Valencia Golf Courses
There
are currently six championship golf courses within a 20 minute drive
of Valencia
Airport and city centre, with more in the planning stages. Among
the most popular are El Bosque, El Escorpion, Golf Manises and El
Saler. The green fees are similar to the UK and more reasonable
than more famous Costa del Sol and Algarve courses
Golf Courses in Valencia
CLUB
DE GOLF EL BOSQUE
Ctra. Godelleta km. 4,1 Chiva
Telephone: +34 961 808 000
Fax: +34 961 808 001
www.elbosquegolf.com
The Club de Golf El Bosque is 15 minute drive of the airport. It
is a picturesque, undulating 18 hole course with narrow fairways
and four lakes which can make par a challenge. The greens are defended
in places by pine trees and the course could be described as variable
in difficulty, challenging in places but your handicap should be
achievable.
CLUB DE GOLF ESCORPION
Crta. S Antonio Benagéber-Bétera, s/n Bétera
Tel: +34 961 601 211
Fax: +34 961 690 187
www.clubescorpion.com
An 18 hole course located on the outskirts of Valencia just a 15 minute drive from the city centre and airport. The Club de Golf Escorpion has a course is set in a very attractive pine covered valley surrounded by undulating hills. The setting is relatively flat with five lakes and orange groves acting as the rough.
CLUB
DE GOLF MANISES
C/ Maestrat nº 1 (Polígono Industrial La Cova) Manises
Tel: +34 961 534 069
Fax: +34 96 52 804
www.comunitavalenciana.com
Golf Manises is the oldest of Valencia’s clubs situated almost beside the airport. It is a relatively simple course, less challenging than many and suitable for less mobile golfers and beginners. The 9 hole course is flat with narrow, tree lined fairways which means that accuracy is important. The greens are small and well guarded by bunkers with approaches that are often tight with some fairly tricky rough.
CAMPO DE GOLF EL SALER
Avda. de los Pinares, 151. Parador nacional -Luis Vives El Saler
Tel: +34 961 610384
Fax: +34 961 627 366
www.golfysol.com
Located in the Albufera Nature Park on the southern outskirts of
Valencia, El Saler is a links course alongside the Mediterranean
Sea.
It is a course which is scattered with sand dunes and pine trees.
It is a long and demanding course with wide greens and more than
90 bunkers which is favoured by a number of footballers
CLUB
DE GOLF DE GANDIA
c/Camino Viejo Grao de Gandía s/n Gandía
Tel: +34 962 873 208
Fax: +34 962 961 384
www.golfysol.com
Situated close to the resort of Gandia this is a 6 hole course which is ideal for beginners or those with little time to spare but still want to enjoy a game of golf. The course is right on the coast with short fairways and no trees or water-hazards. It has an excellent driving range to practice your swing
CAMPO DE GOLF OLIVA NOVA
Oliva Nova Golf Oliva
Tel: +34 962 857 818
Fax: +34 962 857 667
www.olivanovagolf.com
Situated close to the town of Oliva, this 18 hole par 72 course has excellent class golf facilities and was voted the best of all Seve Ballesteros' designed courses. Itoffers great variety for all golfers, with short, medium and long holes as well as right and left hand dog leg fairways. Water plays a part in the difficulty of the course, with a number of lakes placed as obstacles along 15 of the holes. Other facilities on site include a Golf Academy, 25 bay driving range with 25 bays, two putting greens, two chipping areas and two bunkers. The course is open all year.
Getting around in Valencia
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 Valencia Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Valencia including an Area Guide to Valencia which contains information on Valencia local attractions, golf courses in Valencia, good places to shop in Valencia, Valencia market days and where the best Valencia beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Valencia restaurants.


