The Costa de la Luz lines the Atlantic Ocean west of the Strait of Gibraltar. Between Cadiz and Huelva, it offers golfers a variety of courses surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In the region of Huelva, golf is played mainly along magnificent river landscapes. In the hinterland, the Andalusian capital Seville with its five beautiful golf courses is worth a visit. Around Cadiz there are also well-maintained greens that compete with wonderful beaches.
Experienced golfers as well as beginners will find sportive challenges and a lot of vacation feeling in beautiful surroundings at the Atlantic coast of the Costa del la Luz. Especially around the vacation resort Novo Sancti Petri near Cadiz many golf courses have been developed, beautiful views of the sea often included. The green fees are quite reasonable compared to other Spanish regions. The mild climate allows golf between Huelva and Cadiz throughout the year.
One of the most beautiful courses for good golf on the Costa de la Luz is located south of Cadiz. The 18-hole course of the Montenmedio Golf & Country Club has been harmoniously embedded in an impressive landscape. The challenging course leads golfers through an enchanting area of wild flora. The Fairplay Golf Course is also located in the idyllic hinterland and shows that a challenging golf vacation Cadiz can be favorable. A course close to the coast and very well known is the Sancti Petri Hills Golf, which combines sporty golfing with a beautiful beach vacation in the resort of Novo Sancti Petri. With 54 holes, the Novo Sancti Petri golf course is one of the largest in Europe.
A golf holiday Huelva offers not only sportive challenges, but also dreamlike sceneries. The two 18-hole courses of Golf El Rompido are beautifully situated in the marshes near the mouth of the Rio Piedras. The manicured greens offer challenging golf Huelva in a spectacular setting. Islantilla Golf Club Gefallen has three nine-hole rounds and is located not far from the beach. Those looking for a short round during their Huelva golf trip will find it at Golf Nuevo Portil's 6,040-yard, 18-hole course.
Those planning to golf Costa de la Luz on vacation should not miss a trip to the Andalusian capital of Seville. Romans and Arabs shaped the city just as much as Iberians and Europeans. Renaissance meets baroque, flamenco meets the traditions of seafaring. No wonder the city inspires so many creative people. Around Seville there are golf courses wonderfully embedded in the landscape. Top maintained is the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla, a jewel of designer Jose Maria Olazabal. Despite its flat characteristics, the challenging course boasts four lakes and around 3,000 trees.
The Costa de la Luz offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. Compared to other regions, vacationers here encounter many unspoiled stretches of coastline. Endless dunes of fine sand meet the pine forests typical of Andalusia. The Atlantic is somewhat cooler than the Mediterranean. This has the advantage in summer that it does not get too hot while playing golf. The Coto de Doñana National Park, east of Huelva, is a paradise for nature lovers and the most important nature reserve in Spain. Out at sea, whales and dolphins can be seen.
The cuisine of the Andalusian coastal region is characterized by fish dishes. In addition, there is a lot of fruit on the table. In the hinterland, rabbit and lamb are on the menu. The Mediterranean cuisine also picks up Arabic influences. Breakfast is rather spartan and lunch is served much later than in Germany. Tapas, a main course of meat or fish and a sweet dessert are served. The locals also eat dinner late, which is why restaurants often do not open until 8 pm. Then there is plenty of bread, olives and ham. Andalusians drink a sherry or a cold beer with it.