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‘La Buena Vida’ SPAIN and PORTUGAL Golf Tour
7 – 24 September 2019
18 days | 7 rounds of golf
Early Bird Reward: Book by 3 December 2018 to save EUR 300pp
Spain is a country with music in its soul, a love of fine food, and an innate talent for celebrating the good things in life – golf being one of their newfound pleasures! Spanish passion is woven into the fabric of daily life, whether you are savouring pata negra (ham tapas) or feeling your heart beat faster as a vivacious flamenco dancer swirls her skirt to hypnotic musical tempos.
You’ll play golf around charming Mediterranean coves and along the wildly beautiful cliffs of the Atlantic coast. Highlight courses include Real Club De Golf El Prat (Barcelona), Finca Cortesin (Marbella), Monte Rei (Algarve, Portugal), Quinta do Lago (Algarve, Portugal) and Oitavos Dunes (Portugal).
Everywhere you go, villages of timeless beauty perch on hilltops, gather in valleys and cling to coastal outcrops as tiny, resilient outposts of Old Spain. Then there is Portugal, with medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches. Combine this with some of the best golf in Europe and you’ll find Spain and Portugal quickly take over top spot on your travel bucket list.
Non-golfing partners are well looked after with immersive tours visiting cultural attractions. Our Spain-Portugal tour always sells out quickly, so be sure to book early!
‘La Buena Vida’ SPAIN and PORTUGAL Golf Tour
7 – 24 September 2019
18 days | 7 rounds of golf
Early Bird Reward: Book by 3 December 2018 to save EUR 300pp
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DAY 1 | Saturday 7 September 2019 | BARCELONA, Spain
Arrive at Barcelona International Airport (BCN) where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel, Le Meridien. This beautiful hotel is perfectly located to explore everything Barcelona has to offer – boundless culture, captivating architecture and a love of food and the good life.
Here, the night holds limitless possibilities. Embrace your first evening in this enchanting city and take your pick from a selection of local Basque-style tapas bars, seafood taverns and (for those with a sweet tooth) sinful chocolate shops.
Hotel: Le Meridien Barcelona
DAY 2 | Sunday 8 September| BARCELONA, Spain
You’ll be taken on a fascinating panoramic sightseeing journey of Arc de Triomf, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Columbus Monument, Reials Drassanes, World Trade Centre, Miramar Lookout and Poble Espanyol.
Tonight, enjoy a culinary adventure at a local cocina for a cooking class to create flavoursome paella and seasonal delicacies. It’s a fun competition where the host chefs declare the champions as we wine & dine on our creations.
Hotel: Le Meridien Barcelona (B, D)
DAY 3 | Monday 9 September | BARCELONA, Spain
Anticipation is high as we set off to prestigious Real (Royal) Club de Golf El Prat whose origins date back to 1912 when Count Churruca set up the Barcelona Golf Club. Years later, King Alfonso XIII gave the club its regal status, so you really will be walking in royalty’s footsteps on the Open Course.
Non-golfers: Skip the line to visit Sagrada Familia on an audio tour where you’ll learn about Gaudi’s modernist masterpiece.
Tonight, we’re off to a flamenco dinner show where you’ll feel your heart beat faster as a vivacious dancer swirls and stomps to the hypnotic flamenco tempo.
Hotel: Le Meridien Barcelona (B, D incl. show); Golf
DAY 4 | Tuesday 10 September | BARCELONA to GRANADA
We farewell Barcelona taking a scenic flight to Granada in the Sierra Nevada, capital of the Moorish kingdom until 1492. Moorish influence has been preserved to make Granada one of Spain’s must-see destinations. We check into historic Palacio De Santa Paula Hotel, housed in the Santa Paula Convent.
After dinner, join your host at Alhambra Palace, an intricate labyrinth of stone-cut lace & arabesque gardens built as a citadel in the 13th century where kings and sultans called ‘home’.
