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Llavaneres Barcelona » Llavaneres Founded in 1945, Llavaneres Golf is the fourth oldest private golf club in Catalonia. Initially built only as a 9 hole course, it has been extended and new facilities were added to give it the characteristics of an established club. Its location allows for stunning views, overlooking the Mediterranean to the east, and the coastal mountain ranges to the west. El Maresme, the stretch of coastline just to the north of Barcelona has a very advantageous climate which gives golfers the opportunity to play most days of the year and also appreciate its magnificent, natural gardens as they walk around the course. The newly renovated Llavaneras clubhouse includes a bar-restaurant, pro shop, lounge and games room and the balcony provides a fantastic place to sit back and relax after a round of golf whilst looking out over the sea. Barcelona » Caldes Caldes Golf Club was designed by Ramon Espinosa and is situated near the town of Caldes de Montbui, in Barcelona Province.The area enjoys a microclimate which permits all year round golf closet to Barcelona. Caldes Golf Course can be divided into two distinct halves. The first nine holes offer wide fairways which are lined with a grand variety of different species of tree and inhabited by many forms of wildlife. This part of the course is also sprinkled with various water hazards which make things all the more interesting. Barcelona » Saint Vicenc One of the newest golf courses in the Barcelona area, and one of the best options price quality courses, Sant Vicenc de Montalt Golf Club comprises of 18 undulating and challenging holes. Buggies are advisable on this course but it is suitable for golfers of all levels. The Sant Vicenc course is not particularly long but one will have the chance to use every club in the bag. Set in beautiful countryside with sea views of the Costa Maresme, this course is set to be one of the finest in the area. Facilities include clubhouse with bar and restaurant, driving range, buggy hire. The clubhouse terrace commands a spectacular view of the surrounding coast and is an ideal location to spend a while after an enjoyable game of golf. Barcelona » St Cugat St Cugat was founded in 1914 and is the oldest course in Catalonia. It was built by English workers who were working the Barcelona-St Cugat railway at that time. Each hole has its own name, falling in line with a British tradition. The beauty of this course is marked by the perfection of it’s greens, tees, fairways and bunkers. A tight course, it is ideal for beginners or the experienced player. 101