If the recent European Tour Iberdrola Open on the 12th-15th May in Mallorca (Majorca) has whetted your appetite for a round or two of Golf then use our guide below to locate and find Golf Courses and resorts in Majorca, Balearic Islands.

There’s a great choice of Golf courses in Mallorca, with most places only a couple of hours drive away from the airport here.  With great all year round sunshine, Majorca is an obvious choice for many to combine a holiday with their favourite pastime.  Known for its variety of cheap package holidays, many Golf enthusiasts will also find a wide range of Golfing holidays to Majorca available throughout the season.  Over 100,000 golfers visit Majorca each year to make the most of the stunning scenery, great weather and amazing choice of golf courses.

In total there are 20 Golf courses on the Balearic Island of Majorca now, with differing degrees of challenges for the keen Golfer.  These are:

ALCANADA – Alcudia, 18 hole golf course, quality course in good condition, next to the sea – views across the bay of alcudia, includes 58 bunkers.
ANDRATX – Andratx, 18 hole golf course, testing course, 7 ponds, 60 bunkers, woodland as well as coastal.
BENDINAT – Bendinat, 18 hole golf course, situated in a valley inland hence very hilly terrain.
CANYAMEL GOLF – Capdepera, 18 hole golf course, very pretty and well-kept, double driving range for 40.
CAPDEPERA GOLF – Capdepera, 18 hole golf course, beautiful course including 6 lakes.
LA ROTANA GOLF – Manacor, open to guests of the hotel only, a tricky course.
MAIORIS – Llucmajor, 18 hole golf course, 4 lakes, 2 island greens, suits all levels of golfers, newish course.
POLLENSA – Pollensa, 9 hole golf course, renovated in 2000, good quality design, short course but challenging in places.
PONIENTE – Cala Figuera,18 hole golf course, reputation as one of the best designed courses in Majorca, old established and well recommended course.
PULA GOLF – Son Servera, 18 hole golf course, designedto have everything a golfer needs – driving range, clubhouse/hotel, short game area.
PUNTIRO – Palma, 18 hole golf course, average difficulty course.
SANTA PONSA I – Santa Ponsa, 18 hole golf course, 3 golf courses in total plus hotel, Santa Ponsa I open to public, the other two are members only.
SON ANTEM – Llucmajor, 18 hole golf course, two courses – East & West, designed for a relaxing round of golf, owned by Marriot hotel group, American style courses.
SON GUAL – Finca Son Gual, 18 hole golf course, some large lakes, 66 bunkers, course kept in good condition.
SON MUNTANER GOLF – Son Vida, 18 hole golf course, part of the Arabella resort, tougher and longer than Son Vida, challenging, 70 bunkers , 4 lakes. 
SON QUINT – Son Vida, 18 hole golf course, ocean views, opened 2007, 54 bunkers, 2 lakes, lots of hills, part of the Arabella resort.
SON SERVERA – Son Servera, 9 hole golf course, second oldest golf course in majorca, challenging needing accuracy.
SON TERMENS GOLF CLUB – Sta. Maria, 18 hole golf course, situated on a hillside with beautiful mountain views, 10km from Palma.
SON VIDA GOLF – Son Vida, 18 hole golf course, part of the Arabella resort,
VALL D’OR – S’Horta, 18 hole golf course, Majorca’s first golf course dating from 1964 and updated more recently in 2001, 78 bunkers and 4 lakes.

You can get a reduction in course fees on many of the courses on Majorca by joining the Balearic Golf Federation should you wish to.  Or you can book with a specialist Majorca Golf travel agency that may have offers on green fees as part of their golf holiday packages to Majorca.

Cala Millor is a well established beach resort on Majorca’s rugged east coast. The resort is located close to mountains, farmland and orchards, and has what many people regard as one of the best beaches on the island. The resort has lots of very reasonable restaurants, don’t forget to try some of the great fish menus that these restaurants offer.

