The best value course in the North of the island is Capdapera. It's on the mainroad between Arta and Cala Rajada about 50 mins from Pollensa. Its my favourite course as well, having played Alcanada, Pollensa and Son Termens for the last 6 years or so. Its quite long with 5 par 5's, the first 12 holes built on flat land with quite a few water hazards( most of which you play around not over !!) the last 6 holes go up into the mountains. It's challenging but I'm a high handicapper and have had lots of fun playing it. The fee this summer was 52 Euro's for 18 holes, which makes it much cheaper than Pollensa and Alcanada. We always get a buggy and always go for an 8am teee time to help cope with the heat. The Buggy is about 30 Euros. I have walked the course and its no more challenging than most courses at home although there are a few uphill strolls on the final holes !! I always book (telephone 971 81 85 00/email
info@golfcapdepera.com) but I'm sure its never so busy you couldn't walk up and play on the day. They hire out clubs but only have a few left hand sets.
Pollensa is a lovely 9 hole course but not very forgiving if you stray. Both capdepera and alcanada have fairways next to each other that help if you have a bad slice !! This summer Pollensa was 40 Euros for 9 holes and 70 euros for 18. Alcanada is by far the most expensive but because of the greens we gave it a miss this year.
Son Termens is near Bunyola( 971 617 862/Golfsontermens@terra.es). The course is beautifully designed with imaculate fairways and greens. It's built like capdepera with early holes on flat and by water and the later holes up in the mountains. Its quite short and narrow so be prepared to lose lots of balls but really interesting and a fabulous stroll which probably proves Mark Twains view that Golf is a good walk spoilt !!! Cost of 18 holes is about 70 Euros.
Given the number of times I've got soaked in the last few weeks on my home golf courses I envy you whichever course you decide to play !!!
Regards
Chelseadons
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