The 13th sets the tone for Empordà Forest, a par 5 dogleg where the line from the tee dictates the next decision and a bunker guards the approach. At 6,742 yards, this par 72 asks for placement rather than brute force. Fairways thread through pine woodland, giving useful shelter from the Empordà wind, but their running surfaces can send a marginal tee shot further off line than expected. Raised greens and purposeful bunkering place a premium on distance control and a patient approach to each hole. The par 4 sixth brings water into play, while the 619 yard seventh is the longest hole on the card and a proper test of how much ground can be covered without losing position.
Robert von Hagge’s 1988 design has a compact, technical feel, with narrower landing areas making it worth choosing the right club from the tee rather than automatically reaching for driver. It is a course that rewards a clear plan, particularly around the greens, where an approach from the correct side of the fairway makes a notable difference.
Hotel Terraverda provides a relaxed base beside the course, with a buffet breakfast of hot and cold dishes, including local produce, served with views across the fairways. The outdoor saltwater pool looks over the golf and is open from 10am to 7pm between June and September. The Terraverda Spa water area has a Turkish bath, sauna, contrast shower, hydromassage and tea room, with access included for hotel guests. Gualta places the course on the Costa Brava, where the pine-lined focus of Forest makes a calm counterpoint to time beyond the fairways.
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