MELIÀ GOLF VICHY CATALAN 4*

The project was a team effort from Angel Gallardo and Neil Coles, whose decades of experience on the European PGA Tour have helped him build an impressive portfolio of design projects. Despite only opening for play in the late 1990s, PGA Golf Catalunya has established itself firmly in the exclusive list of Spain's best, aided by the award of a number of prestigious national and international events, both amateur and professional. The highlight came when the course was chosen to host two European Tour events in the space of 10 months, the Gene Sarazen World Open and the Peugeot Spanish Open.

Choose from the Stadium Course, a 7,205 yard cracker that hosted the Spanish Open, where Peter Baker scored a superb 64, or the Tour Course, which is less challenging at 6-453 yards, but equally as enjoyable. Both courses are bordered by terrific woodland, and demand smart strategy and accurate striking.

Widely regarded as one of Spain's premier golfing destinations, the neighbouring PGA Golf Catalunya has hosted prestigious professional events including the European Tour Spanish Open.

The Melià Golf Vichy Catalan is a fantastic new hotel, located within the bounds of the PGA Golf Catalunya, one of the finest courses in Spain. The architecture is modern and stylish, while the interior is warm and intimate, ensuring that every visitor will feel entirely welcome.

There are a total of 230 guest rooms and suites, ranging from standard and deluxe rooms to duplex apartments and elegant suites, so there is an option to suit every demand. Every guest room is decorated and equipped to the highest standard, with luxurious bedding and linen, full climate control, mini-bar, safe deposit box, flat screen satellite television and wireless internet access.

The resort boasts outstanding facilities for groups, children and families, and with the proximity to PGA Golf Catalunya's two championship courses, this is one of the best choices for a golfing holiday, especially in the up-and-coming North-Eastern area.

The resort has a terrific outdoor swimming pool and a splash pool for the kids, while you can relax in the sensation showers, dry and wet saunas, rectangular hot tub, vichy shower and massage booths. For the more active there is a well-equipped fitness suite and exercise area.

Hotel guests can choose to eat in the lovely dining room with an outdoor terrace, or the intimate a la carte restaurant.

Those in need of a refreshment will enjoy the elegant cocktail bar for a refined experience, or the home comforts of the resort's pub.