Barcelona Golf Courses

One of the unique characteristics about Barcelona and the surrounding area is the variety of settings that you can find by driving for less than 30 minutes from the city centre. When it comes to golf this means that you can decide on the type of setting you want to best enjoy your game. You can either head for the coast and the golf courses that the Costa Brava offers, or you may prefer the peaceful environment provided by the ones nearer to the Pyrenees. If you want to stay close to Barcelona then there are several golf courses at less than 45 minutes from the city centre, and to make life a bit easier for you we have provided details on the most popular ones which are closest to Barcelona.

REAL CLUB DE GOLF EL PRAT
Plans de Bonvilar, 17 Terrassa, Barcelona
Tel: +34 937 281 000 Fax: +34 937 281010 www.rcgep.com

The original Real Club de Golf El Prat opened in 1954 and has now been moved to its new home in Terrassa on the outskirts of Barcelona. The new El Prat Golf course comprising of 45 holes was designed by Greg Norman and is set in beautiful rolling countryside which is a test for any golfer with its clever design. The club comprises three courses: two 18 hole north and south courses and one 9 hole public course.

Furthermore the club has constructed a public school with its own 9 hole course which is bound to discover new talent for the future as well as improving an existing players game.

Facilities at the club include a driving range, buggy hire and pro shop as well as a snack bar and restaurant, sauna, Turkish bath, swimming pool, children’s creche and golf school.

CLUB DE GOLF DE SAN CUGAT
Villa, s/n San Cugat del Vallés , Barcelona
Tel: +34 936 743 908 Fax: +34 936 755 152 www.golfsancugat.com

San Cugat is a 30 minute drive from Barcelona. It is the oldest course in Catalonia which was founded in 1914 and built by English workers who were working the Barcelona-St Cugat railway at the time. In line with British tradition each of the 18 holes has its own name, and this course is renowned for the perfection of its greens, tees, fairways and bunkers. It is a tight course which is ideal for either beginners or the experienced player.

CLUB DE GOLF MASIA BACH
Ctra. Martorrell-Capellades, Km. 19,5 Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Barcelona
Tel: +34 937 728 800 Fax: +34 937 728 810 www.golfmasiabach.com

Masia Beach golf course is a 30 minute drive from Barcelona. It opened in 1990 and was designed by Jose Maria Olaz. The 18 hole course is a demanding and tight course for the best of golfers and is sure to prove a test, while the shorter 9 hole course however is easier to play. The club is on the border of the Penedes wine growing region with some spectacular views of the Montserrat Mountain. It is advisable to use a buggy on this course as it is hilly and can be tiring.

Facilities at the Club de Golf Masia Beach include a driving range, buggy hire, golf shop, golf school as well as a bar, large restaurant, coffee and snack bar.

CLUB DE GOLF TERRAMAR
Ctra.de las costas y ferrocarril Apdo. Correos, 6 Sitges, Barcelona
Tel: +34 938 940 580 Fax: +34 938 947 051 www.golfterramar.com

The Terramar in Sitges is an old and established club which opened in 1922 and was designed by F W Hawtree, Manuel Pinero and Jim Fazio. It is just under an hour’s drive from Barcelona in a location which offers beautiful views over the Mediterranean. The 18 hole par 72 course is not particularly difficult but the greens are strategically placed and the water hazards on many holes tend to make life more difficult. Some recent refurbishment has created some superb putting surfaces. Facilities at the club include a golf school, pro shop, driving range, buggy hire, bar, large restaurant, coffee and snack bar.

GOLF SANT VICENÇ DE MONTALT
C/ Del Balís , 4 Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Barcelona
Tel: +34 937 914 949 Fax: +34 937 911 253 www.golfsantvicenc.com

This is one of the newest clubs in the Barcelona area with 18 challenging and undulating holes on a par 70 course where buggies are advisable. It is suitable for all levels of golfers, and although it is not a particularly long course you will have the chance to use every club in the bag.

Golf Sant Vicenc is one of the finest courses in the area just a 20 minute drive from the city centre and set in beautiful countryside with sea views of the Costa Maresme. Facilities include a driving range, buggy hire, golf school and clubhouse with a bar and restaurant.

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Barcelona Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

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