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Seve built a course on the cliff edge. You can play it in January.

Canary Islands golf holidays

Buenavista is a Ballesteros design pinned to the Teno coast, where two or three holes run so close to the Atlantic you watch the waves between shots. Add Hotel Jardin Tecina on La Gomera for the quiet ferry-hop few golfers ever make, and you have a fortnight of warm rounds while the home club sits under frost.

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The Canary Islands sit far enough south to keep their warmth through our winter, which is exactly why golfers come here when the rest of Europe is closing for the season. On a single archipelago you can play volcanic clifftop holes on Tenerife, links-edged fairways above the Atlantic on Gran Canaria, and a course on tiny La Gomera that feels carved from the hillside. The islands reward those who want sunshine certainty without a long-haul flight, and a choice of venues that runs from polished resort hotels to quiet boutique stays.

We have arranged Canary Islands golf since 1981. Every itinerary is hand-built and hand-priced around your dates, your group and the courses you want to play.

Why play golf in Canary Islands

  • Genuine winter sun on short flying time — fairways stay warm and playable from November through March, when most of Europe is shut down.
  • Real variety across the islands — clifftop drama at Abama Golf Course, parkland and ocean views at Costa Adeje Golf Club, and the desert-edged Salobre Golf Club New and Old courses on Gran Canaria.
  • Concentration on Tenerife — Las Americas, Golf del Sur, Amarilla and Buenavista are all within easy reach, so a multi-course week needs little driving.
  • Distinctive one-offs — Tecina Golf Course on La Gomera and Anfi Tauro in its dramatic valley setting give a trip something out of the ordinary.
  • Resort comfort — from the Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia to Las Terrazas de ABAMA, the standard of stay matches the standard of golf.

The courses you’ll play

Tenerife carries the deepest roster. Abama Golf Course drops through banana terraces toward the ocean and is among the most photographed in the islands; Costa Adeje Golf Club offers broad, generous fairways with sea views; and Las Americas Golf Course, Golf del Sur Golf Club and Amarilla Golf Course sit close together in the south for an easy rotation. Buenavista Golf Course in the north-west is a Seve Ballesteros design on a wild, exposed headland.

On Gran Canaria, Salobre Golf Club fields two contrasting courses — the New and the Old — set in volcanic terrain, while Maspalomas Golf Club, Meloneras Golf Club, Anfi Tauro Golf Course and the historic Real Las Palmas Golf Club round out the island. Fuerteventura Golf Club and La Gomera's Tecina Golf Course extend the choice across the archipelago.

Where you’ll stay

On Tenerife, the south clusters around the golf: Hotel Dreams Jardin Tropical, Iberostar Bouganville Playa and Hotel Suite Villa Maria sit in and around Costa Adeje, while Las Terrazas de ABAMA and Royal Garden Villas offer a more private, design-led stay near Guia de Isora. In the north-west, Buenavista Golf, Melia Hacienda del Conde and the 1881 Tenerife Madrigueras Golf Hotel put you beside the Buenavista links.

On Gran Canaria, the Meloneras and Maspalomas strip holds the Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Gran Hotel Lopesan Villa Del Conde, Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia and Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity. Elba Palace Golf and Vital Hotel anchors Fuerteventura, and Hotel Jardin Tecina is the natural base on La Gomera.

Best time to play golf in Canary Islands

The Canaries are a true year-round destination, and their real strength is our winter. From November through March daytime temperatures stay mild to warm and the fairways are in full play while northern Europe is frosted over — this is the islands' peak golf season and the reason most of our guests come.

Spring and autumn are reliably comfortable too, with plenty of sunshine and slightly fewer visitors. High summer (July and August) turns hot, particularly in the south of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, so early tee times are wise. There is no real off-season here; it is simply a question of how warm you want it.

A sense of Canary Islands

History & heritage

The Canaries are Spanish, but distinctly their own — closer to Africa than to the mainland, with a culture shaped by Atlantic trade and volcanic landscape. Each island keeps its own character: Gran Canaria's capital, Las Palmas, has the islands' oldest golf club in Real Las Palmas Golf Club alongside a handsome colonial old town, while Tenerife is crowned by Spain's highest peak, the Teide volcano. La Gomera, reached from Tenerife, remains green, terraced and unhurried, famous for its whistled language echoing across the ravines. Spanish is spoken throughout, English is widely understood in the resorts, and the pace is relaxed and welcoming.

Food & wine

Canarian cooking is honest and rooted in the islands: papas arrugadas — wrinkled potatoes boiled in salt — served with mojo sauces, one red and spiced, one green and herby. Fresh Atlantic fish dominates the coast, often grilled simply and eaten beside the water, while gofio, a toasted grain flour, turns up in everything from soups to desserts. The islands grow their own wine in volcanic soil; Tenerife's vineyards on the slopes below Teide produce crisp, mineral whites and characterful reds well worth ordering. In the resorts around Costa Adeje and Meloneras you will also find polished international dining, but the local guachinches and seafront tables are where the islands taste truest.