The gently shelving Cala Millor beach has fine sand and beautiful clear blue water making it the perfect choice for families with small children. This long beach has a lovely shaded seafront promenade which stretches for 4 miles along a sheltered bay between unspoilt headlands. The warm water temperatures are ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling, wind-surfing and sailing. There are plenty of other beaches which are easy reached from Cala Millor, including the nudist beach at Punta Amer. Travelling around Cala Millor is really easy using mini-trains and local buses.

Cala Millor offers much more than just the beach including watersports, golf at Sa Coma, tennis, go-karting and some lively nightlife. The whole family will love the Aquacity waterpark and Marineland in Portals Nous. During the day there is plenty for the whole family to do and in the evening there are discos, music bars and pubs for entertainment.

Exploring Cala Millor on foot is an easy. A leisurely stroll to the Punta Amer nature reserve on the headland is a must. Here you will find a 17th century watchtower where you can take in the wonderful views of Cala Millor Bay. Other easy walks include the Costa de los Pinos, the small port of Cala Bona around the headland to the north and the resorts of Sa Coma and S’Illot to the south of Punta Amer. Longer hikes along the coastal paths and in the mountains and gorges are best undertaken during the spring and early autumn when weather conditions are perfect for these longer walks.

Not to be missed is a visit to fascinating old town of Palma which has a wonderful Gothic cathedral. For a quiet relaxing day out visit the lovely fishing village of Cala Figures. There are lots of trips available from Cala Millor that the whole family will enjoy on their last minute holidays. Excursions include the African wildlife park, Drach Caves and the San Salvador monastery. For longer days out there is the Mondrago National Park and the town of Porto Cristo. Coastal tours take in places like Cala D’Or, Cala Santanyi and Cala Figuera.   

Family holidays to Cala Millor are very popular and can be found throughout the internet.

Cala San Vincente is located on the dramatic north coast of Majorca. Ideal for families, the resort offers peace and tranquility in a stunning location. Cala San Vincente is one of the smallest Majorcan resorts and is just 35 miles from Palma. Offering good holiday accommodation, quiet residential villas, restaurants, bars, shops and a working fishing village, all set on the beautiful Majorcan coast and surrounded by lovely countryside, Cala San Vincente is ideal for peaceful relaxing holidays. The beachside restaurants here serve the freshest fish and seafood on the island.

The older part of Cala San Vincente is set around a shaded promenade and beach which visitors share with the local fisherman. There are three other unspoilt sandy beaches set in the bay at Cala San Vincente, all offering excellent views of the amazing cliffs of the Formentor peninsula. The secluded Cala Clara beach, Cala Molins beach and Cala Barques beach are connected by footpaths so when you want a change of scenery it is easy to

Cala Barques beach

just walk to another beach. Cala Barques is the most popular of the three beaches, offering plenty of watersports and beachside restaurants. All of the beaches have gentle sloping sands and clear calm shallow waters, making them ideal for families with small children.

When you need a break from the beaches there is the lovely old town of Pollensa, just 3 miles from Cala San Vincente. Here you will find a larger choice of restaurants and shops along the winding streets and a great market on a Sunday where you are bound haggle and bag a bargain or two. Cala San Vincente makes an ideal base for exploring the

Coastal walk

 rugged coastline, stunning mountains and forest clad hills. Walks through the beautiful countryside will give the whole family great fun exploring prehistoric caves you come across on the way.  

Cala San Vincente’s quiet location means that evening entertainment is usually provided by the larger hotels. However evenings are more likely to be spent just relaxing and taking in the views over a meal and a glass of wine. If you are looking for more lively evenings there is nearby Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia.

Holiday deals are always available throughout the internet for golf enthusiasts to enjoy the excellent courses near Cala San Vincente.

If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing break with quiet unspoilt beaches and beautiful surroundings then why not take advantage of one of the many last minute holiday deals that are always available to the wonderful island of Majorca.

The Forementor Peninsula is located north of Puerto Pollensa on the northern part of Majorca. In the past Formentor holidays were popular with celebrities but nowdays it is more popular with nature lovers, bird watchers and families looking for a quiet unspoilt destination.

