Play golf in two countries

Between Spain and Portugal, the Guadiana River. Along its shores, and within a radius of about 30 km, are more golf courses than you think to shake a can. Therefore, it may be possible to remain a place, you can reach and play 14 camps in as many days without finding ever more than 40 minutes by car.

The Guadiana River is the border between Portugal and the south west of Andalusia, Huelva, or, in theCosta de la Luz. It 'also the positionfor a very large number of world class golf courses all within easy reach of each other. It is not no high-rise hotel development here that you see on the other Costas, because the local government has insisted on the preservation of natural areas.
Instead, you will find some attractive accommodation and a good selection of apartments and villas relatively new. The more temperate climate means you can play golf for years for the most part, and sinceof a river delta, the area is largely from the strong winds that characterize the coast to the south secured.

All these courses are convenient for the airports in Faro, Portugal, or Seville in Spain reached.

Golf in Portugal.

Castro Marim

This is one of the newest courses to play golf in Portugal, opened in 2000 with a year in an area of Algarve, which until recently had no golfing infrastructures at all. This 18-hole, par 72Of course, a very nice location in the quiet atmosphere of the Eastern Algarve, offering gamers a breathtaking view over the Atlantic Ocean, the Guadiana River and the nearby nature reserve. The Bermuda grass fairways are made, while the Greens at the new Penn A4 grass. If you have a mountain goat, it is advisable to rent a buggy, as part of the course are in fact extremely steep.

This golf course offers challenges for all levels and abilities.In some places, the layout is misleading, and could easily go well beaten in one of the area of the ornamental lake. Its unique system of underground irrigation can play in the driest time. A driving range, putting green and putting are also available for pre-round practice.

Benamor

The late Sir Henry Cotton designed the 18 holes, par 71 course. Sir Henry was apparently inspired by the old church, now located next toClubhouse.

The resulting layout is a challenge for players of all standards. The route is hilly, but less than the hilly Castro Marim, of course, with breathtaking views of the mountains to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.

Indigenous olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees, many of them centuries old, the beauty of the area while also creating risks to be added. In addition, water hazards and bunkers strategically placed around the courseTest your strategy and accuracy. The greens are super Penn A4, Bermuda fairways and Sahara offer good opportunities for well-placed shots. There is also a driving range and putting for you to get a little 'practice green before playing the course.

Quinta da Cima

These 18 holes, par 72 is a great test of golf with the right and left legs of the dog, fairways and well placed bunkers and lakes. A stream of crosses with dams and permanent flowing waterHoles 4, 5, 6 and 13 is a true championship course. Pay attention to the difficult par-5 16th hole, and we expect a few surprises on 18!

This course offers breathtaking views and is an exceptionally beautiful course to play. From any point of the track overlooking the sea and the mountains are a delight. centuries-old olive and carob trees and orange groves typical feeling really quiet, this beautiful location.

The Greens have been seeded with Bent Crenshaw. Teesand fairways are planted with Zoysia.

Two large driving range offer beautiful views of mountains and the ocean.

The Robinson Golf Academy can not be iron on the driving range according to the practice, which has been designed. It comprises 3 greens and tees for 6 lessons targeted.

Quinta da Ria

This spectacular 18-hole, par 72 located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along a gently undulating area to the RiaFormosa itself, with stunning views of the sea and the coast of Huelva
It consists of two loops of 9 holes with each loop with two par 5s, five par 4 and two par 3's. Five lakes were strategically built around the course, near Verdi 5, 10 and 14 hole 16, a par 5, is won between the two largest lakes. The green of the par-3 17th, the door of one of the lakes in the game and also has an 'island, where a large number of nests of native birds'. In addition to bringing the beauty of the lakes, the course,are also used as water reservoirs for irrigation and fed by a creek in play on some holes.

The greens, smoothly undulating, are well protected by bunkers. Greens, tees and fairways are seeded with Bent Crenshaw and the rough with Poa pratensis with Festuca. There are wide fairways and well maintained in principle, so the price for the higher handicap.

Although the course is relatively new, has been planted over 300 trees, like olive oil andCarruba, feel more settled and, for the old border. From any point on the route you can see the mountains and the sea. The orange trees and vineyards give the landscape of the course even better.

In this course, as in the Quinta da Cima, there will be a new development, so it's not the breathtaking view distract you from the game. Together, these two golf courses offer agood choice for golf vacations.

For golf in Spain, there are a number of equally beautiful and sophisticated Web sites the same way.