Hotel: AC Palacio De Santa Paula Hotel, Granada (B)
DAY 5 | Wednesday 11 September | GRANADA to MARBELLA
Discover more of Alhambra Palace and the quaint cobbled laneways of Granada before we head to Marbella on the glittery Costa del Sol, well-known for its beaches and lush golf greens. We check into the luxurious beachfront Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, a 15-minute stroll to quaint Mediterranean restaurants in Marbella’s picturesque Old Town.
Hotel: Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella (B)
DAY 6 | Thursday 12 September | MARBELLA, Spain
Today you’ll play Spain’s #2 course, La Reserva Sotogrande, Robert Trent Jones’ first European course. Since opening in 1964, its fairways appear wide from the tee with semi-rough seeming Augusta-like. Stray from the fairway and the pine, oak and palm trees ensure making par is a challenge.
Non-golfers: Step outside the hotel to discover Marbella during a day of leisure.
Enjoy an evening of leisure strolling along the beachside promenade soaking up the views and ambience of Marbella’s magnificent coastal sunset.
Hotel: Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella (B); Golf
DAY 7 | Friday 13 September | MARBELLA, Spain
Across the Strait of Gibraltar, we ferry to the bustling portside town of Tangier, Morocco, the enthralling gateway to Africa. In the old medina, there’s a labyrinth of alleyways where buzzing cafés, eateries & stalls seduce passers-by with exotic wares. We visit traditional souks (markets) and famous Kasbah, the walled fortress of the sultan, before feasting together on regional fare with a belly dancing show.
Hotel: Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella (B, L incl. show)
DAY 8 | Saturday 14 September | MARBELLA, Spain
After breakfast we head to Finca Cortesin, ranked in Spain’s Top 10 golf courses and home of the Volvo World Matchplay Championships. You’ll find yourself surrounded by a breathtaking green paradise. Designed by Cabell Robinson in 2007 with the promise that “no hole offers less than championship quality”, the course measures 7000m from the tips and offers risk & reward on several of the shorter holes.
Non-golfers: Take a tour to Ronda, a spectacular mountaintop town set dramatically above a deep gorge. Its incredible stone bridge dates back to the 15th century.
Tonight, explore more of vibrant Marbella at leisure before we head to Seville tomorrow.
Hotel: Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella (B); Golf
DAY 9 | Sunday 15 September | MARBELLA to ALMANCIL
We check out of our beachfront paradise and make our way to Portugal’s Algarve Coast, stopping in Seville to see the glorious Plaza de España and enjoy lunch. According to myth, this flamboyant Andalucian metropolis was founded 3000 years ago by Greek god, Hercules. That history is palpable here. We check into the seaside Ria Park Hotel, Almancil, where the sweet aroma of orange groves, wine cellars and ocean waters stimulate the senses. Tonight dinner is included at our hotel.
Hotel: Ria Park Hotel, Algarve (B, L, D)
DAY 10 | Monday 16 September | ALMANCIL, Portugal
Glorious golfing continues at Quinta do Lago’s South Course. Designed in 1974 by William Mitchell, he introduced American-standard greens, tees & bunkers to the Algarve. Soon the course gained a prestigious reputation and became a flagship course of the European Tour. Tonight, dinner is included at our hotel.
Non-golfers: Today relax at your own pace – take a dip in the ocean or relax by the pool.
Hotel: Ria Park Hotel, Algarve (B,D); Golf
DAY 11 | Tuesday 17 September | ALMANCIL, Portugal
Today, we cruise on a catamaran along the beautiful Algarve coastline taking in scenic views of cliffs, golden beaches, scalloped bays and sandy islands.
This evening, enjoy a group dinner at an oceanside restaurant soaking up the breathtaking scenery of Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Algarve.
