Golf Hotspots in Spain

Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf & SPA

The Barcelo & Costa Ballena Ocean Golf & Academy

The Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf & Spa**** hotel, built in typical Andalusian style and completely renovated in 2018, is located on the Costa Ballena, between Rota and Chipiona, in the heart of the Costa de la Luz. It is opposite the 27-hole Costa Ballena Oceans Golf Club and is within walking distance to the fine sandy beach in front of it.

Costa-Ballena Golf beach air view

Golf at the Costa Ballena Costa, south of Seville & Jerez enjoys an exquisite setting on the expansive beaches of Spain’s southern Atlantic Coast.
Costa Ballena is noted for marvelous beaches, palm trees and Golf nearly 365 days around the year.
During your stay in the area, after your game of golf, you can discover the magic of Andalusia, the great wines of the region, the Andalusian horses, the free roaming fighting bulls, the excellent gastronomy, popular “fiestas” and the many Moorish places in the many nearby historic cities.

U-SPA

At the fabulous U-Spa in the Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa hotel, the team wants to ensure that guests experience complete comfort while enjoying the selection of treatments. Why not relax in the hydrotherapy circuit or care for your body and mind in the fitness area?

Spa opening hours: Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 20.00 (requires prior booking)

Fitness studio opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 20.00 (requires prior booking)

The area, measuring 1,200 square metres, is fully equipped and affords a relaxed atmosphere. It includes a treatment area with 7 private booths for massages and beauty treatments, 2 double booths for treatments for couples, and a water circuit.

The U-SPA offers a 1.5-hour Thermal Circuit arranged in different rounds and designed for you to fully enjoy a space designed and created for total relaxation.

The Water Circuit includes:

· Dynamic hydro-massage pool

· Hot tub

· Finnish sauna

· Turkish bath

· Roman bath

· Hot stone sun loungers

· Ice fountain

· Rain shower circuit

· Sensation showers

Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf GYM
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf U-SPA

Please note: Swimming caps, flip-flops and swimwear must be worn to access the Thermal Circuit. Access is always subject to availability and requires prior booking.

*Due to the current COVID-19 situation, thermal circuit services, the fitness studio and a reduced range of treatments will be available. Please ask at the hotel.

 

THE GYM

What’s more, if you’re looking for a more active stay, there is also a 64-square-metre fitness studio with a cardio area, multi-purpose machines, dumbbells, Pilates balls and mats.

The hotel’s U-Spa is a haven of peace designed to provide effective and personalised treatments in a setting that exudes harmony and discretion. The therapists will do everything possible to make your experience unforgettable and ensure that you leave feeling refreshed inside and out.

The sophisticated facilities at the Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa invite you to tone and purify your body with the relaxing power of water used in a wide variety of ways.

General Information

Facilities:

  • Air-conditioned
  • Elevator
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor Swimming pool
  • Pool Bar
  • Reception desk 24/7
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke-free
  • Spa
  • Tourist and leisure information

Internet:

The Wi-Fi connection is free of charge for hotel guests at the Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa.

Parking:

The Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa has paid parking for hotel guests. Please inquire at the hotel reception about extra charges for parking.

Safe Destination:

The resort designed a strict security protocol that guarantees a Covid-free environment, before, during and after the game. The hotel and the golf course have adapted their facilities and working method to the requirements of the IAGTO, the Spanish Golf Federation, the Andalusian Golf Federation, in addition to complying with the requirements of the Andalusian government. They have been awarded with the “Andalucía Segura” seal, being the first golf course with this award. In addition to all this, they have established our own security protocol for a better adaptation of sanitary hygiene measures.

Flexibility and Adaptation: 

  • softened the cancellation policy motivated by Covid, adapting and continually changing according to circumstances
  • offers according to the circumstances of each moment
  • tailor-made golf packages to golfers needs

Activities

For guests wishing to practise outdoor activities and sports during their holiday, there is a complete range of sports at your disposal, both at the hotel and in the vicinity.

· Standard football pitch, 150 m from the hotel

· Paddle tennis court, 5 minutes from the hotel

· Tennis court 5 minutes from the hotel

· Multi-sports court just 5 minutes from the hotel

· Sailing school, just 800 m from the Greenway: 15 km of bike paths

· Golf course (27 hole + 9 hole Par 3) with Driving Range and Pitch & Put, 250 m from the hotel

· Club House and golf shop, 200 m from the hotel

· Aerobics

· Beach volleyball

· Horse riding

· Volleyball

· Miniature golf

· Gymnastics

· Catamaran sailing

· Team building

· Cycling

· Hiking

Guests are advised to check the timetable and rates for entertainment options and activities since they often involve an additional charge.

 

Pets:
No, pets are not allowed at the Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa.
Check-in time: 14:00 hrs.
Check-out time: 12:00 hrs.

Costa Ballena : Beaches & Towns

Rota Costa Ballena

In a 5 minutes drive you will also find the city of Rota. Rota, ancient city full of history and with a deep fishing tradition, is a balcony to the Atlantic sea, surrounded by 16 kilometres of golden and fines sand beaches, pinewoods and sand dunes. Its historic and culture treasure, the local gastronomy based on local products from the land
and the sea, make this city a very attractive, high quality and unique destination.

