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GUÍA DE LOS MEJORES CAMPOS DE GOLF DE MALLORCA
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BALEARIC ISLANDS, A SEA OF POSSIBILITIES
T .he Balearic Islands are considered, for a long time, as a privileged place: by its nature, its landscapes, heritage, culture, gastronomy, as
well as festivals and folk customs.
And although the best known of the Balearic Islands are its beaches, each of the Balearic is-lands, has a wide variety of landscapes and al-lows many possibilities: golf, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, beaches, water sports, cultur-al tours, archeology , rural tourism, food, tradi-tional festivals, meetings and wellness.
Thanks to the diversity Mallorca is the island of con-trasts. It is mountainous and flat at the same time. Land of cliffs, streams of flat fertile mountains and charming villages. Dotted around this majestic place, up 24 golf courses, surrounded by the diverse land-scape contains the largest of the Balearic Islands.
All a tourist attraction that is strongly rein-forced by the recent statement by the Mallorcan Serra de Tramuntana as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the cultural landscape category in recognition of its scenic, cultural, historical and
ethnological. The Serra de Tramuntana is a nat-ural place with a great variety, a succession of mountains and fertile valleys and gentle, which occupy about a third of the island of Mallorca. Its coast leaves no one indifferent, beginning and ending in two unique settings: Dragonera Island and Formentor Cape.
Throughout history, the beauty of the Serra de Tramuntana has captivated great personalities like the Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria, com-poser Frederic Chopin, the poet Robert Graves, actor Michael Douglas, among others.
This incredible enclave has some attractions that include a wide range of possibilities for tourism, with excursions to picturesque villages like Deia, Valldemossa and Sóller, a number of hiking and biking routes, rural hotels, music festivals, olive trees, producing citrus, wine and oil, as well as spectacular sunsets.
It is worth noting that with this recognition from UNESCO, the Balearic Islands already have five en-claves declared World Heritage, because since 1999 the island of Ibiza has a historic recognition of the historic Dalt Vila and the necropolis of the Puig dels
Molins, the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta and the meadows of oceanic Posidonia in the Natural Park of Ses Salines of Ibiza and Formentera. On the other hand, Menorca was named in 1993 Biosphere Reserve in recognition of its great natural and cul-tural values. Nature at its pure.
This has made these islands, not just a resort, also a potential generator of creativity. A world of sensations and varieties which flows into a sea of deep emotions. The Balearic Islands of-fer you the best Holidays that sure will impact on your memory. Discover the magic of these islands. It has a lot to explore.
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The Balearic Islands are considered, for a long time, as a privileged place: by its nature, its landscapes, heritage, culture, gastronomy, as well as festivals and folk customs
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The oldest course in Mallorca, Son Vida, was inau-gurated by Prince Rainier in 1964. In 2001 the origi-
nal design by F.W. Hawtree underwent major cosmetic surgery at the hands of Kurt Rossknecht. Some of the holes were redesigned, water hazards added, bunkers moved and the fairways sown with a new variety of Bermuda grass.
Son Vida is not a long course and it needs to be played more with the head than with the arms. A lot of the holes are tougher than they first appear from the tees. Its age also means that the course is fully matured with
none of that open field feel some of the newer courses suffer. Son Vida may be the old man of golf in Mallorca but with its wonderful up keep and fantastic views, it is still one of the best and most enjoyable rounds of golf on the island.
ARABELLA GOLFSON VIDA
WHERE TO STAYSheraton MallorcaArabella Golf Hotelwww.sheraton.com/mallorca
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant Es CarbóTel.: +34 971 787 100
WHAT TO SEEArab Baths in the heart of Palma’s old town – a fascinating look at the last vestige of Arab control of the island.
Guests of the Castillo HotelSon Vida and the St. RegisMardavall Mallorca Resort receive reduced green fees and compli-mentary use of the driving range. Guests who stay at the Sheraton Mallorca have included in their room rate the green fees for the four Arabella golf courses.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: Built in the style of a Spanish manor home, the 93 room, 5 star ArabellaSheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida is a reference point on the island for luxury accomodation and service. For families the Kid’s Club is sure to keep the little ones happy while you are out on the course.
Other services: Driving range with 60 hitting bays at the adjacent Golf Son Muntaner, pro shop, full service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped accessible, private and group classes.
ARABELLA GOLF SON VIDA Urbanización Son Vida07013 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 791 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1964 Designer F.W. Hawtree, redesigned by Kurt Rossknecht Number of holes 18 – Par 71Length 5.601 m Green fees From 85-110 €, depending on the season Open All year
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Achampionship 18 hole golf course located on 50 hectares of pristine Mallorcan countryside. Ten min-
utes from the city center of Palma de Mallorca, Arabella Golf Son Muntaner is frequently cited as one of Mal-lorca’s most outstanding golf experiences. This 18 hole course, equipped with challenging tees and fairways, is played each season by more than 30,000 golfers and offers a spectacular combination of scenic and chal-lenging holes. Son Muntaner is always in exceptional condition and its fast greens and bentgrass fairways will please every golfer.
