Barceló Montecastillo at Barcelo Montecastillo Golf

Barceló Montecastillo occupies rolling terrain in the sherry-producing region near Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain. Jack Nicklaus designed the course in the early 1990s as part of a resort development, bringing his characteristic strategic bunkering and emphasis on shot values to the Andalusian landscape. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes across the property, with fairways that move through groves of Mediterranean vegetation and offer views toward the surrounding countryside.

The design reflects Nicklaus's preference for risk-reward options and multiple tee positions to accommodate different skill levels. Water features come into play on several holes, and the bunkering—both greenside and fairway—requires thoughtful course management. The greens are typically contoured in the Nicklaus style, rewarding accurate approach shots and penalizing misses to the wrong tier or section.

The course has hosted professional events on the European Tour, including the Volvo Masters in 1997, bringing international competitive golf to the region. The resort setting includes hotel accommodations and conference facilities alongside the golf course, making it a destination for both leisure visitors and corporate groups exploring the Jerez area. The proximity to the city's sherry bodegas and equestrian traditions adds cultural context to a golf visit, though the course itself remains the primary sporting amenity on the property.