To the south of the peninsula, towards Puerto Pollensa, there are beautiful long sandy beaches where the whole family can enjoy some sunbathing and swimming in the clear blue sea. Formentor Beach is a beautiful little bay with a backdrop of fragrant pine forests and offers peace and tranquility. Cala de Pi de la Posada is regarded as the best spot in the area for swimming. When you want a break from lazing on the beach and fancy something a bit more energetic there is an abundance of watersports on offer including sailing and water-skiing.

Formentor beach

Nature lovers can enjoy long walks through some of the wildest scenery in Majorca. The hill paths will take you to the top of the dramatic cliffs where you can look out over the bay and pine forests. The clifftops offer fantastic photo opportunities, keen photographers will be in their element with the wonderful panoramic views. When exploring the clifftops you should also take in the small inlets that are like little fjords and also offer great scenes for photographers. Not to be missed when in Formentor is the Formentor Lighthouse. The lighthouse is reached by foot or by car along some narrow winding roads which offer beautiful scenery as does the lighthouse itself. The views out to sea are amazing and like most of Formentor offer fantastic photo opportunities. Another great way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback.

Spring (March and April) is the best time for bird watchers to visit Formentor as the temperature averages between 15C and 17C making it more comfortable than in the high season.

Nightlife here is mainly provided by the hotels but if you are looking for something a bit livelier you will need to Puerto Pollensa or Alcudia Bay which are both a short distance from Formentor.

Because accommodation in Formentor itself is quite upmarket try some of the cheap holidays on offer to Puerto Pollensa which is located just south of Formentor.

Formentor enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate of long hot summers with milder winters making it ideal for holiday packages at any time of the year. May, June and July enjoy 11 hours of glorious sunshine a day making this the perfect time for just relaxing on the beach and taking a dip in the crystal clear blue waters.

C’an Pastilla on the south coast of Majorca is a favourite Majorcan destination among British holidaymakers. Located just 5 miles to the south east of Palma, on the Bay of Palma, C’an Pastilla is a much quieter and relaxed resort than it’s neighbours.

C'an Pastilla

Based around a quaint harbour, the resort has 3 good beaches and an excellent marina. One beach is sheltered by the harbour, the second is next to the marina and the third beach is an extension of the famous Playa de Palma which has great beach facilities, lots of watersports, beachside cafes and bars. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush then why not try a spot of paragliding, if not then you can enjoy some scuba diving, wind-surfing and jet-skiing.

Take a trip to vibrant Palma where you will find museums, a Gothic Cathedral, Bellver Castle, Palma Aquarium, great shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. It is best to spend a couple of days visiting Palma as there is so much to see and do. There is a great mini train that runs from C’an Pastilla to

Palma

 Palma or if you are feeling more energetic you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade to the capital. Nearby Arenal has the best mini golf course in Majorca and a great waterpark, Aqualand El Arenal which offers hours of fun for all the family, especially the kids. Other interesting places to visit include the coastal towns of Soller, Deya and Valldemosa, the town of Alcudia, the caves at Drach and Ham, and the Lluc Monastery. And then there are the many boat trips and cruises around the islands which make a great day out.

If you are looking for quiet relaxing days along with lively evening entertainment C’an Pastilla is an excellent choice for your bargain holidays. You can spend the day relaxing at one of the resorts beautiful beaches and then enjoy the nightlife in Palma or Arenal. Arenal is a particular favourite with the 18-30′s who like to party.

C’an Pastilla is a sun lovers paradise during the months of June, July and August when temperatures reach and often exceed 30C. Even during the winter months temperatures reach around 16C with plenty of sunshine. Because Majorca enjoys a great climate all year round you can take last minute holidays to enjoy the many open air bars and clubs at the beachfront or just relax in the tradition Spanish garden restaurants.

Cala Bona is a small fishing village on the east coast of Majorca. Linked to the more lively Cala Millor by a promenade, Cala Bona is the ideal base for a quiet, relaxing holiday.

Cala Bona promenade

The village has a busy harbour, a sandy beaches, restaurants, cafes and bars. Dotted with rocky caves, the small beaches are sheltered and have very clear, clean waters. The harbour is the heart of the village and is where visitors can watch the fishermen on their boats. Local restaurants are supplied with fresh fish caught by the local fisherman. Running from the harbour are boat trips to Porto Cristo and Cala Ratjada, and there is also a glass-bottomed boat that runs along the shoreline.

