Easter Golf Breaks: Where to Go and What It Costs
Easter lands in the Mediterranean's loveliest golfing window, warm spring days, green courses and the season properly open before the summer heat. It is also a peak family holiday week, so prices rise and the best resorts fill early. Here are the ten destinations we send golfers to at Easter, ranked, each linked to our fuller guide, followed by an indicative cost table so you know roughly what a break to each will set you back per head before you commit.
Photo: San Lorenzo Golf Course, the Algarve via Google.
How we ranked them, and a word on timing
Easter usually falls between late March and the third week of April, so it sits squarely in the Mediterranean and North African spring, warm, settled and green, with the courses lush after the winter rains. For reference, Easter Sunday is March 28 in 2027 and April 16 in 2028. This list weighs the things that make an Easter break work: dependable spring warmth, the quality and depth of the golf, short and easy travel, and value for money in a week when prices climb. We have leaned toward southern Europe and North Africa, where Easter is close to ideal, and added Dubai for those who want long haul luxury. Because it is a major school holiday, every destination here books up early, so treat the costs below as a planning guide and reserve well ahead.
The 10 best Easter golf breaks
The Algarve, Portugal
The Algarve is the complete Easter golf break. Spring days in the low twenties Celsius, short flights from across Europe, a stack of top courses in the central belt and a family friendly resort scene make it ideal for the holiday week. Play San Lorenzo, the Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura layouts and Monte Rei to the east, with the courses green and the crowds lighter than high summer. For value, weather and depth combined, nothing beats it at Easter.
Verdict: the complete Easter trip, warm, easy and full of great golf.Costa del Sol, Spain
The Costa del Sol is warm and welcoming by Easter, the Marbella and Sotogrande courses green and inviting after the winter. This is the home of Valderrama and Finca Cortesin, two of continental Europe's finest tests, set among the resorts and beach clubs of the coast. Easy access from across Europe, a long golfing pedigree and a lively dining scene make it a dependable, polished Easter choice for a mixed group.
Verdict: warm, polished and packed with serious championship golf.Belek, Turkey
Belek is the value champion of the Easter break. Spring temperatures are comfortable, the pine framed courses run green and the cluster of resorts makes the all inclusive maths irresistible for a group or a family. Play the Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Carya and the Cornelius courses on short transfers between rounds, and you have a week of high quality golf and five star comfort for a fraction of what the same standard costs further west.
Verdict: unbeatable value, ideal for a group or family Easter week.Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca is a lovely Easter option, the island warming into spring with its courses, led by Alcanada and the Son layouts, green and quiet before the summer rush. Short flights, an easy island to drive, excellent food and a wealth of family friendly resorts make it a relaxed, civilised golf week. It is the pick for those who want golf wrapped in a proper Mediterranean island holiday for the whole party.
Verdict: an easy, family friendly island break with quiet spring golf.Lisbon Coast, Portugal
The Lisbon coast pairs spring golf with one of Europe's great city breaks. The courses around Cascais and the dunes of Comporta to the south play beautifully in the Easter warmth, and you are a short drive from the restaurants, history and buzz of Lisbon for the rest days. It is the choice for golfers travelling with non golfing partners who want culture and coast alongside the fairways.
Verdict: spring golf with a world class city on the doorstep.Cyprus
Cyprus is among the warmest Easter options in Europe, the spring sun reliable and the Paphos courses, led by Aphrodite Hills, in fine green condition. The relaxed pace, good value and dependable weather make it a low risk choice for those who want guaranteed warmth without leaving the wider region. Add the beaches and the history and it is a well rounded, sun assured Easter golf break.
Verdict: among the most weather reliable warm spots in Europe at Easter.Canary Islands
The Canary Islands offer the most dependable warmth of all at Easter, sitting off the African coast where spring is summery. Tenerife and Gran Canaria lead the way, their volcanic, ocean view courses such as Abama and the southern resorts in good order, and the four to five hour flight is the price of near guaranteed sun. For warmth assurance over the holiday week, the Canaries are hard to beat.
