Golf Son Vida
at Arabella Golf Mallorca

Palma, Spain

(334 reviews)

Golf Son Vida overview

Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain | Par: 71 | Opened: 1964 | Designer: F.W. Hawtree (redesigned 2001 by Kurt Rossknecht)

Ranked the no.8 course in the Balearic Islands by Top 100 Golf Courses

Golf Son Vida is Mallorca’s oldest and most iconic golf course, deeply rooted in the island’s sporting history and widely regarded as a must-play for visiting golfers. Set within the prestigious, Mediterranean-landscaped Son Vida estate is just minutes from Palma. The layout blends tradition with challenge, offering a mix of narrow tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and scenic views over the Bay of Palma and surrounding Tramuntana mountains.

Originally crafted by renowned golf course architect F.W. Hawtree and later redesigned by Kurt Rossknecht in 2001, Son Vida has hosted professional European Tour events - including the Balearic Open in 1990 and 1994 - and remains a favourite among golfers seeking strategic play and historic prestige.

Course highlights

Mallorca’s oldest golf course – Originally opened in 1964, Golf Son Vida is the island’s first-ever golf course and remains one of its most prestigious venues.
Classic parkland layout – Narrow, tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens place an emphasis on accuracy, course management, and shot-making rather than brute distance.
Refined redesign – A sensitive 2001 renovation by Kurt Rossknecht modernised playability while preserving the course’s traditional character and historic routing.

Signature hole(s)

Hole 18 - Par 5: A dramatic finishing hole requiring a bold second shot over water to access a well-guarded green, making it one of Son Vida’s most memorable and rewarding challenges.

Did You Know?

Seve Ballesteros won here – Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros claimed victory at Golf Son Vida during the 1990 Balearic Open, cementing the course’s place in European Tour history.

Accommodation near Golf Son Vida

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Set in a small cove between Palma Nova and the yacht marina of Portals Nous, this hotel is especially popular with golfers as its less than a 10-minute drive from a number of courses including, Bendinat, Poniente, Santa Ponsa and Andratx.

Zafiro Palace Palmanova

Zafiro Palace Palmanova is an exclusive 5-star hotel offering luxurious accommodation and outstanding facilities in the beautiful city of Palma.

Melia Palma Marina

Just 5-minutes from the beach you will find the Melia Palma Marina Hotel, offering luxurious accommodation with stunning views of the seafront.

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel

The Sheraton Mallorca Arabella is a 5-star luxury hotel designed in the style of a Spanish mansion. It features 93 rooms and is set amongst Mediterranean-style gardens and the Son Vida golf course.

Castillo Hotel Son Vida

Castillo Son Vida was a 13th-century medieval castle that underwent a complete transformation in 1961 to become a luxury and stylish 5-star Grand Deluxe hotel.

Hotel Marina Portals

Hotel Marina Portals offers 189 stylish rooms along with great coastal views of the Mediterranean sea and beaches.

Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia

The hotel’s enviable setting on the Paseo Maritimo promenade, combined with the personalised service and excellent, facilities provided, makes it the perfect location to stay during your golf break to Mallorca.

Leonardo Boutique Mallorca Port Portals

Leonardo Boutique Mallorca Port Portals is situated in the trendy town of Portals Nous in Mallorca. Two of Spain’s most renowned designers have created a high-end contemporary hotel that offers brilliant value.