Costa Blanca Golf in Sunny Spain
Not long ago my brother and his wife took a holiday to Spain and part of their trip included the Costa Blanca region of Spain.
While there he enjoyed 2 of the many exquisite golf courses that are part of the Costa Blanca region.
Costa Blanca is one area that is truly unique. One major attraction is the spectacular climate. This particular coastline gives more hours of sunshine than almost anywhere in Europe.
And you know what that means – more sunshine equals more golf. I really like the sound of that!
Another major attraction is the number of beaches which attract millions each year and the quaint little towns and villages that populate the seaside. Anyone for a cold beer on a nice little seaside patio?
One course my brother played and really loved on his Costa Blanca golf holiday was the Bonalba Golf Club.
Bonalba Golf & Spa Resort course, despite opening in 1995 already seems a very seasoned course. The course is also situated in the Alicante region.
The course (18 hole Par 72) of almost 7,000 yards offers some excellent views of the coastline and sea (I saw the pictures – so I know!)
The course consists of wide fairways (that always helps) some absolutely undulating and tricky greens which include some strategically placed lakes to deal with.
The final 3 holes, my brother mentioned, were particularly tough as you have to negotiate the coastal sea winds as these holes are much more exposed than the others and demand solid ball striking if you plan on paring out.
The other he played was the Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (top photo) is a beautiful par 71 18 hole championship course located in the province of Alicante and was just awed by the beauty of the course. He shot an 80-something but said he could of cared less because he just loved the layout.
The layout includes a good variety of short and longer holes with five unique par 3′s. The main features of the course are some challenging water hazards and the dramatic bunkering (which is seen hinted at in the above photo on hole #12)
The golf course has been carved out of a dramatic gorge and has breathtaking panoramic views of the nearby coastline which includes a nature reserve.
I have to admit, being from America, that I don’t often think of Spain as a destination to visit but I am really thinking of planning something in the near future, and of course, I already have 2 great golf course recommendations!
We typically visit Europe every other year but for some reason Spain is never on the agenda and I’m not sure why.
I’m a huge art buff and visiting the home of Goya, El Greco and Picasso and seeing some of their amazing art would be reason enough to go.
Now if my wife would only allow me a round or two of golf . . .
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I have never been to Spain but have heard so many good things about parts of the climate there and the golf courses. Those pictures tell it all, beautiful blue sky and magnificent looking golf courses.
You wouldn’t want to be anything else would you!