Seville
Seville - A fantastic weekend away
Seville is a wonderful city, might sound daft but so Spanish, so traditional.
Home of Flamenco dancing which is a real treat to watch. Seville has lots to offer for a short break.
There is an abundance of Spanish history within the City, the Giralda tower, the Cathedral and the Real Alcázar of Seville are some of the historic sites to see.
Seville is a lively city with lots of open spaces, street guitarists and Flamenco.
Food, well tapas in the old town would be the first choice, marinated fish, snails, small rolls all washed down with a cold beer or local wine.
There are three excellent golf courses to play, Real Clube de Seville is a tremendous golf course and complex. Designed by Jose Maria Olazbal when he was in his twenties the course has been used for the Spanish Open.
It will be a round of golf that will live in the memory for sure.
Club Zaudin is about 30 minutes from Seville but definitely worth the short journey. The course is designed by Gary Player who states the 17th hole is one of the best he has every designed.
Real Club Pineda again is about 30 minutes from the centre of Seville, the course has lots of history and feels very much like a parkland course.
Golf, culture, cuisines over a long weekend sounds just what’s required.
Seville Itinerary
Golf courses in Seville
Real Club Seville Golf
The Spanish Open numerous times, the Andalucian and Seville Open. The WGC-World Golf Championship. That’s the pedigree of the course here at Real Club Seville Golf.
Designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, one of the first he designed, well he made a really good fist of it.
The course is always in impeccable condition, you know when you drive through the gates you are entering a special place. The huge club house and the whole complex comprising of swimming pools, paddle and tennis courts is a site to behold.
This is a course you will want to play and play again. If out on a short break I would certainly play this twice!
Club Zaudin
As soon as the name Gary Player is mentioned in any form of golf you know it is going to be good. Gary was the designer of this course, one of only a handful of courses he designed in Western Europe, so we are a little bit privileged to be able to play the course.
Situated outside of the city of Seville you will find a course that meanders its way through olive and orange groves with plenty of undulations to keep your golfing brain interested.
There is a strong start to the course and definitely a strong finish. Hole 17 Gary Player says is one of the best holes he has ever designed.
Hole 18 is a hole you have to play with some straight hitting, if not you will walk away with not a lot, a really great finishing hole.
Real Club Pineda
The golf course at Real Club Pineda has been around since the 1940’s as a 9 hole course then developed in to an 18 hole course in the early 1990’s. The course is tree lined, through an old grove and has a definite feel of a parkland course. It is part of a bigger sporting complex with show jumping and a horse race track forming part of it.
To have three excellent courses in Seville makes for a great long golfing weekend.
What should golf tourists expect when visiting Seville
History
History… this City is blessed with lots of history and culture, you certainly won’t get bored. The Cathedral is the centre piece but there is lots more besides to explore.
Lots of dancing
The home of the Flamenco Seville is alive with music and dance, bring those tapping shoes along and enjoy.
The nightlife is excellent, there will be something to suit everyone’s taste
Festivals
Festivals are a big deal in Seville. Feria de Abril, is famous around the world and it is the belief of the Seville population that the Holy Week (Semana Santa) festival is the most fervent and passionate in the whole of Spain.
Though not everyone’s taste but a big part of the culture of the area the Bullfighting National Festival at La Maestranza is also very famous and popular.
Hotels in Seville
Hotel Inglaterra
The hotel is situated in a prime location in Seville, just 250 metres from the Cathedral.
The hotel has a wonderful terrace to sit and have a late night drink whilst taking in the panoramic view of the City.
This is a luxury hotel with all the amenities you could wish for and is a perfect base to relax and enjoy your golfing break.
Melia Seville
Situated in the heart of Seville and close to many of the main attractions the Melia Seville is perfect for exploring Alcazar, the Barrio de Santa Cruz district and the Cathedral.
This is the perfect choice if you are looking for a modern hotel which runs to a high standard.
Melia Lebreros
Another 4* hotel that meets all your needs for a short pleasant stay.
Modern in it’s make up the Meliá Lebreros is situated close to many of the historical attractions of the city.
FAQ’s about playing golf in Seville
When is the best time of year to play golf in Seville?
July and August can get very hot in Seville being more inland, temperatures heading towards 40c can be reached so possibly a little hot for golf.
The rest of the year ranges between 17 in January and December to low 30c in June and September.
What about the language barrier?
Being more inland and definitely more traditional than the coastal areas there is more Spanish spoken here though again there are no language barriers. As we always say though to learn the basics of the country you are visiting is always good.
Food & Drink
Well you are in the home of tapas so you will have plenty of choice. Lots of fish, cheese, spinach, chickpeas to whet the appetite.
Also if you want a change, Bulls tail is a speciality!
Cerveza, Sangria and local wines are the main drinks of choice.
Contact us.
For more information, enquire about a bespoke itinerary or to book a holiday to Seville, please complete the form to the right and we will be in touch.
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“If you want to experience the real Spain and eat and drink like the locals then Seville is for you. It is a wonderful historic City. I have played two of the three golf courses and you certainly won’t be disappointed.
Make Seville top of your list for a short golf break. Really enjoyable.”