Isla Canela

This 18-hole par 72 Golf Links course, beauty is in an area of outstanding natural, overlooking the Guadiana River. It was designed by Catarineu and completed in 1994. E 'in beautiful countryside with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees drilled in September and offers challenging and enjoyable game on itsrolling dunes.

Trolleys and buggies can be hired from the clubhouse, but there is no need for wheelchairs, as the whole course is relatively flat. It covers a salt marsh crossed by small streams of water.

The hills are made up of dunes, the course offers a beautiful landscape with trees, broom, eucalyptus, olive and orange, some of which require consideration in the reproduction of some fairways dominated. Overall, accuracy rather than distance importantAmazon.de.

Natural lakes border a series of holes and green are generally large and well protected by bunkers. The par five seventh should be reached in two, but the river on the right side of the green catch the unwary. The construction of strategically placed tees mean Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers of all levels. The club also offers excellent practice facilities.

There is a permanent golf school and a golf shop, bar and restaurant. InThere is also a swimming pool and two bowling greens next to a beautiful terrace to sit and relax after a game.
approved plans for a second course on the island, along with a third a bit 'more up the river Guadiana Costa Esuri.

Islantilla Golf Course

There are 3 different courses Islantila, each surrounded by lush vegetation overlooking the sea.

"Course 1" is the best handicap, medium or low, since it is suitableAccuracy, stroke requires skill and competence.
"Course 2" is ideal for high handicappers, like, even if it has a very difficult start, there are a few quirks and the layout is less misleading to the untrained eye.
"Course 3" of the official 18-hole par 72, requires skill, and is suitable for medium handicappers.

Founded in 1992, this golf course has hosted major events such as the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales, andPGA European Challenge Tour.

Also, there is a training center that Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: -
° and private or group lessons
° weekend courses
· Digital Video Camera with golf analysis software special
• In Lessons
Clinics, acting with professional guests
° Programs Special Junior
· Golf Club Repair
· E-shop Pro

Nuevo Portil GolfCourse

This 18-hole, par 71 course was built relatively recently. The design has wide fairways and greens on a slight incline, and follows a path through the pine forest and other native trees, from a pine forest. This is a golf-type spin and offers a pleasant walk for those who do not want to use the strollers, the fairways and Bermuda, which are full of native vegetation, offering magnificent sea views on the immense dune beachesnearby. The tiered greens offer a challenge for birdie viewfinder.

The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, along with a four-star hotel and clubhouse with bar, restaurant, pro shop and all the golf courses.

El Rompido

This 18-hole par 72 course is the most eastern of all mentioned in this guide. The complex currently includes two courses, the original course of the South and the new brand of the NorthCourse.

The course sits on the southern edge of a tidal lagoon that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and covers an interesting mix of park and wetlands, with some splendid views - the walk of 8 to the 9th Green tea guides you through a right pontoon 650 feet across the wetland protected area, where you can see the crabs and an abundance of bird species.

The new North course, which was inaugurated in June 2006 and offers a challenge bit 'more. It 'was designed by renownedSpanish golf course designer Alvaro Arana. The course winds through the protected salt marsh and offers a wide range of styles hole. The front nine has several holes with narrow drives - a typical "risk and reward" hole 9, while the back nine is shorter but requires greater accuracy from the fairway to the green target small that they are always the highest quality.

The complex has a five-star hotel with spa facilities, conference and leisureincluding the private beach club, football, tennis and paddle tennis and more. Overall, spa, golf resort includes a fully equipped and ideal for a golfing holiday.

Comodo station

For those seeking a location that allows easy access, all courses, it is difficult to beat the location of Isla Canela. Located on the beach in the pretty town of Ayamonte on the Guadiana River, isand within an hour of all courses listed. Since courses in Isla Canela and Castro Marim, whether it be in 20 minutes. In this small town you have a choice of five hotels and a good selection of properties for rent or sea, golf or marina, from modest one bedroom apartment and proceeds to a luxury 3 bed, 2 baths penthouse with breathtaking views and a jacuzzi on the terrace.

For non-golfers in the family beach holidayare ideal, providing a fast and easy access to 7 km of golden sand glossy, with safe beaches for swimming. Small shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance, and the small Andalusian town of Ayamonte is a short bus ride away. For days when you could "golfed out" (!) E 'can join a guided bus tour of Seville, or a jeep safari in the National Park of Doñana. River cruises are easily accessible.

Of course, that's when you do not just "chill out" about the lackbeautiful beach!