Emporda Forest Course:
This 36 hole resort offers golfers both a parkland course and also a links course. While visiting the Emporda resort I played the forest course. The golf course is surrounded by tress not too dissimilar to Playa De Pals pine trees, although Emporda is nowhere near as narrow and tight as Playa De Pals. The design and shape of the course allows golfers the opportunity to get lost in the peaceful tranquillity that surrounds this golf course. But don’ t be fooled by this, Emporda is no easy track and will punish any lapse in concentration that you have. Small undulating greens will test even the very best putters and shot shaping is paramount. Off the tee the golf course looks to test a golfer’ s ability to both draw and fade the ball to find that A1 landing location in order to set up opportunities to hit greens in regulation, Miss in the wrong spots, and Emporda Forest will quickly turn your scorecard into a poor day at the office.
The clubhouse is state of the art with an excellent restaurant. A large driving range is also on site as well as a Double Tree by Hilton hotel, it’ s a golf enthusiasts dream... Hotel, pool, golf, practice facilities, what more could you ask for.
Favourite Hole:
10th Par 5 – Terrific dog leg right that teases the golfer to have a go in two, but beware a large deep bunker awaits anyone who comes up short, and those who do will struggle for par.
What’ s needed in the bag: Shot shaping ability and concentration.
Silken Park Hotel San Jorge:
This beautiful 4 star hotel is situated in the heart of Platja de Aro. The hotel offers customers exceptional views overlooking the spectacular coastline as we as access to beach from the hotel. The hotel itself is magnificently furnished with 119 room and the staff are extremely pleasant. On my stay we enjoyed one of the hotels Seaview rooms, which are spacious, comfortable and are equipped with a large balcony and excellent views. The hotel also has a wide range of facilities including a fantastic restaurant as well as a large pool area and a state of the art spa facility, providing guests with sauna, steam room, and a wide range of spa treatments to meet everyone’ s needs. There is also a gym that offers guests views that overlook the ocean and beach which is very impressive.
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