A Complete Guide to Golf in Mallorca

Mallorca is one of the most underrated golf destinations in Europe. While the island is best known for beaches and summer sunshine, it has a well-developed golfing infrastructure with more than 20 courses spread across a varied landscape -- from the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains in the north to the pine-fringed coastline in the east. Combined with reliable weather, direct flights from airports across the UK and a strong hotel offer, it makes for a compelling golf break at almost any time of year.

This guide covers the best courses, where to stay, which areas suit which type of golfer, when to go and what to do beyond the fairways. For packages and availability, visit our Mallorca golf holidays page, or browse the full range of golf holidays in Spain.

Why Choose Mallorca for a Golf Break?

The island gives golfers things that few other Mediterranean destinations can match in the same package. The course variety is genuine -- you can play an exclusive parkland layout in the hills above Palma one day and a links-style coastal track the next. Transfers from Palma Son Sant Joan airport are short to most areas, the season runs almost year-round and spring and autumn offer near-perfect conditions with far smaller crowds than the summer peak.

Mallorca also works well for groups travelling with non-golfers. The island has enough beaches, towns, food culture, cycling routes and cultural interest to keep anyone occupied, and the hotel range covers everything from five-star resort properties to smaller boutique options near the coast.

Golf Courses in Mallorca

Golf Son Vida (Palma)

Son Vida is the most historic course on the island, opened in 1964 and set in the hills above Palma among pine trees with views down to the bay. A traditional parkland layout, well-maintained and consistently rated among the best courses in Spain. The Son Vida estate also includes Son Quint and Son Muntaner, making the area one of the strongest multi-course destinations on the island for visiting golfers.

Pula Golf Resort (Son Servera)

Set in the hills of the east coast, Pula is one of the most scenic and technically demanding courses in Mallorca. It has hosted the Mallorca Classic on the European Tour and is widely regarded as the standout layout on the island for serious golfers. Tight fairways, undulating terrain and excellent conditioning make it a genuine test at any handicap level.

Club de Golf Alcanada (Alcudia)

Alcanada sits on the north coast near Port d'Alcudia and is one of the most visually impressive courses in the Balearics, with several holes playing directly along the coastline with views out to a lighthouse island. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., it offers a different character to the inland parkland courses and is a strong choice for golfers who want a memorable setting alongside their golf.

Golf Capdepera (Artà)

A challenging, hilly layout in the northeast of the island set among almond and carob trees. Less internationally well known than Son Vida or Alcanada, but well regarded locally and popular with visitors based on the east coast. Good value relative to the more prominent courses.

Son Gual (Palma)

A modern design in the hills south of Palma with generous fairways, interesting elevation changes and strong views across the Mallorcan plain. One of the better newer courses on the island and a consistent choice for visiting golfers based around Palma.

Golf Santa Ponsa I, II and III (Calvia)

Three courses in the Santa Ponsa area on the southwest coast, each with a different character. Santa Ponsa I is the largest and most established, having hosted the Spanish Open on multiple occasions. A good option for groups who want course variety without long transfers between rounds.

Real Golf de Bendinat (Calvia)

A shorter, mature course near Palma on the southwest coast set in traditional Mediterranean woodland. Suits higher handicappers or those who want a more relaxed, scenic round without the technical demands of the island's more challenging layouts.

Best Areas to Stay in Mallorca for Golf

Palma and the Southwest

Palma and the surrounding southwest coast -- covering Calvia, Santa Ponsa, Portals Nous and the Son Vida estate -- gives the best overall access to the island's courses. Son Vida, Son Quint, Son Muntaner, Son Gual, Real Golf de Bendinat and the Santa Ponsa courses are all within straightforward reach. Palma itself is a genuinely good city with strong restaurants, a cathedral, an old town and a working harbour. The southwest coast hotels cater well to golfers and tend to offer the best-organised transfer and tee time arrangements. This is the right base for most golfers planning a Mallorca golf holiday.

The East Coast (Son Servera, Cala Millor)

The east coast is the right base if Pula Golf Resort or Golf Capdepera is the priority. It is quieter than the southwest, more rural in character and has a different pace to the Palma end of the island. The beaches around Cala Millor and Cala Bona are among the best on the island. Transfers to the south and west are manageable but longer than from a Palma base.

The North (Alcudia, Port de Pollença)

The north suits golfers with Alcanada on their list. Port d'Alcudia is a busier resort with a long sandy beach; Port de Pollença is more relaxed and popular with British visitors. The Serra de Tramuntana mountains to the west give the north a dramatic backdrop and plenty of interest on rest days. The coastal road from Andratx to Sóller is one of the great scenic drives in the Mediterranean.

Hotels for a Mallorca Golf Break

Below are the hotels we work with in Mallorca, covering the range from dedicated golf resorts on the Son Vida estate to well-positioned city and marina properties. All can be packaged with course rounds and tailored to your group by our team. Browse all options on our Mallorca golf holidays page.

Son Vida, Palma

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel

Five-star hotel on the Son Vida estate with direct access to three courses. The most golf-focused property on the island.

