Valencia
Overview
Spain's third city and its Mediterranean coastline south of the centre, home to El Saler — widely rated the country's best course.
Why Play Golf Here
El Saler, designed by Javier Arana in 1968, is regularly rated Spain's finest golf course — a coastal pine-and-dune layout between the Albufera Natural Park and the Mediterranean. Valencia itself is one of Spain's most underrated city breaks, with a historic old town, the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, and a genuinely excellent food scene, all a short drive from the course.
- Best time to visit
- March to June and September to November for the most comfortable temperatures; summer can be very hot.
- Nearest airports
- Valencia Airport (VLC) — approximately 20 km / 25–30 minutes' drive
- Recommended stay
- 2–3 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Parador de El Saler
The Parador de El Saler sits directly on the course, making it the simplest base for a golf-focused stay — wake up, walk to the first tee. It suits golfers who want the round handled with minimal fuss, with central Valencia's old town and food scene a short drive away for evenings.
- Golf access
- On-site accommodation at the state-run Parador itself, immediately adjacent to the course.
- Restaurants & evenings
- The Parador has its own restaurant on site; central Valencia's much wider dining scene is a 20–25 minute drive away.
- Families
- The Albufera Natural Park's lagoon, wetlands, and pine forest give non-golfing companions genuine walking and wildlife options.
Valencia city
Valencia itself is a genuinely rewarding city base, combining a historic old town with the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and one of Spain's best food scenes. The drive to El Saler is short enough to make a city stay entirely practical for a golf trip.
- Golf access
- El Saler is approximately 20–25 minutes south of the city centre by car.
- Restaurants & evenings
- One of Spain's most underrated food cities — the birthplace of paella, with an excellent tapas and fine-dining scene.
- Families
- The City of Arts and Sciences, the old town, and Valencia's beaches give families plenty beyond golf.