5 of the Best Overseas Destinations for a Golf Holiday

1. Portugal – Golf, sunshine & beautiful resorts!

Portugal is a long-standing favourite for golf holidays, and it's easy to see why.

The Algarve in particular offers a fantastic combination of quality golf courses, sunshine, beaches, great restaurants and plenty of accommodation options. There are courses to suit different abilities, from challenging championship layouts to more forgiving options.

The area around Vilamoura is especially popular, with several courses close together, making it ideal for a golf break where you can play multiple courses without spending hours travelling between them.

Why choose Portugal? 

Huge choice of golf courses, a great climate for golf, beaches and resorts for non-golfers, plenty of restaurants and nightlife, easy access from the UK.

Perfect for: Golfing groups, couples and mixed groups where not everyone wants to spend every day on the course.

2. Spain – Variety, sunshine & golf resorts

Spain offers an enormous choice when it comes to golf holidays, with destinations across the mainland and islands. The Costa del Sol is one of the best-known golf regions, with a high concentration of courses earning it the nickname Costa del Golf.

From Marbella and Estepona through to the areas around Málaga, you'll find everything from resort courses to prestigious championship layouts.

One of the biggest advantages of Spain is the sheer variety. You can build a trip around golf, or combine your rounds with beaches, restaurants, nightlife and sightseeing.

Why choose Spain?

Excellent choice of courses, long golf season, large selection of golf resorts, great food and nightlife, lots of flight options from the UK.

Perfect for: Groups of friends who want golf during the day but plenty to do once the clubs are packed away.

3. Türkiye – Golf & all-inclusive luxury

For golfers who like the idea of combining their golf with an all-inclusive resort experience, Turkey's Belek is one to look at. Belek has become a major golf destination, with a collection of high-quality courses surrounded by large resort hotels.

Many golfers choose the area because it makes the whole trip incredibly convenient — you can stay at a resort, enjoy your meals and facilities there, and head out to play nearby courses. It's also a great option for groups where some people are more interested in relaxing by the pool than playing 18 holes every day.

Why choose Türkiye?

Excellent golf courses, luxury resort hotels, all-inclusive options, warm weather, plenty of facilities for non-golfers.

Perfect for: Golf groups who want a resort holiday as well as their golf, or couples where one person is a golfer and the other isn't.

4. Cyprus – Golf with a Mediterranean backdrop

Cyprus offers something a little different. With its Mediterranean climate, beautiful coastline and relaxed atmosphere, it can be a great choice for golfers looking to combine their rounds with a traditional sunshine holiday.

The Paphos area is home to several well-known courses, including courses surrounded by impressive scenery. Golf can easily be combined with exploring the island, enjoying local food or simply relaxing by the pool. For those looking to travel outside the peak summer months, Cyprus can also be an attractive option thanks to its long season.

Why choose Cyprus?

Scenic golf courses, long season, beautiful Mediterranean coastline, great food and local culture, easy to combine golf with a relaxing holiday

Perfect for: Couples and smaller groups looking for a more relaxed golf holiday with plenty of sunshine and things to explore.

5. Dubai – Golf, luxury & something different

If you're looking for a golf holiday that feels a little more spectacular, Dubai is hard to ignore.

The city is home to some impressive golf courses and offers the opportunity to combine golf with luxury hotels, incredible restaurants, shopping, beaches and plenty of sightseeing.

It's particularly appealing during the UK's cooler months, when you can swap grey skies for sunshine and enjoy your golf in warm conditions.  And because there's so much to do away from the course, Dubai works particularly well for groups with mixed interests.

Why choose Dubai?

World-class golf facilities, winter sunshine, incredible city experiences, luxury hotels, fantastic dining and nightlife.

Perfect for: Golfers looking for a luxury escape, winter sunshine or a holiday where golf is combined with a wider city experience.

So, which golf destination is right for you?

There isn't one perfect golf destination for everyone. It really comes down to what you want from the holiday.

Maybe you want to play several different courses in one trip. Perhaps an all-inclusive resort is more important. Maybe you're travelling with non-golfers and need plenty to keep everyone entertained.

That's where I can help.

I can arrange everything from golf weekends and dedicated golf holidays to group trips where golf is just one part of the experience. I can look at the courses, accommodation, flights, transfers and the finer details to create a trip around what you actually want.

And you don't have to know exactly where you want to go before getting in touch. Tell me what you're looking for, how many golfers are travelling and roughly when you'd like to go, and I'll help you explore the options.

Your golf holiday. Your way.