ARABELLA GOLF SON MUNTANER
WHERE TO STAYCastillo Hotel Son Vida www.luxurycollection.com/castillo
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant at Arabella Golf Son Muntaner Tel.: +34 971 783 040Snacks, salads and grilled dishes
WHAT TO SEEThe city center of Palma is only a few kilometres from the course.
Guests of the Castillo HotelSon Vida and the St. RegisMardavall Mallorca Resort receive reduced green fees and compli-mentary use of the driving range. Guests who stay at the Sheraton Mallorca have included in their room rate the green fees for the four Arabella golf courses.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: The Castillo Hotel Son Vida is located in the exclusive villa district of Son Vida, about a 10 minute drive from the island’s capital Palma. The 13th-century estate is surrounded by a Mediterranean park. Its legendary terrace boasts a unique view of Palma Bay. Four golf courses with a total of 63 holes are in the immediate vicinity.
Other services: Driving range with 60 hitting bays, spacious short game area including areas to prac-tice pitching, putting, and bunker play, pro shop, full service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped accessible, private and group classes.
ARABELLA GOLFSON MUNTANER Carretera de Son Vida07011 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 783 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2000 Designer Kurt Rossknecht Number of holes 18 - Par 72 Length 6.300 m Green fees From 106 - 138 € depending on the seasonOpen All year
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The Son Quint Golf Club is situated adjacent to the Son Vida urbanisation. The course meanders its way
through mature pine forests, almond and olive groves and over the rolling terrain just outside the city of Palma. Son Quint was designed by Kurt Rossknecht and Ramón Espinosa. Together they have developed a course that is a challenge to all level players. Arabella Golf Son Quint is kept in perfect playing conditions, it offers great views of the Bay of Palma and guests of any of the group’s three hotels receive reduced green fees and complimen-tary use of the driving range.
ARABELLA GOLFSON QUINT
WHERE TO STAYSt. Regis MardavallMallorca Resortwww.stregis.com/mardavall
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant BaccchusTel.: +34 971 787 100
WHAT TO SEEThe age-old villages of the Tramuntana mountains full of cobbled streets, old stone houses and quaint squares: Puigpunyent, Esporles, Estellencs, Banyalbufar, Valldemossa, Sóller and Galilea.
Guests of the Castillo HotelSon Vida and the St. RegisMardavall Mallorca Resort receive reduced green fees and compli-mentary use of the driving range. Guests who stay at the Sheraton Mallorca have included in their room rate the green fees for Arabella golf courses.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: The architecture of the 5 star St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort blends traditional and contemporary elements that truly capture the free-spirited style of this island. Located next to the sea with 133 sophisticated guest rooms and a spa with a Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Other services: Driving range with 60 hitting bays at the adjacent Golf Son Muntaner, Nike pro shop, full service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped accessible, private and group classes.
ARABELLA GOLFSON QUINTCarretera de Son Vida07011 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 606 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2007Designer Ramón Espinosa and Kurt Rossknecht Number of holes 18 - Par 72 Length 6.205 m Green fees From 75 - 100 € depending on the season Open All year
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T he new short course, adds additional training and golfing options, particularly for Arabella Golf Acad-
emy participants. At the same time, it enhances the Arabella resort’s appeal for company incentives, group travel, golf beginners and last-minute holidaymakers. The course promises to make an excellent new venue for spe-cial events, such as children’s golf tournaments, too.
ARABELLA SON QUINT EXECUTIVE COURSE
WHERE TO STAYHotel Cortwww.hotelcort.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant Es Castellat Castillo Hotel Son VidaTel.: +34 971 493 493Fresh grilled fish and meat,typical Mallorcan andMediterranean dishes
WHAT TO SEENew Pueblo Español in Palma Tel.: +34 971 737 070
ARABELLA SON QUINTEXECUTIVE COURSECarretera de Son Vida 07011 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971 606 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2009Designer James Arnold Number of holes 9 – Par 3 Length 638 m Green fees From 13 – 20 € special junior prices available Open All year
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WHERE TO STAYLindner Golf & Wellness ResortArquitecto Fco. Casas18 Portals NousTel.: + 34 971 707 777www.linder.de
WHERE TO EAT Restaurante Es RomaniLindner Golf & Wellness Resort Tel.: +34 971 783 040Arquitecto Fco. Casas18 Portals NousTel: + 34 971 707 777
WHAT TO SEEMingle with the jet setting,super yacht crowds at PortalsNous, the island’s premierluxury yacht harbour.
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OOne of the most dramatic courses on the island, Real Golf de Bendinat runs through the rugged terrain just
outside the city of Palma. Weighing in at just 5,668 me-tres, this par 70 is one of the shorter courses in Mallorca but what it lacks in distance it makes up for with some truly unique and beautiful holes and no matter how you shoot the scenery makes it well worth a visit.
Designed by F.W. Hawtree and opened in 1986, expect the unexpected at Bendinat. From the very first hole the player will get a feel of what Bendinat is all about. The elevated tee, blind shot, tight out of bounds, the bunkerprotected green are all things that the player will have to contend with throughout
the round. In other words be pre-pared for some precision play and a bit of guessing. The good news is once you have played Bendinat and learned its tricks your scoring will cer-tainly improve for this is a course you will want to play more than once.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: The Lindner Golf & Wellness Resort is located within the course and offers 100 comfortable rooms and suites decorated in African colonial style. Guests receive preferred tee times and discounts at Bendinat Golf.
