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Golf in Seville: fairways in the morning, patios and orange trees by night

Seville has two 18-hole courses less than twenty minutes from the centre: Real Club Sevilla Golf, designed by José María Olazábal and host of the 2004 World Cup and three Spanish Opens, and Zaudín, a Gary Player layout on the heights of the Aljarafe. Come to pair a morning round with an evening in the old town, ideally from February to May or in October and November, when the Andalusian heat eases.

Plan this tripUpdated 11 October 2026

Seville lends itself to an unusual kind of golf trip: you sleep in the historic city, play fifteen minutes' drive away and are back in time for a siesta. Both courses open to visitors date from 1992, the year of the Expo, when the city acquired in one go new bridges, an AVE high-speed station and fairways of international standard. Real Club Sevilla Golf lies to the east towards Alcalá de Guadaíra, Zaudín to the west on the Aljarafe plateau, on either side of the Guadalquivir.

The terrain is gentle, the fairways wide and water everywhere: lakes, pale-sand bunkers, palms and stone pines. The flat ground makes walking a pleasure outside the summer months, and most golfers settle into an easy rhythm, two courses in three days, with the rest of the time for the Alcázar, tapas and flamenco in Triana. In March, the scent of orange blossom drifts all the way to the tees.

It is also a short-haul destination: a direct flight to San Pablo airport, twenty minutes by taxi and you are at your hotel. Three to five nights are enough: a round each morning, a siesta, then the city on foot as the light fades. You can extend the trip to Jerez and its bodegas, an hour to the south, for a final evening over a glass of fino.

The courses

Bunker and green shaded by stone pines, a row of orange trees laden with fruit along the edge of the course

Real Club Sevilla Golf

Architect: José María Olazábal
Opened 1992
18 holes
Par 72

Opened in 1992 at Montequinto, south-east of the city, José María Olazábal's design is Seville's benchmark: 6,529 metres from the championship tees, par 72, 61 hectares planted with more than 10,000 trees, 90 bunkers and nine lakes. The Bermuda fairways are generous, the bentgrass greens boldly contoured. It hosted the 2004 World Cup of Golf, won by Paul Casey and Luke Donald for England, then the Spanish Open in 2008, 2010 and 2012. A championship course playable at every level, with a 260-metre driving range to warm up.

Signature hole. The 18th closes the card with a real test: a lake guards the left of the green, bunkers the right, and both the drive and the second shot must choose their risk.

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Club Zaudín Golf

Architect: Gary Player
Opened 1992
18 holes
Par 71

Ten minutes from the centre, on the heights of Tomares, Zaudín is a Gary Player course opened in 1992, par 71, set on the Aljarafe where the Romans once built their summer villas. Without big changes in elevation, with broad greens and views over the city, the Torre Sevilla as a landmark, it makes for a relaxed round, ideal for a first day or an afternoon after a morning of sightseeing. The 17th and 18th are there to remind you to save your best golf for the finish. Visitors are welcome every day, by reservation.

Where to stay

Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and named after the king who wanted it, this is Seville's grand historic hotel: Mudéjar arches, azulejos, mahogany and a central patio, a short walk from the Alcázar. Not every room has a balcony: ask for one that does, a corner room if possible, for the evening light. Zaudín is a quarter of an hour away, and the Bar Americano awaits your return. Awarded a Michelin Key.

Hotel Mercer Sevilla

In the Arenal, between the cathedral and the Maestranza bullring, the Casa Palacio Castelar, a late 19th-century palace house, has kept its marble staircase and glass-roofed patio. Ask for 201 or 202 if you want a private terrace. The narrow rooftop pool is made for lengths rather than lounging, and the María Luisa restaurant seats fewer than twenty. Awarded a Michelin Key.

Andalusian patio with horseshoe arches and blue azulejos, a marble fountain and potted palms at dusk

Where to dine

Cañabota

Opened in 2016 near the San Andrés chapel, Cañabota cooks fish and shellfish from Andalusia's Atlantic coast, laid out at the entrance as at a fishmonger's, then grilled over embers in front of you. Michelin-starred, it is best enjoyed at the counter, facing the open kitchen; the menu follows the market, so ask for the morning's catch. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Next door, La Barra de Cañabota serves the same repertoire as small plates.

El Rinconcillo

Opened in 1670, it is the oldest bar in Seville, run since the mid-19th century by the De Rueda family, originally from Cantabria. Hanging hams, azulejos and a wooden counter where the waiters still chalk up your bill: order the espinacas con garbanzos and the pavía de bacalao, with a glass of sherry, standing up as the Sevillanos do. Doors open at 1pm, a few steps from the church of Santa Catalina.

Beyond golf

The Alcázar and the cathedral

The royal palace of the Alcázar, the cathedral with its Giralda, and the Archivo de Indias together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed since 1987. Book the Alcázar online and visit at opening time: the gardens, with their pools and orange trees, are still quiet, and the afternoon stays free for a tee time at Zaudín.

Triana and flamenco

Across the Isabel II bridge, Triana is the quarter of potters and singers. Spend the morning at the market, built over the remains of the Castle of San Jorge, and the evening in a small flamenco venue, far from the coach-party shows. The ceramic workshops on Calle San Jorge still sell hand-painted azulejos.

The bodegas of Jerez

An hour's drive south, Jerez de la Frontera is the capital of sherry. A bodega visit, with its cellars of casks stacked in solera and a tasting from fino to oloroso, fills a rest day nicely, and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, home of manzanilla, is only half an hour further.

Whitewashed lane with wrought-iron balconies, orange trees and a bell tower at twilight

When to go

Spring is the best season: from February to May temperatures sit between 18 and 28 °C, the orange trees blossom in March and the courses are at their best. April is in high demand, with Holy Week and the Feria, and hotels fill quickly. Summer is scorching, often above 40 °C in July and August, and playable only at dawn. October and November bring back mild weather; winter remains playable, cool in the mornings, with a few days of rain.

Getting there

Seville airport (SVQ) is about ten kilometres from the centre, twenty minutes by taxi, and both courses are a quarter of an hour from the central hotels. From Madrid, the AVE reaches Santa Justa station in about two and a half hours. Jerez airport, an hour's drive away, is an alternative depending on flights.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best golf course in Seville?

Real Club Sevilla Golf, designed by José María Olazábal and opened in 1992. It hosted the 2004 World Cup of Golf and three Spanish Opens (2008, 2010, 2012), and welcomes visitors.

How many golf courses are there near Seville?

Two 18-hole courses open to visitors lie less than twenty minutes from the centre: Real Club Sevilla Golf to the east and Gary Player's Zaudín, in Tomares, to the west.

When is the best time to play golf in Seville?

From February to May and in October and November. Summer often tops 40 °C and means playing at dawn; winter is mild but wetter.

How many days do you need for a golf trip to Seville?

Three to five nights: two or three rounds, plus time for the Alcázar, the cathedral and an evening in Triana. You can add a day in Jerez for the bodegas.

Which airport should I fly into for a golf trip to Seville?

Seville airport (SVQ), twenty minutes from the centre and both courses. Jerez airport, an hour's drive away, is an alternative.

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Palm-lined fairway and small lake at sunset, ochre cliffs and the Mediterranean on the horizon

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