Thousands of people head abroad on golfing holidays each year and it's easy to see why. All over Europe there are some simply stunning golf courses set in gorgeous surroundings. One of the most popular golfing destinations is Spain. The island courses of Mallorca and Tenerife have long been popular for relaxing golfing weekends (or fortnights, if you're allowed!) and the mainland offers some cracking courses along the coastlines of the Costa Blanca, Costa Del Sol and Costa Brava. Spain is popular with golfers as it allows them to combine their hobby with the traditional Mediterranean holiday.

The golf courses of Portugal have long been a favourite amongst British golfing holidaymakers. With a similar climate to Spain, the weather is always beautiful, the beaches are gorgeous and the quality of the golf courses are admired the world over. With many of the finest courses situated in the holiday enclave of the Algarve, this is another golfing holiday which can double as the traditional family holiday – just to make sure everybody is happy.

If you fancy something a little closer to home – or perhaps you aren't keen on the idea of playing golf in the blazing sun – why not head for Ireland? Irish golf courses are famed for their quality and the friendly surroundings and Irish hospitality are well-known. An Irish golfing holiday can yield great value for money and the wetter climate allows for great soft ground all year round. What's more, with the destination being so close to home it's easy to nip over for a short weekend without too much planning.

France is already famed for its wine and food and the golfing holidays aren't bad either! Its proximity to the UK makes it easy to pack up the car with your golfing equipment, through the Channel Tunnel and straight onto the golf course. There are world-famous courses all over France with Golf du Medoc, Le Golf National and Domaine de la Bretesche comprising some of the most popular ones. With world famous cuisine and fine wines, France makes for an unbeatable golfing holiday.

What kind of list of European golfing destinations would this be without mentioning the world-renowned home of golf? Scotland is home to over 550 top class golf courses and many golfing enthusiasts from all over the world make the essential pilgrimage to such famous courses as Turnberry, St Andrews and Carnoustie. With gorgeous scenery and stunning golf hotels, this is an essential golfing holiday and certainly one to remember.

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