In 2026, sports trips are planned more deliberately than classic holidays. Instead of just adding a bit of sport while staying somewhere, many travellers now choose their destination directly based on local conditions: wind and wave reliability for surfing, course density and climate for golf. That makes season more important than in broader holiday types, because the right weather window often determines the value of the trip more than the destination itself.
At Reisedrop, golf trips and surf trips are the core focus here. Both product areas benefit from precise planning because accommodation location, gear logistics, transfer times and daily rhythm directly affect the quality of the trip. If you’re planning several golf rounds or surf sessions, you shouldn’t just look at the flight, but also at the route to the spot or course, wind times and the sensible length of stay.
- Hobbies shape destination choice more strongly than classic holiday motives
- Golf and surfing need more precise timing by season and conditions
- Longer stays increase the value of rounds and sessions on site
The destinations
These three destinations are a particularly good fit in 2026 for golf trips and surf trips with clear seasonal windows.
Algarve: plan golf trips with short distances
The Algarve remains a logical destination for golf trips in 2026, mainly because of course density and mild seasons.
Costa del Sol: golf trips with a wide choice
On the Costa del Sol, golf trips benefit from lots of courses and well-established infrastructure.
Fuerteventura: surf trips focused on conditions
Fuerteventura is strong for surf trips if you plan season, spot location and daily rhythm properly.
Booking tips
- Don’t book just by destination, but by the seasonal window for wind, waves or pleasant golf temperatures.
- Look for short routes to the surf spot or golf course so sessions aren’t lost to transfers.
- For golf and surfing, plan several full days rather than a tight short programme with too much logistics.
Updated 2026-10-10 · Reisedrop, Luzern