Verdict: the surest warmth in the European reach, ocean view golf.Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is at its best in spring, warm comfortable days and cool evenings with the snow capped Atlas as a backdrop to immaculate, watered courses. Play the Amelkis, Royal Golf and Al Maaden layouts, then trade the fairways for the souks, the riads and the rooftop terraces of the medina. It is the most characterful golf and culture combination within easy reach of Europe, and Easter timing is ideal before the summer heat.
Verdict: golf and a genuine cultural escape in ideal spring warmth.Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Easter catches the tail of the Gulf golf season, with Dubai still very playable, especially earlier in the window and on morning tee times before the heat builds toward summer. The Emirates Majlis, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Creek give you championship courses, faultless conditioning and a city of restaurants, beach clubs and family attractions alongside. It ranks here for those wanting long haul luxury and willing to pay for it.
Verdict: five star Gulf golf for the holiday week, best booked early.Costa Blanca, Spain
The Costa Blanca rounds out the list as a value rich, easy Easter option, the Alicante coast warming nicely in spring and its courses, led by Las Colinas and the Villamartin cluster, green and good value. Short flights, a wealth of self catering and resort options and a gentle, family friendly feel make it a dependable budget conscious choice for a spring golf week in the sun.
Verdict: value, easy travel and reliable spring golf on the Alicante coast.What an Easter golf break costs
| Destination | Style | Indicative per head |
|---|---|---|
| Belek, Turkey | All inclusive resort, group value | From around £650 to £1,100 |
| The Algarve, Portugal | Mid range hotel and golf | From around £700 to £1,400 |
| Costa Blanca, Spain | Value resort or self catering | From around £600 to £1,000 |
| Costa del Sol, Spain | Mid to upper range, marquee courses | From around £850 to £1,600 |
| Mallorca, Spain | Island resort, family friendly | From around £750 to £1,400 |
| Lisbon Coast, Portugal | Golf and city combination | From around £800 to £1,500 |
| Cyprus | Resort, weather assured | From around £800 to £1,500 |
| Canary Islands | Ocean view resort, sun assured | From around £850 to £1,600 |
| Marrakech, Morocco | Riad or resort, golf and culture | From around £800 to £1,500 |
| Dubai, UAE | Five star, long haul | From around £1,500 to £2,500 and up |
Indicative third party package ranges for 2026, gathered June 2026. Easter prices peak over the holiday week and vary widely by hotel, group size and booking lead time; these are a planning guide only. Always confirm directly before booking. Compare Easter resort and hotel options.
Plan your Easter golf break
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Easter golf questions
Where is the best golf for an Easter break?
Easter falls in the Mediterranean's lovely spring shoulder season, and our pick is the Algarve in southern Portugal, where warm, settled days, short flights and a deep roster of courses make it the complete Easter golf break. The Costa del Sol, Belek and Mallorca run it close on weather and value, with Lisbon, Cyprus, the Canaries, Marrakech, Dubai and the Costa Blanca all strong. Wherever you go, book early, because Easter is a peak family travel week.
How much does an Easter golf break cost?
Indicative per person package costs for a three to four night Easter golf break, including flights, hotel and a few rounds, run from around 600 to 900 pounds for value destinations such as Belek, the Algarve or the Costa Blanca, 900 to 1,500 pounds for mid range stays in the Algarve, Costa del Sol or Mallorca, and 1,500 to over 2,000 pounds for five star and long haul options such as Dubai. These are third party guide ranges that rise over the Easter week itself, so always confirm current prices directly before booking.
When is Easter and is it a good time for golf?
Easter usually falls between late March and the third week of April; Easter Sunday is March 28 in 2027 and April 16 in 2028. It is an excellent time for golf in the Mediterranean and North Africa, where spring brings warm, comfortable days, green courses and lighter crowds than high summer. The trade off is that Easter is a major school holiday, so flights and resorts are busy and prices rise for the week itself, which makes booking ahead essential.
Is Easter too early for golf in the Mediterranean?
Not at all. By Easter the southern Mediterranean and North Africa are firmly into spring, with the Algarve, southern Spain, Belek, Cyprus and Morocco all enjoying warm, settled days ideal for golf, and the courses lush after the winter rains. Evenings can still be cool, so pack a layer, and the sea is not yet warm for swimming, but for golf it is one of the most pleasant windows of the year, before the summer heat arrives.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal conditions and indicative package costs verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.