Golf Club Peralada, Sunshine, Wine and Golf All Year-Long
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23 May 2018
If you love wine and enjoy nothing more than a round or two of golf under the Spanish sunshine, then look no further than Golf Club Peralada. Set in the golfing mecca that is the Costa Brava this beautiful Catalonian resort is home to one of the best golf courses in the region. Golf may be at the heart of the resort, but wine is its very essence. Wine connoisseurs will be spoilt for choice at the tranquil Mediterranean escape, which is situated in one of Spain’s premier wine growing regions.
Wine tastings, vineyard tours and the opportunity to relax at Peralada’s one-of-a-kind wine spa, are all available to guests, providing the perfect accompaniment to your time on the course.
Golf
Enjoy a beautiful 18-hole course, a distance of 6071 meters, par 71 and 4 tees at each hole.
It’s not a hilly course, there are lake areas, and beautiful trees, this course is suitable for all players.
Peralada is about enjoying a unique experience in one of the best golf courses on the Costa Brava that blends into a beautiful Mediterranean landscape.
From its opening in 1993 it has been awarded as the best golf course of the Costa Brava on several occasions.
It has welcomed many competitions and tournaments of the highest level such as the Open Catalonia 95, the Pre-Qualifiying School PGA tests and the Seniors Qualifying School.
Playing at Golf Club Peralada is more than just a round of golf. It’s about enjoying a unique experience in one of the best golf courses on the Costa Brava. The calibre of the course is demonstrated by the number of high-level events that have been staged at the venue. The 1995 Catalonia Open, and the Senior PGA Qualifying School, just to name a few.
The beautiful par-71 course is a pleasure to play. Carving its way through natural woodland, generous gardens surround the layout, with lake areas and water hazards coming into play throughout. Measuring 6071 meters, it is not an overly long course, and as a result is suitable for all levels of player.
Hotel
Imagine opening the windows, breathing in the pure air of the Pyrenees and enjoying the magnificent views of the golf course, the village of Peralada and the Albera mountain range.
Relaxation in the fresh air awaits you in the outdoor pool.
Experience an exclusive stay in the exquisitely-decorated rooms with all the comfort you need to relax in a beautiful, tranquil setting.
Plunge into the heated pool, with water jets to relax your neck muscles, and then move on to the Jacuzzi.
Discover a romantic, private space that you can reserve just for you and your partner to relax in.
The newly renovated Hotel Peralada is a modern property which effortless infuses traditional Catalonian architecture and design. Imagine opening the windows and enjoying the magnificent views of the golf course or the Albera mountain range. That is exactly what is on offer in Hotel Peralada’s 62 exquisitely decorated rooms.
Situated in Catalonia’s major wine growing district, the lush Alt (Upper) Emporda, guests will find themselves perfectly situated to enjoy this enchanting region. Part of Peralada’s wine-growing estate, visitors will discover the Dalí Museum only a stone’s throw from the resort. Head a little further afield and a coastline littered with beautiful beaches is just waiting to be explored.
With so much to enjoy in the resort itself, golfers may find themselves spoilt for choice. Top of all visitor’s agenda should be a trip to the spa. The tranquil facility features many of the treatments and facilities synonymous with a luxury spa facility but with a twist. Guest can elect to use therapeutic wine-based products.
Other facilities on offer include two exceptional restaurants, and a casino, housed in a nearby 14th century castle.
Wine
The Empordà region boasts the oldest wine tradition in the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy a tasting that takes in 2,500 years of history.
Visit a legendary wine route that has preserved its secrets from the time of the ancient Greeks up to the present day.
Enjoy some of the best wines in Europe and stroll among magnificent vineyards that border the sea.
Wine has been made at the Castillo Perelada since the Middle Ages.
The use of modern technology to create wines that make full use of the nuances of the soils and vines of the Empordà.
This Catalonian retreat is heaven for those you who enjoy a glass, or two, of wine after their round of golf. Encircled by vineyards, the resort places great emphasis on the region’s wine-making traditions. As well as a ‘wine spa’, golfers can relax at the wine bar on the terrace, which overlooks the course. Taking advantage of the exceptional climate that the Empordà offers, locals have been producing wine at Peralada since the 14th century. Today this tradition continues, and guests will discover a countryside enveloped in beautiful vineyards.
The hotel can arrange wine tastings, as well as visits to the nearby wineries. Perelada’s Cellar Store also houses some of the finest wines from across the globe.
Gastronomy
This new premium gourmet restaurant is located in a completely renovated space, the ideal venue for an authentic experience for all five senses.
The dishes prepared at Castell Peralada Restaurant are the result of the passion, enthusiasm and dedication of a team led by Xavier Sagristà and Toni Gerez.
The newly designed open-kitchen restaurant has a number of different interior rooms and a lakeside terrace with impressive garden views.
Xavier Sagristà gives a creative twist to centuries-old traditional cuisine with avant-garde dishes rooted in the quality of locally products.
Toni Gerez handles things at the front of the house, an expert in the restaurant’s deep, carefully considered wine list and a cheese.
Situated five minutes from the resort, Castell Peralada Restaurant is located in a medieval castle and has been awarded a Michelin star. Truly exceptional cuisine matches the restaurant’s jaw-dropping location. Fine dining at its finest, expect to find mouth-watering takes on local favorites.
The hotel’s other restaurant, L’Olivera, is undoubtedly Castell Peralada’s equal when it comes to cuisine, with a rich menu packed with succulent dishes. Unsurprisingly there is also an excellent choice of wines.
Meanwhile, the Wine Bar also couples as an open, bright space, ideal for breakfasts, snacks and lunches for golf enthusiasts.
