Arguably one for the best golf courses on the island, this course is another one to add to your must play list.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
This 18-hole Par 71 Parkland golf course designed by Fred Hawtree is the most famous course in Majorca. It offers a varied test of golf with fantastic views of the bay and Sierra de Tramontana.
Son Vida is the oldest golf course in Majorca. Designed by Fred Hawtree it is now also the most prestigious golf course on the island. Countless almond, carob, pine and palm trees can be found around the course, which under went a total renovation during 2001.
Son Vida (Son Vida Golf)
Son Vida has a very natural appearance to it and is the most famous golf course on the island. Designed by F.W Hawtree and opened in the late fifties, this par 71 layout is an enjoyable and varied test of golf with fantastic views of the bay and Sierra de Tramontana. Son Vida can look tight from the tee but the fairways open out and make good use of the hilly terrain. The greens are large and slightly elevated calling for some accurate shots and good course management.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 5601. .
Accommodation
You can stay at the on-site Arabella Sheraton or Castillo Son Vida hotels. Other nearby options include Hotel Dali, Nixe Palace and Son Caliu Hotel & Spa Oasis.
Where you can stay
Castillo Hotel Son Vida
5* luxury hotel refurbished from a 13th century medieval castle. It features 154 rooms, all with fantastic views of the harbour of Palma and Son Muntaner golf course.
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Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida
5* luxury hotel designed and the style of a Spanish Mansion. It features 93 rooms and is set amongst Mediterranean style gardens and the Son Vida golf course. A great venue for couples.
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Sol Antillas Barbados
4* hotel situated on the seafront overlooking Magaluf Bay. The complex has spacious gardens and is split into two buildings. Each has 12 floors and a combined total of 757 rooms!
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Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis
4* hotel located between Palma Nova and Portals Nou. It features 221 rooms, as well as the newly opened “oasis” spa. Great for groups of golfers looking for more luxury than Magaluf.
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Hotel Nixe Palace
5* hotel located on the Palma seafront. It features 121 rooms with fantastic views of the sea. The hotel also has a Wellness centre, as well gym and outdoor pool.
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Hotel Dali
3* hotel located in Palma. It features 97 recently refurbished rooms and is ideal for golfing groups wanting to be in the centre of Palma.
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Sol Magaluf Park
3* Hotel located right in the centre of Magaluf and only 150 metres from the beach. The hotel has 442 rooms and is perfect for a lad’s weekend away. No need to say more.
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Son Vida is the oldest and most prestigious golf course on the island. It was opened in the late fifties.
Location
Son Vida Golf is located just 10kms from Palma, near S´Esglaieta.
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