Around a 30 minute drive from Cala Millor, Vall D’Or is set in a splendid location close to the sea. Built in 1985, it was originally 9 hole course before being redesigned in 1993 by American architect Bradford Benz to make todays full 18 hole course.
Vall D'Or is a short but wonderfully presented course in which the first 9 holes, are set amongst pine trees, and have unrelenting views over the Mediterranean sea. Your round begins with a short par 3, and is followed by a difficult par 4 that winds steeply into the hills.
The par 5 3rd must rank among the 10 best and most beautiful golf holes on the island. The elevated tee offers spectacular views over the bay of Porto Colom and the hole plays downhill through a valley and turns left to where the green is lofted into a hillside by intricate rock bouldering. A decent drive can leave you in range to reach in two. However, cleverly placed at the green's front right corner is a tall willow tree and if we're honest - it's right in the way!
The next four holes are short but tricky and on the tree-lined front 9 it pays to leave the driver in the bag. The back 9, the original 9 hole layout, is more open and here you can really play for a score. A strong finishing hole, the par-3 has a raised green sitting in front of the stylish Vall d'Or Clubhouse from where you can see the whole of Calas de Mallorca, the south-east coast of the island.
Along the course are three lakes and a good number of bunkers with limestone sand. The undulating terrain and the cooling afternoon sea breezes make this a pleasant round for all levels of golfer. Vall D'Or's rural setting, magnificent views and its contrasting holes, makes it a firm favourite on the island.