Alcanada Golf Club: one of the best courses in Spain

Mallorca has no less than 23 golf courses scattered throughout the island, which gives enthusiasts the opportunity to visit different courses, all just a short distance apart, and enjoy variety without wasting any time. Furthermore, its privileged climate, with an average of 19ºC throughout the year, allows visitors to play their favourite sport at any time of the year. In addition, state of the art services are offered by the island’s golf facilities, which were designed fully respecting the natural environment and with regulations that are applied on all the courses to guarantee that they comply with the necessary quality standards.

Therefore, it is not unusual that every year, thousands of tourists from the United Kingdom and Germany come to the island to practice golf. The fact is, a great variety of golf courses in which you can play 365 days a year, even when the courses of almost the entire continent are covered by snow, are just two hours away by plane.

Today we want to recommend the Alcanada Golf Club, located only 15 km from Hotel Miramar, right on the seafront. Opened in 2003, this 18-hole course has an area of ​​6,500 square metres in which the green of the course blends perfectly with the typical Mallorcan vegetation. It seems like all the facilities and buildings are part of a landscape painting. A course that offers spectacular views of the sea and is surrounded by lush olive and pine groves. Its truly impeccable upkeep and greens that were renovated in 2008 offer great quality and exceptional speed.

Although it is a relatively new course, little by little it has been gaining a foothold in the world of golf throughout the continent, being recognized by a significant number of magazines and golf guides as one of the best fields, both nationally and internationally. It has received recognition as Number 1 in Europe for the 7th consecutive year by the www.1golf.eu website and 10th in Spain in the Golfer’s Choice 2017 by the website www.leadingcourses.com.

It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the prestigious American designer, son of the legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, and brother of another great designer, Rees Jones. Since the 60s, he has designed and remodelled more than 250 golf courses, and the Alcanada Golf Club, which he designed on behalf of the owner Hans Peter Porsche at the end of the 90s, is one of his masterpieces. The typical hazards that appear in many of the family’s designs, the difficult greens with hidden breaks and the challenging tee shots, make it one of the highest-rated courses for those more experienced players travelling to the island for their holidays.

In Hotel Miramar we already have the special prices of the season for guests staying at our establishment.

You can pay your green fee on the spot at the hotel reception, or book it in advance through the website. You can get to the golf course by taxi, and the fare is approximately 15 euros per trip.

But besides offering a very exciting course, the Alcanada Golf Club also has other facilities and services providing visitors with everything they need.

• Pro shop: a stylish golf clothing store located in a building over four centuries old, with stone walls and of a typical Mallorcan style. With an area of ​​150 metres and architectural elements that are reminiscent of a wine cellar. Inside, the golfer can find everything necessary for the game, such as clothes, clubs, balls, gloves, hats, caps, tees, markers, spikes, golf shoes, tee punches and postcards.
• Restaurant: a place that offers the player a very relaxing atmosphere for after the game. With a service that stands out for its professionalism and menus capable of satisfying the demands of even the most demanding palates. It boasts of a magnificent terrace that enjoys wonderful views of the golf course and the Bay of Alcúdia.
• Golf School: run by Pro John Verhappen, this golf school offers training courses and custom classes, including club fittings, as well as specific classes, regulations, etiquette, etc. Lessons are given both individually and in groups, and in different languages, such as Spanish, German, English, French and Dutch. This makes this golf course an ideal place for both beginners and for experienced players.

Are you looking for a hotel where you can relax and get rid of all the stress that you have been accumulating for so long? Are your body and your mind screaming for a break? At the Hotel Miramar we have just what you need. You can enjoy a relaxing holiday in our establishment located in the centre of Puerto de Pollença, a few meters from the beach. The beaches of this area are considered to be the best on the island, both for their fine sand and their crystal clear waters, which makes Puerto de Pollença an authentic paradise. It is also very close also to the Real Club Náutico, which offers visitors the possibility of enjoying a wide range of leisure activities.

Pero no solamente la zona es ideal para pasar unas vacaciones de relax, sino que nuestro establecimiento también lo eBut not only is the area ideal for a relaxing holiday, but so is our establishment, offering you the possibility to relax and let yourself be pampered a bit without leaving the hotel. We have a magnificent spa and fitness centre exclusively for Hotel Miramar guests, equipped with a sauna, gym, dressing rooms, Jacuzzi, power showers, relaxation room, small indoor pool, outdoor pool, personalized physiotherapy and massage service, and beauty treatments.