REAL GOLF DE BENDINATUrb. Bendinat. Compoamor, s/n07181 CalviàTel.: +34 971 405 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1986Designer F.W. Hawtree Number of holes 18 – Par 70Length Yellow tees: 5,668 metres Red tees: 4,990 metresGreen fees 96 €Open All year
Other services: Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart and buggy rental, club rental, pro-shop.
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WHERE TO STAYSon Caliu Hotel Spa-OasisAv. Son Calius, 8Palma Nova, Son Caliu Tel.: +34 971 68 22 00www.soncaliu.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurante Port AltC/ Oratorio, 1Portals NousTel.: +34 971 676 179Mediterranean andinternational cuisine
WHAT TO SEESurrounded by enormous pines,Cala Contesa in Illetas is atiny cove beach measuring just35 metres with fine white sandand tranquil waters.
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One of the great, straightforward, golf course on the island, at Poniente there are no trick holes and very
few blind shots. You can actually see the flag from the tee on many holes, which is a treat.
One of the older courses on the island, designer John Harris has done a great job of using large stands of pine trees for some tight fairways and the addition of five lakes will also keep you on your toes.
Poniente begins with a 405 metres par 4 followed by a 535 metres par 5 letting you know right from the beginning that this is a no nonsense golf course. Poniente is also home to “The Hole”, the 10th is considered by some to be the best
hole on the island. In this case it’s a 400 metres par four with a stiff dogleg right with the right side of the fairway lined by water and the left by bunkers and out of bounds. The green too is guarded by both water and bunkers.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: At the Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis, a 221 room luxury hotel surrounded by immaculate gardens and with access to a small private beach. As an added bonus guest received reduced green fees on six nearby courses.
GOLF DE PONIENTECtra. Cala Figuera, s/n. CalviàTel.: +34 971 130 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1978Designer John Harris Number of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees:6,430 metres Yellow tees: 6,130 metres Red tees: 5,100 metresGreen fees 95 €Open All year
Other services: Driving range, buggies, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant.
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Santa Ponsa I is the first in a group of three courses, although its sister courses, II and III, are both private
member’s only clubs. Number I, of course, was the first built, that back in 1977 with design by Folco Nardi and José Gancedo. Since then it has been the site of numerous tournaments including six Balearic Opens and the European Club Championship.
Santa Ponsa I is one of the longest courses on the island. At 6,543 metres from the white tees distance is a major factor here. This is especially true on the 590 metres, par 5, 10th hole, one of the longest in all of Europe. There are also two other par five holes of over 500 metres, five par fours of over 400 metres and a
220 metres par three. The good news is that the fair-ways are generally wide and allow ample room for you to really go for it off the tees. Then again the numerous wa-ter hazards and bunkers will help keep you in line.
SANTA PONSA I
WHERE TO STAYHotel Golf Santa PonsaAvda. del Golf, s/nSanta PonsaTel.: +34 971 697 133www.hotelgolfsantaponsa.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurante Golf Santa Ponsa Avda. del Golf, s/nSanta PonsaTel.: +34 971 697 133
WHAT TO SEEPerched high above the city of Palma, the Bellver Castle is one of the only round castles in Europe. The castle has an inner courtyard surrounded by two tier arcades and offers great views of the city and sea below.
February 8 - 11, 2011 in Santa Ponsa 1, Spanish internationalsenior ladies’ amateur champions-hip for double and individual.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: The 14 room, four star Hotel Golf Santa Ponsa offers refined luxury accommodation just steps from the golfcourses. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. Tournament: T.S.A.R. Princesa B. de Suecia.
SANTA PONSA IAvda. del Golf, s/n07180 Santa PonsaTel.: +34 971 690 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1977Designer Folco Nardi and José Gancedo Number of holes 18 – Par 72 Length 6.205 m Length White tees: 6,543 metres Yellow tees: 6,106 metres Red tees: 5,242 metresGreen fees 96 €Open All year
Other services: Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental, club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, private and group classes, restau-rant, snack bar.
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WHERE TO STAYHospes Maricel Ctra. Palma - Andratx, 11Cas CatalàTel.: +34 971 707 744www.hopes.com
WHERE TO EAT Senzone RestaurantCtra. de Andratx, 11 Cas CatalàTel.: +34 971 707 744
WHAT TO SEEMuseo Es BaluardPlaza Porta de Santa Catalina, 10Palma de Mallorca.
SANTA PONSA IIAvda. del Golf, s/n07180 Santa PonsaTel.: +34 971 232 [email protected]
M any of the holes are situated in a small pine forest or among large lakes, offering players a variety of game
options. The 18th hole is especially interesting, being located on an island in the shape of the island Mallorca. Santa Ponsa II is reserved for the shareholders of the society. Because of the special design of the golf courses, Habitat Santa Ponsa can offer county houses, villas, apartments and extensive grounds for those who love to play golf “without leaving home”. Tournament: V Aniversario Lux Mallorca Golf Cup, 6 July.
