A brilliant cultural experience awaits in Girona
Situated in the northeast of Catalonia, Girona is a marvellous historic city which boasts some truly beautiful Spanish architecture, great cultural sites and delicious authentic Catalonian eateries. Naturally, Girona is a great place for golfers, boasting some truly excellent historic courses, outstanding hospitality and plentiful luxury accommodation options, everyone will be pleased. A golf holiday in Girona should be on every golfer's bucket list.
Why book a golf holiday in Girona?
- Home to Spain's Number 1 Course, PGA Catalunya Stadium Course
- Flights available into Girona directly or Barcelona - 1 hour transfer
- Girona city lively in season, option to stay centrally at Hotel Carlemany
- PGA Catalunya a top resort with multiple accommodation options
- Resort options perfect for Groups at PGA Catalunya or Hotel Emporda Golf Resort
- Park Hotel San Jorge offers a coastal retreat close to golf in Platja D'Aro
Home to Spain’s iconic courses
Girona is a well-known and respected golf destination amongst European golfers. The city is home to some of Spain’s most famous courses which have hosted National Open’s and European Tour golf events. What makes Girona golf so special is not only its excellent and rich on-course history, but the standard and conditioning of all the courses as well. The courses pride themselves on providing a quality golf experience and all courses must meet the local high standards.
The courses at PGA Catalunya are an example of Girona’s golfing heritage, with both courses fantastic examples of Spanish golf architecture and design. The Stadium Course is legendary for its quality and ranking as the best course in Spain. The Tour Course is kept to the same standards as the Stadium, whilst offering a more well-rounded experience making it much more accessible to the higher handicappers among us.
Girona’s hidden gem lies at Emporda Golf. This 36-hole complex, consisting of the Forest and Links courses provides a genuine championship experience. Differing in design and representative of their name, the courses have a great balance of traditional tree-lined holes, and a true inland links layout.
Peralada Golf Club is a nice relaxing golf experience, a par 72, it’s a flat course with well-protected greens yet remains suitable and enjoyable for all levels.
Best golf holidays in Girona
Girona is the perfect destination for your next golf holiday
Situated just 1 hour from Barcelona this historic city provides the perfect location for a memorable golf holiday.
The ideal climate allows for golf to be played comfortably throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn and means the range of excellent golf courses are always in perfect condition. The Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya Resort is regarded as one of the best golf courses in Spain and Europe. The famous layout has played host to the Spanish Open on multiple occasions showcasing the quality the excellent club holds.
There is a range of excellent accommodation options to go alongside the golf giving endless options to travelling golfers. The city of Girona is beautiful with classical Spanish architecture and narrow cobbled streets creating an idyllic setting in which to discover more about the city. Girona Airport is just 20 minutes from central Girona and most major UK airports have regular flights meaning this location is very accessible for travelling golfers.
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Find the ideal base for your golf holiday in Girona
Within beautiful Girona, there is a wide range of accommodation options in which to base your golf holiday. Each providing a unique experience, from coastal resorts to inland havens, there is something for everyone.
The LaVida Hotel at PGA Catalunya Resort is perfect for those looking for luxury and stylish accommodation with some of Europe’s best golf on your doorstep. Across the property, there are wonderful views of the world-class Stadium Course that is located on-site. Guests are met with an idyllic setting in which to base their golf holiday. The hotel is also located just 10 minutes from Girona Airport, providing a convenient location for travelling golfers.
Park Hotel San Jorge 4* is another great option, located on the coastline and boasting excellent views of the ocean below. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Golf d’Aro and Costa Brava Golf, providing an ideal location in which to base your golf trip.
There are a range of great accommodation options on offer surrounding Girona, allowing golfers to choose which suits their trip the best.
