A new study of the habits of European golfers reveals that Spain is still the number one tourist destination for travelers from the United Kingdom , France , Germany and Scandinavia.
These findings are part of a new document entitled “European Spotlight on Golf Tourism to Spain” which was commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions , organizers of IGTM and developed by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc.
According to this document , the 28.5 % of golfers who traveled to Spain to play golf , 12.7% visited the Costa del Sol, 3.9% went to the Costa Brava , the 3.2 % went to the Canary Islands and 8.7 % to other areas.
The study also reveals the popularity of other destinations: 17% visited Portugal , 16.1% traveled to Britain and Ireland 7.5% booked trips to Turkey , 7.1 % ended up in France and 6.9 % crossed to USA.
Among the most prominent of this study include the following :
- The average length of a golf trip to Spain is seven nights .
- Tourists traveling to Spain usually stay in places four and five stars .
- The golf tourists spent daily between 170 euros ( British golfer ) and 230 euros ( the Scandinavians ) .
- Golfers often go to play five or six times during each golf trip .
- During a holiday week , golfers play four different Spanish fields .
“This latest study shows that Spain continues to lead European tourism industry courses and illustrates why thousands of golfers still prefer their regions,” explains Peter Grimster , IGTM fair director .
” Among the key factors that put Spain ahead of its rivals is the level and diversity of its golf courses , the quality of their accommodation and good weather throughout the year.”
