DESTINATION GOLF GLOBAL GUIDE AUTUMN 2026
Golf in Greater Madrid
Where Spanish spirit meets exceptional golf.
Greater Madrid is a destination that rewards every sense. Here, world-class golf sits alongside grand architecture, vibrant culture, outstanding gastronomy and the unmistakable energy of Spanish life. From the elegant streets of the capital to the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, the region offers a remarkable variety of landscapes and experiences, all within easy reach. Madrid’ s elevated position, at almost 700 metres above sea level, brings bright skies, crisp mornings and a distinctive climate shaped by its proximity to the mountains. Add a passionate sporting culture, long sunny days and a warm, welcoming character, and it is easy to see why Greater Madrid is such an enticing destination for golfers. Whether you are seeking championship layouts, memorable après-golf experiences or the chance to combine great golf with one of Europe’ s most exhilarating cities, Madrid delivers a compelling mix of sport, culture and Spanish joie de vivre.
The home of Spain’ s royal family and seat of the country’ s government, Madrid’ s cultural treasures include five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city centre added in July 2021, augmenting four other existing sites in its environs. Madrid also makes the perfect golf city break, as it is blessed with more golf courses within a 30km radius than any other European capital.
Getting there is easy, too. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is just 12km from Madrid and is served by direct flights from across Europe and many other parts of the world, while you can be in the city in 20 minutes by train, metro, taxi, express bus or
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