Infinitum Lakes

Lakes asks you to keep the ball in play from the outset. Greg Norman’s par 71 design stretches to 6,908 yards and threads its fairways between 14 lakes and the protected Sèquia Major wetlands, so water is a constant part of the decision making rather than an occasional penalty. It has a links style feel, with an open, strategic character that rewards sound positioning and a clear plan for the next shot. The course is testing without becoming a grind, and the practice facilities give you the chance to sharpen up before the round, although advance booking is required.

There is plenty to build around a Lakes round. The wider INFINITUM golf set up covers 45 holes, adding the pine lined Hills course, which finishes by Mediterranean cliffs, and the nine hole Ruins course among Roman remains. Lakes and Hills each have their own clubhouse, with a restaurant, shop and the useful essentials for a day on the course. This is also a permanent venue for the final stage of European Tour Q School, a fitting indication of how seriously the courses are set up.

Away from the fairways, the resort has private access to the beach and a Beach Club with infinity pools, a jacuzzi pool and areas suited to families. Brumma is a good place to settle in after golf, with seating for 270 and a glazed dining room looking towards the Mediterranean, while Flamma, Pura and Gusto provide further choices. Tailored play and stay arrangements can include hotel accommodation, golf and cultural or food focused activities. Barcelona El Prat Airport is around 1 hour 5 minutes away, and Camp de Tarragona AVE station is about 20 minutes from the resort.