Golf and Indulgence on the Costa Brava

Sometimes nature shows you exactly what you’re looking for.

A heart in the sky – drawn by thousands of migratory birds over the

Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Nature Park. Costa Brava. Strikes right at the heart.

You know how it is: some want peace and quiet, others want to be on the move. Some dream of the coast, others of mountain views. And you? You want it all – golf, indulgence, nature and a touch of the south that never feels like a compromise. Luckily, there’s one destination that brings it all together: the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees of Girona.

Anyone who’s been there remembers greens with sea views, Mediterranean light, quiet villages and that particular sense of ease. Vineyards, taverns, a stroll through medieval lanes – or a glass of wine right on the fairway. 245 beaches, eight nature parks – here, there’s no either/or. It’s more of an and. And and.

Next Stop: Ryder Cup 2031

Millions watch it, professionals dream of it – the Ryder Cup is a piece of golfing history unfolding in real time. More than three decades after Seve Ballesteros’s legendary win, the sport’s greatest team contest returns to Spain: the Ryder Cup 2031 will be held at the Camiral A Quinta do Lago Resort – a genuine seal of approval for golf on the Costa Brava.

Golf in the Costa Brava

Yes, you read that right: “golf in the Costa Brava” is perfectly correct English – just as you’d say “in Tuscany” or “in Provence”. Plenty of people still say “golf on the Costa Brava”, because it sounds more familiar and captures that coastal feeling. Either way works – the main thing is that you actually play there.

Tip: many hotels on the Costa Brava make it easy for us: green fee packages let you combine accommodation, breakfast and guaranteed tee times at the surrounding courses.

Camiral A Quinta do Lago Resort

Just 50 minutes from Barcelona – host venue for the Ryder Cup 2031. 36 holes, 2 world-class courses, a luxury hotel, wellness centre, fine dining.

Empordà Golf Club

Two 18-hole courses – Dunes (links-style) and Forest (pine forest). A European Tour venue. Highlight: Hotel Terraverda, with views over both courses and just 5 minutes from the beach.

Club Golf d’Aro – Mas Nou

300 metres above the sea – panoramic views included. Generous greens, with tactically placed water and sand hazards.

Club de Golf Costa Brava

One of the oldest courses in the region: 27 holes, new practice facilities, green hills. The clubhouse is set in a converted farmhouse.

The food? Rustic, regional – genuinely good.

Golf Club Perelada

Between the Pyrenees and the sea. Ideal for a relaxed round. Highlight: the wine spa at the 5-star hotel, plus a starred restaurant, castle, winery and casino – all within the resort.

Torremirona Golf Club

A technical start, a relaxed finish – 18 holes between the Pyrenees and the sea. Plus a hotel, spa and restaurant – ideal for a golf holiday with a wellness factor.

Serres de Pals

A golf and sports club in the Montgrí Nature Park: a 9-hole course with up to 10 playing variations, plus padel, football and beach volleyball – ideal for families.

Par3 pitch&putt Gualta

The “short” course with style: ideal for practice, beginners, families or a quick round – with a restaurant and new TrackMan range.

Golf de Pals

The oldest course on the Costa Brava – set within a pine forest, with direct access to the sea. Short, precise opening holes, then a longer back nine.

Wine That Only Grows Between the Tramuntana and the Mediterranean

The DO Empordà wine route weaves together history, flavour and landscape. From ancient Greek roots to modern experiences such as winefulness, Enokayak or wine-and-cycling tours – more than 30 wineries are waiting to be discovered.

Winefulness: smelling, tasting and breathing wine – while becoming more mindful of yourself in the process.

By e-bike through the vines, Empordà in your glass – a midday tasting with views over the Gavarres.

Where 20 Michelin Stars Shine Across 15 Different Restaurants

Between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, the cuisine tastes of contrast. Sometimes hearty and earthy, sometimes salty from the sea – or both on the same plate. “Mar i Muntanya” – which roughly translates as “sea and mountain” – isn’t a passing food trend but a living Costa Brava tradition. Here, prawns meet lamb, fish meets meat, chicken meets crayfish. Sounds wild? Tastes fantastic.

Five Hotels. Five Signatures of Luxury.

Whether modern and white, historic with sea views, or tucked away in the quiet hinterland – on the Costa Brava you’ll find retreats full of character. Each one different – and every one just a tee shot away from golfing happiness.

📍 S’Agaró

Hostal de la Gavina

The Hostal de la Gavina – a member of the Leading Hotels of the World: a piece of history with an infinity pool, marble columns and views over the Bay of Sant Pol. Perfect for a glamorous breakfast, candlelit dinners and walks along the Camí de Ronda.

Hostal de la Gavina

📍 Girona Old Town

Boutique Hotel: Palau Fugit

Right in the historic heart of Girona, just a few steps from the cathedral, the Jewish Quarter and the steps made famous by “Game of Thrones”, lies the Palau Fugit – a boutique hotel that breathes history while looking to the future.

Palau Fugit

📍 Torrent | Baix Empordà

Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa

The Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa isn’t just a Relais & Châteaux property – it’s also a member of Virtuoso. Once a Catalan manor house in the Costa Brava hinterland, it looks out over the Empordà plain all the way to the Mediterranean, surrounded by fields, cypress trees and soothing silence.

Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa

📍 Begur

Finca Victoria Hotel & Spa

The boutique hotel belongs to Design Hotels and is part of Marriott Bonvoy – with a pool, spa and a purist sense of ease that relaxes you instantly. The boutique hotel belongs to Design Hotels and is part of Marriott Bonvoy – with a pool, spa and a purist sense of ease that relaxes you instantly.

Finca Victoria Hotel & Spa

📍 Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Alàbriga Hotel & Home Suites

A place that looks like the sea – and feels like home. The hotel sits above the bays of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, with private terraces, plenty of calm and plenty of style. Just 20 minutes away: Golf d’Aro and Club Costa Brava – where coastal views meet Mediterranean green.

Alàbriga Hotel & Home Suites

By car, it’s around 9 hours 45 minutes from Zurich, straight through southern France.

It’s quicker by air:

• Girona (GRO): direct from Memmingen (1:45 h), just 20 minutes to the first fairways.

• Barcelona (BCN): direct from Zurich (1:45 h), plus

around 1:10 h by rental car to the Costa Brava.