Arabella Golf Son Vida

Arabella Son Vida occupies elevated terrain in the hills above Palma de Mallorca, making it one of the oldest established golf courses on the island. The original layout dates to 1964, designed by F. W. Hawtree, a British architect known for his work across continental Europe during the post-war expansion of golf. Kurt Rossknecht later contributed modifications that refined the routing and updated certain features to accommodate modern tournament play and member expectations. The course sits within a residential and resort development that includes historic estate properties, most notably the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, which overlooks the fairways. The elevated setting provides views across Palma and the Bay of Palma, with the Mediterranean visible from several holes. The terrain features moderate elevation changes and mature tree plantings, primarily pine and olive, that define corridors and frame approach shots. The layout incorporates natural limestone outcroppings characteristic of Mallorcan topography. Son Vida has served as a venue for professional events on the European Tour, hosting tournaments during the circuit's visits to Mallorca in the 1990s and early 2000s. The course forms part of the Arabella Golf complex, which includes additional layouts in the area. Its proximity to Palma and established reputation within the Balearic Islands make it a familiar destination for both visiting golfers and local membership drawn from the international community resident in and around the capital.