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Inside The Ropes
Welcome to Inside the Ropes, where we take you beyond the brochures and inside the true resort experience.
Here, you’ll find honest, detailed reviews of the world’s finest golf and spa destinations. From championship golf courses to luxury wellness retreats, from the quality of the rooms to the flavours on your plate, we explore every part of the stay so you know exactly what to expect.
Hilton Villamoura
Algarve Golf & Spa Retreat
Set beside the Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course, Hilton Vilamoura combines championship golf with one of Portugal’s largest hotel spas. With six pools, a family-friendly vibe, and easy access to Vilamoura’s top courses, it’s the ideal base for a complete Algarve golf and wellness escape.
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Set beside the Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course, Hilton Vilamoura combines championship golf with one of Portugal’s largest hotel spas. With six pools, a family-friendly vibe, and easy access to Vilamoura’s top courses, it’s the ideal base for a complete Algarve golf and wellness escape.
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Penha Longa
Sintra’s Golf & Wellness Hideaway
Tucked within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Penha Longa blends Michelin-starred dining, a serene spa with a full thermal circuit, and a 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf complex. Just minutes from Lisbon and Cascais, it’s a luxurious retreat with history, scenery, and world-class golf.
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Tucked within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Penha Longa blends Michelin-starred dining, a serene spa with a full thermal circuit, and a 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf complex. Just minutes from Lisbon and Cascais, it’s a luxurious retreat with history, scenery, and world-class golf.
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Palacio Estoril
Classic Elegance on Portugal’s Riviera
A historic luxury hotel steps from the Atlantic, Palácio Estoril offers timeless charm with its Banyan Tree Spa thermal circuit, a heated outdoor pool, and exclusive access to the iconic Estoril Golf Club. Perfect for combining golf, wellness, and the vibrant culture of Cascais and Sintra.
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A historic luxury hotel steps from the Atlantic, Palácio Estoril offers timeless charm with its Banyan Tree Spa thermal circuit, a heated outdoor pool, and exclusive access to the iconic Estoril Golf Club. Perfect for combining golf, wellness, and the vibrant culture of Cascais and Sintra.
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Praia Del Rey
Golf & Beachfront Luxury
Overlooking Portugal’s dramatic Silver Coast, Praia D’El Rey combines oceanfront elegance with championship golf. Play the acclaimed West Cliffs and Royal Óbidos courses, unwind at the spa, and enjoy fresh coastal dining—all just steps from the Atlantic.
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Overlooking Portugal’s dramatic Silver Coast, Praia D’El Rey combines oceanfront elegance with championship golf. Play the acclaimed West Cliffs and Royal Óbidos courses, unwind at the spa, and enjoy fresh coastal dining—all just steps from the Atlantic.
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Precise Resort El Rompido
Andalusia’s Hidden Golf Gem
Set within the protected Río Piedras marshlands, Precise Resort El Rompido offers two stunning 18-hole courses free from surrounding real estate, a relaxing spa, and authentic Andalusian dining. A tranquil retreat where golf, nature, and wellness come together.
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Set within the protected Río Piedras marshlands, Precise Resort El Rompido offers two stunning 18-hole courses free from surrounding real estate, a relaxing spa, and authentic Andalusian dining. A tranquil retreat where golf, nature, and wellness come together.
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Castillo Hotel Son Vida
Castillo Hotel Son Vida
Mallorca’s Timeless Golf Retreat
Perched above Palma Bay, Castillo Hotel Son Vida combines historic charm with modern luxury. Surrounded by four championship golf courses, it offers a serene spa, refined dining, and breathtaking views of Mallorca’s coastline—a true escape for golfers and luxury travellers alike.
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Mallorca’s Timeless Golf Retreat
Perched above Palma Bay, Castillo Hotel Son Vida combines historic charm with modern luxury. Surrounded by four championship golf courses, it offers a serene spa, refined dining, and breathtaking views of Mallorca’s coastline—a true escape for golfers and luxury travellers alike.
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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort
Costa del Sol’s Ultimate Luxury Escape
Renowned for its championship golf course, host of the Solheim Cup, Finca Cortesin pairs world-class golf with a serene spa, Michelin-starred dining, and Andalusian elegance. A refined retreat where wellness, gastronomy, and golf meet in perfect harmony.
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Renowned for its championship golf course, host of the Solheim Cup, Finca Cortesin pairs world-class golf with a serene spa, Michelin-starred dining, and Andalusian elegance. A refined retreat where wellness, gastronomy, and golf meet in perfect harmony.
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Hotel Camiral Golf & Wellness
Catalonia’s Premier Golf Destination
Located at the heart of the PGA Catalunya Golf Resort, Hotel Camiral offers two world-class courses, a state-of-the-art wellness centre, and contemporary luxury surrounded by the natural beauty of Girona. Perfect for a refined golf and spa getaway.
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Located at the heart of the PGA Catalunya Golf Resort, Hotel Camiral offers two world-class courses, a state-of-the-art wellness centre, and contemporary luxury surrounded by the natural beauty of Girona. Perfect for a refined golf and spa getaway.
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La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa
Andalusian Charm in Marbella’s Golf Valley
Set in the hills above Marbella, La Quinta blends Andalusian character with five-star comfort. With 27 holes of championship golf, a serene wellness spa, and views across the Mediterranean, it’s a refined retreat just minutes from Puerto Banús — perfect for a relaxing golf and spa escape.
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Set in the hills above Marbella, La Quinta blends Andalusian character with five-star comfort. With 27 holes of championship golf, a serene wellness spa, and views across the Mediterranean, it’s a refined retreat just minutes from Puerto Banús — perfect for a relaxing golf and spa escape.
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