Hotel: Ria Park Hotel, Algarve (B, D)
DAY 12 | Wednesday 18 September | ALMANCIL, Portugal
This morning, we play Portugal’s # 1 golf course, Monte Rei. A Jack Nicklaus signature course, it offers an unforgettable golfing experience with pristine fairways weaving through the Algarvean back-country. We make the most of our setting by lingering on for lunch. Dinner is included at our hotel this evening.
Non-golfers: Make your way to Albufeira which boasts glorious beaches, a buzzing atmosphere and scenic old town. It’s easy to get around on the Hop-on-Hop-off bus.
Hotel: Ria Park Hotel, Algarve (B, L, D); Golf
DAY 13 | Thursday 19 September | ALMANCIL to LISBON
We transfer to Portugal’s capital, Lisbon,checking into the 5-star Pestana Palace, one of the Grande Dames of Lisbon hotels with views over the Tagus River. You have the afternoon to explore the city. The Portuguese have perfected the art of cooking simple, delicious meals and there are plenty to find close-by.
This evening, you might like to try the local fare of freshly baked bread, olives, cheese, red wine or crisp vinho verde to accompany chargrilled local fish.
Hotel: Pestana Palace, Lisbon (B)
DAY 14 | Friday 20 September | LISBON, Portugal
Today we explore Lisbon’s landmarks with a local guide, starting in the historical Belem quarter. We visit Jeronimos Monastery and a neighbouring patisserie to sample sweet Pastéis de Belém, the world-famous Portuguese Tarts.
We spend time exploring Bairro Alto, then lunch before continuing on to Praça do Comércio. With its grand 18th century arcades, lemon meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront square out-pomps all squares. Everyone arriving by boat used to disembark here, and it still feels like the gateway to Lisbon, busy with activity and rattling trams.
This evening is the time to find a lively spot to savour your last night in Lisbon.
Hotel: Pestana Palace, Lisbon (B)
DAY 15 | Saturday 21 September | LISBON to SINTRA, Portugal
We check out and travel along the banks of Tagus River to the Sintra region for a full-day tour with wine tastings. Sintra looks like a fairytale book, with rippling mountains, glittering palaces. and dewy forests thick with ferns and lichen. Tonight, unwind and enjoy dinner at leisure.
Hotel: Penha Longa Ritz-Carlton Resort (B)
DAY 16 | Sunday 22 September | SINTRA, Portugal
Today we tee off at Oitavos Dunes, Portugal’s #2 golf club, located on Lisbon’s stunning ‘Golf Coast’. Ranked 58th in the world, its wide, open links overlook the ocean and are well worth the drive through the woods to get there.
Non-golfers: You’ll visit the delightful fishing town of Cascais for a self-guided tour.
Tonight, we swap the golf clubs for wooden spoons to take part in a Portuguese cooking master class. Delicious chorizo bread, pastries and traditional desserts are on the menu. It’s a highlight from previous tours with loads of fun guaranteed.
Hotel: Penha Longa Ritz-Carlton Resort (B); Golf
DAY 17 | Monday 23 September | SINTRA, Portugal
Our closing round is at Penha Longa Atlantic course, ranked in the Top 30 courses of Continental Europe. With bold drives, courageous approaches and artful greens, it’s both an adrenalin rush and soothing journey through Portugal’s inspiring landscape.
Non-golfers: Tour Portugal’s most romantic medieval village, Obidos. It is so pretty it was once gifted from King Dinis to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282.
Tonight, we toast our champions and friendships — new and old — over our gala presentation dinner at the resort.
Hotel: Penha Longa Ritz-Carlton Resort (B, D); Golf
DAY 18 | Tuesday 24 September | HOME
After a hearty breakfast and fond farewells, we transfer to Lisbon International Airport for our return flights or onward travel arrangements.
