Golf course · Alcúdia
Club de Golf Alcanada: golf on the Bay of Alcúdia with the lighthouse in view
Last checked: October 2026
Alcanada lies right on the Bay of Alcúdia, and you can see the lighthouse on the offshore island from most holes. The course by Robert Trent Jones Jr. measures 6,193 m from the yellow tees and in 2026 hosts the Challenge Tour Grand Final for the sixth time.
Quick answer
Who is Club de Golf Alcanada suited to?
Golfers with a solid handicap looking for a long course by the sea. The club requires handicap 33 (men) or 35 (women) and proof at reception. At 6,193 m from yellow, Alcanada plays long, but the terrain is not very hilly – according to the club, a buggy is not necessary. Without a Spanish federation licence, you have paid a day licence of €3 since April 2025.
- Location
- Port d'Alcúdia, on the Bay of Alcúdia (Carretera del Faro s/n, 07400)
- From the airport
- approx. 72 km
- Holes / par
- 18 holes, par 72
- Length
- 6,193 m from yellow, 6,571 m from white, 5,241 m from red (scorecard 08/2025)
- Course rating / slope
- Yellow 72.4 / 135 (men) · Red 73.7 / 132 (women), FBG table 04/2024
- Opened
- 2003, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; all 18 greens renewed 2018–2019
- Handicap
- men max. 33, women max. 35; proof at reception
- Licence
- Spanish federation licence or day licence €3 per day (since April 2025)
- Operator
- AUCANADA S.A.U.
- Green fee
- 18 holes €115–230, 9 holes €69–139, depending on season (as of: 2026 price list)
Who is it for?
Is Club de Golf Alcanada right for you?
Well suited to
- Golfers with a handicap up to 33 (men) or 35 (women) who like length – 6,193 m from yellow
- Anyone looking for sea views: the Bay of Alcúdia, mountains and the lighthouse in view
- Holidaymakers in the north around Alcúdia and Port d'Alcúdia
- Players who like to walk – the terrain is not very hilly
Less suited to
- Players with a handicap higher than 33 (men) or 35 (women)
- Anyone looking for a quick round – for a four-ball on foot the club reckons on 4:38 hours
- Day trippers staying in Palma – approx. 72 km drive
The course
Landscape and character
Alcanada lies on the Bay of Alcúdia. You can see the lighthouse on the small island of Alcanada from most holes.
Pines and olive trees line the fairways, with views of the sea and mountains. The terrain is not very hilly, so the club does not consider a buggy necessary. The clubhouse is a renovated historic manor house.
The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; it opened to members and guests on 1 October 2003. In 2018–2019 the club renewed all 18 greens as well as the drainage and irrigation. According to the scorecard, Alcanada measures 6,193 m from yellow and 6,571 m from white.
Alcanada hosted the Challenge Tour Grand Final in 2019 and has done so every year since 2022; from 29 October to 1 November 2026 it takes place here for the sixth time. The amateur Copa del Rey was also played on the course in 2012 and 2024.
Holes
Holes you should know
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Hole 4 · Par 3
The club advises aiming for the left side of the green.
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Hole 10 · Par 4
According to the club, the second shot is decisive here.
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Hole 13 · Par 5
On its course page, the club mainly highlights the view on this par 5.
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Hole 17 · Par 3
A par 3 with a large green – that is how the club describes it.
Playing here
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Open to the public with a green fee. Maximum handicap: 33 for men, 35 for women; you show proof at reception. Since April 2025, players without a Spanish federation licence pay a day licence of €3 per day; if you have a federation licence, you show it.
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Tee times & green fee
Bookings are made online via TeeOne. According to the 2026 price list, 18 holes cost €115–230 depending on season, 9 holes €69–139. 9-hole rounds can be booked from 12:00 in winter and from 14:00 in summer.
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Buggy & club hire
A buggy is not compulsory. GPS buggies cost €48 (18 holes) or €35 (9 holes); depending on the weather, the 90-degree rule applies. TaylorMade hire clubs for women, men, left-handers and juniors: €38 (18 holes) or €25 (9 holes). Pro shop on site.
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Practice & lessons
The range has 20 mat bays, 10 of them covered, and Toptracer; a grass area is added seasonally. Range access €20 with unlimited balls. There are also two putting greens, a chipping green with practice bunker and a short-game area up to 80 m. The Alcanada Golf Academy teaches in Spanish, Catalan, English and German.
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Clubhouse & food
Restaurant in the clubhouse, a renovated historic manor house. Halfway houses on the course along the way.
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Dress code
Only polo or golf shirts with a collar or stand-up collar; women may wear sleeveless golf shirts. Not allowed: jeans, swimwear, leggings, tracksuits and cut-off trousers – not even on the practice facilities.
Season & maintenance
In winter the club overseeds the rough and tees with ryegrass; it does not mention a closure for this. For a four-ball round on foot, the club reckons on 4:38 hours.
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club de Golf Alcanada | 18 / 72 | 6,193 m | M 33 / W 35 | this course |
| Golf Pollença | 9 / 35 | 2,583 m | not stated | Neighbour in the north: 9 holes, par 35, 2,583 m from yellow – for a short round. |
| Canyamel Golf | 18 / 73 | 5,947 m | 36 | In the north-east: par 73, 5,947 m from yellow, handicap 36. |
| Golf Santa Ponsa I | 18 / 72 | 6,219 m | official HCP | Similar length (6,219 m from yellow, par 72), but in the south-west; official handicap required. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Club de Golf Alcanada
How long is Club de Golf Alcanada?
According to the scorecard from August 2025, the course measures 6,193 m from yellow, 6,571 m from white and 5,241 m from red. The club's home page gives a different figure of 6,559 m.
What handicap do I need at Alcanada?
Men maximum 33, women maximum 35; you show proof at reception. Without a Spanish federation licence, a day licence of €3 per day is added.
Does Alcanada have sea views?
Yes. The course lies on the Bay of Alcúdia; you can see the lighthouse on the island of Alcanada from most holes, plus the sea and mountains.
Do I need a buggy at Alcanada?
No. According to the club, the course is not very hilly. If you still want to ride, you pay €48 for 18 holes or €35 for 9 holes.
Sources(checked 29 October 2026): golf-alcanada.com · golf-alcanada.com · golf-alcanada.com · golf-alcanada.com · fbgolf.com · fbgolf.com. Green fees, tee times and licence rules may change – the club's website is authoritative.
Image credits: Red flag on the green, behind it a fairway with pines, golfers, the sea and the Alcanada lighthouse: Photo Frederik Rosar, Unsplash License, via Unsplash