SANTA PONSA II
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated Inaugurated 1991Designer José Gancedo Number of holes 18 – Par 72 Length White tees: 6,053 metres Yellow tees: 5,706 metres Red tees: 4,872 metresGreen fees PrivateOpen All year
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WHERE TO STAYHotel Porto Adriano C/ Ses Penyes Rotges, s/n. El ToroTel.: +34 971 237 323www.hotelportadriano.com
WHERE TO EAT Hardrock caféPaseo Maritimo, s/nPalmaTel.: +34 971 281 872
WHAT TO SEEMilitary historic museum San CarlosCtra. Dique Oeste, s/nPalma de Mallorca.
SANTA PONSA IIIAvda. del Golf, s/n07180 Santa PonsaTel.: +34 971 690 [email protected]
This 9-hole course is a neighbour to the other Santa Ponsa golf courses, also located on the Santa Ponsa Urbanisa-
tion. Surrounded by pine woods, the course features lakes and bunkers nad it’s a perfect course for both golf begin-ners or players who enjoy a short but precise game.
Each year in Santa Ponsa Golf club important tourna-ments take place. In 2011, February 8-11, the Spanish in-ternational senior ladies amateur championship for double and individual, in Santa Ponsa I.
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TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1999Designer Francisco López Segales Number of holes 9 – Par 30Length Yellow tees: 1,599 metres Red tees: 1,332 metresGreen fees PrivateOpen All year
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WHERE TO STAYDorint RoyalGolfresort and Spa 5*www.dorintresorts.com/mallorcaCamp de MarTel.: +34 971 136 565
WHERE TO EAT Casa GaliciaC/ Isaac Peral, 37 Port d’AndratxTel.: +34 971 683 045
WHAT TO SEECala Llamp, a wonderful sandy cove beach that is reached using a set of rugged stairs.
GOLF DE ANDRATXCarrer Cromlec, 107160 Camp de MarTel.: +34 971 236 [email protected]
One of the most spectacular courses on the island, Golf de Andratx runs though the very abrupt terrain near
the seaside town of the same name. Designed by Glenea-gles, the course includes seven water hazards that come into play on six holes. If you are lucky enough to stay out of these, the great danger to your scorecard will be avoiding the 60 strategically placed bunkers that line the fairways and protect nearly all the greens.
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TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated Inaugurated 2000Designer Gleneagles Scotland Rodney BarrNumber of holes 18 – Par 72 Length White tees: 6,089 metres Yellow tees: 5,683 metres Red tees: 4,913 metresGreen fees 110 € Open All year
WHERE TO STAYCountry House Hotel Son JuliaCrta. S’Arenal-LluchmajorLluchmajorTel.: +34 971 669 700www.sonjulia.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant Son JuliaCountry House Hotel Son JuliaCtra. S’Arenal-LlucmajorLlucmajorTel.: +34 971 669 700Barbecue & Jazz nights
WHAT TO SEEPuig de Randa, a 543 metremountain with three monasteries the most famous of which is the 14th century Sant Honorat Monastery.
Part of the Marriott golf resort which includes the aptly names Son Antem West course and a five-star hotel, the
East was the first to open back in 1994. Designed by Fran-cisco López Segales, East was built on an old hunting estate on the south east of the island near the town of Lluchmayor.
Son Antem is a good course for beginners and inter-mediate players with wide fairways and clean approach shots. The course starts out with a few fairly simple holes but does get more challenging as the round continues. And with five lakes and well placed bunkers it can be a lot harder to score well here than it first appears. With that said, the low handicap player will definitely want to play off the white
tees to ensure a challenging round. No matter how you play it, however, the scenery is wonderful, the vegetation magnificent and the course is always kept in great play-ing condition. You are sure to enjoy the round.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: Set in a restored 15th century country mansion, Gran Hotel Son Julia is fast becoming the pin-nacle of luxury accommodation on the island. Each of the 25 rooms and suites has a private balcony or terrace and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
SON ANTEM EASTMA 19 Salida 2007620 LlucmajorTel.: +34 971 129 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1994Designer Francisco López SegalesNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 6,274 metres Yellow tees: 6,009 metres Red tees: 5,061 metresGreen fees 64 - 88 € depending on the seasonOpen All year
Other services: driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley and buggy rental, club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, private and group classes, restaurant, snack bar.
WHERE TO STAYMarriott Son AntemGolf Resort & SpaMA 19 Salida 20LlucmajorTel.: +34 971 129 100www.mallorcamarriott.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurante El OlivarRestaurante La Vista VerdeMarriott Son AntemTel.: +34 971 129 100
WHAT TO SEEThe Pilar and Joan MiróCollection holds a number of theartists most important worksas well as those of othermodern international artists.
The younger of the two Marriott Son Antem golf cours-es, the West, opened in 2001, was also designed by
Francisco López Segales. The West Course is a greater challenge for low handicap players.
