Club Golf D’Aro Mas Nou provided the ingredients as many of the top chefs added the extra spice to the Costa Brava’s Golf & Gastronomy Tournament.

More than 90 golfers ascended the steep route to the spectacular course, which enjoys a lofty position 300m above sea level – one of seven outstanding venues in the province of Girona.

With incredible views from the Gavarres mountains and down towards the resort of Platjo D’Aro and the Costa Brava coastline, expert chefs were among the guests to ensure D’Aro Mas Nou’s customary high standards were met – particularly in the post-round lunch for competitors.

The cooks of La Cuina de l'Empordanet showcased their skills with a selection of typical and delicious gastronomy of the region, while club professionals, Pedro Martinez Ildefonso Torrado and Joan Anglada repaid the favour with a coaching clinic as the chefs swapped their spoons for golf clubs.

With fund also raised at the event for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), there was excellent support from a host of sporting celebrities from the region with former Barcelona stars Pep Mune, Pitxi Alonso, Victor Muñoz, Paco Martinez and Ramon Ventosa Alesanco among those taking part.

Rocio Aranda of club Golf D’Aro said: “It was an honour to host such a fantastic event and to welcome so many guests to our club. Costa Brava is famous for the quality of the golf and our local food – it was the perfect combination.”

For more information about playing golf in Club Golf d’Aro Mas Nou, visit www.golfdaro.com and to learn about playing golf in the Costa Brava, visit golf.costabrava.org

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THE COSTA BRAVA
The coastal region of the province of Girona, the Costa Brava (which translates as “wild coast” in English) features of 214 km of spectacular and captivating coastline running between Blanes in the south and the French border in the north.

One of Catalonia’s principal tourist centres, the area enjoys average annual temperatures of 16.5Cᵒ has everything needed for an unforgettable stay; from outstanding nature, beaches and forests to unforgettable culture, history, gastronomy and art, many of which enjoy international recognition.

The most well-known towns and cities in the Costa Brava and the province of Girona include the historical city of Girona, Figueres – the home town of famous Catalan artist Salvador Dalí – Olot, Banyoles, Blanes, Platja d’Aro, Pals, Peralada, Lloret de Mar, Cadaqués, Tossa de Mar and Peratallada. www.costabrava.org

GETTING THERE
The Costa Brava and its golf courses are easily accessible from the UK and Europe with regular flights operating from across the continent into the three main airports serving the region – Girona (in the centre), Barcelona (one hour’s drive to the south) and Perpignan (to the north). golf.costabrava.org