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Best Golf Courses in Europe

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✍️ Ian Purvis | ⏰ 9 min read

Thracian Cliffs, Bulgaria

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Golf in Europe

Throughout continental Europe are a number of the world’s best golf courses ranging from the golfing haven of the Algarve in Portugal to the jaw dropping Thracian Cliffs in Bulgaria. It isn’t often (or in fact ever) that you will have the time or money to travel from country to country to play the following 10 ten courses all in one stint. But that is not the point… Europe is a golfing hotspot with Ryder Cup courses and European Tour hosts littered throughout and with most of the continent seeing incredible sunshine throughout the year there is not better place to get your winter sunshine than on a championship golf course.

Some of the games greatest players have left their mark on Europe by designing incredible golfing venues that make the most of both the location’s natural landscape and their own unparalleled golfing knowledge. With most of the courses featuring on any golfing fanatics bucket list, be sure to start ticking them off with Your Golf Travel.

Read on to discover the courses our experts have played and consider the best in Europe or check out some of the best golf holiday deals in Europe >>

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Monte Rei (North Course)

<p>Bursting onto the Algarve's golfing scene in 2007, the North Course at the magnificent Monte Rei Resort is designed by 18 time major champion Jack Nicklaus. Employing every bit of his golfing knowledge, Nicklaus has sympathetically merged incredible course design with the region's stunning natural landscape.</p> <p>The course winds its way through the dramatic valleys creating multiple mini amphitheatres which add to the sense of drama with any drive or approach shot.</p> <p><a href="/monte-rei-resort">More info on Monte Rei (North Course) &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Monte Rei (North Course) facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Vila Nova de Cacela, East Algarve, Portugal</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,182 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td><a href="/golf-architects/jack-nicklaus-golf-courses">Jack Nicklaus</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2007</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/monte-rei-resort">Monte Rei Resort</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"Each hole is very individual with it rare to see any of the other holes while playing. It is the 1st golf course we book when we visit The Algarve each year, it gets better and better each time we play it."</em><br> <strong>Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Oliver about playing this course.</p>

Thracian Cliffs

<p>Arguably the world’s most dramatic golf course, Thracian Cliffs quite literally leaves you living life on the edge. The course skirts the stunning coastline with its’ fairways running parallel to breathtaking drops, players are simply left in ore at the completely unique and unforgettable views that they are treated to upon a round at Thracian Cliffs.</p> <p>It is not just the views that make this place so special but the course isn’t half bad either - designed by Gary Player the course reached its pinnacle in 2013 when it hosted the Volvo World Matchplay. With Thracian Cliffs receiving critical acclaim for its design and layout it is quickly becoming a must play destination for golfers.</p> <p><a href="/thracian-cliffs-golf-resort-and-spa">More info on Thracian Cliffs &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Thracian Cliffs facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Varna, Bulgaria</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,291 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Gary Player</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2011</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/thracian-cliffs-golf-resort-and-spa">Thracian Cliffs Resort</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"The course is quirky and tricky, you're bound to lose a few balls to the sea so take the risk, and you'll be so in awe of the views you won't even mind about losing a few."</em><br> <strong>Neil (European Team: Handicap 18)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Neil about playing this course.</p>

More About Ian

Handicap: 1
Favourite Course: Valderrama
My 'Expert' areas: Portugal, Spain, France & Turkey
Best trip I've done: Valderrama, Finca Cortesin & Real Club de Sotogrande
Where my next trip is to: La Manga

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