Spain’s fantastic weather allows people to enjoy nature in any season, visiting nature reserves, national parks (Doñana National Park, Picos de Europa National Park…) or just going around the natural countryside. Here, you will admire impressive sceneries, have the opportunity to observe such interesting fauna and flora at the same time that you can practice some outdoor sports in these areas.
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One of the Spanish regions where beautiful scenery and unspoiled nature can be seen is Castile-Leon. If nature is central to a trip, and Spain can offer more than one setting, why not try enjoying an attractive combination? Golf and nature. Play golf in Castile-Leon, a large region in inland Spain, and discover its nature as well as its cities with UNESCO World Heritage monuments and sites. Castile-Leon offers the chance to combine golf with interesting cultural and nature routes. It is an excellent option for an enjoyable holiday because this region of Spain also has many beautiful areas of countryside, perfect for outdoor activities that go from hiking to all kinds of adventure sports.
Not all Spain’s golf courses are on the coast. Quite the contrary, you can also play golf in inland Spain, in towns and cities close to the mountains, as is the case with the Castile-Leon Region. In just a few kilometres you will find clubs with different courses that adapt to a range of different playing levels: from simple, gentle courses, ideal for getting started with the clubs, to courses where short holes alternate with long ones, perfect for playing as a family, and more complicated itineraries for experienced players.
This region is known for having many of the rustic golf courses of Spain. Here, the course fits the terrain, respecting and making use of natural elements of the landscape. The country’s sporting solution has a clear philosophy: sustainability and respect for the environment. The route is designed by Mother Nature herself. The greens are not green, they are made of sand and all the autochthonous trees and vegetation are maintained. In the rough there are thickets and the grass is only irrigated by rainwater. If you decide to play on one of them, you will enjoy a highly original experience in the most environmentally-friendly way to play golf.
Between games, make the most of the chance to discover beautiful cities such as Salamanca, Segovia and Ávila and get around their charming streets, declared World Heritage for their historic centres. Just a few minutes from the green, in the Burgos area, you can also discover the origins of man, visiting Atapuerca, one of Europe’s most important paleontological sites. There are even more options available in Valladolid where there are several golf courses situated close to the city. Other provinces such as León, Palencia and Soria, also have excellent golfing facilities. As you can see, there are numerous alternatives in a region that is a point of reference for both cultural and inland tourism. Combine your golf rounds with cultural visits and routes in this region, which has played a vital role in Spain’s history.
This area is also worth visiting for its rich heritage and monuments, and is noteworthy for its folklore, traditions, delicious gastronomy and stunning countryside. Summing up, here you will find all the necessary ingredients for an unforgettable stay in a region that is ideal for golf lovers.
