Golf in Bilbao, the best golf courses in Bilbao.

Golf in Bilbao, discover the best golf courses in Bilbao and surroundings.

Golf in Bilbao is very well represented. In addition to having 4 impressive courses in the vicinity of the city, we also find some of the best golf schools in the Basque Country. Spaces, among which Jon Rahm used to play during his childhood. Moreover, now, every time this txapeldun (champion in Basque) returns home, he still enjoys these courses that have given him so much joy.Do you dare to play in the best golf courses in Bilbao?Currently, there are 4 golf courses in the province of Bizkaia: Meaztegi Golf, Uraburu golf, Real Sociedad de Golf de Neguri and Club de Campo Laukariz. These courses are located less than 30 minutes from the center of Bilbao and offer us the chance to enjoy our favorite sport in style.

Bilbao, one of the most important cities in the Bay of Biscay, allows us to enjoy its gastronomy and history while we enjoy some of the best golf courses in the north. And as you have seen, the designs of Olazabal, Seve and company invite us to enjoy every hole, every stroke. Are you ready to attack the green?

Golf courses in Bilbao.

Currently, there are no golf courses within the territorial limits of the city of Bilbao, but there are in the surrounding villages. In fact, less than 30 minutes away by car there are 4 impressive courses. If you intend to play golf in Bilbao, we recommend you to read carefully each of the points of this article. We are sure that this information will be of great help to plan your golf trip to Bilbao. As we have already indicated, we have 4 great courses around the urban core of Bilbao: Uraburu golf, Meaztegi Golf, Club de Campo Laukariz and Real Sociedad de Golf de Neguri. These courses are joined by the Pitch & Putt courses of Palacio Urgoiti and Derio Golf. We leave you information of all of them.

Uraburu golf.

This course designed by José María Olazabal in 2004 is located just 20 minutes from the center of Bilbao. An 18-hole course that tests even the most technical player. This course located on the slope of Mount Ganguren offers us luxurious views. An amazing landscape, which helps to make our golfing experience much more enjoyable.

The slopes of the hillside where this golf course is located and the design made by Olazabal, challenge us to hunt the green from really complicated positions. A very nice challenge that we encourage you to enjoy in first person. This course is totally different from the courses found in the rest of the peninsula, and its location, in the middle of the mountain, makes each hole a real adventure.

Meaztegi golf.

Meaztegi is one of the most important courses in Bizkaia and Euskadi. An 18-hole, par 72 course, designed by Severiano Ballesteros, offers a great experience less than 30 minutes from the center of Bilbao. A space located on the old iron mines of La Arboleda, which, in addition to the 18-hole course also offers a 9-hole Pitch & Putt course. Undoubtedly one of the most attractive golf complexes in Bizkaia. We must point out that this course is improving its bunkers, so the works may affect several of its holes. We recommend that you ask us about the status of the works before booking.

Meaztegi is the only public course in the Historical Territory of Bizkaia. A golf complex that was designed with great care and detail by Seve so that players of all handicaps could enjoy this sport that he loved so much. Meaztegi has all the services you may need: golf school, equipment rental, driving range, putting green, cafeteria, restaurant…

Laukariz Country Club.

This country club located in the exclusive residential area of La Bilbaina, in Mungia, has 27 holes that allow us to play 3 different courses. This club has many other services that make its members enjoy a high level of social life. Located less than 30 minutes from Bilbao airport and the center of the capital of Bizkaia, it attracts golf players with a high purchasing power. The first 18-hole course designed by Stirling & Martin was inaugurated in 1975, while the last 9 holes built were inaugurated in 2005.

Thanks to its more than 70 hectares and 27 holes, this golf course allows us to enjoy 3 totally different courses. Like the Uraburu course, the Laukariz course is situated in a location of great natural wealth. A fact that makes this course a bit physically demanding.

Real Sociedad de Golf de Neguri.

This club, founded in 1911 in the town of Leioa, Biscay, had 11 holes until 1961, when the club moved to the land it currently occupies in Punta Galea, Getxo. This new course of more than 6,000 meters and par 72, was designed by Javier Arana at about 60 meters above sea level. On the cliffs themselves. The first 9 holes are totally exposed to the weather conditions of the Bay of Biscay. While the second 9 holes take place between pine trees, in the interior. In any case, each of the greens of this course are perfectly protected. To make a good result in this course is complicated even for the players of lower handicaps.

This course located about 30 minutes from the center of Bilbao has among its facilities a driving range, Pitch & Putt course, putting green, swimming pool, paddle tennis courts, soccer field and bar among many other services.

Palacio Urgoiti (P&P).

