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Lumine Tarragona » Lumine (Hills) New text for Lumine Hills is: Playing to a total length of 6334m, the Hills Course at Lumine is a course that gives players the most spectacular views. The course, near Cape Salou, runs through leafy woods of white pine and extensive plantations of olive and carob trees that climax in incredible views over the sea. Cleverly designed with respect for its natural terrain has created an attractive, varied course, whose length complies with the regulations for high-level competition. Long, long fairways to develop your best game. Facilities include driving range, putting green, clubhouse and pro shop. Barcelona » El Prat The Real Club de Golf El Prat Golf course comprising of 45 holes and designed by Greg Norman is set in beautiful rolling countryside on the outskirts of Barcelona and is a test for any golfer. The North Course is 5933m Par-72 and the South Course is 6020m Par-72. El Real Club de Golf El Prat is an exclusive and private club but arrangements can be made to play here. It is recommended to consult a golf tour operator like Barcelona Golf for for further information. Furthermore the Real Club de Golf El Prat has constructed a public school with its own 9-hole course which is bound to discover new talent for the future as well as improving an existing players game. 70 Barcelona » Golf de Barcelona Club de Golf de Barcelona, formally known as Masia Bach Golf Course,’ was designed by Jose Maria Olazabal and founded in 1990. This is a very demanding and tight course even for the best of golfers and is sure to prove a test of character; the shorter 9-hole course however is less demanding and a pleasant playing experience. The course is beautifully maintained and has hosted numerous professional tournaments including the 2007 Catalonia Ladies Masters, part of the Ladies European Tour. Barcelona » Terramar The Sitges Terramar Golf Club is the second oldest in Catalonia, being founded in 1922 and designed by FW Hawtree, Manuel Piñero and Jim Fazio. The microclimate of Sitges permits golf to be played in perfect conditions at any time of the year with beautiful views out over the Mediterranean from many holes. The course is not particularly difficult but greens strategically placed and water hazards on many holes tend to make life more difficult on this all-together pleasant course. The Sitges Terramar Golf Course has recently undergone some alteration work and counts on some superb putting surfaces. during 2009 Terramar Golf Club has also extended its clubhouse and facilities underwent significant improvement.