There is a tourist train that takes families from Cala Bona to the safari park in Cala Millor which is home to a petting zoo, elephants, monkeys and ostriches. Other good days out include a visit to the Caves of Drach at Porto Cristo, the market at San Servera and a visit to the pear factories at Manacor where you can buy locally made jewellery.
To visit further afield on the island it is best to use a hire car and visit such places as Palma, Pollensa and Alcudia.

Visitors of all ages and experience can take a trek on horseback along the coastal paths and through the beautiful countryside.

Cala Bona has four golf courses close by, including Capdepera, Canyamel and Pula Golf Clubs which are all 18-hole courses and the Son Severa Club which is a 9-hole course.

Cala Bona harbour

Evenings here are mainly spent either being entertained at the local hotels or enjoying a pleasant meal at one of the many restaurants. All types of cuisine are served at the restaurants, including fresh fish and seafood, tapas and paella. For more lively evenings you will need to travel to Cala Millor where there are lively clubs and bars. Cala Millor is just a five minute taxi ride from Cala Bona.

Cala Bona beach

Cala Bona enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. July and August are the perfect times to enjoy family holidays on the beach as the temperature averages 29C with 11 hours of sunshine a day and water temperatures of around 25C. If you are exploring the island the best time to visit is in April and May when temperatures average around 20C with up to 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Cala Bona is very family orientated therefore there are always lots of last minute holidays available to this relaxing village on the beautiful island of Majorca.

The lively resort of Arenal is located about 15 minutes from Palma. This Majorcan resort is popular with younger people looking for exciting nightlife and a nice quiet sandy beach to recover on during the day. For the more daring there is a nudist beach at Es Trenc which is just a short distance from Arenal.

Arenal is a purpose built resort and has been developed around a small fishing village. There lots of hotels and apartments here, most of which are near the resort centre and the beach.
The golden sandy beach here stretches for more than 3 miles and is backed by beach huts. The main beach here is Playa de Palma and offers very safe swimming conditions, this is a Blue Flag beach.
A promenade lined with hotels,restaurants, bars and shops connects Arenal to the resort of C’an Pastille. A mini-train runs along this traffic-free promenade.

There is no end of nightlife here, including clubs featuring international DJ’s, karaoke bars and British style pubs.

The numerous restaurants and cafes in the resort offer traditional, international and fast-food.

For the more energetic visitors the resort offers various watersports, mountain-biking and tennis. Watersports on offer include scuba diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, pedaloes and a sailing club. Majorca’s largest waterpark, Aqualand de Arenal, is located here in the resort. The waterpark has more than 20 water attractions, slides, rides and three childrens areas.
The resort is home to a fantastic Jurassic Park themed 54 hole mini golf course, Golf Fantasia which is a great hit with all the family.

Arenal enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. July and August see temperatures around 26C with up to 11 hours of sunshine a day. During May and June temperatures average around 23C, the coldest month being January when temperatures drop to as low as 8C to 13C.

Holiday packages to the beautiful island of Majorca are always available throught the internet.

When planning your next holiday to Majorca look-out for the many cheap holidays that are available throughout the year.

The traditional hillside town of Campanet is located 25 miles from Palma at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains in the northern part of Majorca. The village of Campanet is unspoilt and traditional in character.

Campanet

Campanet appeals mainly to those looking for a peaceful, relaxing holiday in the Majorcan countryside, away from the island’s busier beach resorts.

Life in Campanet centres around the town square and the narrow lanes running from it. Although there is no nightlife here, evenings can be spent at one of the local bars where tapas and traditional Majorcan cusine is served. Some of the hotels here offer excellent restaurants.

Hiking and walking is popular with visitors here, with cliff walks, traditional little villages and superb countryside with almond orchards, olive groves, orange groves and beautiful forests all waiting to be explored.

