The first thing you notice at Alcanada is not the golf. It is the light. Sharp and silver in the early morning, it softens by afternoon into hazy shades of blue that dissolve gently into the Bay of Alcúdia. Out at sea, the small lighthouse of Alcanada stands quietly on its island, watching over the course like a patient sentinel.
And in many ways, that is the first thing you remember about Alcanada Golf. Not the scorecard, not the bunkers, not even the golf itself. It is the atmosphere. Here, the game unfolds between sea and sky.
There is something deeply cinematic about this corner...
Golf in Mallorca: Where the Fairway Meets Mediterranean Living
In Mallorca, golf is not simply a sport — it is part of a lifestyle. Across the island, some of the most desirable residential areas have grown around world-class golf courses, where Mediterranean architecture, privacy, and panoramic landscapes create a unique blend of leisure and luxury living.
For international buyers, the appeal is clear: wake up to views of immaculate fairways framed by olive trees and mountains, enjoy a morning round of golf, and end the day with dinner overlooking the sea.
Mallorca offers a rare balance between sporting excellence and refined Mediterranean...
Great Islands To Play Golf
There is something special about islands and there is something about a golf course that beckons. Surrounded by the sea and often overlooking sheer dramatic landscapes, you’ll find it hard to enjoy a more pleasurable 18 holes than playing on a golf island. So, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting islands around the globe where you can enjoy a great game of golf.
As exotic locations go, you'd be hard-pressed to beat the island of St Lucia. Who wouldn't want to practice their swing on this Caribbean island paradise? The two main St Lucia golf courses tend to be small but...
Golf With A View
The modern game of golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century. However, in 1457 King James II of Scotland declared the playing of the sport to be illegal, preferring people to practice their archery skills instead.
Luckily for us, golf managed to prevail and today there are estimated to be over 35,100 golf courses throughout the world – the majority being the USA and the highest number per capita in Scotland. Over the years golf has become so popular in fact that it is one of only two sports, along with javelin throwing, that has been played on the moon.
Imagine...
Golf Terms Everyone Should Know
Golf courses are the perfect place to come to unwind, meet new people, improve your game, and most importantly to have fun. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer, there are many golfing terms that you will learn throughout the process, but here are some of the basics to understand the golf slang better.
PAR:
The predetermined number of strokes that a proficient (scratch, or zero, handicap) golfer should require to complete a hole, a round, or a tournament. Every hole on a golf course is rated as either a par-3, a par-4, or a par-5 (par-6 holes also exist, but they...




