Did you know that golf is scientifically linked to improving mental well-being?
And what better way to clear your head, and escape the dreary UK weather by booking one of our legendary golf holidays in October?
Check out our epic winter sun golf trip destinations below, top up your tan, and swing into action.
Dom Pedro Portobelo
📍 Portugal, Algarve
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ 4* Dom Pedro Portobelo Hotel
⛳ 1 x Round @ Dom Pedro Laguna
⛳ 1 x Round @ Dom Pedro Millennium
⛳ 1 x Round @ Dom Pedro Pinhal
💰 From £449pp
The Algarve can reach an outrageous 23°C in October, so after you sink putts under the sun, you can hit up the stunning beaches and relax.
Best of all, the summer crowds have disappeared. That’s right, quiet greens and less-crowded beaches and restaurants.
Temperatures can drop in the evenings, so pack layers for when you conquer the nightlife.
Dom Pedro Portobelo Hotel is an incredible stay, overlooking the golden sand beach and just a dance away from local bars.
Every room has all the amenities to prepare for your morning tee times.
On top of this, you can conquer three tournament-hosting loops each day.
Laguna is unmissable. This one has hosted the Portugal Pro Golf Tour and the Algarve Open Amateur Championships and features many water hazards.
It is iconic.
The Millennium Course is a thrilling combination of parkland and woodland layouts. We love this one because it’s suitable for all abilities.
To finish, the Pinhal course is the second oldest course in Vilamoura and hosts the Grande Trofeu de Vilamoura.
Premium practice facilities mean you can warm up and prepare to school your mates.
At GroupiaGolf, we make your trip dead simple. Included in this package are golf shuttles and return airport transfers.
Ideal.
The hotel is 25.4km from Faro Airport.
Radisson Blu Yas Island
📍 Abu Dhabi
🛏️ 5 x Nights @ 5* Radisson Blu Yas Island
⛳ 2 x Rounds @ Yas Links Abu Dhabi
⛳ 1 x Round @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club
💰 From £1149
It’s like winter never arrives in Abu Dhabi. Seriously. This location is perfect for topping up on vitamin D, with the October daily average being 36°C.
You read that correctly.
We recommend visiting the UAE in the winter, as some folks could struggle to walk the fairways in the summer.
Radisson Blu Yas Island is unrivalled, from the Belgian Beer Café and “Abu Dhabi’s Best Pub Grub Award” to the Mexican and Italian restaurants.
Take advantage of your private access to Cyan beach and dip in the Arabian Gulf, the world’s hottest sea.
According to Golf World Yas Links Abu Dhabi is the best course in the Middle East and North Africa.
And best of all, it’s just an approach shot from your room.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club is up next, host of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, and a golf shuttle will take you to the tees.
The Falcon-shaped clubhouse is like no other—you must check it out.
You have a free day in this package, so why not check out the Ferrari World Theme Park or hit up the Yas Mall and refresh your wardrobe?
Zayed International Airport is 6.5km from the hotel, and your free airport transfer will handle it.
Kaya Belek Hotel
📍 Turkey, Belek
🛏️ 5 x Nights @ 5* Kaya Belek Hotel (All-Inclusive)
⛳ 2 x Rounds @ Kaya Palazzo
⛳ 1 x Round @ Montgomerie Maxx Royal
💰 From £479pp
Belek’s average temperature of 21°C is the perfect climate for golf holidays in October and offers a cooler alternative to the UAE.
On top of this, Belek is an all-inclusive golf haven.
Ideal if you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, you don’t have to fork out on food and drink.
Kaya Belek Hotel is outrageous, with world-class spa facilities, outdoor pools, and a buffet restaurant—the perfect way to recover and refuel after 18 holes.
Your room features a balcony to top up your tan and an essential minibar for a cheeky nightcap.
Best of all, free golf shuttles will take you to each round, so you don’t need to worry about transport.
Kaya Palazzo is first on the itinerary. Don’t let the short yardage fool you, this narrow course with plenty of water hazards will test all skill levels.
Afterwards, head to the clubhouse—the views are insane from the terrace.
With two rounds here, you can master the course but this also means no excuses for the second round!
Montgomerie Maxx Royal is next, the “160th Best in Continental Europe” and host of three Turkish Airline Open Tournaments.
In fact, it was the first in Turkey to host a European Tour event.
Night golf is available on the back nine, although it doesn’t quite rub shoulders with the night experience available at Carya.
Risk-reward shots throughout will separate the brave from the sensible golfers in the group.
Sometimes, it’s not all about golf, and with a free day, the possibilities are endless. Why not unwind by the outdoor pool and sip cocktails?
But if you golf addicts just can’t get enough, you can always add another world-class Belek golf course to your enquiry.
Belek is jam-packed with vibrant hotels, all with lively bars for those late nights.
Antalya Airport is 28.1km away, and a free airport transfer will drop you at the hotel’s doorstep and back to the airport.
