Catalunya, Spain is acclaimed for many things. Arguably, it’s home to one of the most famous cities in the world; Barcelona. Bordered by France, Andorra and the Mediterranean Sea it would be fair to say that the region is abundantly blessed. A naturally rugged coastline, hot Mediterranean climate and the Pyrenees valleys have given rise to a region conducive to good living and superior cuisine.
These innate characteristics and strategic location were not lost on the creators of the luxury golf escape PGA Catalunya Resort. Armed with the region’s natural blessings the resort has set about graciously adding value to its offering. Their recent developments pledge more than an exceptional round of golf.
Golf with a bite
At the heart of the resort of course, are its two world-renowned golf courses. The Stadium Course has been named the best in Spain, third in Continental Europe and is in the top 100 courses in the world. Not a bad round of golf at all. Furthermore, the club house sets new standards for exclusive members’ clubs. Celebrated interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, a master of light and space, has created a fresh and modern departure from traditional golf clubhouses. The building is in perfect harmony with its natural setting and offers undisturbed views across the Stadium Course. A lavish bistro menu at The Club Café includes fried oysters, kale and beetroot or an Angus beef burger. Local Cava and Champagne compliments the wine and beer list making it the perfect place for a light lunch after a round.
LAVIDA Hotel
The most alluring recent expansion however, is LAVIDA Hotel. If golf isn’t your thing this gateway hotel on the resort offers everything else you could possibly want from an unforgettable holiday. Located just ten minutes from Gerona and an hour from Barcelona it’s the perfect compromise for friends and family who enjoy different things. With cycling, hiking, trekking, horse-riding and boat trips in and around Gerona it’s enough to tempt you away from the golf courses. All this and I’ve barely mentioned the backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains which dominates the view. LAVIDA Hotel’s 50 rooms, with sweeping views of the golf courses, provides a luxurious shelter for outdoor enthusiasts on the resort.
A second hotel, Hotel Camiral, also located on the resort is the home of 1477 Restaurant headed by Executive Chef Francisco Hernandez. A menu sourced from local artisan produce cooked with a distinctly Catalan twist, with wines from its cellar, provides an exquisite gastronomical experience.
Own a piece of heavenly Catalunya
Once you visit the resort and enjoy its rugged tranquility, five star cuisine, exquisite wines and unparalleled hospitality you’d be forgiven for not wanting to leave. So how fortunate for us that one no longer has to. PGA Catalunya offers a development of 50 new three-bedroom luxury villas for sale. Designed by Barcelona-based Lagula Architects each villa is distributed across two floors and placed to benefit from its celestial surroundings. The first release becomes available in 2019. With such generous value added luxury there is little doubt that we shall all be flocking to Catalunya very soon.
For more information visit: www.pgacatalunya.com
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