The Costa Brava is an excellent destination for golf lovers! It combines high-quality courses with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and natural landscapes.
🏌️ Golf Courses on the Costa Brava
1. Golf Platja de Pals (Pals)
📍 Location: Pals (Baix Empordà)
⭐ Highlight: One of the oldest courses in Spain (opened in 1966), designed by Fred Hawtree.
18 holes, par 72 (6,302 meters).
Flat terrain with narrow fairways and strategic bunkers, surrounded by pine forests and rice fields.
Green fees: From ~€80-120 (varies by season).
Near: The medieval village of Pals and the beaches of Begur.
2. Empordà Golf (Gualta, Alt Empordà)
📍 Location: Gualta (next to Torroella de Montgrí)
⭐ Highlight: 36 holes (two courses: Links and Forest), designed by Robert von Hagge.
Links Course: Open-course style, wind-influenced (par 72).
Forest Course: More technical, with trees and lakes (par 72).
Green fees: From ~€70-120.
Near: Montgrí Natural Park and the beaches of L'Estartit.
3. Golf Peralada (Peralada, Alt Empordà)
📍 Location: Peralada (next to Figueres)
⭐ Highlight: Luxury course, part of the Peralada Complex (5-star hotel, casino, spa).
18 holes, par 72 (6,200 meters), designed by Neil Haworth.
Rolling terrain with vineyards and views of the Pyrenees.
Green fees: From ~€90-150 (includes access to the driving range).
Near: Dalí Museum (Figueres) and beaches of Roses.
⛳ Tips for playing golf on the Costa BravaBest season: Spring and autumn (fewer tourists and mild temperatures). In summer, avoid the hottest hours of the day.
Reservations: Some courses require a handicap (generally a minimum of 36 for men, 45 for women).
Wind: On courses near the sea (such as Empordà Links), wind can be a key factor.
🚗 How to get there?
Nearest airport: Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) (~30 min to Empordà Golf).
From Barcelona: ~1h 30min by car (AP-7 motorway).