El Saler Golf Course is one of the great tests in European golf. Designed by Javier Arana and opened in 1968, the layout runs through the El Saler Natural Park, shifting between true links-style holes along the coast and sheltered stretches of Mediterranean forest. No two consecutive holes run in the same direction, so wind and course management are constant companions — and every single hole earns its place on the scorecard. Consistently ranked among the top five courses in Europe, it rewards serious golfers without punishing those playing the right tees.
The Parador El Saler is a modern, government-owned parador of contemporary design. Bedrooms are spacious, some with sea views, and the standard of upkeep is consistently high — Paradors are owned by the Spanish state precisely to ensure quality, employment and heritage are sustained. A large outdoor pool, relaxing spa and a restaurant with fine dining choices complete the picture.
A Valencia golf holiday based at El Saler is genuinely special — the natural park setting gives the whole experience a sense of space and calm that you simply don’t find at conventional resort courses. For golfers seeking a serious, scenic challenge in Spain, it is very difficult to look past this one.