Narrow fairways and elevated greens are the rule of the day on the West course. Length too becomes more of a fac-tor as you work your way around this 6,293 metre course. Other essential elements of the course are water, there are three lakes that come into play on five of the holes, and sand, with strategically placed bunkers along the fairways and guarding the entrance to most greens. On the whole it is a lot different golf experience than the course to the East. The two courses at Son Antem do have a few things in com-
mon. Like its brother, this course is a pleas-ure to play for the va-riety of holes and for the near perfect con-ditions of its fairways and greens.
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LUX RECOMMENDSStay: Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca due to open in May 2008, is built around a medieval tower house that dates back to 1369. The property also includes a restored manor house and the original grand patio. Amenities include a pool, fitness area, beauty centre and four restaurants.
SON ANTEM WESTMA 19 Salida 2007620 LlucmajorTel.: +34 971 129 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2001Designer Francisco López SegalesNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 6,293 metres Yellow tees: 5,913 metres Red tees: 5,007 metresGreen fees 73 - 98 € depending on the seasonOpen All year
Other services: driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley and buggy rental, club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, private and group classes, restaurant, snack bar.
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Vall d’Or or golden valley lies on the islands south east coast. Due to the terrain, playing a round here is like
playing two different courses. The front nine is characterised by rolling fairways lined with pine, almond and olive trees while the back offers wider fairways as the course works its way down to the sea.
GOLF DE VALL D’OR WHERE TO STAYFontsanta Hotel Thermal & Spa Wellness Ctra. de Colonia Sant Jordi - Campos, km 8. CamposTel.: +34 971 655 016www.fontsantahotel.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurant Fontsanta HotelThermal & Spa Wellness Tel.: +34 971 655 016www.fontsantahotel.comMediterranean cuisine
WHAT TO SEENearby, the Es Trenc beach is the most famous on the island for it miles of pure white sand andCaribbean like turquoise waters.
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1985Designer Billy Bendly & Bradfort BenzNumber of holes 18 - Par 71Length White tees: 5,824 metres Yellow tees: 5,585 metres Red tees: 4,920 metresGreen fees 85 - 112 €Open All year GOLF DE VALL D’OR
MA-4012 Ctra. Cala d’Or - Portocolom, km. 7,707669 S’HortaTel.: +34 971 837 [email protected]
WHERE TO STAYLa Reserva RotanaCamí de S´Avall, km. 3ManacorTel.: +34 971 845 685www.reservarotana.com
WHERE TO EAT Sa SalC/ Mitjorn, 6Porto CristoTel.: +34 971 822 049Daily menu’s
WHAT TO SEECuevas del Drach in Porto Cristo, Manacor. The most wonderful caves in Malorca.
LA RESERVA ROTANACamí de s’Avall, km. 3 07500 ManacorTel.: +34 971 845 [email protected]
At La Reserva Rotana the authentic relaxing Majorca has been conserved where golfers enjoy the luxury of a pri-
vate 9-hole golf course. The golfers play without any stress and as they desire at their own rhythm. There is no need of tee time! As the course is exclusively reserved for the guests of the hotel with its 22 rooms it is impossible that the players suffer from waiting periods or agglomerations.
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TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1985Designer Juan Ramón ThelerNumber of holes 9Length White tees: 2,775 metres Red tees: 2,300 metresGreen fees ClientsClosed 14 november - 16 febrary
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Pula is a true championship course. It is also one of the longest courses on the island, 6,297 metres and that
for just a par 70. In other words, you’ll need to pull out all stops to hit green in regulation here. Pula, however is not only about length. This is a golfers golf course. No trick shots, no blind approaches.
PULA GOLFWHERE TO STAYPula suites & hotelPredio de Pula, s/nSon ServeraTel.: +34 971 817 034www.pulasuites.com
WHERE TO EAT S’Hostal d’AlgaidaCtra. Palma-Manacor, km. 21Tel.: + 34 971 665 109Traditional Mallorcan dishes
WHAT TO SEEOne of the best kept secrets on the island, Cala Falcó, is asmall, secluded cove type beach.
PULA GOLF MA-4040 Ctra. Son ServeraCapdera, km. 307550 Son ServeraTel.: +34 971 817 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1995Designer José María OlazabalNumber of holes 18 – Par 70Length White tees: 6,297 metres Yellow tees: 5,869 metres Red tees: 5,452 metresGreen fees 50 - 75 €Open All year
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Opened in 1967, Son Servera is the second oldest courses on the island. The nine hole course, designed
by John Harris runs through the Mediterranean pine forest on the island’s Costa de los Pinos. Unlike some nine holers that are really little more than glorified pitch and putts, Son Servera is a worthy challenge for all level players. Tourna-ment: Torneo Son Corb Boutique Hotel.
SON SERVERA GOLF WHERE TO STAYSon Corb Boutique HotelCamí de sa Punta Rotja, s/nSon ServeraTel.: +34 971 587 092 [email protected] www.soncorb.com
WHERE TO EAT Sa Cuina de Ses CasesCamí de sa Punta Rotja, s/n.Son ServeraTel.: +34 971 587 [email protected] www.soncorb.com
WHAT TO SEEManacor is the second largest city on the island and home to Majorica the world famous imitation pearl factory.
