Perched above the Bay of Alcúdia on Mallorca's north-east coast, Club de Golf Alcanada is one of those places that looks special the moment you arrive. Opened in 2003 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, it's a modern, polished club set on dramatic coastal land with sea views that follow you round most of the day.
The routing makes the most of the setting without feeling gimmicky. You'll play through pine groves and across rocky ground, with plenty of glimpses of the Mediterranean and the little island of Alcanada with its lighthouse sitting out in the bay. There's elevation in the mix too, so you get some cracking outlooks across the water towards the Tramuntana mountains, especially later in the round.
In playing terms, it's not just a holiday resort knock-about. Alcanada rewards good positioning and a sensible strategy more than sheer power. Fairways are welcoming enough, but the bunkering is placed to catch the lazy line and the greens have enough movement to keep you honest. Add the breeze off the bay, particularly in the afternoons, and club selection can suddenly become the whole story.
Off the course, the clubhouse is smart and easy-going, with a terrace restaurant looking over the 18th and the sea beyond, plus solid practice facilities including a driving range and short-game area.
Who is this for? Golfers wanting a high-quality Mallorca break with great views, a classy clubhouse and a course you'll remember.
Who is it best for? Mid to low handicappers, or any group that wants one 'headline' round on the trip.