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Son Vida, Palma

Golf Son Vida

A historic hotel on the Son Vida estate, with immediate access to the island's finest courses and sweeping views over Palma Bay.

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Son Servera, East Coast

Pula Golf Resort

Stay directly at the course. The best base for golfers whose priority is playing Pula, one of the top-rated layouts in Spain.

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Portals Nous

Leonardo Boutique Mallorca Port Portals

A well-positioned boutique hotel near the Portals Nous marina. Relaxed feel, close to southwest courses and 20 minutes from Palma.

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Portals Nous

Hotel Marina Portals

Marina-side hotel in Portals Nous with a relaxed atmosphere, good leisure facilities and easy access to the southwest coast courses.

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Palmanova

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Full spa operation, beach access and a central southwest location. Well placed for the Santa Ponsa courses and Real Golf de Bendinat.

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Palma Waterfront

Melia Palma Marina

On the Palma waterfront with city access and good connections to the southwest courses. Suits groups who want to combine golf with time in Palma.

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Palma

Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia

Central Palma hotel with panoramic views over the bay. A practical, good-value base with straightforward access to the southwest courses.

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Best Mallorca Golf Holidays for Groups and Societies

The Son Vida estate is the strongest base for groups in Mallorca. Three courses on one site removes the need for daily transfers, and both the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel and Golf Son Vida are well set up for societies, with the space and on-site logistics to handle larger parties without things feeling disorganised. Packages can include a free place for groups of eight or more -- ask our team when you enquire.

For groups based around the southwest coast who want access to more varied courses, Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis in Palmanova covers the Santa Ponsa courses and Bendinat within a short drive. Pula Golf Resort on the east coast is the right choice for groups whose priority is playing Pula specifically -- staying on site simplifies the logistics considerably.

Best for Groups Son Vida, Palma

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel

Five-star, three courses on the estate, strong society experience. The most complete group golf option on the island.

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Best for Groups Son Vida, Palma

Golf Son Vida

On the same estate as the Sheraton, with immediate access to three courses. A more characterful, boutique feel for groups who want that.

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Best for Groups Son Servera, East Coast

Pula Golf Resort

Staying at the course removes all transfer logistics. Ideal for societies making Pula the centrepiece of their trip.

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Best for Groups Palmanova

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Good capacity, beach access and proximity to multiple southwest coast courses. A practical group base with solid leisure facilities.

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Best Mallorca Golf Holidays for Spa and Leisure

For golfers -- or travelling partners -- who want a genuine sense of relaxation alongside the rounds, the right hotels are those with full spa facilities, pools and enough on-site quality to make a rest day feel worthwhile.

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel combines the best golf access on the island with the Sheraton brand's consistent standard of spa and leisure facilities. Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis in Palmanova is the standout pure spa option -- a full thalassotherapy and wellness operation with beach access, making it the most balanced golf-and-relaxation property on the southwest coast.

Best for Spa Son Vida, Palma

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel

Five-star spa and wellness facilities alongside direct access to three courses. Strong on both counts.

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Best for Spa Palmanova

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Full spa and thalassotherapy operation with beach access. The most leisure-focused option on the southwest coast.

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Best for Spa Son Vida, Palma

Golf Son Vida

A historic estate hotel with leisure facilities and three courses on the doorstep. A well-rounded option for those who want both.

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Best Value Mallorca Golf Holidays

Mallorca can be done well without staying at the top end of the market. The Palma-based hotels offer good access to the southwest courses at a lower price point than the Son Vida estate, and travelling in spring or autumn rather than the summer peak makes a meaningful difference to both flights and accommodation.

Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia is a reliable central Palma option with panoramic bay views that punches above its price point. Melia Palma Marina on the waterfront is another practical choice, well run and better value than the estate hotels for those who are happy to take short transfers to the courses.

Best Value Palma

Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia

Central Palma, panoramic bay views and solid facilities at a competitive price. Good value for the standard of hotel on offer.

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Best Value Palma Waterfront

Melia Palma Marina

Waterfront location with good facilities and straightforward access to the southwest courses. A practical, well-priced base.

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Best Value Palmanova

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Spa, beach and multiple courses nearby. A well-rounded option that offers strong value relative to what is included.

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Best Mallorca Golf Holidays for Couples

For couples where one or both partners play golf, the right hotel needs to deliver on both the golf side and the wider experience. Mallorca is well suited to this -- the island has enough beyond the courses to make a full week feel varied and worthwhile for both people.

The marina hotels at Portals Nous tend to suit couples best. Leonardo Boutique Mallorca Port Portals has a relaxed, independent feel quite different to the large resort properties, with the marina, a good restaurant scene nearby and straightforward access to the southwest courses. Hotel Marina Portals sits in the same area and offers a similar balance of location and leisure. For couples who want five-star quality and three courses on the doorstep, the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel on the Son Vida estate is the clear choice.

Best for Couples Portals Nous

Leonardo Boutique Mallorca Port Portals

Boutique feel, marina setting and a more independent atmosphere than the large resort hotels. A strong couples base.

