Golf Minorca at Son Parc

The only place to find a golf course in all ofgreat pride in their ability to maintain a level of
Minorca is the beautiful resort of Son Parc. Sonenvironmental safety that others often overlook.
Parc is located on the northern coast of Menorca,They have replanted vegetation that naturally
about 20km west of Mahon, 7km east of Fornells,grows in Menorca and left many rocks in their
and only a 20 minutes Minorca's Mahon airport.original places. The irrigation system is run entirely
The ever-expanding resort is building morefrom rain and treated water. No fresh water is
apartments to the south of the golf course.used from water mains or wells for the irrigation
These apartments are no doubt being built toof the golf course.
house more visitors and help keep the beautifulThe Son Parc golf course features sand traps,
golf course the center of attention. Son Parc is anbeautiful greens, a lovely surrounding landscape,
excellent resort for the hard core golf enthusiastand a flock of peacocks that live just behind the
or for families who want to learn how to play.third green. The peacock family is very accepting
Son Parc resort's golf course is a beautifully laidof humans and enjoys rewarding golfers with an
out, full 18-hole golf course. Originally starting outextra show of color from time to time. Their
as a 9-hole golf course, it was extended to 14extraordinary, natural touch lends an air of exotic
holes in 2003. Work continued for the next threebeauty to the already lush landscape.
years, bringing the full 18 holes to completion inThe golf course is only one of the attractions that
spring 2006. It was still another year before themake Son Parc a must-see travel destination.
turf was up to the required standard to open theOutside the course are lovely white sand beaches
full course to visitors. The full 18-hole course wasand coves, perfect for a family gathering, private
officially opened in August 2006 with a greatparty or romantic getaway. Surrounding the
amount of assistance from Dave Thomas Golfcourse are heavily wooded hills and a wide variety
Ltd.of bird species, perfect for the bird-watcher.
Thomas is a former Ryder Cup player who hasMenorca's highest point, Monte Toro, looms in the
designed many of the top golf courses in thedistance overlooking the golf course and beaches.
world. Some of his most famous creations includeMillions of people visit Menorca every year and
The Belfry courses and San Roque on the Costaenjoy everything the Mediterranean island has to
del Sol. Thomas' company has also redesigned theoffer. No visit to Menorca should be considered
original nine holes to help bring all 18 holes to thecomplete until a special trip has been made to Son
same level of quality and design.Parc. Even if it is just to see the peacocks.
The developers of Son Parc golf course take