Golf Breaks in Almeria
Enjoy year-round sunshine and world-class golf on Spain’s southeast coast with golf holidays in Almeria. Known for its desert-style courses, rugged mountain views and relaxed pace, Almeria offers a truly unique golfing experience. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s the ideal destination for winter golf breaks and affordable golf packages in Spain.
Almeria offers a twist to traditional golf courses by providing Europe’s only desert golf experience. The dry, arid sand bunkers are a real challenge for golf enthusiasts looking to test their skills. Some of the most popular golf courses in Almeria include the Desert Springs Golf Club, Alborán Golf, and Valle del Este Golf Course. These courses are beautifully designed and offer a unique golfing experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Europe.
Best Golf Courses in Almeria
Almeria’s golf scene offers something for every level of player, from championship layouts to scenic coastal fairways.
Valle del Este
Playa Serena
Marina Golf
La Envia
Desert Springs
Almerimar
Alboran Golf
Aguilon Golf
Our Selection of Almeria’s Best Golf Courses
There’s plenty of reasons to choose Almeria for your next golf holiday. There’s the pleasing year-round climate of Southern Spain, the laid-back charm of the towns and resorts and the stunning rugged beauty of its mountainous landscape.
Ultimately, you also need a choice of quality golf courses to play, as well.
Thankfully, Almeria comes up trumps on this count, offering up an eclectic treat for golfers of all abilities.
A classic resort-style golf destination, Valle Del Este is one of the most popular places to make base for many a golf tour.
This is the ideal mix for those looking for quality golf and amazing amenities right on your doorstep.
The four-star on-site hotel offers plenty of options for food, drink and revelry when you’re not playing, while on the course, you’ll be in for a genuine treat.
The Jose Canales designed course is a classic resort-style layout, impressively manicured fairways, palm trees strategically placed throughout and enough water to keep you focused. It’s a course of elegant charm that’s further enhanced by the simply jaw-dropping backdrop of the Southern Spanish landscape.
A real favourite for golf tourists to Almeria, the Peter McAvoy designed course benefits from the warm, dry microclimate of the region. Replete with rocky landscape and a variety of cactus plants dotted around the stunning wide fairways, Desert Springs offers a touch of Arizona to the heart of Almeria.
It’s a popular venue for groups and golf societies visiting the region, for reasons that become apparent from the moment you arrive. Warm of welcome, the club boasts first-class facilities and practice areas.
And, the championship layout and high-quality conditions of the amazing course provides a genuine challenge that’s always enjoyable.
Another quality resort for golf and off-course entertainment, Almerimar is a five-star venue that combines idyllic days on the course with sumptuous surroundings and delectable dining choices.
Benefitting from its location close to the delightful Almerimar marina, the resort has been a haven for golf tourists for more than fifty years, and today’s experience is up there with the very best in the region.
The course itself, designed by the legendary Gary Player, is a classic example of high-end resort golf. Beautifully kept, with receptive greens and wide, friendly fairways, yet enough hazards to give a sense of risk if your accuracy is off.
If you’re looking to indulge in some refined style on and off the course, without the need to travel too far afield then this is an ideal retreat for that short golfing break to Spain.
For many a golf tourist, the treat is not always about challenging your game but simply experiencing some elegant new environments to play for pleasure – with perhaps a bit of sunshine and warmth thrown in for good measure!
If that sounds like your idea of a good time on the course when you’re away, then you really want to consider La Envia.
A delightful little gem of a course that’s interesting enough to enjoy while sedate enough for a more relaxed round. This is a treat for social golfers, looking to work up a thirst for their evening’s entertainment.
And, just a short drive from the airport, beaches and city centre, you couldn’t ask for a more convenient location in all of Almeria.
Another course that plays to the social golfer, Marina is a relatively short trek by modern standards but offers plenty to hold your interest, a layout that’s kept typically smart and a variety of amazing views of the local landscape.
It’s something of a course of two halves, with nine holes soaking up the charm of the Andalusian coastline, while the other nine creep into the shadows of the surrounding mountains. It also benefits from its location, just a short drive from the coastal resorts to ensure you can enjoy your golf and nightlife in equal measure.
