Play Great Golf. Drink Great Wine. Sleep Well.
Destinations where the vineyards are as good as the fairways.
There's a version of this holiday that's a gimmick — a golf resort that happens to have a wine list. That's not what we mean. We're talking about destinations where the wine culture is genuinely world-class and the golf is equally serious.
South Africa's Cape Winelands are 30 minutes from courses that host the Sunshine Tour. Portugal's Douro Valley has mountain courses beside terraced vineyards and river views that are genuinely extraordinary. Spain's Andalusia has sherry country — Jerez, Sanlucar — alongside some of Europe's best course design.
Is this trip for you?
- Golfer who takes food and wine seriously
- Happy to split the itinerary between golf and vineyard visits
- Interested in destinations beyond the standard resort experience
- Budget from £700pp
- Travel partner may or may not golf
Where do you want to go?
Our top picks for this type of trip — chosen from 45 years of experience
South Africa (Cape Winelands)
Fancourt, Pearl Valley Golf Estate, Arabella. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek vineyards. The best combination on the planet.
Portugal (Douro Valley / Porto)
Vidago Palace in the north, Oporto Golf Club, Douro river views, port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Spain (Andalucia / Jerez area)
Valderrama, La Reserva, plus sherry country and flamenco. Genuinely extraordinary combination.
Every trip includes
"We played Pearl Valley in the morning and drove to Stellenbosch for wine tasting in the afternoon. Drank Meerlust Rubicon on a terrace looking at Table Mountain. I've booked it again for next October."
Questions we get asked
Is the golf quality compromised by being in a wine region?
No. Pearl Valley, Arabella and Fancourt are all European Tour standard. Vidago Palace is one of the most beautiful hotel golf courses in the world. The combination is genuine, not a marketing concept.
Can non-golfers enjoy these destinations?
Absolutely. South Africa's Cape Winelands are one of the world's great non-golf destinations. Douro Valley and Porto are extraordinary. These work very well for couples with one golfer.
What's the best time of year for golf and wine in South Africa?
October to November for harvest season (autumn in Southern Hemisphere) — the vineyards are at their most dramatic and the golf weather is perfect.
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