Those of us who are suckers for iconic signature golf holes will plan entire vacations simply for the opportunity to get those incredible photos and videos to make our friends jealous. The Whale Tail in Punta Mita, Big Rock at Payne’s Valley, 7th Heaven at Pebble Beach — there are so many, many more that we can dream about for weeks, but the point is simple: One awesome hole is usually the cherry on top at a world-class golf course.
That’s certainly the case with Golf de Andratx in Mallorca, Spain, which is home to the Green Monster, aka the longest par 5 in the country. At a whopping 609 yards from the tips, Hole 6 is the shining example of this course’s double-edged sword. Yes, it’s an absolutely stunning design from start to finish, but it is packed with creative challenges that’ll leave even the best player in your travel gang scratching his sunburnt head. That’s why it’s important to retreat to a resort that will make all the typical golf frustrations melt away.
In this case, that resort is Zafiro Palace Andratx, a family-owned, 5-star oasis that seems as if it’s set in the most beautiful spot on the planet. Here, guests will undoubtedly enjoy almost every amenity they could wish for (sorry, there’s no such thing as a genie who makes you better at golf), including five garden pools set, like the resort itself, within the surrounding natural beauty, a pair of indoor pools, and, if those options aren’t enough, even suites with their own private pools.

For the golfer that needs to truly unwind after a round of hacking and slicing, The Gem Spa and Wellness Center will assist with rejuvenating those elbows that are sore from shaking fists at the sky. For those who have bets to settle, the tomahawk at Caliu Steakhouse is the perfect wager for who can hit the longest drive on the Green Monster. And it’s all made even better and much more convenient with Zafiro’s All Inclusive Redefined concept, should guests simply want to worry about golf, golf, and even more golf.
If that last part rings true, Zafiro’s Stay and Play concept is the top priority. Golf de Andratx is just the tip of the iceberg here, as Mallorca is home to 17 courses. That’s a hell of a task to handle alone, which is why the hotel is standing by to handle the hard part for guests. The hard part, of course, being booking tee times and handling transfers to each course, and not finally teaching you how to avoid sand traps.