‘La Buena Vida’ SPAIN and PORTUGAL Golf Tour
7 -24 September 2019
18 days | 7 rounds of golf
Early Bird Reward: Book by 3 December 2018 to save EUR 300pp
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Inclusions
17 nights 5 Star luxury accommodation:
- 3 nights – Le Meridien, Barcelona
- 1 night – AC Palacio De Santa Paula Hote, Granada
- 4 nights – Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, Marbella
- 4 nights – Ria Park Hotel, Algarve
- 2 nights – Pestana Palace, Lisbon
- 3 nights – Penha Longa Ritz-Carlton Resort
7 rounds of magnificent golf, incl. motorised carts:
- Real Club de Golf El Prat, Barcelona
- La Reserva de Sotogrande, Cadiz
- Finca Cortesin Golf Club, Malaga
- Quinta do Lago, Algarve
- Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Algarve
- Oitavos Dunes, Cascais
- Penha Longa Altlantic course, Sintra
Meals:
- 3 lunches, including lunch and belly dancing, Tangier
- 7 dinners
Experiences:
- Spanish cooking master class with dinner and beverages
- Dinner with flamenco show and beverages
- Algarve Ria Formosa Natural Park restaurant
- Portuguese cooking class (bread/desserts)
- Guided Alhambra Palace tour (evening + morning)
- Sightseeing tours with English-speaking local guides in Barcelona, Tangier, Granada, Seville, Lisbon and Obidos
- Ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco
- 3 – 4-hour cruise along the Algarve Coast
- Presentation 3-course dinner and beverages
Other Inclusions:
- Internal flight from Barcelona to Granada (incl. 2nd piece of luggage)
- Luxury air-conditioned touring coach
- Private airport transfer on arrival (Barcelona to hotel)
- Group airport transfer to Lisbon airport on departure
- Daily golf prizes, plus nearest to pin and team prizes
- Commemorative polo shirt
- Fully escorted by Go Golfing’s experienced host
2019 “La Buena Vida” Spain and Portugal Golf Tour Prices
Early Bird Price
Golfer Twin Share
- EUR 7997 pp
Non-Golfer Twin Share
- EUR 6985 pp
Golfer Single
- EUR 9988 pp
Full Retail Package Price
Golfer Twin Share
- EUR 8297 pp
Non-Golfer Twin Share
- EUR 7285 pp
Golfer Single
- EUR 10,288 pp
Deposits and Final Payments
- Initial deposit of AUD 2000 per person must accompany booking.
- Second deposit is AUD 3000 per person on or before 30 March 2019.
- Tour package to be converted from EUR to AUD on 11 June 2019, with final payment due 19 June 2019.
- Contact us for an obligation-free quote on flights and we’ll reward you with 25% discount off your travel insurance.
- View Terms & Conditions on booking form.
‘La Buena Vida’ SPAIN and PORTUGAL Golf Tour
7 – 24 September 2019
18 days | 7 rounds of golf
Early Bird Reward: Book by 3 December 2018 to save EUR 300pp
All the accommodation was first class. Monte Rei was the most outstanding golf course I have ever played. Alhambra Palace is a must visit and Go Golfing organised this very well. The trip across the Gibraltar Strait to Tangier was brilliant, and the guide knew the history to perfection. I’ve told all my golfing friends to add this tour to their bucket list.
Geoff, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
Great trip and well organised. The golf courses were great — we’d love to play them again. The mix of golf and touring worked well, and the tour locations were so interesting, covering places we otherwise wouldn’t have seen.
Martin, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
The WOW moment for us was the trip to Morocco and Lisbon, especially the standard of the golf courses. The tour was exceptionally hosted and organised. My wife was a non-golfing partner and she was happy exploring and meeting new friends.”
Peter, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
Finca Cortesin and Monte Rei were exceptional. Loved Alhambra Palace. Graham was an excellent host and our group was a nice mix of good-hearted fun folk. It was a privilege to spend time with them! I would definitely do the tour again.
Ken, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
Good courses, good hotels, transport and service. Our guide, Graham, couldn’t do enough for us. I would recommend a trip with Go Golfing.
Annette, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and have been letting everyone know how great it was.
Majella, Spain Portugal tour, Sept 2017
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