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Huelva has taken another step forward in positioning itself as a key golf destination in Spain. Between 14 and 19 September, the province welcomed around 30 international tour operators from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France, Iceland, Turkey, the USA and Canada for a professional networking event designed to strengthen Huelva golf tourism.

The initiative was organised by the Diputación Provincial de Huelva through its agency Destino Huelva, with support from the Junta de Andalucía, IAGTO and the local golf courses association. The working sessions were held at the CECA in Ayamonte, with additional events staged at the Club de Golf Isla Canela. Participants had the chance to learn about the region’s complete golf and hospitality offer, which today includes six golf clubs with eight courses, plus a wide range of specialised hotels along the Andalusian coast.

Local leaders stressed the role of golf as Huelva’s leading off-season tourism product. In 2024, golf generated more than one million overnight stays, representing about 25% of total visitor nights in the province. This impact is not only economic but also social, as the sport drives year-round demand and creates stable jobs.

Sustainability was another theme. A recent report on water usage showed that irrigation for golf courses accounts for just 1.1% of the province’s total water consumption, while every cubic metre of water used generates an economic return of €147, with 89% of that benefit reaching other sectors. These findings reinforce golf’s value as both an economic driver and a responsible user of natural resources.

Authorities also highlighted the importance of ongoing institutional collaboration. For years, the Diputación de Huelva, the Junta de Andalucía, and the local golf association have worked together to design and promote campaigns aimed at both international tour operators and direct golfers from Spain and beyond. Much of this promotional effort is channelled through national golf circuits and annual events that consistently attract significant numbers of visitors.

With six clubs, a growing reputation for sustainability, and international visibility strengthened by events like this, Huelva is firmly establishing itself as one of Spain’s most attractive golf holiday destinations. For those planning their next trip, explore our Huelva Golf Holidays and discover how Huelva combines top-class golf with the charm of Andalusia’s Costa de la Luz.

La Sella Open 2025 lands on the Ladies European Tour from 18 to 21 September in Dénia, Alicante, and it is free to attend. The venue is La Sella Golf, a José María Olazábal design set by Montgó Natural Park, with a reputation for technical, rewarding golf. This is the third straight edition on Olazábal’s first course project, started in 1992 and refreshed in 2021. The event launched with a €1,000,000 purse, then the largest women’s prize fund in Spain, and it keeps its player-first ethos at the heart of the week. For fans, it is an easy sell: late-summer Costa Blanca, elite women’s golf, and a setting made for spectators.

Olazábal’s pride in the place is clear. He speaks about how the course has matured, how the original goals still echo in the current set-up, and how much it matters that players enjoy the challenge. That challenge is honest and varied. The routing rewards controlled tee shots, precise approaches, and a sharp short game. Undulating greens raise the stakes. Hit it long and keep the wedges tidy and you will be in business.

A 2021 redesign sharpened conditioning and put sustainability front and centre. The resort moved to Bermuda grasses for resilience in heat and efficient water use, reducing inputs without dulling the test. The result is surfaces that hold up under tournament stress and a profile that fits the climate. Three nine-hole loops allow flexible set-ups that show off elevation shifts, water, and angles that make you think.

The tournament has already delivered drama. In 2023, Nuria Iturrioz came from four back and won a playoff over Laura Fuenfstueck. In 2024, Helen Briem took her first LET title with a flawless closing six under. The players have also had their say off the course, voting La Sella Tournament of the Year 2023 and Best Player Services 2024. That combination of course quality and care is why the field looks forward to Dénia.

Expect a lively atmosphere across four days. Practice facilities sit close to the action, sightlines are friendly, and the coastal setting does the rest. If you are building a Spanish golf break around the tournament, keep travel simple and stay within reach of Dénia, Alicante, or Valencia. And if you want to add your own tee times to the week, explore our Costa Blanca Golf Holidays for packages that pair Costa Blanca golf with easy access to the event.

One of southern Spain’s most luxurious golf destinations has just changed hands in a deal worth €175 million, underlining a rising wave of international investment in Spain’s high-end golf holiday sector. The Fairmont La Hacienda resort, along with its two acclaimed golf courses, was officially sold in mid-2025 to a Middle Eastern investment group, marking one of the largest golf resort transactions in recent Spanish history.

Located in San Roque, Cádiz, just minutes from Sotogrande and the Costa del Sol, Fairmont La Hacienda combines five-star coastal living with championship golf. The deal includes both La Hacienda Links Golf, a newly renovated, seafront links-style course, and La Hacienda Heathland, offering inland contrast with rolling terrain and panoramic views. Together, they form one of the most compelling dual-course setups in southern Europe.

This acquisition not only secures the Fairmont brand’s presence in the region, but also signals continued confidence in Spain as a global golf destination. According to industry reports, the new owners intend to further develop the resort’s facilities, positioning it firmly within the luxury travel segment. That includes enhancements to both the golf and hospitality offerings, appealing directly to affluent travellers from the UK, Germany, the Nordics, and beyond.

For the Costa del Sol, long celebrated for its sun-drenched fairways and deep golfing pedigree, this is another chapter in its evolution from seasonal escape to year-round elite destination. With Andalusia seeing record numbers of golf tourists in recent seasons, strategic investments like this one suggest that the region’s appeal is only growing stronger.

If you’re planning your own golf holiday in Spain, and want to experience courses like La Hacienda Links and Heathland, explore our curated Costa del Sol Golf Holidays for exclusive packages in this world-class golf region.