If you’re planning a multi-course tour of Almeria, then including Marina into the mix can be a surprising joy to behold.
Rolling, undulating fairways, sloping hills and a truly spectacular natural backdrop make for a memorable days golf when visiting Aguilon.
Sandwiched between the Sierra Aguilon hills and the jaw-dropping beauty of the San Juan de Los Terreros coastline, this is an immaculate course that offers a genuine test while remaining gloriously fun to experience. Designed to replicate the courses that hug California’s Pacific coast, Aguilon is an ideal companion course to Desert Springs. Like its counterpart, the course is an ideal blend of charm, challenge and natural beauty.
And a course that should be on the must-play list for anyone visiting the Almeria region.
There’s a distinctive feel to the golf in Almeria, that truly lends itself to those looking for a combination of great days on quality courses in the sun, with a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere during the downtime.
From stunning five-star resorts to courses that offer quirks, challenges and plenty of natural beauty, Almeria boasts an array of options that just adds more delight to Spain’s golfing tapestry.
Give it a go and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. To find out more, plan your trip or discuss some of the deals on golf holidays in Almeria, then get in touch with our team of advisors today.
Winter Golf Holidays in Almeria
Almeria is one of Europe’s sunniest golfing destinations, making it perfect for winter golf breaks. Even during December and January, average temperatures reach 18–20°C, allowing for comfortable play all year round.
Direct Golf Holidays offer exclusive winter golf deals in Almeria, with guaranteed tee times and discounted rates on accommodation and green fees.
Golf Resorts and Hotels in Almeria
Choose from a range of quality hotels and resorts with on-site golf or nearby courses.
La Envia Golf Apartments
Adaria Vera Apts
Adaria Vera Hotel
Valle del Este
Playa Capricho
Palacio Mojacar Spa
Marina Playa
La Envia Golf Hotel
Desert Springs Resort
Bellavista Mar Hotel
AR Golf Almerimar
Almerimar Hotel & Golf Resort
Why book a golf holiday to Costa Almeria?
Compared to more famous golfing destinations like the Costa del Sol, Almería has a slower pace of life and tends to be less crowded, offering a more relaxed golfing experience with less pressure on tee times and allowing for a more leisurely pace on the course.
The desert conditions mean that some courses have firmer fairways, faster greens, and rough areas with sand and rocks, adding a different type of challenge and angle to the game.
If history and culture play a part in the area you’re choosing for your relaxing break, some courses are near the Tabernas Desert, known for its role as a film set in famous Spaghetti Westerns. The cinematic history of the area adds a fun, nostalgic twist to the golfing experience, especially for movie buffs and provide extra activities for longer breaks.
Almería also generally offers more affordable golfing compared to other Spanish golfing hotspots like the Balearic or Canary Islands. Green fees, accommodation, and food tend to be more reasonably priced, making it an attractive option for golfers seeking quality without breaking the bank.
Why Book With Us?
Direct Golf Holidays are specialists in creating low cost, all-inclusive discounted packages for you to enjoy all that Almeria has to offer. We are easily able to coordinate holidays for all sizes of groups, including accommodation, transport and green fees – why not get in touch today for a quote and to discover exceptional savings!
Lower prices and better service for all golf packages in this unique region of Spain – all with great value and service from our dedicated Direct Golf Holidays team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Holidays in Almeria
Almeria offers over 300 days of sunshine each year, a relaxed atmosphere, and some of Europe’s most unique desert-style golf courses, ideal for year-round play.
Golfers can play year-round, but the most comfortable months are from March to June and September to November, with warm, dry conditions.
Top choices include Desert Springs, Valle del Este, La Envia, Alborán Golf, and Marina Golf Mojácar.
Yes. Resorts such as Valle del Este and Desert Springs offer all-inclusive packages that include golf, accommodation, and dining.
Absolutely. The region offers group discounts, spacious hotels, and flexible tee times ideal for societies and large parties.
Yes. Many golfers combine Almeria with nearby Murcia or Costa del Sol to create a multi-region golf holiday.