Islantilla
Huelva » Islantilla
Designed by Enrique Canales and Luis Recasens the 27 hole
course in Huelva opened in 1992. The complex extends over
three hundred hectares and will eventually include an Olympic
training village, equestrian centre, yacht harbour and casino. The
magnificent Andalusian style clubhouse offers all the desired
comforts and facilities. In 1995 it hosted the Turespana Masters
won by Alex Cejka, plus various Challenge Tour tournaments,
including the APG of Spain. This has given a great category and
reputation to Islantilla, which in 2000 has been listed among the
top 100 golf courses in Europe. 27 holes, three different layouts
surrounded by lush vegetation and with stunning sea views.
Huelva » La Monacilla
Opened in 2007, the equally challenging 6,188 metre layout of
the East course is equally suited to hosting golf championships.
This course gently flows along the salt marshes and banks of the
Guadiana River. The dog leg holes are a clever design here where
the brave get rewarded.
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Huelva » Isla Canela
Located to the north west of Isla Canela, the club of the same
name extends over a salt marsh crossed by small seawater
streams. The layout has gentle slopes, formed by dunes, and a
beautiful landscape dominated by broom brush, eucalyptus, olive
and orange trees some of which require consideration when
playing some fairways. Isla Canela is pleasant to walk with nothing
more severe than a four metre climb. Natural lakes border a
number of holes, and the greens are generally large and well-
protected by bunkers. The par five 7th is reachable in two but
beware the river to the right of the green. The construction of
strategically placed tees means Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers
of all abilities. The club also offers very good practice facilities.
Huelva » Bellavista
The first half of Bellavista, the original layout designed by Luis
Recasens and Mendez Quiepo de Llano, was built in 1976 and has
narrownarrow fairways bordered by Mediterranean pine trees. There
are numerous dogleg holes, the course covers gently undulating
terrain, and the greens on the outward nine are small. For example,
the par four 7th which requires a drive to an uphill lie then a second
shot downhill to a small green which is surrounded by bunkers. By
contrast, the second nine, opened in 1995, has larger greens and is
more open. Of the province´s courses, Bellavista is the closest to
the city of Huelva which is about six kilometres to the East. The club
has recently introduced a more open policy and is keen to welcome
visitors. Bellavista´s clubhouse and surroundings offer a wealth of
facilities including tennis, swimming pool, and saunas.