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The Best Golfing Experiences for Couples

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This week’s blog is the first part of two on the best destinations for your next couples golf break. Whether you are both golfers or not, these resorts are all ideal for your next golf break and each offer you something unique and interesting to provide you with the best holiday experience. Whether the trip is only for a long weekend or a full-blown two week holiday take a look at these resorts and we are sure that you wont’ be disappointed…

First up we have the four-star Doubletree by Hilton Acaya Golf Resort which is situated in Puglia, Italy and is just a 20 minute drive from the historical town of Lecce and only five minutes’ drive from the stunning Salento seaside. The rooms here are all elegantly decorated with all the amenities that you would expect from a hotel of this standard, the views from the rooms either overlook the gardens, the golf course or the Puglia countryside. For those of you that are more interested in relaxation than playing golf on the fantastic course here there is a wonderful spa area which includes a Turkish bath, a whirlpool and a sauna as well as a range of different treatments. There are also two outdoor swimming pools for you to enjoy and the hotel is situated just under two miles from the Cesine Nature Reserve where you can take long walks. The hotel boasts a range of different restaurants and bars, the fantastic regional dishes that are served are cooked by none other than a Michelin star chef. This is a beautiful hotel with everything that you could want for your next golf break away for two and with the golf course on-site here, even if only one of you is a keen golfer there is no travelling to be done away from the hotel!

Acaya Golf Club is a challenging course set in a beautiful location amongst Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees and maquis. There are many water hazards on this course, especially on the back nine, where five of the holes are routed around lakes! The challenges aren’t only limited to water-based hazards though, there are many strategically placed bunkers throughout the course which are lying in wait for any errant shots. Although this is a challenging course, at just over 6,100 yards, it is suitable for all golfers and boasts some incredible views of the Italian countryside so it is perfect for your next golf holiday!

Next up we have the five-star Hilton Vilamoura which boasts a fantastic location just a two-minutes’ free shuttle ride down to Vilamoura as well as being a short free shuttle ride from the fabulous Oceanico golf courses. This hotel is beautifully designed with contemporary rooms with private balconies, large swimming pools and stunning architecture. Being so close to Vilamoura means that you can enjoy walking around the marina in the evenings and try some of the fantastic restaurants there but if you prefer to dine at the hotel then you definitely will not be disappointed. There are three different restaurants for you to choose from with Mediterranean dishes being served at the Cilantro restaurant, international cuisine served on the terraced Moscada restaurant and grilled delicacies in Aquarela restaurant. If you haven’t taken a trip down to the marina then you will probably find yourself sipping on homemade cocktails and liqueurs at the Rubi bar. If you are not that into golfing then you can spend your days relaxing by the pools or in the spa and gym areas. This is an ideal destination for your next couples golf break to the Algarve and the golf is just as good as the hotel…

Oceanico boasts four stunning golf courses that you can get the chance to play and enjoy whilst staying at the Hilton Vilamoura. Each of them offer a different round of golf with new challenges and with four courses to choose from you definitely won’t be bored here! Pinhal boasts spectacular, panoramic views over the sea as well as wide fairways and strategically placed bunkers lying in wait for you. Despite the fact that there are many water hazards as well as the bunkers and trees, this is a fair course and providing you play well, you should be able to match your handicap. Millennium is the most recent addition to the Oceanico courses, the first nine are set amongst pine trees which you have to be wary of and the back nine has larger greens and more hazards – this is a course on which you need to keep your cool! Laguna has a Links style feel about the course and when the wind is blowing this can be a hard course to score well on, especially with its many water and sand hazards. Despite this, it is the perfect holiday course as it is great for those with a higher handicap but still a challenge for the better golfer. Victoria is the longest course in Portugal but with five sets of tees, it can be played by even those golfers with a high handicap. This is a well-manicured, challenging course but definitely not one to miss out on.

Last, but not least, we have Hotel Thanos Almyra which is a stunning, five-star hotel in a great location, just five minutes’ walk to the beach and from Paphos Harbour. The rooms here are decorated with a contemporary theme and feature beautiful views of either the sea or the gardens. Spend your days relaxing by one of the four freshwater pools or on the fantastic Minthis Hills Golf Course. You can also enjoy relaxing in the spa where you can choose from a range of holistic treatments, relax in the sauna or workout in the gym. There are four restaurants at the hotel, where you can enjoy delicious local and traditional food or international dishes. Depending on the season, you can also dine alfresco on the terrace. Of course, being so close to Paphos Harbour you have many options for bars and restaurants and the opportunity to walk around the old town. This is a tranquil, beautiful hotel – perfect for a couples golf escape!

Minthis Hills can accommodate golfers of all abilities and it is a stunning course with its fairways lined with fruit trees and grapevines. The fairways are far from flat here, with many of them being uphill, downhill or sloped which means that you have to think carefully about where to place your next shot. Each hole is unique on this course and each is memorable for different reasons so you won’t get bored playing this course for certain. This is a great holiday course and one that is a perfect compliment to your stay at Hotel Thanos Almyra.

We hope that you enjoyed this week’s blog and that you are thinking about where to book next for your couples golfing getaway

About the Author

Matt Standley

Role: Marketing Executive - Handicap: 15 - Home course: Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club - Favourite courses: Palmares, Aphrodite Hills, Quinta do Lago North, Monte Rei & La Manga Club South

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