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Why Golf in Portugal?

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Golf in Valencia

is a very good choice for the golfer who like to stay in the city and by the sea, at the Spanish Mediterranean coast. While it is Spain’s third biggest city with its own international airport, it has 7 golf courses around the city, one of them a TOP 10 European Golf Courses, El Saler.

Discover Valencia's secret to success:

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  • 7 High-quality golf courses around the city of Valencian: El Saler, El Bosque, Escorpión, Foressos, La Galiana Golf  & Mediterraneo, Oliva Nova
  • El Saler. a TOP 10 European Golf Courses
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  • World famous monutents and architure, like the Calatrava’s City of Arts and Siences
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Golf in Morocco
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Golf in Golf in Alicante & Costa Blanca

Alicante - Costa Blanca & Valencia - The perfect choice for your Golf Holiday

Where to play golf at the Costa Blanca: Golf in Alicante & Valencia

  • Valencia, with the famous EL SALER Golf course and its Hotel Parador (a Top 10 European Golf Course), El Bosque, Escorpion, Foressos
  • Bordering in the North with Castellon: The Mediterraneo Golf course, home of Sergio Garcia and the Panoramica Golf course
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La Galiana Golf Hotel,
Oliva Nova golf & Beach Resort,
Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort,
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Alicante with: Alicante Golf & Hotel, Bonalba Golf & Hotel, Alenda, Font del Llop

Orihuela Costa with:

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  • Lo Romero, Vistabella, El Plantio, La Marquesa,
  • Real Golf Club Campoamor & Hotel.

Discover the secrets of the Costa Blanca, Alicante & Valencian Region's success:

  • Our sprecial treat to golf groups in Alicante & Valencia is the personal meet and great on arrival, at either the airport, the hotel or the golf course, to ensure the group is happy and well looked after;

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Golf in Costa del Sol

Golf in Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol Golf Holidays mean sun and golfing twelve months a year is a reality. With more than 75 golf courses, you can enjoy your favourite sport in world-class courses, designed by legendary players and the world's most prestigious designers.

Golf in Costa De La Luz

Golf in Costa De La Luz

  • The Costa de la Luz (Cadiz, Jerez, Huelva and Sevilla) gaint importance as golf destination in Spain because of its closeness to Portugal's Algarve and its golf courses like Monte del Rei. The combination of playing golf at the Costa de la Luz as well as at the Algarve, just across the border, gives your golf holiday in this golf destination an additional advantage.
  • Excellent golf courses, hotels & All-Inclusive resorts.
  • Home to Spain's Nº1 Golf course: Valderrama in Sotogrande.
  • Good weather conditions with pleasant temperatures and many sunny days throughout the entire year.
 

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Golf in Canary Islands

Golf in Canary Islands: where any traveler will feel immediately welcome, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarte and Fuerteventura with:

  • A great variety of top golf courses
  • Numerous hotel complexes at the edge of the sea, with large swimming pools and activities for the everyone;
  • Safe, pleasant and well-equipped beaches;
  • Promanades boosting with resturants, bars, cafés and entertainment;

Golf in Andalucia

Golf in Andalucia

Golf in Andalucia, with close to 120 golf courses, is a popular place where you can enjoy your favourite sport in world-class courses, designed by legendary players and the world’s most prestigious designers. Its most famous golf destination is the Costa del Sol, from Malaga to Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande, But the Costa de Luz with Cadiz, Helva and Sevilla also offers first class golf resorts.

Golf in Almeria

Golf in Almeria

Golf Holidays in Almería offer a golfer good golf courses, like its Arizona style courses but also a sea resort ambiance with other golf courses in short driving distance from each other. The ideal climate for golf, the peaceful environment of the golf resorts make it perfect for a relaxing golf holiday. The great value for money makes the golf resorts in Almeria especially attractive to many golfers.

Why has Almería become a highly valued golf destination?

  • Its little beautiful Andalusian villages by the sea in this region, like Mojacar,
  • The great value for money offered by its golf resorts,
  • Its local Fiestas, like the Almeria Tapas Festival in March,

Golf in Algarve

Golf in Algarve

Why Golf in the Algarve?

The Algarve and the Lisbon Golf Coast are well-known destinations for more experienced players and have won several international awards. They host major competitions on the professional tours, as does Madeira with its mountain courses. In the Azores, there’s also rustic golf that is played in a rural setting. But it was in Porto and the North that it all began, where Espinho, the second oldest course in mainland Europe, is located.

Best Golf Resorts & Golf Courses in the Algrave:

  • Monte Rei Golf Resort
  • Amendoeira Golf Resort with Faldo & O'Connor
  • Quinta do Lago (North & South, Laranjal)
  • Vale do Lobo Ocean & Royal
  • Dom Pedro Golf Resort & Golf Collection (Old Course, Victoria, Millenium, Pinhall, Laguna)
  • San Loreno Golf Resort
  • Quinta da Ria & Quinta da Cima
  • JJW Penina & Dona Felipa
  • Pestana Golf Resorts
  • Sharton Algrave & Pine Cliffs

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