Going to Spain for a golf vacation is something that needs to be seen before it can be believed. Spain features some of the finest golf courses in the world and is a fantastic place to take any kind of vacation.

Obviously to make your vacation a success you will need to do some planning before you leave. Make sure that you do your research and learn about the different golf courses and resorts before you commit to any of them. This will allow you to have the best time possible and to save some money!

If you want to go golfing in Spain, there are a lot of great places to visit. There are so many that you might feel overwhelmed when trying to pick out the courses that you want to play on the most. Here are a few of the most popular destinations:

Los Naranjos

Los Naranjos is the home of the European Senior Tour and it boasts fairways that are extra wide and is a favorite among golfers whose teeing isn't what they wish it was.

Valderrama

Valderrama is one of the "must play" golf courses for any golfer who is serious about the sport. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and is thought to be one of the best golf courses on the planet.

San Rogue

This golf course is a part of the Cadiz San Rogue's Suites Hotels. Its beautiful manicured layout has cork trees all along the fairways.

Sotogrande

Sotogrande is another golf course that was designed by Robert Trent Jones and is thought to be similar to Valderrama even though it is not as expensive to play here. The back nine has plenty of water hazards so make sure you bring plenty of golf balls along with you!

Montenmedio

Montenmedio is thought to be one of the hardest golf courses in Spain and its premium is on your skill level for short games. The greens are smallish and full of contours and tight fairways. To score well here you will need to be on top of your game!

These are just a few of the golf courses in Spain that you might want to consider visiting while you are on vacation. Obviously there are others to choose from but these are some of the most popular.

Other popular spots include the Hotel Elba Palace Golf and the Gran Hotel Behia del Duque. These spots include plenty of amenities, fine dining, pools and a lot more. They can make your golf vacation in Spain an unforgettable and wonderful experience!