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Best for Couples Portals Nous

Hotel Marina Portals

Marina-side location, relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the southwest courses. A well-positioned couples option.

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Best for Couples Son Vida, Palma

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel

Five-star quality, spa and three on-site courses. For couples who want the best of both without compromise.

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Best Mallorca Golf Holidays for Non-Golfing Partners

Mallorca is one of the better Mediterranean golf destinations for non-golfers in the group precisely because the island has genuine substance beyond the courses. Palma is a worthwhile city in its own right, the northwest is one of the most scenic areas of the entire Mediterranean and the east coast beaches are excellent.

For non-golfing partners, a Palma-based hotel gives the most options for independent exploration. Melia Palma Marina and Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia both sit within easy walking distance of the old town, the cathedral and the harbour. Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis has the beach and full spa on site for those who want to stay put and relax. Day trips to Valldemossa, Sóller, Deià and the north coast are all within 45 minutes to an hour from most bases.

Non-Golfer Friendly Palma Waterfront

Melia Palma Marina

On the Palma waterfront with the old town, cathedral and harbour all within walking distance. Excellent for independent exploration.

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Non-Golfer Friendly Palma

Hotel Palma Bellver by Melia

Central Palma with bay views and easy city access. A non-golfer can fill several days from this base without needing a car.

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Non-Golfer Friendly Palmanova

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis

Beach and full spa on site. A good choice for a partner who wants to relax rather than sightsee while the golf is being played.

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When to Go to Mallorca for Golf

April and May

Arguably the best months for golf in Mallorca. The island is green after the winter rains, temperatures are warm without being oppressive, courses are in excellent condition and the resorts are well below peak capacity. Prices for flights and accommodation are generally lower than the summer. Highly recommended for any type of group.

June

Still comfortable and good value mid-week. Crowds begin to build towards the end of the month as the summer season gets going. A reliable choice for golfers who cannot travel in spring.

July and August

Peak summer. Temperatures regularly exceed 33 degrees by midday and the island is at its busiest. Golf is possible but early tee times are essential. For non-golfers the beaches and sea temperature are at their best. For a focused golf trip where conditions and pace of play matter, this is not the optimal time.

September and October

Strong months for a golf break. September is warm, notably quieter than August and the courses are well maintained. October brings cooler temperatures and occasionally some rain, but the majority of trips are unaffected and prices are competitive. Worth considering if spring is not possible.

November to March

The island is quiet in winter and some hotels and restaurants operate reduced schedules. That said, Mallorca rarely sees genuinely bad weather for extended periods and winter golf can work well, particularly in November, February and March. January tends to be the most unpredictable month. Course availability is generally good and prices are low.

What to Do Beyond the Golf

Mallorca has enough beyond the fairways to occupy any group for a week without difficulty.

Palma is one of the best small cities in the Mediterranean. The Gothic cathedral La Seu, the Arab Baths, the old Jewish quarter and the modernist architecture along the Passeig des Born are all worth time. The restaurant and bar scene in the old town is strong at all price points.

Valldemossa and Sóller are two of the most visited villages on the island, both in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Valldemossa is where Chopin spent a winter in the 1830s; Sóller is better for lunch and the old tram that connects it to Port de Sóller on the coast is worth taking.

Deià is a small artists' village on the northwest coast with a dramatic setting above the sea. Worth a drive if you are based in the north or west of the island.

The east coast beaches -- Cala Millor, Cala Bona and Cala d'Or -- are some of the best on the island and considerably less crowded than the resorts near Palma.

Cycling is taken seriously in Mallorca and the road infrastructure is genuinely good. The island is one of the best places in Europe for road cycling if anyone in the group rides.

Food across the island is strong. Sobrasada (cured pork sausage spread), ensaimada (a spiral pastry), pa amb oli (bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil) and fresh fish are all worth seeking out. The Mercat de l'Olivar in Palma is a good starting point.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses are there in Mallorca?

Mallorca has more than 20 golf courses spread across the island. The greatest concentration is in the southwest around Palma and Calvia, with the Son Vida estate alone offering three courses in one location. The north and east coasts each have standout layouts in Alcanada and Pula respectively.

Do I need a handicap certificate to play golf in Mallorca?

Most established courses in Mallorca require a recognised handicap certificate. Some resort courses are more flexible for casual visitors. It is worth confirming requirements before booking, particularly for Son Vida, Pula and Alcanada.

Is Mallorca a good destination for a golf break in winter?

Mallorca can work well in winter, particularly in November, February and March. The weather is mild compared to the UK, course availability is good and prices are lower than the peak season. January can be less predictable. Some hotels and restaurants operate reduced hours in winter, so it is worth checking in advance.

Can non-golfers enjoy a Mallorca golf holiday?

Yes, without difficulty. Palma is a strong city base, and the island offers beaches, mountain scenery, villages, cycling and food culture that give non-golfing companions plenty to do independently. A Palma-based hotel in particular gives access to enough to fill a week comfortably without a car.