PGA Catalunya is situated 45 minutes north of the wonderful city Barcelona and a few km from Girona airport. Girona’s Old Town is full of history and worth a visit.
There are two 18-hole courses, the Stadium Course (Campo Verde) is a par 72 over 6,600 meters (approx. 7,200 yards) off the back tees and the Tour Course (Campo Rodo) is a par 72 over 6,000 meters (approx. 6,600 yards).
The Stadium course was almost 10 years in planning and design by the European Tour. They wanted to build their own Players Championship course to rival the PGA Tours Sawgrass course. Within months of opening, it hosted the 1999 Gene Sarazen World Open and the Spanish Open in 2000. The course again hosted the Spanish Open in 2009 (won by Thomas Levet) and 2014 when Miguel Angel Jimenez extended his own record as the oldest winner in European Tour history winning a three-man play-off.
The Stadium Course is a beautiful course and a very difficult one, (you only have to look how many tour pros finish under par in tournaments!!). It is a long course suitable for big hitters, however if you cannot combine big hitting with accuracy you will be in trouble. The course has numerous water hazards and tree lined fairways. When playing the course with its naturally undulating terrain, the fairways can seem quite narrow when you are driving off from the tee, but they will open up for the second shot. The greens are generous in size but are not easy to read.
The Tour course compliments the Stadium course. Whilst not as demanding as the championship course it still worth playing. It is dominated by pine trees and lakes.
Camiral Golf Holidays, Costa Brava
Play two outstanding courses at Camiral, formerly known as PGA Catalunya, on a golf holiday in Spain’s Costa Brava. Set near Girona and around an hour from Barcelona, the resort pairs championship golf with an easy-to-explore region of historic towns, Mediterranean scenery and excellent food. Its reputation is set to grow further when it hosts the 2031 Ryder Cup.
Golf at Camiral
Camiral has two 18-hole courses: the celebrated Stadium Course and the more forgiving Tour Course. Play both to experience two different sides of the resort—from a demanding championship test to a relaxed but rewarding second round.
Stadium Course
Opened in 1999, the Stadium Course was designed by Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo with major tournament golf in mind. It has hosted the Spanish Open three times and the DP World Tour Catalunya Championship in 2022. Now confirmed as the venue for the 2031 Ryder Cup, it gives visiting golfers the chance to play a course with a place in the game’s future.
This is a course that rewards smart decisions as much as distance. Undulating terrain, strategically placed trees, bunkers and water hazards make accuracy important from tee to green. The setting is equally memorable, with forest and mountain views adding to the experience.
Tour Course
The Tour Course opened in 2005 as a complement to the Stadium Course. It is shorter and more forgiving, with wider fairways, but well-placed bunkers and water hazards still demand attention. It is an excellent choice for a second round at Camiral—or for golfers who want to enjoy the resort’s scenery without quite the same level of difficulty.
Make it a Costa Brava golf break
Camiral’s location makes it easy to build a trip around more than golf. Spend time exploring Girona, add other Costa Brava courses to your itinerary, or combine your stay with a visit to Barcelona.
Ready to play Camiral? Contact Quality Golf Destinations for a tailor-made Costa Brava golf holiday featuring the Stadium Course, the Tour Course and accommodation to suit your group.
