Best Summer Golf Courses in Spain

Escape the heat on Spain's green northern coast. Cooler temperatures, lush fairways, and Atlantic breezes.

132 courses across 4 regions · from €2 to €100

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Northern Spain is the country's best-kept secret for summer golf. While Costa del Sol fairways bake at 35°C+ from late June through August, the green coast — Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, and the higher inland regions of Castilla y León — stays a comfortable 22-26°C with Atlantic breezes. The grass holds moisture, the courses look like Ireland, and the green fees often drop in July-August because the northern Spanish summer market is thinner than the southern winter one. Pedreña (Cantabria, Seve's home course), Real Club de Golf de San Sebastián and Aldeas de Hozabejas are the most recognised names; smaller-volume Galician and Asturian courses offer excellent value. The list below shows courses in regions where summer golf is comfortable and walkable, sorted by current comfort score. Pair with the northern beach guide to plan a green-coast summer trip.

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What to look for

Region — Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, Castilla y León north
Average summer highs of 24-28°C — the comfort sweet spot for walking a full round
Links-style or tree-lined parkland (the green coast specialises in both)
Morning tee times to avoid afternoon Atlantic showers (common July-August)
Walking accessibility — northern courses are cool enough to walk without a buggy
Distance from a regional airport (Bilbao, Santander, A Coruña, Asturias) for short trips

Find best summer golf courses by region

Castilla y León

58 courses

Aldeamayor Club de Golf
Asociación de Golf Villa de El Escorial
Cabanillas Golf Club
+55 more

Asturias & Cantabria

30 courses

Aldama Golf Pitch & Putt
Campo de Golf Abra del Pas Celia Martín
Campo de Golf Cierro Grande
+27 more

País Vasco

23 courses

Club Artxanda Golf
Club de Golf Artxanda
Club Deportivo Martiartu Pitch & Putt
+20 more

Galicia

21 courses

Balneario de Mondariz Golf Club
Campo de Golf Balneario de Augas Santas
Campo de Golf Campomar
+18 more

Frequently asked questions

Why play golf in northern Spain in summer?

The temperature. While Andalucía hits 35-40°C and southern courses become unwalkable midday, the green coast averages 22-26°C with Atlantic breezes. Conditions resemble southern Ireland or Scotland in mid-summer — playable, comfortable, and visually a long way from the dry Mediterranean profile. Green fees are also cheaper in the north.

Where is the coolest summer golf in Spain?

Galicia and Asturias are the coolest, averaging 22-25°C in July-August. The Basque coast (San Sebastián, Bilbao) runs 23-27°C. Inland Castilla y León at altitude (Burgos, León) drops to 18-23°C overnight which makes morning rounds particularly comfortable in mid-July.

Are northern Spanish courses cheaper than the south?

In summer, yes — by 20-40%. Northern courses peak in July-August at €40-€90 for solid mid-tier rounds; comparable Costa del Sol courses are €60-€140 in summer. The pricing inverts in winter when the south is peak season and the north is mostly closed or weather-affected.

Can you fly direct to northern Spain for golf?

Yes. Bilbao, Santander, A Coruña, Vigo, San Sebastián and Asturias all have regional airports with direct UK and European connections. A 2-3 hour drive from any of these reaches most of the green-coast golf network. Easyjet, Ryanair and Vueling all operate seasonal northern Spain routes.

Best Summer Golf Courses in Spain

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Aldama Golf Pitch & Putt

Aldeamayor Club de Golf

Asociación de Golf Villa de El Escorial

Balneario de Mondariz Golf Club

Cabanillas Golf Club

Campo de Golf

Campo de Golf Abra del Pas Celia Martín

Campo de Golf Balneario de Augas Santas

Campo de Golf Campomar

Campo de Golf Cierro Grande

Campo de Golf da Torre de Hércules

Campo de Golf da Zapateira

Campo de Golf de Castropol

Campo de Golf de las Caldas

Campo de golf de Nestares

Campo de Golf de Salamanca

Campo de Golf de San Miguel del Camino

Campo de Golf de Villarrín

Campo de Golf de Xaz

Campo de Golf El Estudiante

Campo de Golf La Morgal

Campo de Golf Los Ángeles de San Rafael

Campo de Golf Meis

Campo de golf Navagrulla

Campo de Golf Río Cabe

Campo de Golf Rovacías

Campo de Golf Valdemazo

Campo de golf Villa de Cuéllar

Campo de Golf Villahabibi

Campo Municipal de Golf de Las Caldas

Campo Municipal de Golf El Tragamón

Campo Municipal de Golf Isla Dos Aguas

Campo Municipal La Llorea

Club Artxanda Golf

Club de Campo y Deportes Golf Scratch

Club de Golf Artxanda

Club de Golf Balneario de Guitiriz

Club de Golf de Castiello

Club de Golf de Miño

Club de Golf El Espinar

Club de Golf El Pilar-Sarria

Club de Golf La Cuesta Llanes

Club de Golf La Moraleja

Club de Golf Las Llanás

Club de Golf Lugo

Club de Golf Mataleñas

Club de Golf Ramón Sota

Club de Golf Ría de Vigo

Club de Golf Salas de los Infantes

Club de Golf Sojuela

Club de Golf Soria

Club de Golf Val de Rois

Club de Golf Villarias

Club Deportivo Los Canchorrales

Club Deportivo Martiartu Pitch & Putt

Club Derio Golf

Clube de Golf A Toxa

Compostela Golf

Deva Golf Pitch&Putt

El Campo de Logroño

El Encín Golf

El Maderal

El Viso

Escuela de Golf de Azadinos

Escuela de Golf de Miranda de Ebro

Escuela Municipal de Golf

Escuela Municipal de Golf Los Ángeles de San Rafael

Goiburu Golf Club

Golf del Club de campo El Tiro

Golf El Fresnillo

Golf Entrepinos

Golf Jundiz

Golf La Moraleja 1

Golf La Moraleja 2

Golf La Peñuela

Golf Lerma

Golf Park Madrid

Golf Santa Marina