Best Golf Courses in Barcelona

45 holes of delightful Catalonian golf await at Real Club de Golf El Prat, split up into 3 thrilling circuits. The Pink Course is the pick of the bunch and, having hosted the Spanish Open numerous times, is ranked 2nd in Northern Spain and even makes Europe’s top 100. The Yellow Course also does not fall short of expectations. Heavily bunkered greens make precision paramount to scoring well.

Length: - Back tees: 7296 - Front tees: 5286 Par: 72 Architect: Greg Norman and Tad Burnett Founded: 2004 Course type: Parkland

The jewel of Spain’s lavish golfing crown, the Stadium Course at PGA Camiral Golf & Wellness truly something special. Although approximately a 1-hour drive away from the city centre, we couldn’t possibly leave it out. Ranked 3rd best golf course in Europe, the Stadium Course consists of long, tight fairways encroached by beautiful oak trees, evergreens and heather, twisting and winding their way towards small, undulating greens. A true masterpiece.

Length: - Back tees: 7310 - Front tees: 5465 Par: 72 Architect: Neil Coles, European Golf Design and David Williams Founded: 1999 Course type: Heathland

Length: - Back tees: 6857 - Front tees: 5645 Par: 72 Architect: José María Olazábal Founded: 1989 Course type: Parkland

Something of a hidden gem tucked away in the Montseny Natural Park, Golf Montanyà is a charming parkland layout designed by Dave Thomas, the mastermind behind the Brabazon at The Belfry. The L’Estanyol brook cuts through the heart of the course, making water a prevalent hazard on many of the 18 holes. Measuring just over 6,000 yards, solid course management takes priority over length.

Length: - Back tees: 6763 - Front tees: 5648 Par: 72 Architect: Dave Thomas Founded: 1989 Course type: Parkland

Length: - Back tees: 6607 - Front tees: 5551 Par: 72 Architect: Fred Hawtree and Alfonso Vidaor Founded: 1972 Course type: Parkland

Length: - Back tees: 5472 - Front tees: 4873 Par: 70 Architect: Fred Hawtree Founded: 1945 Course type: Parkland

Length: - Back tees: 6373 - Front tees: 5302 Par: 71 Architect: Tom Simpson Founded: 1927 Course type: Parkland

Last but not least, the Tour Course at PGA Camiral Golf & Wellness is a must-play course, offering golfers of all levels a fantastic challenge. While many consider it second fiddle to the renowned Stadium Course, this one is maintained to the exceptional same standards. Watch out for plenty of obstacles including those tricky bunkers and rolling fairways.

Length: - Back tees: 6562 - Front tees: 5119 Par: 72 Architect: Neil Coles and David Williams Founded: 2005 Course type: Parkland

Length: - Back tees: 6742 - Front tees: 5423 Par: 72 Architect: Von Hagge Founded: 1990 Course type: Parkland

Length: - Back tees: 6742 - Front tees: 5423 Par: 72 Architect: Green Project Founded: 2008 Course type: Parkland