Real Golf de Bendinat
Real Golf de Bendinat is the handy quality round just west of Palma, a Martin Hawtree design from 1986 extended to a full eighteen by Ken Moodie in 1995. Compact, hilly and carved through pine woodland, this par 70 trades length for elevation and demand, a characterful course minutes from the city and the southwest resorts.
Photo: Real Golf de Bendinat via Google.
The verdict
Bendinat is proof that a course does not need length to be a real test. Martin Hawtree routed the original holes through tumbling pine woodland in 1986, and Ken Moodie completed the eighteen in 1995, leaving a par 70 that rises and falls across the hillside with tight, tree lined corridors and small targets. It is a thinking golfer's course, more about position and nerve than driver distance.
Its trump card is location: it is one of the closest quality rounds to Palma, so it slots into a city break or a southwest golf week without a long transfer. It will not unseat the island flagship, but as a varied, characterful eighteen near the capital it earns its place. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for context.
Real Golf de Bendinat at a glance
- Course opened
- 1986
- Designer
- Martin Hawtree, Ken Moodie
- Type
- Wooded, hilly
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 5,660 m
- Green fee
- From about 90 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the club, GolfPass and Where2Golf. Real Golf de Bendinat opened in 1986 to a Martin Hawtree design and was extended to 18 holes by Ken Moodie in 1995, a par 70 of roughly 5,660 meters west of Palma. Green fees ran from about 90 euros as an indicative 2026 guide and vary by season. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Bendinat is all about elevation and accuracy. The land rolls hard across the hillside, so you rarely have a flat lie and almost never an easy stance, and the pines press in close enough that a crooked drive is punished at once. The par 4s ask for precise positioning off the tee rather than length, and a couple of the short holes demand a committed strike to small, defended greens.
Because the course is short on the card it tempts you into being aggressive, but the smart play is patient, leaving the ball below the hole and taking your pars where the slope allows. There are glimpses of the bay and the city through the trees, and the overall feel is intimate and old fashioned in the best sense, a contrast to the wider resort layouts elsewhere on the island.
For visitors short on time it is ideal: a genuine, varied eighteen you can reach in minutes from Palma, then return to the city for the evening. It pairs neatly with the polished Arabella courses just up the road for a southwest week.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round; a popular course near Palma, so book ahead in winter and spring peak season |
| Green fee | From about 90 euros as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the club; a buggy is worth taking given the hilly terrain |
| On the day | Short but hilly wooded course; buggies recommended; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Bendinat, Calvia, just west of Palma, about 15 minutes from Palma airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; mild winter and spring are peak Mallorca golf season |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
The course sits in the smart Bendinat and Portals area between Palma and the southwest resorts, so you can base yourself in the city for restaurants and culture or in the marina towns of Portals and Santa Ponsa for a beach and golf week, all within a short drive.
From here the rest of the island is easy, from the Arabella trio such as Son Vida and Son Muntaner above Palma to the long resort test at Golf Santa Ponsa nearby, for a full golf trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Real Golf de Bendinat.
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Real Golf de Bendinat questions
Who designed Real Golf de Bendinat and when did it open?
Real Golf de Bendinat was designed by Martin Hawtree and opened in 1986 with nine holes, then extended to a full 18 by Ken Moodie in 1995, just west of Palma in Mallorca.
What is the par and length at Real Golf de Bendinat?
It is a par 70 measuring about 5,660 meters, a compact, hilly course carved through pine woodland with notable elevation changes and tight, demanding holes.
What are green fees at Real Golf de Bendinat?
Green fees ran from roughly 90 euros as an indicative 2026 guide, varying by season. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Real Golf de Bendinat?
Yes. Bendinat is open to visiting golfers year round and is one of the closest quality courses to Palma, an easy add to a southwest Mallorca golf week.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.