Between Mountains and Sea!
Within an hour of arriving in Barcelona airport were were heading to the foothills of the Pyrenees and to the fabulous 4 star TorreMirona Golf & Spa Resort. TorreMirona resort is situated in the heart of Emporda, between the Pyrenees and Crystal Clear waters of the Costa Brava.
The resort’s luxury hotel has 49 bedrooms, each room has a view of the either course, for those who prefer self catering there are one and two bedroomed apartments within walking distance of the hotel and first tee. All apartments are luxuriously furnished and fully equipped with kitchen and a dining area.
The magnificent 18 hole course was designed by Spanish golf course architects Eugenio Aguado and Jordi Soler. Views of the surrounding countryside are stunning,
The first nine is rather hilly with long narrow fairways that meander through a forest of beautiful mature trees. The back nine is somewhat an easier trek, TorreMirona a fantastic course that will thrill and challenge golfers of all abilities .
What better way to relax after a day on the course than a visit to the Spa. The resort’s Dubha Spa offers a wide variety of massages and wellness treatments. The hotel’s other leisure facilities include, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, bi-thermal showers and a relaxation area.
After an enjoyable day on the course, and a hour at the Spa we were all looking forward to tasting some of TorreMirona’s great food.
El Canigo’s fine dining restaurant is exceptional, delicious food accompanied by the excellent wine from the Emporda was superb.
TorreMirona Golf & Spa luxury resort is ideal for golfing groups, families or couples on a romantic break.
The second part of our Costa Brava golf experience was to Peralada WineSpa & Golf resort
which is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees north of the Girona, Costa Brava region.
Peralada is an exclusive and unique golf resort, offering luxury accommodation, the finest wines from the Peralada winery and a first class golf course. The resort has two fine dining restaurants, L’Olivera and Michelin star restaurant Castelle Peralada. At L’Olivera restaurant, Chef Paco Perez’s menu features the best sea food and freshest and finest produce from the region. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the food is exceptional! Some of the delicious dishes offered on the menu include Langoustine, locally caught Sea Bass and Veal tenderloin.
Michelin star Castelle restaurant is located within the 14th century castle, was a most memorable and gastronomic experience. Chef Javi Martinez and his amazing team create dishes which are pure genius, sensational flavours, works of art on plate, each dish paired with exceptional Peralada wine.
Sommelier Toni Gerez is also an expert on cheese, my eyes almost popped out when I saw the display of cheeses for us to choose from! Toni is real character, he is extremely knowledgable, professional and wonderfully entertaining.
A little history!
Castille de Peralada dates back to the 13th century, from the 14th century the castle was occupied by monks who grew grapes and made wine. In 1923 the castle was acquired by Miguel Mateu to house his vast art collection. One of his main objectives then was to grow grapes and make wine, reviving the wine making tradition of days gone by. A lot has changed since monks crushed grapes at Peralada, today they use the most modern technology to create wines using full nuances of the soils and vines of the Emporda. 
The 1923 cellar wine bar offers wine tasting with a selection of cured meats or cheeses, a fun way to finish a tour around the Peralada winery.
Peralada golf is 18 hole par 71 course, also designed by Eugenio Aguedo and Jodi Soler. While this course is challenging, you can be sure it will be an all round enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.
The resort also features a first class academy, nine hole pitch and putt and driving range. Just perfect for golfing family holidays, especially for introducing kids into the game or adults.
Since opening in 1993 Peralada has been awarded the best course on the Costa Brava on several occasions, it is also the first course in Europe to be awarded an environmental management certificate from the EMAS scheme of the EU for ECO management.
Close to both resorts is the beautiful City of Girona, for art lovers a visit to the Salvador Dali Theatre-Museum and birth house in the town of Figueres is an experience not to be missed. There are many interesting villages within driving distance of the resorts worth exploring and you are just a few Kilometres from the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.
