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Lisbon Awarded Best European Destination for Golfing

February 10, 2016 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Lisbon-Awarded-Best-European-Destination-for-GolfingFor your next trip to Lisbon, be sure to pack your golf clubs. The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) once again selected Lisbon as the best European golf destination in October 2015. It received similar distinction in 2003 and 2007. For more information on the IAGTO, click here.

The award is recognition of the wide selection of courses available in the region – more than 2 dozen – as well as the wonderful natural surroundings found in the area. Lisbon’s mild climate makes it a perfect place to enjoy the sport all year round.

When you combine the cultural offerings in the historic city of Lisbon, the availability of so many quality golf courses, and the mild temperate climate, you get a destination that will delight travelers looking for both a cultural and sporting experience.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Announcements, Golf, Portugal, Sports Tagged With: Golf, Lisbon, Sports

Golfer’s Paradise…Costa del Golf in Southern Spain

January 29, 2014 By International Lodging Corporation

There’s a reason why Spain’s Costa del Sol is often referred to as the Costa del Golf. With over 60 golf courses to choose from, including 4 of Europe’s top 10, there’s no wonder why the area is one of Europe’s top golf destinations. Couple this with a temperate year-round climate, over 300 days of sunshine, plus the backdrop of the shimmering Mediterranean, and it’s easy to see why this can be considered a golfer’s paradise.

Located 50 km. west of Málaga, the town of Marbella has long been considered the jewel of the Costa del Sol. There is a wide range of lodging options to choose from, world class restaurants and shops and sandy beaches, so everyone will find something to enjoy.

There are more than 20 golf courses in Marbella and about another dozen in the surrounding area, so golfers from beginners to pros will be able to find the courses that meet their skill level and preferences.

Here are just a few of the courses located in Marbella:

  • Aloha Golf Club – designed by Javier Arana, this course is one of the best known. For more information, click here.
  • Guadalmina Golf – established in 1959, there are two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course. For more information, click here.
  • La Quinta Golf – overlooks Marbella’s Golf Valley; designed by Antonio García Garrido and Manuel Piñero. For more information, click here.
  • Los Naranjos Golf – designed by Robert Trent Jones; the front nine and back nine are quite different. For more information, click here.
  • Marbella Golf & Country Club – designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. – players must step up their game here. For more information, click here.
  • Real Club de Golf Las Brisas – designed by Robert Trent Jones, this course is a real challenge and is recognized as one of Europe’s best. For more information, click here.
  • Cabopino Golf – designed by Juan José Ligues Creus, this course offers superb Mediterranean views. For more information, click here.

Please note that a number of courses require a handicap certification in order to play their course. In addition, many have strict dress and etiquette rules; make sure you check with the course ahead of time regarding these matters.

Photo Credit: Real Club de Golf Las Brisas – Marbella (Málaga)

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Filed Under: Golf, Spain, Sports Tagged With: Andalucía, Costa del Sol, Golf, Spain, Sports

Tee Up a Trip to the Algarve…Portugal’s Golf Heaven

September 12, 2012 By International Lodging Corporation

The Algarve is Portugal’s most southern region, with 100 miles of coastline that spans from the border with Spain to the western town of Sagres. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country, attracting visitors with its warm Mediterranean climate, beautiful sandy beaches, charming fishing villages, and numerous golf courses.

With over 70 golf courses dotting the shoreline from east to west, it is easy to see why the Algarve is truly a golf-lover’s heaven. Whether you are a weekend duffer or a scratch golfer, you are sure to find a course that will meet your level of play.

The following are a few of the top courses in the area:

  • Monte Rei Golf (North) – Set in the foothills of the eastern Algarve with views of the mountains and the sea. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela (near Tavira). For more information click here
  • San Lorenzo Golf – Joe Lee designed this world class course. Watch out for the 18th hole with its semi-island green. Located in Quinta do Lago (near Faro). For more information click here
  • Quinta da Cima Golf – Designed by Rocky Roquemore, a well know architect. This is a long (6,586 meters) and challenging course. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela (near Tavira). For more information click here

Photo credit: Monte Rei Golf & Country Club

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Filed Under: Golf, Portugal, Sports Tagged With: Algarve, Golf, Portugal, Sports

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