Camiral Golf and Wellness
Formerly PGA Catalunya Resort and now Camiral, a Quinta do Lago resort near Girona, this is the most decorated golf address in Spain. The Stadium Course, laid out by Ryder Cup players Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo in 1999, sits at or near the top of every Spanish ranking and will host the 2031 Ryder Cup. A par 72 through pine and water, it is a true championship test backed by a polished resort and a quieter Tour Course alongside.
Photo: Camiral, a Quinta do Lago Resort, via Google.
The verdict
If you play one course in Catalonia, this is it. The Stadium Course at Camiral, the resort known for most of its life as PGA Catalunya, has been Spain's consensus number one for years, and the announcement that it will stage the 2031 Ryder Cup only confirmed what the rankings already said. Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo routed it through a forest of umbrella pines on rolling ground near Caldes de Malavella, about twenty five minutes south of Girona and a little over an hour from Barcelona, and the result is a course that looks and plays like a major venue.
What sets it apart is the variety and the strategy. There is water in play, there are dramatic elevation changes, and the closing run, with its plunging par 4 thirteenth and a tough, exposed finish, is among the best in continental Europe. It is a genuine test from the back tees and a fair, enjoyable round from the forward ones, which makes it a fine choice for a mixed group. Add the Tour Course for a second, gentler day, a serious hotel and spa, and easy access from two airports, and Camiral is the most complete golf stay in Spain.
Camiral Stadium Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1999
- Designers
- Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo
- Type
- Forest and lakes
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,000 yds
- Green fee
- From 130 euros
Designers, opening year and layout verified June 2026 from Camiral and leading course databases. The Stadium Course opened in 1999 to a Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo design and is the confirmed venue for the 2031 Ryder Cup, the first time the match returns to Spain since Valderrama in 1997. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 130 euros in the quieter months to roughly 195 to 220 euros in high season, with the Tour Course lower. The resort runs course improvement works during parts of 2026, so dates and access change. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Stadium Course makes a measured start before showing its teeth. The par 3 third is an early signature, a long one shotter to a green guarded by water and bunkers that asks for a committed strike, and from there the routing climbs and falls through the pines so that few holes feel alike. The greens are large, subtly contoured and quick when the course is dressed for a tournament, and good iron play into the right portions is the key to scoring.
The closing stretch is what golfers remember. The par 4 thirteenth plunges downhill from an elevated tee, a thrilling drive with the whole hole laid out below, and the run for home tightens through trees and around water to a demanding finish. It is the part of the course built for grandstands and roars, and standing on the thirteenth tee it is easy to picture the Ryder Cup arriving in 2031. The Tour Course, the resort's second eighteen, is shorter and more forgiving, a relaxed but well presented round that suits the second day of a stay.
For all the championship pedigree, the Stadium Course is a pleasure rather than a grind for the visiting golfer who plays the right tees. The trouble is visible, the lines are clear, and the rewards for a good shot are real. It is a course that flatters careful planning and punishes the loose drive, exactly as a great strategic layout should.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitors and hotel guests; tee times booked in advance, with priority and better rates for those staying on site |
| Green fee | Stadium Course from about 130 euros off peak to roughly 195 to 220 euros in high season (indicative, 2026); Tour Course lower |
| Improvement works | The resort schedules course works in 2026; closure windows change, so check before fixing dates |
| On the day | Buggies, caddies and a full practice facility available; smart golf dress expected at a championship venue |
| Getting there | Caldes de Malavella, about 25 minutes from Girona airport and a little over an hour from Barcelona |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for the kindest weather; summer is hot, winter mild and quiet |
Green fees and access verified indicatively June 2026 from Camiral; rates, works schedules and rules change, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the resort itself, with its hotel, apartments, spa and dining set quietly among the pines a short buggy ride from the first tee. Staying on site means earlier tee times, better green fee rates and the simplicity of golf, eat and sleep in one place, which is why most visiting groups build their trip around it.
For a livelier stay, Girona is twenty five minutes north, a beautiful medieval city with an outstanding food scene, and the beaches of the Costa Brava are close by for a non golf day. Barcelona is within easy reach for a few city nights at the start or end of a trip, pairing Camiral with the Catalan capital for a classic golf and culture week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Camiral.
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Camiral questions
Who designed Camiral and when did it open?
The Stadium Course at Camiral, formerly PGA Catalunya Resort, was designed by the Ryder Cup players Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo and opened in 1999. The companion Tour Course followed, giving the resort 36 holes near Caldes de Malavella in the Girona province of Catalonia.
Is Camiral hosting the Ryder Cup?
Yes. Camiral has been confirmed as the venue for the 2031 Ryder Cup, the second time Spain has staged the match after Valderrama in 1997. The Stadium Course is the championship layout that will host it.
What is the par and length of the Camiral Stadium Course?
The Stadium Course is a par 72 measuring about 7,000 yards from the back tees, routed through pine forest with water in play on several holes and a celebrated downhill par 4 closing stretch. It plays much shorter from the forward tees and remains a strong, strategic test.
How much does it cost to play Camiral in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees on the Stadium Course run from around 130 euros in the quieter months to roughly 195 to 220 euros in high season, with the Tour Course lower. Rates change by season and the resort runs improvement works during 2026, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, opening, par and Ryder Cup host status verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.