Consistently ranked as the #1 course in Europe by various publications, Alcanada is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece. It sits right on the edge of the sea, offering stunning views of the Alcanada lighthouse and the Bay of Alcudia from almost every hole. For the perfect stay, the Inmood Aucanada is located just 1km away, offering a fresh, modern wellness-focused retreat with panoramic Mediterranean views that mirror those of the course.

As part of the prestigious Arabella Golf group, Son Muntaner is the island’s premier tournament venue, known for its wide fairways and the “Na Capitana”—the oldest olive tree on the island (over 1,000 years old). It offers a world-class practice facility and lightning-fast greens. You should stay at the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel, which is nestled right between the resort’s courses and provides a dedicated “golf desk” to handle all your logistics.

This is arguably the most challenging and dramatic course on the island, famous for its narrow fairways, steep elevation changes, and the “Green Monster”—the longest par-5 in Spain at 609 meters. To recover from the challenge, stay at the Steigenberger Hotel and Resort Camp de Mar, which is located directly on the course and offers spectacular views of the 18th green and the nearby bay.

Pula is a historic estate that was redesigned by José María Olazábal to meet international tournament standards, having hosted the PGA European Tour many times. It has a rustic, authentic Mallorcan feel with very demanding greens. You must stay at the Pula Golf Resort Hotel, a converted 1581 manor house where the suites are located right on the course, offering a seamless “stay and play” experience.

Located in the northeast, Canyamel is known for its natural beauty and frequent visits from Mediterranean tortoises on the fairways. The greens are exceptionally fast and the layout is varied, featuring both flat and hilly sections. For a truly unique stay, the Cap Vermell Grand Hotel is a nearby “mountain village” style resort that offers some of the best culinary and spa experiences on the island.

Often referred to as the “Augusta of Mallorca,” Son Gual is a private, family-run estate that prides itself on immaculate conditioning and a championship-level challenge. Its expansive bunkering and large water hazards make it a serious test for any golfer. Since it’s located just outside Palma, staying at the Es Princep in the city’s old town allows you to balance elite golf with high-end urban luxury and a world-class rooftop terrace.

Formerly known as Golf Poniente, this course underwent a massive renovation and is now one of the most stylish and sought-after spots on the island. It features beautiful pine-lined fairways and a distinctive “cool” vibe in the clubhouse. For a nearby stay, the Pure Salt Port Adriano offers an adults-only, luxury experience overlooking the super-yacht marina, just a short drive from the first tee.

Opened in 1964, Son Vida is the oldest course on the island and a true legend that has hosted the European Tour twice. It is a classic parkland layout with a technical back nine that weaves through the luxury villas of the Son Vida estate. The definitive place to stay is the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a 13th-century castle turned luxury hotel that overlooks the course and offers the most prestigious address in Mallorca.

A Nicklaus Design course, Puntiró is built on a large estate where the natural vegetation (pines, wild olives, and carobs) has been meticulously preserved. It is a strategic course that rewards accuracy over power. A great lodging partner is the Zafiro Palace Palmanova, a 5-star all-suite hotel that offers a high level of luxury and is well-positioned for exploring both the Palma courses and the southwest coast.

The youngest of the Arabella courses, Son Quint is the most modern and open, offering spectacular views of Palma’s Cathedral from several holes. It is a more relaxed, “resort-style” round compared to its neighbors. For a central stay that makes evening dining in Palma easy, the Nixe Palace Hotel is a beachfront classic located just 10 minutes from the course, blending sea views with quick golf access.

Son Gual, situated just outside Palma, is frequently cited as the island’s finest layout, a mature course with outstanding views and genuine strategic challenge across its eighteen holes. Golf de Andratx in the southwest offers dramatic mountain and sea views and is considered one of the most scenic rounds anywhere in the Mediterranean.

Several of Mallorca’s better courses do require golfers to show a valid handicap certificate, particularly at more prestigious venues. Son Gual and Golf de Andratx both have requirements in place. The standard requirement at many clubs is a handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women, though this varies. It’s always worth checking with individual courses before you travel.

April, May, September and October represent the ideal window. The temperatures are comfortable for a full day on the course, typically 18 to 26 degrees, the courses are in excellent condition and you’ll generally find better rates than in high summer.

Very easy. Palma de Mallorca Airport receives direct flights from a wide range of UK airports throughout the year, with Jet2, easyJet, TUI, Ryanair and British Airways all operating routes. Flight times from London airports are around two hours and fifteen minutes, with slightly longer flights from northern UK airports.