Beyond the fairways

There is real scenery to fill the non-playing days. On Tenerife, Teide National Park rises into a lunar landscape of lava and crater, and the historic town of La Orotava and colourful La Laguna reward a wander. Gran Canaria offers the vast Maspalomas dunes, dramatic mountain drives into the interior, and the old streets of Las Palmas. A short ferry from Tenerife reaches La Gomera, with its ancient laurel forests and the quiet base of Hotel Jardin Tecina. Whale and dolphin watching off the south coast, volcanic bathing pools and coastal walks all give a golf week an easy second gear.

Getting around & exploring

For a single-island trip you may not need a car at all — Tenerife's southern courses and Gran Canaria's Meloneras and Maspalomas clusters are close to their resorts, and we arrange transfers and tee-time logistics as part of the itinerary. If you want to roam between courses, a hire car is the most flexible option, particularly on Tenerife where Buenavista in the north-west sits well away from the southern clubs. La Gomera is reached by ferry from Los Cristianos on Tenerife, and Fuerteventura by a short inter-island hop. Roads are good and well signed; we will advise the right approach for your chosen courses.

Getting there

The Canaries are served by their own airports — Tenerife South and Tenerife North, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura — with regular flights from across the UK and Europe, typically around four hours. Flights are arranged separately as an ATOL-protected add-on, never bundled into the holiday price, so you keep full flexibility over carrier, airport and timings. We handle airport transfers and any inter-island ferries or hops as part of the ground arrangements, and we will match the right island gateway to your itinerary.

Good to know

  • Currency & language — the euro is used throughout; Spanish is the language, with English widely understood in resorts and clubs.
  • Flights are separate — we are a ground-only operator; flights are an optional ATOL-protected add-on, not included in the quoted price.
  • Multi-island trips — combining, say, Tenerife with La Gomera or Gran Canaria works well; ferries and transfers are built into your itinerary.
  • Pace yourself in summer — July and August are hot in the south, so book early tee times if you travel then.
  • Hand-built, hand-priced — we have arranged Canary Islands golf since 1981; every trip is tailored to your dates, group and chosen courses.

The courses you’ll play in Canary Islands

Meloneras Golf Club, Gran Canaria — Canary Islands golfMeloneras Golf Club, Gran CanariaDesigned by Ron KirbyPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Buenavista Golf — Canary Islands golfBuenavista GolfDesigned by Severiano BallesterosPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Abama Golf Course, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfAbama Golf Course, TenerifeDesigned by Dave ThomasPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Amarilla Golf Course, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfAmarilla Golf Course, TenerifePlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Anfi Tauro Golf Course, Gran Canaria — Canary Islands golfAnfi Tauro Golf Course, Gran CanariaDesigned by Von Hagge, Smelek & BarilPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Buenavista Golf Course, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfBuenavista Golf Course, TenerifeDesigned by Seve BallesterosPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover this course →

Golf resorts — stay & play on-site

Kumara Serenoa Maspalomas — Canary Islands golfKumara Serenoa MaspalomasMaspalomas Golf Club, Gran Canaria · Meloneras Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£600 (≈ €685) (≈ $785) (≈ CA$1,125) (≈ AU$1,135) (≈ NZ$1,385) (≈ CHF 635)per personDiscover this resort →Melia Hacienda del Conde Buenavista, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfMelia Hacienda del Conde Buenavista, TenerifeBuenavista Golf · Abama Golf Course, Tenerifefrom£520 (≈ €595) (≈ $685) (≈ CA$975) (≈ AU$975) (≈ NZ$1,195) (≈ CHF 555)per personDiscover this resort →Elba Palace Golf and Vital Hotel, Fuerteventura — Canary Islands golfElba Palace Golf and Vital Hotel, FuerteventuraFuerteventura Golf Club, Fuerteventura · Real Las Palmas Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£470 (≈ €535) (≈ $615) (≈ CA$875) (≈ AU$885) (≈ NZ$1,085) (≈ CHF 495)per personDiscover this resort →Hotel Jardin Tecina, La Gomera — Canary Islands golfHotel Jardin Tecina, La GomeraTecina Golf Course, La Gomera · Abama Golf Course, Tenerifefrom£440 (≈ €505) (≈ $575) (≈ CA$825) (≈ AU$825) (≈ NZ$1,015) (≈ CHF 465)per personDiscover this resort →1881 Tenerife Madrigueras Golf Hotel — Canary Islands golf1881 Tenerife Madrigueras Golf HotelLas Americas Golf Course, Tenerife · Costa Adeje Golf Club, Tenerifefrom£660 (≈ €755) (≈ $865) (≈ CA$1,235) (≈ AU$1,245) (≈ NZ$1,525) (≈ CHF 705)per personDiscover this resort →Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, Gran Canaria — Canary Islands golfSalobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, Gran CanariaMaspalomas Golf Club, Gran Canaria · Meloneras Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£490 (≈ €565) (≈ $645) (≈ CA$915) (≈ AU$925) (≈ NZ$1,135) (≈ CHF 515)per personDiscover this resort →

