Beautiful Golf Courses To Play In Greece

Holidays in Greece are ideal for everybody. Whether you are a watersports enthusiast, a sun worshipper, a history buff or a nature lover, Greece has it all. Even better, if you wish to combine sun vacation with a little golf. While the sport has recently gained some popularity, there are only eight golf courses spread out across the country. Nonetheless, here are the beautiful golf havens on offer.

Glyfada Golf Course

The first golf course in the country, the Glyfada course is located in the southern suburbs of Athens, often dubbed the Greek Hamptons. Opened in 1966, the Glyfada Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course which often hosts international golf events as well as golf cultural awareness. Easily accessible by car or even public transport, the club also includes two tennis courts, a restaurant and bar, beside the main course and practice range areas. A perfect destination for golf lovers and their family and friends.

Glyfada Golf Course, Terma Konstantinou Karamanlis, Glyfada, Greece. +30 210 894 6820

1. Crete Golf Club

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Set in sunny Crete, near Hersonissos, the Crete Golf Club stands out from the rest of the courses in Greece. Designed by the golf course architect Bob Hunt in 2003, the desert 18-hole course is surrounded by a spectacular and breathtaking landscape of mountains. Equipped with modern facilities, the Crete Golf Club is open 365 days a year thanks to the mild climate the island enjoys. As such, it is a favorite among golf enthusiasts and with its pro shop, opulent clubhouse and delicious restaurant, the Crete Golf Club is undeniably a major player on the Greek golf scene.

2. Porto Elounda Golf Course

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Courtesy of Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Also located in Crete, the Porto Elounda Golf Course is a nine-hole par-three course, where a handicap of 54 is required for guests of the hotel. With different tee-boxes per hole, the course is fair enough for those who wish to practice their favourite sport without leaving the premises, or for beginners. You can choose to set up a personal lesson with a professional player to learn or practice new tactics. Of course, for the more advanced, the Crete Golf Course is only a 30-minute drive away. If you are a guest at Porto Elounda, you even benefit from special rates.