east, and by Sapla and Campanet to the south. The Club is situated on the Palma- Pollenca road.

The Pollenca golf course is of average difficulty, very undulating and short with a lot of trees and countless natural hazards. The greens are maintained in perfect condition and there are two lakes and much indigenous vegetation, above all olive and pine trees. The par-5 5th hole is a real challenge, with its long and narrow fairway, partially lined with trees which lead up to a two-tiered green with two bunkers to the right.

Palma-Pollenca km 49,3. Pollenca 7460 Mallorca. Tel: +34971533216.

Majorca Golf Courses, Santa Ponca I, II and III

Just South of Calvia is prime Majorca golfing territory, with no less than three official golf courses in the area. Santa Ponsa I and II are actually the same golf course, but with different rounds. One of them is private. Santa Ponsa I is renowned for it's flat ground and is probably the most international course in Majorca. Facilities on this golf course include a driving range, a pro shop, a conveniently placed hotel so you can stay right next to the golf course, a halfway bar, a restaurant, a putting green and buggies and clubs are available for hire.

Get to Golf Santa Ponca I, II and II off the Palma-Andratx motorway, only 18 km away.

Urb. Golf Santa Ponsa Calvia 7180 Mallorca, Tel: +34971690211.

Majorca Golf Courses - Capdepera

Capdepera is one of the best courses in Majorca, and is conveniently placed near the Family friendly resorts along the East coast of Majorca. You'll find the Capdepera course just between the villages of Arta and Capdepera in the North East of Majorca.

Capdepera is indeed a beautiful course with six lakes and is hidden in a spectacular valley surrounded by mountains, so superb views to be had from this golf course. The design has some long and wide fairways which resemble narrow corridors and require more accuracy on the shots. Both beginners and experts are welcome here, and bonus there's a reputable golf school at this golf course which runs courses all year round! Highly recommended.

To get to Capdepera Golf from Palma or from the Airport, follow the road C-715, connecting Palma with the east coast of Mallorca. The road C-715 runs from Palma to Cala Rajada and the Capdepera Golf it's on the Km. 3,5 in between the villages of Arta and Capdepera.

Apdo. de correos 202. Ctra.Arta-Capdepera. Cadepera. 07570 Mallorca, Tel: +34971818500, Fax: +34971818193

Apdo. de correos 202. Ctra.Arta-Capdepera. Cadepera. 07570 Mallorca, Tel: +34971818500, Fax: +34971818193

Majorca Golf, Club de Golf Canada

Looking for a more difficult golf course on Majorca. You'll find it at Club de Golf Alcanada! What a setting as well, up in the North of the Island near Alcudia. This golf course offers spectacular views of the Bay of Alcudia and out to the Island of Alcanada with it's lighthouse. Check out the views of the mountains of the Sierra de Levante. This is certainly a golf course with a difference and only 45 minutes drive from Palma!

Urb. Alcanada. Carretera del Faro, s/n, Puerto de Alcudia, 07410 Mallorca, Telf.: +34971549560, Fax.: +34971897578

For further information on all golf courses in Majorca check out the Golf Spain link to the right. You'll find other superb golf courses in spots such as the Marriott's Golf Son Antern I and II at Llucmajor (there's a spa here as well!!), south east of Palma or for real originality in a golf course try Andratx to the west of Palma.

Majorca Golf and the Environment

All Majorca golf courses which are part of the Majorca Golf Brand carry out appropriate environmental management, following the Golf Course law of the Balearic Islands. This includes factors such as all courses using purified water for watering the greens, and the efficient use of water guaranteed by means of a water channelling system. In addition, courses have a generous number of containers prepared for selective refuse collection.