This 9-hole course located in Mungia, meets all the standards set by the Pitch & Putt modality. This is how this course that surrounds the Urgoiti Palace surprises us with 9 very technical par 3 holes. This course has holes of between 90 and 120 meters protected by oaks, pines and holm oaks. Trees, which perfectly protect each of the flags.

This golf course also has a driving range, restaurant and bar. Unfortunately, the putting green is very small. Urgoiti also has a qualified teacher who offers classes of all kinds, from beginners to advanced.

Derio Golf (P&P).

This Pitch & Putt course opened its doors in 2009 just 10 minutes from Bilbao airport. A 9-hole course, friendly and close, which allows us to enjoy this type of golf about 10 minutes from the center of Bilbao.

As we have already indicated, this is a course that adapts to Pitch & Putt standards, so its holes have a maximum length of 120 meters. This course has 9 holes strategically located on a slightly sloping terrain, making this small course not very physically demanding. The course has a small putting green.

As you have been able to see, we have had the opportunity to play in each of the courses we have mentioned. So we are able to advise you on the course that best suits your tastes and needs. We encourage you to use the comment system of this article to send us all your doubts. We will try to respond as soon as possible. That said, we must say that in our opinion the Uraburu and Meaztegi courses have the best value for money in Bilbao. Undoubtedly 2 great options to play golf in Bilbao.

Golf trip to Bilbao.

If you are planning a trip to play the incredible golf courses that surround Bilbao, we advise you to use our contact form to help you design the trip you have in mind. In addition to advising you on accommodation and restaurants, we will also tell you the current status of each of these courses. For us this last point is very important, the maintenance and care of fairways, tees, bunkers and rough. This is essential for golfers who visit us to enjoy an incredible golf experience.

Online golf reservations in Bilbao.

If you want to book your green fee in Bilbao, we recommend you to do it through our reservation center. A simple, practical and safe way to book your golf game in Bilbao. In this case, we must indicate that it is a PRE-booking as we must check availability with the course. But don’t worry, we will try to confirm your reservation as soon as possible. In case you want to buy green fees in different courses we recommend you to use our contact form so we can send you a more attractive offer.

9-hole courses in Bilbao.

In the surroundings of Bilbao we also find 9-hole golf courses, the famous Pitch and Putt. Courses with holes of less than 150 meters, which are presented as a great option for people who are starting in this sport. Unfortunately, these types of courses do not allow us to enjoy all the clubs in the bag. In most of these courses we are limited to use only 3 or 4 clubs.

Golf courses in Euskadi.

Euskadi has spectacular courses in any of its 3 provinces. In addition to the courses already mentioned (province of Bizkaia), we must add the courses of Araba and Gipuzkoa. These courses allow us to play golf after visiting any of the capitals of Euskadi.

Golf courses in Araba.

In the interior of Euskadi, in one of the provinces with the greatest natural wealth of all our territory, we find some of the most impressive golf courses in the north of the peninsula. This is the case of the Zuia golf course, a small 9-hole course, located in Altube, between Bilbao and Vitoria Gasteiz, which offers a simple course in appearance that becomes challenging due to its abundant forests.

• Zuia golf club.
• Izki golf.
• Larrabea Golf.
• Golf Jundiz.

Golf courses in Gipuzkoa.

The profile of the courses found in this province is quite similar to that of the province of Bizkaia. Far from the courses in Araba, the golf courses in Gipuzkoa have a very irregular profile.

• Real Club de Golf de San Sebastián.
• Real Golf Club of Zarautz.
• Goiburu golf.
• Golf basozabal.
• Irelore golf (P&P).

Golf video in Bilbao.

As usual, we wanted to complement the words and photographs in this article with a short video. Well, in this case 2. One for each golf course that we recommend in the vicinity of Bilbao: Meaztegi Golf and Uraburu Golf. With these audiovisuals we try to show you the characteristics of the golf courses in Bilbao and surroundings. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel, we are sure you will find many other experiences and spaces that will call your attention.

What to do in Bilbao and surroundings.

If in addition to playing golf in Bilbao you want to enjoy some other experience, we recommend you to take a look at our reservation center. We are sure that some of our proposals will catch your attention. We leave you some examples to give you an idea of what we can offer you in your trip to Bilbao.

What to see in Bilbao and surroundings.

This sport that we love so much allows us to travel around the world while enjoying the best golf courses. In this case, we recommend you to read our article on what to see in Bilbao so that you know the places we recommend you to visit in the capital of Bizkaia. In addition, if you have enough time, we also recommend you to visit some of the tourist attractions of this Basque province. Here are some examples.

As you have been able to see, playing golf in Bilbao is a real wonder thanks to the designs of great golfers like Severiano Bastelleros or Jose Maria Olazabal. Do you dare to play golf in Bilbao? In case you have any doubt, we recommend you to use the comments system that you will find under these lines to send it to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!