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1967Designer John HarrisNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length Yellow tees: 6,041 metres Red tees: 5,180 metresGreen fees 75 €Open All year
SON SERVERA GOLFUrb. Costa de los Pinos07550 Son ServeraTel.: +34 971 840 [email protected]
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Located on the north-east coast of the island, Canyamel Golf is known for the abundance and variety of the vegeta-
tion found on the course. The list of trees alone is an arborists dream. From 100 years old giant palm trees to figs, pines, three types of carobs, wild olive and even a huge strawberry tree, playing a round here is truly a walk in the park.
CANYAMEL GOLF WHERE TO STAYCan SimonetaCtra. Arta-Canyamel, km. 8CapdeperaTel.: +34 971 816 110www.cansimoneta.com
WHERE TO EAT Restaurante Can SimonetaCtra. Arta-Canyamel, km. 8 CapdeperaTel.: +34 971 816 110Gourmet con una línea especial
WHAT TO SEECuevas de Artà, the largest and most visited caves in Mallorca which once served as hiding place for marauding pirates.
CANYAMEL GOLFUrb. CanyamelAvda. d’Es Cap Vermell, s/n07589 CapdeperaTel.: +34 971 841 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1988Designer José Gancedo Number of holes 18 – Par 73Length Yellow tees: 6,040 metres Red tees: 5,335 metresGreen fees 80 - 97 €Open All year
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For pure uninterrupted golf you’d be hard pressed to beat Cap-depera. There is hardly a building in sight and no off course
noise to disturb your round here. Designed by American course architect Dan Maples and opened in 1989, Capdepera is not a very long course, measuring just over 5,800 metres from the white tees but don’t let that fool you. The great variety of holes means to score well here you’ll need every club in the bag.
CAPDEPERA GOLFWHERE TO STAYHotel Cala Sant VincençC/ Maressers, 2Cala Sant VincençPollençaTel.: +34 971 530 250www.hotelcala.com
WHERE TO EAT Gaudí Restaurant inthe Hotel Sant SalvadorCalle Castellet, 7. ArtàTel.: + 34 971 829 555Asian & Mediterranean cuisine
WHAT TO SEEThe nearby town of Artà is oneof the best preserved examples ofa farming village on the island
CAPDEPERA GOLFMA 15 Ctra. Artà - Capdepera km. 3,5. 07570 ArtàTel.: +34 971 818 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1988Designer Dan MaplesNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 5,890 metres Yellow tees: 5,589 metres Red tees: 4,726 metresGreen fees 59 - 84,50 €Open All year
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This nine-hole golf course near the town of the same name is the perfect place to get in a quick round before visiting
the village or any of the fabulous beaches of the northern coast of Mallorca. At Pollensa it’s amazing to see what de-signer José Gancedo was able to fit into just nine holes. By the end of the round you will have faced a bit of everything from large marshy water hazards to huge, almost beach like sand traps.
POLLENSA GOLFWHERE TO STAYBoutique Hotel CalatravaPlaza Llorenç Villalonga, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 012www.boutiquehotelcalatrava.com
WHERE TO EAT Café BistróPlaza Llorenç Villalonga, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 012www.boutiquehotelcalatrava.com
WHAT TO SEECap Formentor the lighthousethat marks the northernmostspot on the island. The viewsare simply breathtaking.
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1986Designer Michael PinnerNumber of holes 9 – Par 35Length White tees: 2,652 metres Yellow tees: 2,558 metres Red tees: 2,331 metresGreen fees 76 - 81 €Open All year POLLENSA GOLF
MA 220 Ctra. Palma - Pollenca, km. 49,3. 07460 PollençaTel.: +34 971 533 [email protected]
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Set in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains on an old hunting estate, Son Termens is one of the most
unique courses on the island. The rugged, mountainous terrain has made for some truly special holes and makes a round here a real rollercoaster ride.
This is one of the shortest courses on the island, which you will see from the very first hole, a 233 metres par 4 which most players can reach in one.
GOLF SON TERMENS
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 1998Designer The Harris Group & José RodríguezNumber of holes 18 – Par 70Length White tees: 5,582 metres Yellow tees: 5,582 metres Red tees: 4,510 metresGreen fees 84 - 95 €Open All year GOLF SON TERMENS
MA Ctra. de s’Esglaieta km. 10. 07110 BunyolaTel.: +34 971 617 [email protected]
WHERE TO STAYHotel Brondo ArchitectC/ Can Brondo, 1 07001 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 719 043www.brondoarchitect.com
WHERE TO EAT Brondo Architect RestaurantC/ Can Brondo, 1 07001 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 719 043www.brondoarchitect.com
WHAT TO SEEThe Castillo de Alaró fortressset atop the mountain of thesame name. Also nearby is the17th century sanctuary Mare deDéu del Refugi with impressiveviews of the entire island.
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Opened in 2003, and designed by the “say no more”, name in golf course design Robert Trent
Jones Jr., Alcanada is a worthy new entry among the ranks of championship golf on the island and surely one of the most beautiful. Alcanada is the only course in Mal-lorca that is built right along the water which means a number of things for the golfer.
