| Playing golf in Granada, Spain, can bring a special | | | | The 18 hole course spans 6,757 metres and is a |
| dimension to your game. | | | | pleasure to play. The ups and downs of the |
| Each golf course is in a beautiful setting amidst | | | | course give variety and challenge and the cleverly |
| outstanding views, with the Sierra Nevada | | | | designed lakes help give extra interest when they |
| mountains - snow capped from October to May - | | | | are encountered. |
| making a wonderful backdrop. | | | | Amenities include |
| But which course to play on? That's where good | | | | - Driving Range. |
| Granada information comes in useful. There are | | | | - Pitch and putt area. |
| actually three golf courses in Granada, each with | | | | - Golf school. |
| its own particular character. | | | | - Pro shop. |
| Medina Elvira Golf Course | | | | - Club, buggy and trolley hire. There is also a |
| This is a well designed course, built in 2006, with | | | | superb restaurant, heated indoor and outdoor |
| lots of interest and hazards. | | | | swimming pools, jacuzzi, saunas, gym and a |
| The groves of evergreen and deciduous trees | | | | paddle tennis court. |
| give this 18 hole par 72 course a peaceful and | | | | Las Gabias Golf Club |
| tranquil feel. And the undulating hills and valleys, | | | | This is the oldest golf club in Granada and the only |
| part of the original topography, give variety to | | | | one which is a par 71. |
| the play. | | | | The course is virtually flat with enough challenges |
| It has both long and short drives, challenging | | | | along the way to make the play interesting. The |
| water hazards and three beautiful lakes. | | | | water hazards on the 15th, 16th and 17th holes |
| Throughout most of the year, birds soar | | | | give extra interest towards the end of the game. |
| overhead and their singing can be heard in the | | | | Facilities include |
| background while the golf goes on. They give the | | | | - Driving range. |
| game a special quality that you don't often get | | | | - Chipping and putting areas. |
| from a golf course in Southern Spain. | | | | - Golf shop. |
| And behind the scenes there are automatic | | | | - Clubs, carts, buggy and trolley hire. There is also |
| systems to conserve water when the watering | | | | a very well stocked bar. |
| and maintenance is being carried out. In spite of | | | | Being the oldest golf club in Granada, Las Gabias is |
| that (or maybe because of it) the greens are | | | | perhaps the most "up-market" venue. And it |
| exceptionally well manicured and amongst the | | | | provides an excellent game. |
| best I have played upon. | | | | Even though Santa Clara is the nearest course to |
| Facilities include | | | | where we live, if asked, I would say I prefer to |
| - Driving range. | | | | play at Medina Elvira golf course, simply because I |
| - Putting practice area. | | | | love the trees, the nature and the knowledge that |
| - Clubs, carts, buggy and trolley hire. | | | | the environment has been a big consideration in |
| - Comprehensive golfing lessons for adults and | | | | its design and construction. |
| children up to the age of 12 years old. | | | | And, if you ever do decide to play golf in |
| Santa Clara Golf Course | | | | Granada, I can assure you that whichever course |
| This club opened in 2007 and incorporates | | | | you choose, even though the the quality of play |
| stunning views along the par 72 course. | | | | will be entirely in your own hands, the stunning |
| Situated on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada | | | | surroundings will certainly help give a lift to your |
| mountain range, the panoramic views of the | | | | day. |
| Sierras give an excellent reason for playing here. | | | | |