Spa treatments

There is nothing like a good swim and spa session to relax. In our establishment, besides making use of our magnificent pools with jets designed to relax different areas of the body, you can also have a peel, lymphatic drainage or a body reflexology massage. Words cannot describe how relaxed you will feel when you finish!

Body treatments

Let yourself be pampered a bit by our professionals and take advantage of your holidays to take care of your physical appearance and enjoy those treatments you do not always find time for in your day to day life. At the Hotel Miramar we offer beauty treatments of all kinds: facials, eyebrow tinting, manicures, pedicures, facial waxing, eyelash tinting, waxing, manicures and pedicures with gel, etc.

In addition, you can book a makeup session to make yourself look good before you have a night out and let yourself be advised by our experts so that you can also do it yourself at home any day, learning to make the most of your features to maximise your natural beauty.

Massages

Due to the poor postures we adopt while working and the bad habits of our daily lives, it is normal that our muscles suffer and that we feel discomfort or pain in certain areas of our bodies. During your stay at Hotel Miramar, you can take advantage of a back massage, an Indian head massage or even a full body massage. But we also offer facial massages especially designed to relax the muscles of this area, and which are very soothing.

This way, not only will you return home with renewed energy, but also you will sleep better at night, which will make you feel much more rested and better prepared to face your daily obligations. And there is nothing like a good massage to get rid of all the tensions and stress.

Rituals

We also have alternative and completely natural treatments that will help you to completely disconnect and relax, including reiki sessions, energetic pindas massage, treatments with gold pearls of the Pacific, chakra balancing and essential oil treatment, Ayurvedic masala and orchids and semiprecious stones.

Special packs

You can combine all these sessions and treatments in one and enjoy several of them at the same time, thus getting a cheaper price. For example, you can combine the facial with a pedicure and a manicure, but also with just a manicure. Or treat yourself to a relaxing massage with semiprecious stones and then finish off with a manicure and pedicure session. Or simply take advantage of getting a manicure and pedicure to show off your perfect hands and feet during your summer holiday.

Fitness center

Whether you usually go to the gym or you want to take advantage of your holiday to get fit, at the Hotel Miramar we also have our own gym, exclusively for our clients. We have a large outdoor pool where you can cool off by doing some laps and later rest while sunbathing in a lounger. But we also have a machine room where you can find treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, weight machines, etc.

This is the ideal way to get rid of stress and at the same time take the opportunity to tone up your body or lose those extra pounds that you have wanted to get rid of for so long. By doing this, you can return home with a new figure! Furthermore, you must know that exercise also eliminates fat and toxins, so your skin will also look much healthier and brighter. And after a few sessions in the sun, you’ll also have a nice tan.

In short, the Miramar Hotel is much more than a place to spend the night. We offer our visitors spa and fitness services of the best quality, so you can get the relaxation you are looking for and get completely free of stress, and return home feeling completely new.

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Mallorca has become one of the most popular destinations for cycle-tourism lovers. And no wonder, since, of its 1,250 km of roads, approximately 700 km are lanes and secondary roads that run through both mountains and plains, which makes them ideal for enjoying cycling while looking at the beautiful scenery of the island. Roads that make up unique routes with different modalities and difficulty levels. From itineraries for experienced cyclists with quite considerable uphill stretches to others more appropriate for amateurs and for those who are just starting out.

For this reason, it is not unusual that Mallorca receives thousands of tourists every year, drawn by the many cycle-tourism possibilities available on the island. Added to this is the tranquillity of the routes in low season and the impressive variety of scenery that can be found in this little piece of paradise. There are hundreds of enthusiasts, especially in February and March, who visit the island with this intention, attracted by the beauty of these country roads that run between towns full of charm, where you can immerse yourself in the traditions, culture and gastronomy of Mallorca.

The island is ideal for enjoying wonderful mountain scenery, trails and really interesting country roads.

