If you are a true golf aficionado, a golfing holiday at one of Europes luxury golf resorts would be a dream come true. There you can golf the same fairways that have challenged some of the worlds golf legends, fine tune your game, sample some of the best cuisine the region has to offer and relax in luxurious surroundings. Here are five of the top luxury golf resorts that Europe has to offer.
The Turnberry Hotel and Golf Resort on the southwest coast of Scotland
Set on a rugged stretch of coastline overlooking the Atlantic, this resort boasts one of Europes must-play golf courses, The Turnberry Alisa, along with the somewhat less challenging Turnberry Kintyre course. The resort has recently added a spa and golf academy. The stately, historic hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2009 and offers exceptional dining and everything you would expect from a five-star facility.
The K Club in County Kildare near Dublin, Ireland
Set on the banks of the River Liffey with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, the resort offers two world class eighteen-hole courses designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, the Palmer Ryder Cup course and the Palmer Smurfit course. The resort features opulent five-star accommodations in an elegant country manor or self-catering villas, a golf academy, a driving range, a luxurious spa, excellent service and cuisine, and will even provide you with a personal chef if you so desire.
The La Bretesche Resort on the west coast of France
Set on the grounds of the majestic Chteau of La Bretesche, the resorts eighteen-hole woodlands course winds around the fairy-tale Chteau. You can opt to stay in the five-star luxury of the resorts hotel, where youll be treated to gourmet cuisine prepared by their Michelin starred chefs, or choose one of their self-catering cottages. While staying at La Bretesche, you may also want to book a tee time at one of the three courses at the nearby La Baule resort.
The Penha Longa Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Lisbon, Portugal
Reminiscent of a Moorish palace, the resorts pink edifice sits on a hillside overlooking two eighteen-hole golf championship golf courses, set amongst lush gardens, rolling hills, sparkling lakes and a 14th century monastery. Recently refurbished, the resort offers elegant accommodations, a fully equipped fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and squash courts, and five restaurants.
The Abama Golf and Spa Resort on the island of Tenerife, Spain
With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby island of La Gomera, this resort features a world-class golf course set amid waterfalls, twenty-two lakes, thousands of palm trees, and white sand bunkers. Considered to be a masterpiece in design, the course can prove challenging to even the best golfers. This huge resort offers the ultimate in luxury and amenities including ten dining rooms, three bars, seven swimming pools plus two natural pools, an exclusive beach, a spa and fitness centre and both tennis and golf academies. The resort also offers action-packed fun for your children aged three to twelve, at Club Abami as well as a babysitting service for children under three.
