Golf Destinations Worth Travelling For

Year-round sunshine, more than 30 quality courses inside an hour's drive and the kind of relaxed coastal towns that make group golf trips effortless to organise.

Best for: Golf societies, friends, corporate trips and group golf weekends.

The 'Costa del Golf' has more than 70 courses between Málaga and Sotogrande — including some of Europe's most photographed venues.

Best for: Golf societies, corporate retreats and friends wanting variety, weather and lifestyle in one trip.

La Manga Club in Murcia is one of Europe's most established resort-style golf destinations — three courses, accommodation on site, training facilities and a self-contained feel that suits societies and corporate groups looking for an all-in-one trip.

Best for: Golf societies, large groups and corporate teams who prefer everything in one resort.

The home of golf.

Best for: Bucket-list groups, golf societies, corporate hospitality and milestone celebrations.

Vilamoura is the most golf-focused base on the Algarve — five quality courses within the resort, an excellent marina with restaurants and bars, and easy walking between accommodation, tee times and the evenings out.

Best for: Golf societies, friends groups and groups of 8–24 who want everything walkable.

Belek on Turkey's Antalya coast is one of Europe's most complete golf destinations — a cluster of championship courses, five-star resorts and reliable warm-weather golf, all a short transfer from the airport.

Best for: Golf societies, friends and couples wanting five-star value and warm weather.

Costa Navarino, in Greece's southwest Peloponnese, is one of Europe's premier luxury golf destinations — four championship courses set along a spectacular stretch of Ionian coastline, anchored by the five-star Westin Resort.

Best for: Golf societies, couples and groups wanting championship variety with luxury and coastline.