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Spain is renown for having some of the world’s most popular golfing destinations. From Madrid’s historic courses to Alicante’s new developments, many of Spain’s best courses are home to world championships, and rank among Europe’s finest.

Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid

Madrid’s stellar course, one of Spain’s oldest and certainly its most exclusive, is set in a beautiful oak forest, just outside the city. Established in 1895, the challenging Par 72 course, which includes the old 18-hole Arriba Course and the new 18-hole Abaja Course, is deservedly very popular on weekends.

Sloping, well maintained greens and long fairways edged by trees, include many bunkers and water hazards. There is a pitching green, and a putting green. Other facilities include a pro shop, golf tuition, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and horse riding, while the clubhouse features a bar, restaurant and sauna.

Alicante, Costa Blanca

Seve Ballesteros designed this 18-hole, Par 72 course, with its contoured greens, long fairways, and well-positioned bunkers, set among various housing estates. The picturesque ruins of a Roman Villa is located near the 15th green. The course, set next to a beach, features many holes with water hazards and strategically located bunkers. The 6 Par 5s, Par 4s and Par 3s, cover flat fairways.

The final hole tees off over water, and includes numerous fairway bunkers, while making the green involves more lake hopping. Alicante requires a buggy, which comes with the playing fee, and there is a practice ground, a caf

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