The Global Golfer · Canary Islands

Europe’s dependable winter golf

Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—volcanic landscapes, resort golf and reliable warmth when much of Europe is out of season.

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Best forWinter sun

The strongest European option from November to March.

Best forCouples

Golf, spa, beach and strong resort hospitality.

Best forIsland variety

Four distinct landscapes and trip styles.

Best forShort-haul warmth

Direct UK flights and straightforward resort logistics.

Choose the island that suits you

Four distinct golf journeys

The islands share winter warmth, but the golf and resort atmosphere differ significantly.

Tenerife

Choose this for the deepest course choice, Abama-level luxury and the strongest first-time trip.

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Gran Canaria

Choose this for Maspalomas, strong resort golf and a polished south-coast stay.

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Lanzarote

Choose this for volcanic drama, César Manrique culture and a quieter golf escape.

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Fuerteventura

Choose this for beach-led resorts, open landscapes and a relaxed pace.

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Courses worth building a trip around

Where to play—and why

Abama Golf

Choose it if: luxury, elevation changes and Atlantic views matter most.

The headline resort-golf experience in the islands and a natural anchor for a premium Tenerife stay.

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Golf Las Américas

Choose it if: central south-Tenerife access and a memorable volcanic setting appeal.

A practical, polished round close to the main resort corridor.

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Meloneras Golf

Choose it if: dunes, ocean views and direct resort access are priorities.

The strongest complete resort-golf pairing on Gran Canaria’s south coast.

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Costa Teguise Golf

Choose it if: volcanic scenery and a quieter island experience matter.

A distinctive Lanzarote round best combined with the island’s wider landscape and culture.

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Stay · Play · Recover

Choose the right resort style

The strongest stays pair golf convenience with spa, beach and non-golf appeal.

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Choose this for the flagship luxury golf-and-recovery experience.

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Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

Choose this for resort scale, spa recovery and west-Tenerife access.

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Lopesan Costa Meloneras

Choose this for Maspalomas, beach access and a polished Gran Canaria base.

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Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort

Choose this for Lanzarote luxury, spa time and a calmer family or couples stay.

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Have you considered…?

Morocco or the Costa del Sol

Choose Morocco for deeper cultural immersion. Choose the Costa del Sol for greater course density and a livelier mainland resort circuit.

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