Camiral Golf And Wellness Review The 2031 Ryder Cup Venue Is Europe's Best Resort
We first visited this majestic place back in 2021 during the strict travel times, and we have been absolutely dying to go back ever since! Well, the temptation to return just became completely irresistible because it was officially announced that Camiral Golf and Wellness, formerly known as PGA Catalunya, is hosting the 2031 Ryder Cup. After our most recent trip to the stunning Costa Brava region near Girona, we can confidently tell you that this is the absolute one of the best golf resort in Europe.
Our luxury Spain golf holiday started with a minor disaster. Our flight was delayed, and we did not arrive at the beautiful resort until eleven at night. Knowing the kitchen was completely closed, I politely emailed the hotel expecting we would just have to grab a quick snack. Instead, the incredible staff completely blew us away. We walked into our cozy room to find a magnificent, freshly prepared late night food spread waiting just for us. It was absolutely delicious by every possible standard, and it immediately made us feel like total VIPs. They went the extra mile without ever being asked, which is exactly what sets a five star hospitality experience apart.
The next morning, we tackled the world famous Stadium Course, masterfully designed by legendary architect Neil Coles. Coming from Iceland where we are used to wide open landscapes, the stunning tree lined fairways created a whole new level of beauty and challenge for us. The course conditions were simply perfect from tee to green.
However, we must give average golfers a massive warning about the putting surfaces. The most amazing part of the golf course is the greens, but they are incredibly massive and feature dramatic landscape and undulation. They are pro level and about three to four times faster than the greens we play on back home in Iceland! If you actually want to score well, you absolutely must practice your putting on the practice greens before you go out and play. You better not even step in the line, or your ball might roll forever!
Despite the lightning fast greens, we had the absolute time of our lives. My personal highlight was the stunning signature thirteenth hole, which features a terrifyingly beautiful island green. I hit a crazy drive, landed just short of the green, and actually managed to sink a magical birdie putt! And when your round is finally over, the luxury wellness and spa area is waiting. Hildur absolutely loved relaxing by the gorgeous pool with her favorite strawberry mojito while our tired golf muscles recovered.
If you are planning a Costa Brava golf trip, we highly recommend booking your stay before the massive Ryder Cup crowds start arriving. But here is our biggest piece of honest advice. Do not just come for a quick weekend! The magnificent hotel, the incredible service, and the genuinely wonderful staff are truly one of a kind. You need to stay for at least a full week to truly soak it all in. Next time we visit, we are definitely booking two full weeks because this resort is simply beyond everything!
We are two Icelanders in our fifties who love sharing honest golf reviews for real people. You do not stop having fun because you are getting old. You get old because you stop having fun! Come watch our full joyful review of Camiral right here.
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And if you are ready to book the ultimate golf vacation, you can check out their official website right here.