Golf all year round - Canary Islands

TENERIFE • GRAN CANARIA • FUERTEVENTURA • LANZAROTE • LA GOMERA • LA PALMA • EL HIERRO

GOLF ALL YEAR ROUND

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YOUR BEST SWING ANY TIME YOU CHOOSE The Canary Islands are an exceptional place to play golf.

Their volcanic beauty, which imprints each course with unique design features, the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, and the benefits of the Canarian climate mean that you can enjoy your golf in summer and in winter.

A privileged geographic location means that the islands enjoy an exceptional climate with warm summers, mild winters and little temperature fluctuation. Imagine playing golf in these conditions all-year-round.

The Canary Islands are about much more than just golf and the best climate in the world. Their impressive volcanoes, beaches, clear skies and sea full of life, and a huge range of accommodation and leisure activities, make them a top-notch holiday destination.

Come and work on your handicap whenever you choose.

You have all year.

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THE BEST CLIMATE IN THE WORLD The Canarian climate is unique. The stable temperatures, sunny days and clear skies are perfect for basking in the sunshine and starlight all year round. It makes the Canary Islands the perfect place to play golf, have fun in the open air, revitalise your spirit and enjoy the brighter side of life.

This exceptional climate is all down to location.

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19ºC AVERAGE WINTER TEMPERATURE 23ºC AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURE The warm flow of the Azores anticyclone protects the Canaries from low winter temperatures and the Trade Wind breeze and cooling Atlantic waters keep them cool during the summer.

It’s no wonder that many experts cite the Canary Islands climate as the best in the world.

To learn more about the climate of the Canary Islands, visit www.thebestclimateintheworld.com

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COURSES WITH

SPECTACULAR VIEWS Golf courses in the Canary Islands stand out because they are shaped by the volcanic landscape; Each course has an original layout and many have the ocean as their backdrop. Most, up there with the best courses in Europe, were designed by world champions such as José María Olazábal and the much-missed Severiano Ballesteros, and famous course architects such as Juan Cartineu, Blake Stirling and Marco Martín: All specialists in making the natural landscape part of the course.

The islands’ golfing tradition goes back a long time and Spain’s first two clubs opened in the Canaries; The first in Gran Canaria and the second in Tenerife. Golf is a popular island sport and Canarians appreciate and enjoy their golf with constant professional and amateur competitions. Of course, the 19th Hole also beckons and any golfer will feel welcome.

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FIND THE PERFECT GREEN IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

TENERIFE LA PALMA

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GRAN CANARIA 2 13

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LA GOMERA 11 17

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EL HIERRO

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Tecina Golf La Gomera

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Las Palmeras Golf Pitch & Putt Gran Canaria

Abama Golf Tenerife

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Lopesan Meloneras Golf Gran Canaria

Golf del Sur Tenerife

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Maspalomas Golf Gran Canaria

Buenavista Golf Tenerife

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El Cortijo Club de Campo Gran Canaria

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Salobre Golf Resort Gran Canaria

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Fuerteventura Golf Club Fuerteventura

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Golf Club Salinas de Antigua Fuerteventura

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LANZAROTE

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Golf Costa Adeje Tenerife

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Amarilla Golf Tenerife

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Golf La Rosaleda Pitch & Putt Tenerife

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Golf Las Américas Tenerife

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Golf Los Palos Tenerife

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Jandía Golf Fuerteventura

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Real Club de Golf de Tenerife Tenerife

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Las Playitas Golf Fuerteventura

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Anfi Tauro Golf Gran Canaria

Mirador de Lobos Golf Resort Pitch & Putt Fuerteventura

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Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas Gran Canaria

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Costa Teguise Golf Lanzarote

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Lanzarote Golf Lanzarote

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LA GOMERA

GOLF COSTA ADEJE

GOLF LOS PALOS

A cliff-top course in the south of La Gomera island with spectacular views of the Atlantic and nearby Tenerife. The tenth hole feels like you are hanging out over the water.

Designed in 2003 by Donald Steel.

18 holes and par 71. Handicap*: 36. www.tecinagolf.com

Created in 1998 by Pepe Gancedo with wide greens and views of the sea and La Gomera island, this course incorporates the ancient agricultural terraces of the area into its design.

It has 27 holes: 18 holes in the Championship Course (par 72) and 9 holes in Los Lagos (par 33).

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.golfcostaadeje.com

A 9 hole course par 27 designed by the José María Olazábal studio that is virtually flat and features lush vegetation and water obstacles.

