La Galiana
Alicante » Las Colinas
Situated in 10,000 hectares of Mediterranean woodland, this
resort lies in a secluded valley in the southern part of Alicante
between the town of San Miguel de Salinas and the coast, with
sea views of the Mediterranean and Mar Menor. You enter
through a dramatic gorge, preserving the tranquillity and natural
beauty of the valley revealed within. With low-density housing,
it is an eco friendly development surrounded by hills as it blends
naturally into the landscape - indeed a world apart. The more
elite golfer can take on a challenge of the 6337 meters from the
back tees, but with five different tee platforms on each hole,
golfers of all skill levels will enjoy their game here.
Castellon » Mediterráneo
This is a benchmark course in Valencian golf. It has achieved
international fame as it is the place where Sergio Garcia, one
of the finest players in the World began his training. Amateurs
visiting this course may even have the chance to coincide
with one of Sergio Garcia’s training sessions, which is another
attraction offered by this club. In the professional category it has
been chosen for the Castello Masters, the OKI Castellon Open
de Espana Senior Tour, the Ladies European Tour and four Tours,
which serves as the ‘final course’ for Spanish golf. The course was
substantially remodelled to host the Castello Masters Costa
Azahar 2008, a European Tour event by Sergio Garcia.
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Valencia » La Galiana
Have you ever fancied playing golf in the sun but been put off
by courses being restricted to club members or only available at
the most inconvenient times? Now there is a new championship
course that promises golf for everyone, every day of the year:
Opened in 2011, there will be no members at La Galiana. Instead,
anyone can book green fees for the 18-hole, par 72 course. La
Galiana enjoys a spectacular setting in a valley surrounded by
pine and orange groves, isolated from residential areas. More than
5000 local species of plants and trees have been used for the
landscaping, and water consumption will be minimised through a
sophisticated rainwater collection and drainage system.
Castellon » Panorámica
German Professional Bernhard Langer won the Augusta Masters
in 1985 and 1993. During this high point in his sporting career, he
flew over the 80 hectares of terrain where he would later design
the Panoramica golf course. 70 bunkers accompany players along
the 18 holes from tee-ground to final green. The lakes are also
combined with both wide and narrow fairways. It is a course
designed for all types of players regardless of their handicap.
But, there are same demanding holes. For example, the 5th, a par
3 at 133 metres, with an island green where the water will frighten
away the indecisive players and rewards the brave. Also of note is
the 11th, a par 5 at 502 metres. Along the last 200 metres before
the green, the entire left-hand is guarded by a lake.