WHERE TO STAYHotel FormentorPlaya de Formentor, 307470 Port de PollençaTel.: +34 971 899 100www.hotelcapformentor.com
WHERE TO EAT La TerrazaC/ Alcanada, 707400 Puerto de AlcudiaTel.: +34 971 546 690Fresh fish and paella
WHAT TO SEEThe cobbled streets of the oldwalled town of Alcudia andthe immaculate white sandbeaches of the Bay of Alcudia.
CLUB DE GOLF ALCANADA Ctra. del Faro, s/n.07410 Puerto de AlcudiaTel.: +34 971 549 [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2003Designer Robert Trent Jones JuniorNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 6,499 metres Yellow tees: 6,152 metres Red tees: 5,241 metresGreen fees 100 - 124 €Open All year
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The great Jack Nicklaus designed this par 71, 18 hole course situated just nine kilometres from the centre of
Palma. Jack’s goal here was to build a course that is fun for all level golfers. And that he has accomplished, the with wide landing areas and accessible lengths make it a pleasure for the less experienced player.
GOLF PARK PUNTIRÓ
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2006Designer Jack NicklausNumber of holes 18 – Par 71Length White tees: 6,027 metres Yellow tees: 5,546 metres Red tees: 4,530 metresGreen fees 79 - 99 €Open All year
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GOLF PARK PUNTIRÓCtra. vieja Sineu, Km. 1007198 PalmaTel.: +34 971 603 [email protected]
WHERE TO STAYGran Hotel Son NetC/ Castillo de Sonnet, s/n07194 PuigpunyentTel.: +34 971 147 000www.sonnet.es
WHERE TO EAT OleumC/ Castillo de Sonnet, s/n07194 PuigpunyentTel.: +34 971 147 000www.sonnet.es
WHAT TO SEEPalma’s Cathedral,considered one of the finestgothic structures in Spain withchapel designed by Gaudí.
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Anewcomer to the Mallorcan golf scene, this almost unpronounceable course may not have a big-name
designer behind it but it does add something to the island’s golf offer, namely variety. With five different tee positions allowing you to choose your level of difficulty, Maioris is suited and fun for golfers of all handicaps.
GOLF MAIORIS WHERE TO STAY Hilton Sa Torre Camino de Sa Torre, km. 8,7LlucmajorTel.: +34 871 963 700www.hilton.de/mallorca
WHERE TO EAT Zaranda (Michelin star)Hilton Sa TorreCamí de Sa Torre, km. 8,7LlucmajorTel.: +34 871 963 700
WHAT TO SEEThe birdlife and impressive seaviews from Cap Blanc and CapEnderrocat, two rocky cliffsjutting out to sea near the townof Lluchmayor.
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2007Designer R.S. GroupNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 6,347 metres Yellow tees: 6,026 metres Red tees: 5,301 metresGreen fees 82 €Open All year GOLF MAIORIS
Ma 6014, Ctra. Cap Blanc, km. 707609 LlucmajorTel.: +34 971 748 [email protected]
One of the new arrivals on the island, the Son Gual course has quickly taken its place among the best
courses Mallorca has to offer. The course, located 10 minutes from Palma, is beautifully manicured and designer Thomas Himmel has done a great job of incorporating the natural rolling terrain into the design.
SON GUAL
TECHNICAL DATA Inaugurated 2007Designer Thomas HimmelNumber of holes 18 – Par 72Length White tees: 6,257 metres Yellow tees: 5,475 metres Red tees: 4,961 metresGreen fees 85 - 125 €Open All year. Course closed for mauntenance (1/8 - 24/8)
WHERE TO STAYCan Cera Hotel C/ San Francisco, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 [email protected]
WHERE TO EAT Can Cera Gastro BarC/ San Francisco, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 [email protected]
WHAT TO SEEBodega Vini Grau Winery C/ Fiol, 33. Biniali Tel.: +34 971 512 023www.binigrau.es
GOLF SON GUALCtra. Palma - Manacor, km. 11,507199 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 785 888Fax: +34 971 785 [email protected]
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Oleum RestaurantC/ Castillo de Son Net Puigpunyent (Mallorca)
Tel.: +34 971 147 000www.sonnet.es
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HOTELS & RESTAURANTS 1. CASTILLO HOTEL SON VIDA Restaurante Es ViRestaurante Es CastellC/ Raixa, 2. Urbanización Son Vida. 07013 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971.493.493E.: [email protected]
2. THE ST. REGIS MARDAVALL MALLORCA RESORTRestaurante AquaRestaurante Es Fum (Michelin star) Passeig Calviá, s/n. 07181 Costa d´en BlanesTel.: +34 971 629 629E.: [email protected]
3. SHERATON MALLORCA ARAbELLA GOLf HOTELRestaurante Es Carbó Restaurante BacchusC/ de la Vinagrella s/n. 07013 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 787 100E.: [email protected] (Closed for renovations from January to September)
