Head Office
EDEN Luxury Travel, The Steamill, Steamill Street, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5AN
Telephone
01244 567000 / 0207 1580997
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am -to 3.00pm
Our Travel Boutique
27 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6DW
Telephone
01565 656000
Opening Times
Our travel boutique embraces a flexible work environment.
Visit us in-person Monday to Thursday, 9:30am - 5:00pm.
Our dedicated team also works remotely on Fridays,
ensuring seamless support throughout the week.
With winter temperatures averaging 18°C and 320 days of annual sunshine, the Costa del Sol delivers reliable playing conditions when much of Northern Europe shivers – and the courses themselves more than justify the journey.
From Real Club Valderrama’s cork-lined perfection to Finca Cortesin’s modern brilliance, these are serious layouts with distinct personalities and long tournament histories, each rewarding precision and imagination over raw power.
VALDERRAMA – THE CATHEDRAL OF GOLF
Tournament Legacy: Historic 1997 Ryder Cup battleground where Europe triumphed under Seve’s captaincy, now revered as Spain’s most important championship venue.
Signature Test: The infamous 17th stands as Europe’s ultimate golfing examination – a seemingly simple par-5 where a small pond guards the green, having claimed countless professional dreams during championship play.
Lasting Memory: That moment when you understand why Seve called it “the Augusta of Europe” – where even impeccably struck shots demand absolute respect on pristine fairways framed by ancient cork trees.
REAL CLUB DE GOLF SOTOGRANDE – ROYAL LEGACY
Championship Pedigree: Spain’s first championship course (1964), designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and host to numerous notable international competitions.
The Challenge: The 5th hole’s approach over water to an island green has separated champions from contenders for generations – requiring both courage and precision when pressure mounts.
What You’ll Remember: Walking fairways where a teenage Seve honed his craft, feeling the weight of Spanish golfing heritage with every swing in this timeless coastal tour de force.
FINCA CORTESIN – A MODERN CLASSIC
The Designer’s Vision: Cabell Robinson’s desert-style layout showcases elevated tees with Mediterranean backdrops that make every shot feel momentous against rugged mountain scenery.
The Signature Moment: The par-4 18th presents the ultimate risk-reward proposition – carry the water hazard successfully for birdie opportunity or play safely for par, with tournament outcomes hanging in the balance.
Why It’s Special: Conditioning that rivals Augusta National year-round; tournament-standard golf without compromise in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty.
LA RESERVA CLUB – SOTOGRANDE’S CROWN JEWEL
Links Authenticity: Tom Fazio’s design balances American golf philosophy with the Andalusian landscape, creating generous fairways that belie the strategic complexity.
The Challenge: No two rounds play the same as Mediterranean breezes shift throughout the day. Elevated tees reveal sweeping views. They also demand precise shot selection.
What Connoisseurs Know: Power helps, but judgement matters more. Every hole asks for something different, making this as much a mental challenge as a physical one.
VILLA PADIERNA – FLAMINGOS GOLF
Course Heritage: In the foothills of the Sierra de Ronda, offering three distinct golf experiences with the Flamingos course as the standout.
The Signature: The par-4 7th, with its island green, represents Andalusian golf at its most exacting – where water hazards and strategic bunkering demand intelligent course management.
The 19th Hole: Five-star resort luxury where Andalusian tradition meets contemporary sophistication – the perfect setting to relive your round over Spain’s finest vintages.
