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Barcelona » Spain Hotel Barcelona Golf Resort & Spa This golf resort is located just a half-hour drive from Barcelona city centre and from Barcelona-El Prat International Airport. Framed by stunning views of the magical Montserrat Mountain, this exceptional fourstar hotel has not one, but two golf courses designed by the legendary José María Olazábal, a two-time Masters champion and now a top golf course architect. The nine-hole course is designed for beginners and those who prefer not to play an 18hole course due to time constraints. It is regarded as one of the best nine-hole courses in the region because of its meticulous and ingenious design. But it is the 18-hole tournament-standard course that is the main attraction on the resort. The championship course has played host to several prestigious events, the most recent being the Catalonia Ladies Masters in 2007, part of the Ladies European Tour circuit. Excellent amenities are on offer, with two Mediterranean restaurants, three swimming pools, a wellness centre and a large range of local wineries that complement the golf experience close to the lively city of Barcelona.  ample golf package: S Rates from €176 per person sharing. Hotel package includes two nights plus one day of unlimited golf (all green fee rates include use of trolley). Twilight green fee: Weekdays €45/weekends and bank holidays €75. www.golfdebarcelona.com /Club-de-Golf-Barcelona Top 100 Stay & Play 2016 89