4. RESTAURANTE ARAbELLA SON MUNTANER Ctra. de Son Vida, s/n. Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971 783 040 www.golfsonmuntaner.com Snacks, saladas & menus
5. HOTEL CAN CERACan Cera Gastro BarC/ San Francisco, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: + 34 971 715 012www.cancerahotel.com
6. bOUTIQUE HOTEL CALATRAVACafé BistróPlaza Llorenç Villalonga, 8Palma de MallorcaTel.: + 34 971 715 012www.boutiquehotelcalatrava.com
7. CAN SIMONETA HOTELRestaurante Can Simoneta Carretera Artà - Canyamel, km. 8. Capdepera Tel.: +34 971 816 110 www.cansimoneta.com
8. HOSPES MARICELSenzone RestaurantCarretera Palma - Andratx,11 Tel.: +34 971 707 744 www.hopes.com
9. HOTEL bRONDOARCHITECTBrondo Architect RestaurantC/ Can Brondo, 1 07001 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971 719 043
10. SON JULIA COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Las Bovedas RestaurantCrta. Arenal - Llucmajor, s/n. LlucmajorTel.: +34 971 669 700www.sonjulia.com
11. HOTEL LINDNEREs Romaní RestaurantC/ Arq. Fco. Casas,18 Portals Nous Tel.: +34 971 707 777 www.lindnerhotels.com
12. GRAN HOTEL SON NET Oleum RestaurantCastillo Son Net, s/n. Puigpunyent Tel.: +34 971 147 000 www.sonnet.es
13. HOTEL MALLORCA MARRIOTT SON ANTEM GOLf & SPARestaurante El Patio, El Olivar & La VistaCtra. Manacor, salida 20. Llucmajor Tel.: +34 971 129 100 www.marriott.com
14. AIMIA HOTELC/ Santa María del Camí,1Port de Sóller Tel.: +34 971 631 200 www.aimiahotel.com
15. HOTEL CORTRestaurante Hotel CortPlaça de Cort, 1107001 Palma de [email protected]
16. fONTSANTA THERMAL & SPA HOTELFontsanta Restaurant Cta.: de Campos - Colónia de Sant Jordi, Km. 8,2 07630 Campos Tel.: +34 971 655 016
17. HOTEL TRYP bOSQUE C/ Camillo José Cela, 5 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971 734 445 www.solmelia.com
18. HOTEL bOUTIQUE SON CORb Sa Cuina de ses Cases RestaurantCamí de sa Punta Rotja, s/n. Son Servera Tel.: +34 971 587 092Tel.: +34 971 587 176 www.soncorb.com
19. HOTEL TRESC/ Apuntadores, 307012 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 717 333www.hoteltres.com
20. HARDROCK CAfEPaseo Marítimo, s/n. Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 281 872
21. RESTAURANTE ES REbOSTAv. Jaume III, 20 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 710 000 www.es-rebost.com Mallorca Etno Food
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1. PINKO Concept store C/ San Nicolás, 18Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 723 839www.pinko.it
2. bVLGARI Avenida de Alejandro Rosselló, 21Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 770 177
3. LOEWEAvenida Jaime III, 1Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 275
4. LOUIS VUITTONPaseo del Borne, 19Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 170 890
5. MONTbLANCAvenida de Alejandro Rosselló, 21 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971 770 177
6. CARTIERAvd. Jaime III, 5Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 715 655
7. RIALTO LIVINGCalle San Feliu, 3Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 713 331
8. RELOJERIA ALEMANAPalma de MallorcaPuerto PortalsPuerto AdrianoTel.: 971 712 917www.relojeriaalemana.com
9. ANKE SEVENSTER S.L. Axa SegurosPort Andratx C/Saluet, local 6Tel.: +34 971672 222Sta PonsaBulevar se Sta. PonsaTel.: +34 971 692 424Palma de MallorcaPaseo Mallorca, 36Tel.: +34 971 716 260
10. TOP ASPort AndratxC/ Isaac Peral, 58 Santa Ponsa C/ Mar Mediterraneo, 71Mob.: +34 639 755 913
11. MIDNIGHT bLUE Plaza Nova, 7, local 1Port d’AndratxTel.: +34 971 671 297
12. GOLfINOStore Palma de Mallorca C/ Jaime III, 14 Palma de MallorcaTel.: +34 971 71 59 56www.golfino.comHigh quality, exclusive golf wear for the golf course or the city
13. VERI 5 AROMASC/ Issac Peral, 58Port d’AndratxTel.: +34 971 495 322
14. CASINO DE MALLORCA MOON COCKTAIL bARPorto Pi Centro Palma de Mallorca Tel.: +34 971130 000 www.casinodemallorca.com
15. CAPRICHOS DE JAMÓNJose Abellan Cortador - Venta de JamónTel.: +34 971 601 070Mob.: +34 671 685 555www.caprichosdejamon.com
16. fLOR DE SALLa sal de la vidaC/ Asprer, 1107650 SantanyíTel.: +34 971 653 761www.flordesaldestrenc.com
17. bODEGASMACIA bATLECamino Coanegra, s/n. Santa MariaTel.: +34 971 140 014www.maciabatle.com
18. bODEGASMIQUEL OLIVERC/ Font, 26. PetraTel.: +34 971 561 117www.miqueloliver.com
19. OLI DE SOLLERFet a SóllerC/ Romaguera, 12. SóllerTel.: +34 971 638 839www.fetasoller.com
20. HIERbAS DE MALLORCA Bodegas TunelC/ Príncipe de España, 3MarratxíTel.: +34 971 229 713www.tunel.com