1 in 8 Stay and play for free, so grab a group of 8 and enjoy this unbeatable deal.
Sorted.
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort
📍 Spain, Costa del Sol
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ 5* SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort
⛳ 1 x Round @ Almenara Golf
⛳ 1 x Round @ La Reserva
💰 From £455pp
Prepare to finish your round with an ice-cold Estrella, with a daily maximum average of 22°C, Costa del Sol has optimal weather for the best golf holidays in October.
And for 4 days on the Southern coast of Spain, you can top up your tan and play world-class golf.
This five-star hotel has everything you need to relax like a PGA pro after the fairways.
Whether you’re taking a dip in the massive pool or sweating out the alcohol from the night before in the sauna, the possibilities are endless.
Every room features a Bluetooth speaker, so you can play motivational tunes to get hyped before the morning tee time.
Almenara Golf Club boasts three 9-hole tracks. Yep, three different courses to combine and tailor to your skills, with a combination of parkland and links-style layouts.
Awesome.
Next is La Reserva Club, the “53rd Best in Continental Europe”, according to Golf World, and the host of many Ladies European Tour events.
Yeah, no big deal or anything…
It’s a round to remember with wide fairways and plenty of water hazards. Plus, the practice facilities and clubhouse are top-notch.
You don’t want to walk 36 holes in this weather, and that’s why buggies are included on both courses with this package.
Vida Creek Harbour
📍 Dubai
🛏️ 5 x Nights @ Vida Creek Harbour
⛳ 1 x Round @ Dubai Hills
⛳ 1 x Round @ The Montgomerie
⛳ 1 x Round @ Arabian Ranches
💰 From £949pp
Dubai’s climate in October is incredible if you want some real sun, with the average daily maximum at 36°C and the average minimum at 24°C.
That’s better than summer in the UK…
Vida Creek Harbour Hotel fulfils every expectation of the lavish Dubai lifestyle.
Want to use a state-of-the-art gym? It’s there. Craving a Wagyu steak after your round? You got it. Fancy a dip in an infinity pool overlooking the famous skyline? Sorted.
Live like royalty and enjoy your spacious room with a mini-bar, flat-screen TV and a balcony.
Dubai Hills is the “16th Best in the Middle East and North Africa”, has views of the world-famous Burj Khalifa, and features a Trackman Driving Range, so you can get an analysis on your warm-up.
The Montgomerie Course continues the hot streak.
Host of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am and a top-tier driving range, this is one hell of an experience.
How will you compare to the pros and amateurs?
Finally, we have the “29th Best in the Middle East and North Africa”, the Arabian Ranches Golf Club, possibly Dubai’s most unique round.
This desert-style links layout is guaranteed to elevate your game. It’s suitable for all skill levels, so don’t worry if you have a few slices in your locker.
Don’t stress about heading to your tee times, our free golf transfers have got you covered.
On the final day, the itinerary is free.
Whether you take photos of the Burj Khalifa or splash the cash in the Dubai Mall, there’s something for everybody.
Of course, you could always play more golf…
Dubai International Airport is 10.4km away, but our return airport transfers will cover this.
Golf holidays in October have never been so easy.
Desert Springs Resort
📍 Spain, Costa Almeria
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ 4* Desert Springs Resort
⛳ Unlimited Golf @ Desert Springs
💰 From £315pp
Costa Almeria boasts an average temperature of 22°C in October, so pack your light golf polos, Titleist hats, and sun cream.
This is one of our best-value golf holidays in October.
Soak up vitamin D in this outrageous weather; you’ve got unlimited golf for four days at this Top 100 Golf Resort in Continental Europe.
It’s non-stop action here, with a swimming pool, games room, gym, tennis courts, beach volleyball, basketball, boules, a spa, a billiard room, and a cinema.
There’s no chance you’re getting bored.
Head to the El Torrente Restaurant, share tapas and local wine with your friends and experience the easygoing Mediterranean lifestyle after conquering the fairways.
Desert Springs Golf Course is Europe’s first and only desert course, a DP World Tour Qualifying School Venue, and a previous host of the Indiana Masters.
Packed with strategic bunkering, doglegs, and complex greens, these fairways will elevate your game.
With unlimited rounds, this has to be one of the best golf holidays in October.
How many holes can you play?
Almeria Airport is 90.4km away, so pre-book a taxi or transfer to sidestep any travel stress.
FAQs
Where is the best place to play golf in October?
If you’re looking for warm weather, then we recommend visiting Costa del Sol, the Algarve, Belek, or anywhere in the UAE. These locations have ideal climates. If you want a seriously hot location, the UAE is your best bet.
Where is the best place to play golf year-round?
The Algarve is the best, with a warm climate, Continental European top 100 golf courses, stellar accommodations, and unbelievable cuisine. On top of this, the Algarve is also one of the more affordable destinations.
