Golf in Mallorca 2026: The Complete Guide to Every Course on the Island

Golf in Mallorca is a far deeper proposition than most visitors realise. The island has 24 golf courses in total, of which 21 are open to green-fee visitors, spread from the southwest coast to the northern tip near Alcudia and east to Canyamel. The depth and variety of golf in Mallorca — from the European Tour standard of Son Gual and Santa Ponsa I to the spectacular coastal setting of Alcanada, from the historic Arabella courses at Son Vida to the well-priced village courses of the interior — make it one of the most rewarding golf islands in Europe. The season runs effectively year-round: spring and autumn are the premium months when conditions are ideal, but even January and February produce enough sunshine and mild temperatures for comfortable rounds. This guide covers the best courses by area, green fees, conditions and their connection to the surrounding property market.

Golf in Mallorca: Courses by Area

The geography of golf in Mallorca divides naturally into five zones: the Palma area (including the Arabella group at Son Vida), the southwest (Santa Ponsa, Andratx, Bendinat), the south (Son Antem, Maioris), the east (Canyamel, Capdepera, Pula, Vall d'Or), and the north (Alcanada, Pollensa). Each zone has a distinct character in terms of course design, terrain and the type of golfer it serves best.

Palma Area: The Arabella Group and Son Gual

Golf Son Vida is the oldest course in Mallorca, opened in 1964, and sits within the exclusive Son Vida residential neighbourhood on the outskirts of Palma. Operated by Arabella Golf, it is a technically demanding course with narrow fairways, doglegs and elevation changes that reward careful course management over power. The famous 18th hole — a par 5 with a water carry in front of the terrace of the Castillo Hotel Son Vida — is one of the most photographed finishing holes in Spanish golf. Seve Ballesteros won here in a European Tour playoff in 1990. Green fees in 2026 range from approximately €45 to €165 depending on season and tee time.

Son Muntaner, also part of the Arabella group, is home to Na Capitana — reputedly the oldest olive tree in Spain at over 1,000 years — and maintains one of the largest putting greens on the island. It is considered the most prestigious of the Arabella courses in terms of atmosphere and dress code. Green fees range from €175 to €220.

Son Quint, the youngest of the three Arabella courses (opened 2007), is designed along a wide valley with more open fairways than Son Vida and spectacular views of Palma Cathedral from the 8th hole. It is generally considered more accessible for mid-handicap players and is known for the most relaxed dress code of the three Arabella courses. Green fees range from €71 to €165.

Son Gual is frequently cited as one of the best golf courses in Mallorca and among the top ten in Spain. Located just minutes east of Palma airport, this privately owned, family-run 156-hectare estate offers a links-style challenge with superbly maintained fairways and greens. The course is designed in harmony with the existing landscape and has a character that is quite distinct from the more manicured resort courses. Green fees in 2026 typically range from €105 to €150.

T Golf Palma (Puntiró) is a Jack Nicklaus-designed course spanning 165 hectares, notable for being the first course in Europe to use the elite Piranya grass strain on its greens, ensuring consistent playing surfaces year-round. The course is free from surrounding buildings and offers an immersive natural experience among olive and carob trees. Green fees range from approximately €105 to €150.

Southwest Mallorca: Santa Ponsa, Andratx and Bendinat

Golf Santa Ponsa I is the most celebrated public-access course in the southwest and one of the most significant in the island's golfing history. During the 1980s and 1990s it hosted the European Tour championship six times, with Seve Ballesteros winning in 1988, 1990 and 1992. In 2021 it hosted the European Tour Mallorca Golf Open. It features one of the longest par-5 holes in Europe at 590 metres at the 10th, and eleven lakes that come into play across the round. The backdrop of the Puig Galatzó mountain to the north provides a dramatic setting. Green fees from €65 in low season to €165 in peak season. Santa Ponsa II and III are members-only courses within the same complex.

Golf de Andratx is consistently praised as one of the finest courses in the southwest — narrow fairways routed through wooded terrain, challenging greens and the particular beauty of a mountainous Tramuntana setting. Located 15 minutes inland from Puerto Andratx, it rewards careful shot-making and an understanding of the wind that comes off the mountains. Current reviews from 2025 note the course in outstanding condition. Green fees range from approximately €80 to €200 depending on season.

Real Golf de Bendinat sits in an extensive wooded valley 7 kilometres west of Palma, designed by Martin Hawtree in 1986 and located directly within the Bendinat residential development. For residents of Bendinat, Portals Nous and the surrounding southwest, it offers exceptional convenience — some homes in the development back directly onto the fairways. The course has 18 holes winding through pine woodland with views over Palma Bay. Green fees from approximately €63 in low season.

North Mallorca: Alcanada

Club de Golf Alcanada near Alcudia is the only coastal course in Mallorca and is widely regarded as the most spectacular in terms of setting. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 2003, the course is built along the shoreline of the Bay of Alcudia with 14 of its 18 holes offering unobstructed views over the sea toward the small island of Alcanada and its iconic lighthouse. The course was renovated in 2019. Pine and olive forest line the fairways, and the wind off the bay creates changing conditions that demand strategic play. The clubhouse occupies a converted 17th-century bodega. Green fees in 2026 range from approximately €115 to €220 in high season, with twilight rates from €69. Alcanada is the benchmark course against which golf in Mallorca is most frequently measured by visitors.

East Mallorca: Canyamel, Pula and Vall d'Or

Canyamel Golf near Artà is a course that exploits the rugged natural terrain of the northeast particularly well, with several holes that seem embedded in the rocky hillside. Views from the elevated holes across the bay and coast are outstanding. Green fees from approximately €63 to €100.

Pula Golf in Son Servera, the second oldest course on the island (opened 1967), has a longstanding reputation for good playing conditions and a friendly club atmosphere. It is routed through pine trees on the Costa de los Pinos. Green fees are among the more accessible on the island at €40 to €80.

Vall d'Or Golf near Portocolom on the east coast offers a good challenge in a beautiful rural setting, with views to the east coast and reasonable green fees that make it popular with visiting golfers staying in the Felanitx and Santanyí areas.

Golf in Mallorca: Green Fee Summary 2026

Golf in Mallorca and Property

The connection between golf in Mallorca and property purchasing is direct and well-established. The Arabella Golf Resort in Son Vida has residential properties that overlook the courses directly, and Son Vida is one of the island's most prestigious residential addresses. The Santa Ponsa complex has villas and apartments throughout the golf development. Real Golf de Bendinat sits within the Bendinat residential estate. For buyers who play golf seriously or socially, proximity to quality courses is a meaningful factor in area selection.

The broader lifestyle argument for golf in Mallorca is that the island provides a year-round playing environment that few European golf destinations can match. The mild winters, the reliable spring conditions (March to May is arguably the finest golf weather anywhere in Europe), the autumn season extending well into November, and the summer evenings with twilight rates from late afternoon — together these make Mallorca one of the most complete golf destinations on the continent.

At Imperial Properties, we work with many buyers for whom golf is central to their vision of life on the island. We understand how the course geography maps onto the property landscape and can help you identify the areas and properties that best suit both your sporting and lifestyle priorities. Contact us to discuss your requirements.