And not only anonymous athletes come to the island, but it is also visited by professional cyclists who always leave with very positive opinions. Even European competition teams come to Mallorca to train and prepare the season due to the optimal conditions found here.

With this in mind, public bodies have carried out, in recent years, numerous tasks to condition, and add signs to, roads. Furthermore, it should be noted that in the areas through which the cycle tourism routes run in Mallorca, we can find a wide variety of shops and hotels well prepared to meet the needs of even the most demanding athletes, as is the case with our establishment, the Hotel Miramar. We offer everything from a bicycle repair service to special menus for athletes to a massage service.

If you are thinking about visiting the island to enjoy this sport, we can show you here the best cycling routes in Mallorca.

Route through the port of Pollença passing through the Playa de la Victoria

This route of 35.4 km presents a positive slope of 356 km. It is a low-difficulty itinerary that makes it one of the best options for beginners and amateurs. Ideal for enjoying spectacular views of the harbour, and part of the interior with all its contrasts. The route begins at the Puerto de Alcudia in the Acunada direction, passing through Es Mal Pas and the Ermita de la Victoria, ending at the Puerto de Pollença and returning to the Port of Alcudia.

One of the main attractions of this itinerary, in addition to its wonderful views, is that Victoria Beach is unspoilt, undisturbed by man, and with crystal-clear waters that make it a unique place.

Route through Muro Beach and Coll de Femenia

It is a route of approximately 78 km that has a positive gradient of 983 km with a medium level of difficulty and two different sections. The starting point is the Muro Beach and the route goes through Alcúdia and Puerto Pollença, increasing in difficulty from here until you reach Coll de Femenia, one of the most beautiful places in the north of Mallorca. The rest of the way is flat, so it is also more easy-going. We will continue through the interior of Caimari, Selva, Inca, Sa Pobla and then we will return to Playa de Muro.

Route through Formentor

This is a route that extends along 79.9 km and presents a difference in gradient of almost 1,490 km. Due to this its difficulty level is medium, so it is only suitable for those cyclists who have a minimum level of experience. If you do, you shouldn’t miss out, as it is one of the best cycling routes not only in Spain, but throughout the world.
The starting point of the route is Can Picafort. From there you head towards Alcudia, arriving at the Mirador de Formentor. Along the way you will also pass through beautiful places such as Coll sa Creueta and Sa Talaia d’Albercutx. Although most of the route is manageable, the its difficulty is average due to the last effort that must be made before reaching the Talaia d’Albercutx, which rewards us with stunning views.

Route of Alcudia – Cabo de Formentor

This route has about 65 km and a positive gradient of 1,357 km. It is one of the most impressive routes in terms of views and scenery. The itinerary is quite similar to that of the Formentor route, holding second place in the list of the best cycling routes in Mallorca and the world. The sections are very similar, but with an added difficulty, which makes it suitable only for the most experienced.
The route leaves from Alcudia and passes through the Port of Pollença, reaching the Talaia d’Albercutx. After crossing spectacular scenery, the path leads to the imposing Formentor Lighthouse. We return through the Port of Pollença and arrive back in Alcudia.

Sa Calobra Route

This route extends along 120 km and has a positive gradient of 2,762 km, which makes it a high-difficulty itinerary. It is very demanding in terms of stamina and physical form. It is only suitable for experienced cyclists and for professionals of this sport. The Sierra de Tramontana is, without a doubt, one of the best areas for enjoying cycling routes. In this itinerary, we leave Alcúdia and go through Cala Tuent until we reach Sa Calobra, a beautiful cove located in the Sierra de Tramontana where the Torrent de Pareis flows into the sea.

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We already have special pricing available for the 2018 season for Hotel Miramar customers in the Aucanada Golf:

– 1 day 18-hole Greenfee (29/05/2018-22/09/2018): 121,50 euros
– 1 day 18-hole Greenfee (16/03/2018-28/05/2018)&(23/09/2018-07/11/2018): 135,00 euros

The Greenfees can be hired at reception of Hotel Miramar or book in advance through our website. All players must be in possession of a card or valid handicap certificate (maximum 33 for men / 35 women) and shall comply with the rules and etiquette of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the Royal Spanish Golf Federation. Moving to the golf course is by taxi with an approximate price of 15 euros per trip

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