The Campanet Caves and the Majorca’s oldest gothic church, Sant Miguel,

Campanet Caves

 are local attractions which are a must to visit whilst here. The caves are famous for their stalagmites and stalagtites which have formed over millions of years. These limestone caves are complete with pools, winding passages and fascinating chambers and will leave you with a lasting memory.

If you are in Campanet and it rains a visit to Ses Fonts Ufanes (Majorca’s first protected Natural Monument) is a must, to see the fantastic vauclusian springs which shoot out of the ground.

On the outskirts of Campanet is Menestralia where the old Majorcan tradition of glass making is still carried out and can be watched by visitors.

Font Ufanes

The beaches at Alcudia and Formentor are not far from Campanet.

In July Campanet celebrates the fiesta of Sant Victoria which lasts for 8 days and in September it celebrates Sant Miguel’s day, who is the towns patron saint.

Package holidays to the beautiful island of Majorca are always available throughout the internet.

For a relaxing holiday, in an unspoilt part of Majorca, look out for the great travel deals that are always on offer.

The city of Palma is steeped in history, culture and architecture, attracting visitors who do not just want to laze on the beach all day.

Bay of Palma

Located in the middle of the Bay of Palma on the south coast of Majorca, the city does not have its own beach but the beach resorts of C’an Pastilla and Cala Mayor are just 4 miles away.

All through the year the city is host to many concerts, theatre productions, ballet productions, festivals and exhibitions. Although most people come here for the culture and history, there are still some good nightclubs, restaurants and bars in the El Terreno district of the city which is the centre of the islands gay and lesbian community.

The hotels here are of a very high standard, the best being on the Paseo Maritimo to the west of the city.

Places to Visit

Most of the sights to see are in the old town.

Bellver Castle

Bellver Castle
La Seu Cathedral
Church of Santa Eulalia
Convento de San Francisco
La Lonja Cultural Centre
Pilar and Joan Miro Foundation Art Exhibition
Majorca Museum
Palau March Museum
Es Baluard Museum
Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art
The Almudaina Palace
The Arab Baths
The Town Hall
Parc de la Mar (open-air concerts are held here)
The Passeig des Born ( a tree-lined walk to the sea)

The Passeig des Born

Climate

The climate here is typically Mediterranean with dry hot summers. During the summer the average temperature is 29-31C with temperatures dipping to 5-9C in the winter.

To experience the city of Palma there are always direct holidays available that can be booked via the internet.

Cheap holidays to the wonderful island of Majorca can be enjoyed by all the family, there is something for everyone at this beautiful destination.

Puerto Pollensa is a great family resort located on the north coast of Majorca, about 32 miles from Palma and 5 miles from Alcudia. There is a cycle path which runs from Alcudia to Puerto Pollensa, making the area particularly popular with cyclists during the mild winters here.

Puerto Pollensa

The resort is located in a magnificent bay, between smaller beautiful sheltered bays on one side and the Tramuntana Mountains on the other side. The beautiful sandy beach, good restaurants, bars (including British and Irish pubs) and shops here makes the resort a very popular holiday destination. There is a great range of watersports on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing. The resort has a shaded pine walkway where you will find restaurants and bars dotted along its length and a marina which is worth visiting. Boats can be chartered

Pine Walk

 from the marina.

The town of Pollensa is located about 4 miles inland from the resort, close to the Sierra Del Norte and the Sierra De Tramuntana mountain ranges. This is one of the oldest Majorcan towns, with narrow cobbled streets lined with old stone houses, some of which date back to the 13th century. Here you will find traditional Mallorcan restaurants serving some exquisite cusine.  In the main square there are some terrace cafes where you can enjoy a drink and a snack. In Calvari Square there are some bars and a pizza outlet. Calvari Church is found at the top of 365 steps which start in the square and a Roman bridge can be found at the edge of the town. Every Good Friday a figure of Christ is carried down the steps in a torchlight procession. A market is held in the town on a Sunday when the

Old Town

local people trade their goods.

Puerto Pollensa still retains a touch of a traditional fishing village but is still a great resort in which to spend your bargain holidays.

Look-out for all the fantastic holiday packages to the wonderful island of Majorca which are always available throughout the internet.