Agencia Valenciana del Turisme

More than 600 kilometers of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea are the best attraction of the Region of Valencia, perfect scenery for playing golf. From Panorámica in the north of the Province of Castellón to Lo Romero at the southern end of Alicante, including the renowned facilities of El Saler Golf Club in Valencia, make up one of the best sports offers in Europe.

Located in a picturesque environment, with the possibility to choose between the close proximity of the sea or the natural landscapes of the hinterland, and designed by well known companies commanding a distinct reputation in the international circuit, the courses of the Region of Valencia make this land one of the favourite tourist destinations for golfers.

There are twenty-five golf courses with the signature of the most prestigious designers and champions of this sport surrounded by stunning scenary: Severiano Ballesteros, Nicklaus Designs, José María Olazábal, Robert Trent Jones Sr, Javier Arana, Bernhard Langer… are some of the names behind the design of the courses in the Region of Valencia.

The Region of Valencia is in the enviable position of being ideal for both types of golfing market, the short break and longer stay. Accessibility is the key for short breaks, and with regular flights into Alicante and Valencia, golfers not only have direct, fast and easy access, but they can also choose to spend a weekend in resort, city or rural locations, all with ample choice of golf courses within easy reach of their chosen accommodation

Sheltered by the Mediterranean climate which assures almost 365 sunny golfing days a year the Region of Valencia boasts a varied choice of accommodation, both for those who wish to use up their time near the green and for those who choose to discover the charms of this alternatives to sport. The Region of Valencia has all the necessary facilities to take maximum advantage of leisure time. Spa resorts, thermal centres, thalassotherapy and sea-treatment centres, and a large number of hotels offer the best environment to experience health and beauty tourism too.

Sergio García’s home golf course, “Mediterráneo”, offers excellent facilities in a golf course that hosts the Castellón Masters Costa Azahar (19-23 October), part of PGA European Tour. In Valencia one can face the challenge to play in “El Saler”, which is considered one of the best golf courses in Europe. Benidorm also offers two superb golf courses with first class and luxury accommodation facilities in the adjoining hotels. The Costa Blanca, provides a wide range of possibilities to play with 17 courses spreaded in the province, which makes easy for the golfer to try different courses in a few kilometres distance.

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