Spain Golf Holidays – Sotogrande marks 60th anniversary with special events

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La Reserva Club. La Reserva hosts final event of Sotogrande's 60th birthday

Sotogrande prepared unique events

Sotogrande is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a series of activities that will highlight the transformation that has taken place in this ideal destination for golf holidays over the last 60 years.

This is a diamond anniversary, so there will be lots of fun things to do for locals and tourists.

The 60th anniversary celebrations go off on April 23, with a paddle surfing competition, which is guaranteed to be a hit with the younger crowd. There will be a series of races separated into several categories, then an awards presentation and a cocktail party.

And then, on May 1st, there will be a solidarity race at the Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande. Participants will have the option of running either 5 or 10 km. All proceeds will be donated to two local charities, Coordinadora Alternativas and Por Una Sonrisa.

The Sotogrande way of life will be celebrated all spring and summer long with a full schedule of golf, polo, music, and cultural activities.

The final event of this special year is a golf tournament, on August 5th, at La Reserva Club golf course.

Sotogrande, in the Costa del Sol, is one of the most popular golf holiday destinations in Europe due to the world-class golf courses, like Valderrama and Real Sotogrande, often among the best courses in Europe.

It’s also important to mention that this area was officially declared the best golf destination in Spain recently.

Book your golf holidays in Costa del Sol with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Europe.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Azores break tourism records

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Azores. Tourism in the Azores is breaking records

Tourism keeps growing in the Azores

According to SREA’s report, in March 2023, 130,902 passengers disembarked at airports in the Azores, a positive variation of 22.9% compared to the same month in the previous year.

In March 2019, with 109,510 people arriving, the Azores set a new monthly record, a 19.5% rise compared to the previous year. This year, the record has been broken.

SREA also reports that, compared to March 2022, fewer passengers disembarked on three of the nine islands of the Azores. The reductions occurred on the islands of Flores (-16.0%), followed by Corvo (-2.4%) and Graciosa (-1.8%).

There was a 36.5% jump in March disembarkations on the islands of São Miguel and Faial, followed by a 25.7% jump on São Jorge. There was also an increase in the number of passengers in Santa Maria (9.9%), Terceira (1.1%), and Pico (nearly 0.1%).

At airports in the region, 9,913 passengers got off of foreign flights, which is a significant rise of 62.5% over the same time last year.

In March, there was a 28.7% rise in the number of passengers that flew between the islands, totaling 52,723.

The region of the Azores has 3 stunning golf courses, ready to give you memorable golf rounds. Two of them are located in the island of São Miguel, while the other is based in Terceira Island.

The Azores are an ideal destination for golf holidays, due to the beautiful golf courses, the great hotels, the authentic gastronomy and the unforgettable natural landscapes, unique in the world.

Book your golf holidays in the Azores with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Portugal.

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Tips for taking your golf bag on your golf holidays

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How to travel with golf bags. Take your golf bags to your golf holidays safely

You can use your golf bags on your golf holidays

Golf holidays in a foreign place are a fantastic adventure, and both Portugal and Spain are famous golf destinations, especially the Portuguese Algarve and the Spanish Costa del Sol, and some of its golf courses are among the top 100 best in Europe, like Monte Rei and Valderrama.

Playing with your preferred set of clubs enhances the experience. How, therefore, does one take a golf bag on a trip?

If you’re taking a crew with you, it’s best to book a direct flight. They are less likely to cause harm to the golf clubs because of the limited distance they must go. A direct flight may cost a bit more money, but it will get you and your clubs there much faster and easier.

A flight bag is the ideal choice for transporting golf clubs. Having a trustworthy, long-lasting travel bag would be helpful. Though most airlines have a weight limit of 20kg for checked bags, some may accept up to 25kg. This is crucial and can be taken care of at home before you board the plane.

Don’t forget to take photographs of your golf bag and each club before you pack them up and take them with you on your golf holidays.

If you find that ID badges are not enough, you can install a tracking device in your clubs. If they go lost, at least you’ll know where to look for them.

One of the best options you have is to have your golf bag shipped to your golf course or hotel. You won’t have to worry as much about carrying a bag around during your golf holidays.

There are two main types of travel golf bags available: hard and soft. A hardback is preferable to safeguard your clubs.

In addition to the 14 clubs, you will also need to bring shoes, towels, balls, t-shirts, and perhaps rain gear. Remember that you want to avoid going over the weight limit.

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