A perfect course for beginners and families. www.golflospalos.com

TENERIFE

AMARILLA GOLF

TECINA GOLF

ABAMA GOLF With 22 lakes linked by waterfalls and white-sand bunkers, this spectacular 18-hole course, designed by Dave Thomas in 2005, is 6,271 metres long with wide greens and a par of 72.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.abamahotelresort.com

Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1989, this course has 18 holes at par 71, and a nine-hole pitch & putt. The fifth hole is a particular challenge as you have to drive over the sea, which acts as the fairway, to reach the green.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.amarillagolf.es

GOLF DEL SUR

GOLF LA ROSALEDA PITCH & PUTT

With 27 holes and a par of 72, this course was designed by Pepe Gancedo in 1987 and remodelled in 2005 by Manuel Piñero. It offers three competition routes with different challenges and its stand-out feature is its volcanic sand bunkers.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.golfdelsur.es

GOLF LAS AMÉRICAS

BUENAVISTA GOLF Opened in 2003 and designed by the late Severiano Ballesteros, this course sits right by the Atlantic Ocean and is 6,019 metres long with 18 holes and a par of 72. Many of the holes seem to reach out into the sea.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.buenavistagolf.es

The Club de Golf La Rosaleda pitch & putt was founded in 1998. Surrounded by banana plantations, it has nine holes and is 750 metres long with views of La Orotava Valley, Teide volcano and the Atlantic Ocean. www.golflarosaleda.es

Designed by John Jacobs and featuring water obstacles and local palm and dragon tree gardens, this 6 km2, amphitheatre-shaped course, with 18 holes and a par of 72, faces the sea with La Gomera island on the horizon.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.golflasamericas.com

REAL CLUB DE GOLF DE TENERIFE The second oldest golf club in Spain occupies a course, founded in 1932, that still maintains many of its original British flourishes. It has 18 holes and a par of 71 and features views of Teide volcano framed by trees.

Handicap*: men 26, women 34. www.rcgt.es

GRAN CANARIA ANFI TAURO GOLF The Arizona-styling of this course, designed by Von Hagge, Smelek y Baril , along with sea views and a large number of different tees, makes it unique. It features an 18-hole, par 72 course and a nine-hole, par three course.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.anfi.com

REAL CLUB DE GOLF DE LAS PALMAS With over 100 years of history, this golf club is the oldest in Spain. The 18-hole course, 5,636 metres long and par 71, is right next to a spectacular volcanic crater.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.realclubdegolfdelaspalmas.com

* See special conditions for higher golf handicaps

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LAS PALMERAS GOLF PITCH & PUTT Founded in 2006 and designed

by Stirling & Martín, this 18-hole, par three course is a blend of American-style holes (10-18) with water features, and less challenging British-style holes (1-9).

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.laspalmerasgolf.es

LOPESAN MELONERAS GOLF This course, designed by Ron Kirby, offers a range of difficulty levels suitable for players of all standards.

With 18 holes and a par of 71, the greens for holes 13, 14, 15 and 16 seem to part of the Atlantic Ocean.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.meloneras-golf.com

MASPALOMAS GOLF Designed in 1968 by Mackenzie Ross, this course is right by the Maspalomas sand dunes and features spectacular views of the dunes with the Atlantic Ocean in the background. A long 18 hole course, par 73, with wide fairways.

Handicap*: 36. www.maspalomasgolf.net

EL CORTIJO CLUB DE CAMPO Designed by Blake Stirling and Marco Martín, this 18-hole, par 72 is 6,308 metres long and has 600 original Canary palm trees amongst the fairways. With up to six tees per hole, it is ideal for players of all levels.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.elcortijo.es

SALOBRE GOLF RESORT

LAS PLAYITAS GOLF

This resort features two 18-hole courses with different designs: Old Course or campo Sur (par 71), created in 1999 by Roland Fauré, and New Course or campo Norte (par 70), designed in 2008 by Ron Kirby.

Handicap*: men 28, women 36. www.salobregolfresort.com

Designed by John Chilver-Stainer and opened in 2009, this challenging course attracts all kinds of golfers.

By modern standards, it is a short 18-hole course at 4,824 metres, par 67, but the holes are demanding. www.playitas.net

FUERTEVENTURA FUERTEVENTURA GOLF CLUB Designed by Juan Catarineu, this spectacular 18-hole, par 72 course has big greens and fairways up to 50 metres wide. Holes one to 10 face the sea so much of your round features views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Handicap*: men 26, women 36. www.fuerteventuragolfclub.com

GOLF CLUB SALINAS DE ANTIGUA This 18-hole, par 70, course has big greens and beautiful sea views and was designed in 2006 by Manuel Piñero. Its 5.049 metres are spread amongst dunes, natural vegetation unique to the island, and feature different bunkers made from volcanic sand. www.salinasgolf.com

JANDÍA GOLF Designed by Ron Kirby, this 5,857 metre course features 18 holes and is par 72. Reopened to the public in 2014, it blends into its natural surroundings and has four tees per hole meaning that it is perfect for players of all levels. www.jandiagolf.com

MIRADOR DE LOBOS GOLF RESORT PITCH & PUTT A nine-hole pitch & putt course, par 3, that sits opposite Lobos islet and boasts excellent playing and learning installations. If nine holes aren’t enough, the course has an original signing system that allows you to play 18 holes. www.miradordelobos.com

LANZAROTE COSTA TEGUISE GOLF Created in 1978 by John Harris, and featuring numerous doglegs, this course drops down the flanks of an ancient volcano amongst lava flows, cactus and over 3000 palm trees.

