Golf

Mallorca has more than 20 18-hole golf courses, among them PGA championship venues of fiendish difficulty. The Federación Balear de Golf (Balearic Golf Federation) can provide more information.

Canyamel Golf. This club, some 64 km (40 miles) from Palma, at the far eastern tip of the island, has wonderful views of the sea. Fans of the club say the 475-yard 13th hole (par 5) is a heartbreaker. Av. d'Es Cap Vermell s/n, Capdepera, Balearic Islands, 07589. 971/841313; www.canyamelgolf.com. €83–€105 for 18 holes, depending on the season.

Golf Alcanada. This 18-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is widely regarded as the best club on the island, with spectacular views of the bay and lighthouse. Ctra. del Faro s/n, Alcúdia, Balearic Islands, 07400. 971/549560; www.golf-alcanada.com/en. €105--€165 for 18 holes, €62--€83 for 9 holes (depending on season).