Leading Spanish golf resort Sotogrande has reaffirmed its status as one of the world’s premier golf destinations, having been named the world’s #1 golf resort for winter sun by Golf World in its recent ‘Winter Sun’ rankings.

The Winter Sun issue featured three rankings lists – Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts, Top 20 Winter Sun Areas, and Top 10 Winter Sun Courses – each recognising Sotogrande’s quality of golf and resort offering.

In the ‘Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts’ list, Sotogrande claimed the #1 position, cementing its reputation as the ultimate destination for golfer’s seeking a world-class experience year-round. Additionally, Sotogrande was ranked #2 in the Top 20 Winter Sun Areas.

The individual golf courses within Sotogrande were also recognised in the Top 100 Winter Sun Courses ranking with Real Club Valderrama earning #3 spot, Real Club Sotogrande at #4, and La Reserva Club at #19. 

Rita Jordão, Director of Marketing at Sotogrande SA, commented: “With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Sotogrande is the perfect location for year-round golf. In Sotogrande, we have three of Spain’s finest golf courses within a 10-minute drive of each other, creating an unparalleled golfing and lifestyle experience, complemented by a vibrant community and world-class amenities.”

Visitors to Sotogrande can take advantage of a range of exceptional golf packages at SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel, catering to all levels of players. From the ‘All You Can Play’ package to the Birdie, Eagle, and Albatross tier packages, as well as the Sotogrande Classic Golf Tour including former Ryder Cup host Real Club Valderrama and current DP World Tour host venue Real Club Sotogrande.

This latest achievement underscores Sotogrande’s 11310 postcode as not only one of the finest golfing locations globally, but also a hub for exclusive living and leisure as it was also recently named the World’s Finest Residential Golf Development.