Golf has become a major activity in Spain in the realms of both competition and leisure and its reputation for top-notch golf courses attracts golfers from all over the world.

Valencia’s courses may not be as numerous as in other parts, but they are highly regarded courses and only a short drive away from the city of Valencia. Courses are situated in countries of natural beauty such as El Saler, El Bosque, Manises and Oliva Nova Golf Club.

El Saler Golf Club

This golf course is rated as one of the top 50 golf courses in the world and one of the best in Spain. The course belongs to the Parador Nacional de El Saler (Luis Vives) hotel, and is beautifully located near the Albufera Park and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean sea, amid the dunes and pines of this nature reserve. The work of one of Spain’s top designers, Javier Arana, its wind conditions are on a par with those of the Scottish courses.

• Av. de los Pinares, 151 (Parador de Turismo El Saler) / Phone: (+34) 961 610 384
• E-mail: saler.golf@parador.es / Website: www.parador.es
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El Bosque Golf & Country Club

El Bosque Golf Club is regarded as one of the best of the European golf clubs and rated the fifth best course in Spain by Golf World Magazine. It was opened in 1975 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones. It is situated just  15 kilometres from Valencia’s Manises airport.  Its narrow fairways blend in perfectly with the rolling landscape that surrounds it. Among its regular visitors, we may find stars like Sergio Garcia “El Niño” and Seve Ballesteros. The club services and facilities include an 18-hole championship course, academy and illuminated driving range, voted No. 5 in Spain, 63 apartments, two restaurants, two outdoor pools and outdoor spa pool.

• A-3 dirección Madrid, salida 337
• Godelleta, km. 4,1 Chiva (Valencia) / Phone: (+34) 961 808 009
• E-mail: info@elbosquegolf.com / Website: www.elbosquegolf.com
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Manises Golf Club

Having only nine holes, the Manises Golf Club creates a special atmosphere that is very welcoming to families and children. However, this is not an easy course to play in: the greens are surrounded by bunkers and the fairways are narrow and flanked by pine trees, meaning that any wayward shot is severely punished. The number 7 hole (4 par) is particularly famous for this. The course was built in 1954 and is the oldest in Valencia. Public transport will not take you to this golf course, but there is a bus every ten minutes to Manises from the bus station: CVT Manises.

• Calle  Maestrat, 1 (Polígono Industrial La Cova) 46940 / Manises (Valencia)
• Phone: (+34) 961 534 069
• E-mail: comite@clubgolfmanises.es / Website: www.clubgolfmanises.com
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Oliva Nova Golf Club

This is the newest of the courses in the province of Valencia.  Despite this fact, it is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best courses in Spain. The numerous trees and the strategic placement of its eight lakes (few of the holes are without a water hazard) mean that selecting the right club is essential with each shot if you are to avoid serious trouble. Situated near to the Mediterranean shores between Oliva and Denia, this Severiano Ballesteros designed course, is an 18 hole Par 72 championship course of high quality with full practice facilities.

• Urb. Oliva Nova, s/n Oliva (Valencia) / Phone: (+34) 962 857 666
• E-mail: golf@olivanovagolf.com / Website: www.olivanovagolf.com
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