1) Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Mauna Kea, Hawaii

The historic Mauna Kea golf course is said to be the best on the island, with its famous 3rd hole teeing off over a small bay. There’s some top accommodation available at the Mauna Kea Resort, which is just a short walk from two of the world’s most celebrated beaches at Kauna’oa and Hapuna Bays.

2) Lisbon Coast, Portugal

Golfing on The Lisbon Coast, Portugal

Famous golfing regions in Portugal include the Algarve, Albufeira and Vilamoura and travel agents are now also driving home the trendy upcoming areas of Madeira and the Lisbon Coast. The Lisbon Coast has lots of group accommodation, including Cascais apartments, which have stunning sea views and are just minutes from all the major greens and beaches.

3) Le Touquet, France

Le Touquet, France

Brittany, Berlitz and Deauville are all great destinations for avid golfers – as is Le Touquet, which is a lively seaside resort boasting some of the best gastronomic pubs in France. There are lots of gites and villas to choose from, including St Josse, a traditional farmhouse which isn’t too far from the course. Try golfbreaks.com for golfing packages.

4) The Costa Blanca, Spain

Golfing in the Costa Blanca

Both Barcelona and the Costa Blanca are fantastic places to head for the best of Spain’s18-hole golf courses. The Costa Blanca has many self catering apartments, including Premier Villas, on whose doorsteps lie some of the country’s most popular beaches. Try the likes of Sundrenched Golf for group packages.

5) Agadir, Morrocco

Agadir, Morrocco

Agadir has three golf clubs – Golf Du Soleil, Golf Les Dunes and Golf De L’Ocean– with four great courses between them and enjoys a fantastic summer climate. There are plenty of hotels and apartments nearby but you do need to do your research first if you want to steer clear of the more rowdier streets.

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Oz is a hotspot for serious surfers and has some pretty famous beaches because of it.

In fact, there’s only one place to go for the biggest breaks in the world and that’s Down Under. Check out our top five Australian beaches for catching some waves:

1) Surfer’s Paradise
True to its name, this beach is definitely a surfer’s paradise with its warm Pacific Coastal waters making it ideal for surfers of all aptitudes because of the variation in the size of its waves. Beginners, amateurs and pros will all feel at home and there are lots of bars, restaurants and shopping hotspots too.

Kirra Point, Australia

2) Kirra Point
The large waves at Kirra Point make this a better choice for more intrepid surfers who can take on the challenge. There are a few waves for amateurs too but you’re likely to upstaged by the professional boardies. It’s a gorgeous place, however, to make a splash and try your hand at diving.

3) Burleigh Heads

This is another haven for extreme surfers and can get very busy during peak season and at the weekends. This is the place to be to watch all the knowledgeable, die-hard boarders who come here rather than the likes of Surfer’s Paradise.

4) Bells Beach
Long and fast waves have put the beach firmly on the map as one of Oz’s most iconic surf destinations. It’s also made surfing history exactly for that reason and is home to the annual Rip Curl Pro – the oldest professional surfing competition in the world.

5) Jan Juc Beach 

Jan Juc isn’t far from Bells Beach but its rips and exposed beaches mean more dangerous surfing. Take advice from the Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club before you set out and leave well alone unless you’re confident enough to handle it.

Surfing at Jan Juc Beach, Australia

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