Hotels — play the area’s courses

Gran Hotel Lopesan Villa Del Conde, Gran Canaria — Canary Islands golfGran Hotel Lopesan Villa Del Conde, Gran CanariaMeloneras Golf Club, Gran Canaria · Maspalomas Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£635 (≈ €735) (≈ $835) (≈ CA$1,185) (≈ AU$1,195) (≈ NZ$1,465) (≈ CHF 675)per personDiscover this hotel →Hotel Suite Villa Maria, Adeje, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfHotel Suite Villa Maria, Adeje, TenerifeCosta Adeje Golf Club, Tenerife · Las Americas Golf Course, Tenerifefrom£700 (≈ €805) (≈ $925) (≈ CA$1,305) (≈ AU$1,315) (≈ NZ$1,615) (≈ CHF 745)per personDiscover this hotel →Kumara Serenoa Maspalomas — Canary Islands golfKumara Serenoa MaspalomasMaspalomas Golf Club, Gran Canaria · Meloneras Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£600 (≈ €685) (≈ $785) (≈ CA$1,125) (≈ AU$1,135) (≈ NZ$1,385) (≈ CHF 635)per personDiscover this resort →Las Terrazas de ABAMA, Guia de Isora, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfLas Terrazas de ABAMA, Guia de Isora, TenerifeAbama Golf Course, Tenerife · Costa Adeje Golf Club, Tenerifefrom£815 (≈ €935) (≈ $1,075) (≈ CA$1,525) (≈ AU$1,535) (≈ NZ$1,885) (≈ CHF 865)per personDiscover this hotel →Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Meloneras, Gran Canaria — Canary Islands golfLopesan Costa Meloneras, Meloneras, Gran CanariaMaspalomas Golf Club, Gran Canaria · Meloneras Golf Club, Gran Canariafrom£600 (≈ €685) (≈ $785) (≈ CA$1,125) (≈ AU$1,135) (≈ NZ$1,385) (≈ CHF 635)per personDiscover this hotel →Melia Hacienda del Conde Buenavista, Tenerife — Canary Islands golfMelia Hacienda del Conde Buenavista, TenerifeBuenavista Golf · Abama Golf Course, Tenerifefrom£520 (≈ €595) (≈ $685) (≈ CA$975) (≈ AU$975) (≈ NZ$1,195) (≈ CHF 555)per personDiscover this resort →

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What golfers say about Canary Islands

4.997 reviews

Having used Golf Planet Holidays for our Golf trips for a number of years, we of course got in touch with Nigel and Simon to arrange this years trip to Tenerife. As always the trip was arranged exactly as requested and the team at Golf …

Paul and Emma Woolhouse · Canary Islands · 3 years ago

Golf Planet Holidays always find us a good location and the facilities we want to make the trip tailored to our needs. The staff offer good advice and present different options. They helped us choose this 10day trip to play golf in Gran Canaria and we…

Lorri Collings · Canary Islands · a year ago

Stayed at Lopesan Costa Melanoras. Fantastic hotel. Didn't feel too large as there is plenty of space and the gardens are extensive. All golf tee times booked for us at 4 different courses just a short distance from the hotel. Variety of courses :Anfi Tauro and…

Julie Piper · Canary Islands · 8 months ago

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Canary Islands — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

How much does a golf holiday in Canary Islands cost?

Golf holidays in Canary Islands start from £165 (≈ €185) (≈ $215) (≈ CA$305) (≈ AU$305) (≈ NZ$375) (≈ CHF 175) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a tailor-made ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.

Which is the best Canary Island for golf?

Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are all super golf destinations offering an impressive choice of golf courses for our guests.

Do I need a hire car?

If you don’t fancy driving abroad it isn’t a problem. We can easily arrange private transfers from the airport to the golf courses and many of the resorts we use have great golf courses on site.  Taxis are plentiful and the buses run on time!

When is the best time to play golf in Canary Islands?

Year-round, thanks to a warm, spring-like climate every month, and especially popular from November to March when the UK is cold.

How many golf courses are there in Canary Islands?

We feature 14 courses and 20 resorts across Canary Islands including Tecina Golf Course and Fuerteventura Golf Club. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.

What is the best time of year to go to the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands are very popular golf holiday destinations during our winter months as there is plenty of warm sunshine.  However they are super value if you are looking for a golf escape during our summer.

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