Capdepera Golf

Capdepera Golf is in Artà, on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. For a visiting golfer, its defining feature is the contrast within the course itself: easier holes in the valley alternate with more demanding holes in the hills of the Serra de Llevant. The landscape is therefore part of both the setting and the golfing challenge.

The course was built on a former livestock estate with a history stretching back 2,000 years. Today, the club brings together the course, a driving range, a golf academy, a restaurant and facilities for events.

A course of contrasting terrain

Rather than presenting the same level of difficulty throughout, Capdepera combines the gentler golf of the valley with the tougher demands of the hills. That distinction is useful when considering a round here: the course has two contrasting sides, linked by the changing terrain of the Serra de Llevant.

The 15th is a particular point of interest. Its panoramic views extend to the coast, and it has been recognised several times as the most beautiful hole on the island. The outlook gives this part of the round an appeal beyond the golf, bringing the coastline into view from the course.

The valley holes and the hill holes together define the layout. For anyone choosing a course partly for its surroundings, this combination of terrain and coastal views is central to understanding what Capdepera offers.

The clubhouse and Roca Viva

The Mallorcan-style clubhouse brings together the course, driving range and Restaurante Roca Viva. Its local architectural style provides another connection with the island, alongside the landscape and the estate’s long history.

Roca Viva has a terrace overlooking the 18th hole. It is the club’s option for including a restaurant visit alongside the golf, with the course still in sight from the terrace. The view here focuses on the closing hole, in contrast to the wider coastal panorama from the 15th.

Practice and other facilities

A driving range and golf academy complement the course, giving practice and tuition their own place within the club’s facilities. Events are also part of the offering. Together with Roca Viva, these services make the club more than the playing layout alone, bringing golf, learning, dining and gatherings into the same setting.