Sea views are constant over its 18 holes, par 72. Handicap*: 36. www.lanzarote-golf.com

LANZAROTE GOLF Laid out over gentle, rolling terrain that blends into the Atlantic Ocean and Fuerteventura island on the horizon, this Ron Kirby-designed course, with wide fairways and generous greens, has 18 holes and a par of 72. It is 6,133 metres long with a handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women. Handicap*: 45. www.lanzarotegolfresort.com

* See special conditions for higher golf handicaps

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RENEW

YOUR ENERGY

Take off your watch and forget what day it is.

Leave your stress and routine behind and disconnect from your worries. You are in the Canary Islands; The world’s biggest outdoor spa.

The moment has come to enjoy the sunshine, to appreciate wellness and feel yourself start to shine again.

It is this blend of stunning nature and long experience of wellness tourism that makes the Canary Islands such an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Combine time on the golf course with relaxation and let nature and the islands’ golf professionals pamper you. You deserve it.

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TOP QUALITY AT YOUR SERVICE

Imagine some of the world’s best resorts, accommodation with style and charm, luxury villas, hotels and apartments with sea views. Now imagine that you can pick any of them right by the golf course.

There’s no excuse not to play golf in the Canary Islands as you’ll always find the accommodation of your choice along with top-quality service. It makes a happy golfing holiday into a happy holiday experience.

And it’s all about living the experience. The only risk is that you’ll want to come back again and again like the vast majority of people who visit the islands; The Canaries have one of the highest repeat visitor ratios of any holiday destination and once you come, you’ll know why.

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MUCH MORE

THAN GOLF

Even the most dedicated golfer finds it hard to resist the charms of the Canary Islands beyond the fairways: water sports, nightlife, nature, culture‌ or shopping with a twist. Purchase taxes in the Canary islands, at just 7%, are amongst the lowest in Europe.

Canarian cuisine also has much to offer; High quality international restaurants stand alongside Canarian restaurants offering both traditional fare and surprising dishes made with local ingredients and traditional techniques.

To end the day, a starlit drink by the beach under the clearest skies in Europe. Later on, a full range of bars, nightclubs and casinos beckons.

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HOLIDAYS

FOR EVERYBODY

The Canary Islands are a quality destination, not just for golfers but for everyone who comes with you.

The islands offer the best beaches in Europe, spectacular landscapes, a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities within easy reach, and a hospitality industry with long experience of keeping everybody happy.

Whale watching, fun in a water or theme park, exploring ancient forests, messing around on the beach and, of course, learning and playing golf.

In the Canary Islands, everyday’s an adventure.

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GETTING HERE The Canary Islands are close to Europe and over 1500 direct flights per week connect the eight Canarian airports (at least one on each island) with over 130 European cities.

Lots of cruise ships also stop at Canary Island ports.

Between islands

More information:

Useful information

It’s easy to travel between islands both by air and by sea. A day trip or short stay on another island is a great way to experience the Canary Islands. Don’t forget the islets of La Graciosa and Lobos.

www.golfallyearround.com www.federacioncanariagolf.com www.pgacanarias.com www.grancanariagolf.info

Language: Spanish Currency: euro Time zone: GMT April to October, GMT+1

Flight links: www.bintercanarias.com www.canaryfly.es Sea links: www.biosferaexpress.com www.fredolsen.es www.garajonayexpres.com www.navieraarmas.com www.lineasromero.com

www.hellocanaryislands.com www.thebestclimateintheworld.com www.webtenerife.com www.turismolanzarote.com www.grancanaria.com www.visitfuerteventura.es www.visitlapalma.es www.lagomera.travel www.elhierro.travel

Credit cards: Accepted by almost all businesses.

Banking: Wide range of local and international banks.

Public transport: Frequent bus and taxi services.

Car hire: Wide choice all over the islands.

Electricity: 220 volts.

Plugs: European system, two rounded pins.

Healthcare: Wide range of hospitals and clinics. European Health Card.

Emergency telephone number: 112.

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Canarias avanza con Europa

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