The mild climate all year round, the beautiful beaches and the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle make Mallorca a sought-after location for a second home or a holiday home. The Spanish sunny island is particularly popular among golfers and inspires with varied and challenging golf courses all over the island. With 300 days of sunshine a year, Mallorca is the perfect place to practise your swing all-year-round. The golf courses are thoughtfully planned by international designers within natural surroundings with challenging features, excellent facilities and spectacular views of the Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mallorca Golf Open, a true golfing classic, is held every year at the Santa Ponsa Golf Club. Last year, Engel & Völkers was one of the official sponsors of this tournament won by Jeff Winther.
At Engel & Völkers, we are dedicated to supporting local sports events. This year, we are sponsoring several important golfing tournaments, including the Diario de Mallorca Golf Event Golf Mairois, the Mallorca Zeitung Golf Event in Alcanada and the Social Liga series in Son Vida. Come and check them out!
From 18-hole courses to golf lessons, we have whittled down our favourite greens on the island just for you.
Son Vida - Palma area
Golf Son Vida is an excellent golf course in the most exclusive residential area of Palma de Mallorca. Luxury mansions with avant-garde architectural design and sea views sit adjacent to the sprawling fairways alongside two 5-star hotels. Inaugurated in 1964, Golf Son Vida holds a great historical legacy since many world-class golfers have played here, including the Spanish golfing legend, Severiano Ballesteros. Golf Son Vida also has a remodelled clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant with fantastic views of the shimmering lake at the 18th hole.
Son Muntaner - Palma area
Tee off at Golf Son Muntaner, one of the best golf courses in Europe on the outskirts of Palma, where you can perfect your swing in the practice area, complete with driving range and pitching area, or on the island’s largest putting green. Designed to challenge even the most competent golfer, the course is carefully and sustainably maintained; look out for the oldest olive tree in Mallorca, which has been preserved respectfully. Alongside a pro shop, Restaurant Son Muntaner provides cool drinks and snacks. And for the most dedicated golfers, you could make one of the extraordinary villas, set in the rolling Son Vida Hills, your home.
Son Quint - Palma area
Why not better your handicap at Golf Son Quint, the island’s newest golf course with a more relaxed dress code, where you can enjoy views of Palma and its magnificent cathedral? With state-of-the-art properties that border the green, you could make this exclusive area your permanent address. Located in the northern part of Son Vida, Golf Son Quint is a spectacular location which borders the city of Palma de Mallorca and the residential area of Son Vida, where high-end properties are luxurious, desirable and secluded.
Son Gual - Mallorca Central
A rewarding and challenging course 7 kilometres east of Palma, Son Gual is a private, family-run members’ only golf club set within 156 hectares of Mallorcan countryside. Guests are also welcome on this Thomas Himmel-designed course with challenging water hazards, bunkers and natural obstacles. Nearby Algaida, in central Mallorca, hosts a number of huge country houses with grounds and mountain views surrounded by nature, peace and quiet.
Puntiró - Mallorca Central
Golf Park Mallorca Puntiró is an 18-hole golf course with a 42-bay driving range, pro shop and restaurant that is conveniently located just 10 kilometres from Palma and 14 kilometres away from the airport. The only Jack Nicklaus course on the island, Golf Park Mallorca Puntiró is challenging for all golfers who are enthralled by its extraordinary design. In nearby Son Gual, how about taking up residence in a magnificent villa with panoramic views of the bucolic countryside and the fairways? Wouldn’t you like to live a life of luxury, surrounded by nature, with a golf course on your doorstep?
Real Golf de Bendinat - Southwest
Seven kilometres west of Palma and designed by renowned golf architect Martin Hawtree, Real Golf de Bendinat is a 18-hole course set within a forested valley with dramatic views of the bay and surrounding areas. Bendinat is a covetable residential area in the southwest of Mallorca where myriad frontline villas—with multiple bedrooms, vast gardens and terraces, swimming pools and jacuzzis - have superb views over the lush golfing green.
Alcanada Golf - North
Would you like to live in the sunshine, right next to the sea and a first-class golf course so you can spend your mornings practising your favourite sport? Head north to Alcudia Bay, where the excellent Alcanada Golf Club attracts international players who enjoy spectacular views of the lighthouse and Mediterranean Sea as they hone their swing. Designed by the famous architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 2013, the 18-hole course is blessed with a refreshing coastal breeze. Alcanada also boasts multi-million euro properties which are synonymous with luxury and style. In this area, Engel and Völkers Mallorca offers a wide range of resplendent villas with stunning sea views - who wouldn’t want a dream home on the Mediterranean coast?
Pula Golf Resort - East
In the island’s northeast, not far from Artà, Pula Golf Resort in Son Servera is set around a 15th-century manor house that offers suites, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a massage service to really relax after a day - or week - playing golf. The sprawling 18-hole course features a driving range, two putting greens and a short-game area, hosting a range of amateur and professional tournaments, including the GA European Tour Championships Mallorca. The beauty and tranquillity of this area is particularly attractive to property investors who are drawn to coastal and countryside living. Discover our portfolio of impressive fincas in and around Artà.
As you can see, Mallorca is a perfect place for everyone, especially golfing enthusiasts. If you’re into golf and ready to make the move to our Mediterranean island, don’t hesitate to contact our team of real estate professionals, who will be excited to start the hunt for your picture-perfect home!
