Courses to play while staying in Madrid: El Encin

Other good choice to play in Madrid is "El Encin".

Spain has a fantastic weather almost during all the year. You can enjoy outdoor activities any season without worrying about the weather, and among those activities is Golf.

Madrid with usually nice temperatures and a sunny blue sky offers many chances to really enjoy a golf day.

Here is another good choice for that day of golf

El Encin Golf

El Encin golf was opened in 2011 and it is well considered among the golf courses of Madrid. El Encin has hold prestigious events like European tour competition as well as large companies Pro-Ams. Its unique design offers a variation to the style of the area.

The Course

A unique links-type course with many bunkers and rugged terrain. Some holes share green with another, this make that your putting skills have to be on high level or the greens will make you suffer. In addition an almost knee-high rough in some holes is another thing to consider when hitting long shots. The 18 hole is dedicated to the memory of Severiano Ballesteros, a par 5 hole, very long with a lake to the right.

Services

Hotel: The course has a 4 stars hotel. Conventions, celebrations and events are hold in the hotel facilities. Due to the proximity of IFEMA (Madrid Exhibition area) and the airport, it is a very good option to stay.

Driving Range: With a 100 spots driving range, it gives a very good alternative when you do not have time to play a full round of golf or just wanting to hit some balls.

Restaurant/Bar: The catering and restaurant business is run by "Sabores mas que golf", a company which offers quality services and good cuisine.

What to see

At just only 5 min is Alcala de Henares, birthplace of Migue de Cervantes. One of the most pre-eminent novelist and widely regarded as the greater writer of Spanish language. His novel Don Quixoteis the most translated book in the world, after the bible.

Alcala de Henares is a World Heritage Site. A city full of history and very famous for its "Tapas" bars.

In October you may can enjoy one of the beautiful and largers Medieval markets of Spain. The city is full of 15th century style decorations and stands.

A must see!

How to get there

At just only 20 minutes from Madrid and 5 minutes from airport and with one of the main highways of Spain, the course has very convinient situation and access.

Web: http://encin.golf