When looking to book a golf holiday Spain offers some of the most majestic courses in its part of the golfing world. From La Manga's three championship courses to the Costa Del Sol, also known as the golf coast, and the island of Mallorca offers some of the premier opportunities for a golf holiday Spain has to offer.

Many may have been hooked on golfing in Spain with the top Spanish pro, Severiano Ballesteros who turned professional at the age of 17 in 1974 and had five victories in 1985. In 1986, he won his fifth World Matchplay in England, one of his sixth European victories that year. He also was the winner of the British Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and the Masters in 1980 and 1983.

Mallorca offers a choice of 14, 18-hole courses set on the sun-drenched island with the picturesque oceans offering scenery rarely found on so many adjacent lands. It has rapidly grown into a serious destination for golf holiday Spain-bound golfers. Of the Ballearic islands, Mallorca is the largest and its warm year-round weather offers excellent golfing weather. Peaceful resorts offer tranquil as well as exciting nightlife, providing something for everyone.

Sun Coast Stands Firm As Gibraltar

On the south east coast of the country, the opportunities to find a golf holiday Spain explode with the Costa del Sol, widely accepted as one of the world's premier golfing destinations. From Malaga to Gibraltar, over 40 golf courses stretch along the coastline, inviting many of the top American and British golfers. Mountain ranges and villages also offer splendid sightseeing on non-golfing days.

Traveling from Barcelona in the south and heading towards the border with France, golf holiday Spain experiences include many first-class golf resorts. The Costa Brava resorts cater to those expecting the best and despite its cultural diversity, tourism has yet to gain a firm hold on the area. Rolling country and rugged coasts contrast with the secluded beaches and manicured golf courses to bring some of the best play in the country.

The history of Christopher Columbus is firmly tied to the Costa de la Luz, a short drive to the border of Portugal. Sun-drenched beaches and the area's fresh fruits make it an attractive destination when golf holiday Spain heads your list of things to do. While many nearby cities offer the nightlife excitement, the area itself is more relaxed.