All of youCanary sun there are wonderful golf courses between palm trees, ocean and volcanoes. Stuff to go there just to see them.
The Spanish archipelago is a territory suitable for the practice of golf, there are many 24 courses, some of these historic greens which attract professional and non-professional golfers, all are immersed in an exceptional climatic context and in a landscape naturally shaped by the wind.
Look at them in the gallery.
Read also
Canaries, the most beautiful golf courses between palm trees, ocean and volcanoes
Ideal for alternating relaxation on the wide expanses of white beaches with games on the greens among the most appreciated by golf enthusiasts from all over the world, the Canary Islands are home to some of the best golf courses in Europe. In all I’m 24 and are perfectly integrated into the landscape and equipped with modern facilities that meet the highest standards of the game, some of which have even been designed by world champions of this sport.
Here then the most particular golf courses of these islands and nearby attractions to visit.
Gran Canaria: Spain’s oldest golf course
Located in the north-east of the island of Gran Canaria and redesigned in 1957 by archistar Mackenzie Ross, the Royal Golf Club of Las Palmas it is the oldest golf course in Spain. Its privileged location, in a protected natural area, offers visitors an unparalleled panorama and quality of the greens and fairways (the green areas that mark out the best route to follow). The field consists of 18 holes par 71, a driving range, two putting greens, 1 pitching green, an elegant club house and many other services, it is certainly the ideal place to practice this sport.
It is the setting for him Bandama Caldera, located between the cities of Santa Brigida, Telde and Las Palmas. The route, crossing the gorges of Las Goteras and Guiniguada, bears witness to the volcanic origin of the island. Area endowed with great biodiversity, the gorge is 216 meters deep, 574 meters high with a diameter of one thousand meters. The volcanic caldera was formed five thousand years ago around the ancient Picco di Bandama volcano: in addition to its geological value, it preserves a precious archaeological site, the Grotta de los Canarios, that the ancient inhabitants of the island used as silos to store crops and food products.
Lanzarote: the golf course on an extinct volcano
Located at the foot of an ancient volcano, in the east of Lanzarote, the Costa Teguise Golf it has been defined by the world champion Severiano Ballesteros as the course of the Canary Islands with the best design. Created in 1978 by the professional golfer John Harris, it is characterized by the dark tones of the landscape, given by the volcanic lava and by the contrast with the lively green of the cactus and palm trees.
Designed according to a design regular at the same time variegatedwith numerous dog legs (holes that have very angled curvatures), hosts Frmore than 3,000 palms which enclose the fairways, as well as native vegetation. Furthermore, the view of the Atlantic Ocean and the ideal climatic conditions invite anyone to play golf at any time of year.
Alongside the sporting vocation, the island also boasts a cultural one, hosting the César Manrique Foundation a few kilometers away, a place to visit the house known as Taro de Tahíche. Here, tourists can get to know the representative work of this multifaceted artist who has given the island color and imagination, enhancing its naturalistic aspects while respecting the landscape and traditions.
Tenerife: the golf course between sport and relaxation
Designated as one of the world’s top 15 golf destinations for 2020 by IAGTO, the association that globally brings together the players who revolve around the world of travel related to this sport, Tenerife offers well nine golf courses. Among these is theAbama Golf & Spa Resort: 18-hole course often home to international championships and rated one of the best in Europe by Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award. It is located in the southwest of the island next to the west face of the Teide volcano and is the ideal place to relax during a holiday, with a view that extends towards the island of La Gomera and the Atlantic Ocean.
Designed by the famous architect and professional golfer Dave Thomas in 2005, the course is part of a hotel complex overlooking the sea. The path keeps over 25,000 palm trees, more than 300 subtropical plant species and 23 lakes spread over 60 hectares.
The attractions on the island continue with Las Americas Beach, a half kilometer long golden sandy beach located in one of the liveliest areas of Arona, in the south of Tenerife. It is equipped with all services: shops and clubs, areas dedicated to water sports and a lively nightlife. For those who prefer relaxation, a stroll along the seafront in the shade of the palm trees is enough to recharge your batteries.
Fuerteventura: the golf course between the salt marshes
Just eight kilometers from Fuerteventura airport, the Golf Club Salinas de Antigua instead it covers an area of 21,450 square meters. Equipped with large greens and dunes that protect it from the wind, it is the most difficult of its kind 18 holes is hole 11, a par 4 that is played over water.
Designed by two-time world champion Manuel Piñero, it is characterized by its striking design. Among countless hills, bunkers and desert areas, as well as 4 large lakes to protect the 6 greens, offers endless possibilities, approaches, solutions and game strategies.
In the surroundings of the field is the tourist resort of caleta de fusteon the eastern side of the island of Fuerteventura, an oasis of fun and a point of interest for scuba diving.
On the coast in the western area of Fuerteventura is the Salt Museum. Built right on the spot where the first salt pans on the island were built centuries ago, still active today, the museum also houses a large whale skeleton, located next to the salt pans. In short, an idea to pass the time discovering the traditional techniques of salt extraction.
La Gomera: the golf course with a view of nature
Built on the promontory of the Tecina hill in the south of La Gomera, Tecina Golf is the only golf course on the island. Designed in 2003 by the famous architect Donald Steel, the route winds along a colorful landscape: from the almost desert setting with cacti and native plants it continues with an increasingly dense vegetation that includes sia tropical and fruit trees. The course invites anyone to play at their best in an extraordinary setting where hole number 10, near an overhang, even seems to be suspended in the air.
Strategically located near the small tourist town of santiago beach and on the heights of Lomada de Tecina, Tecina Golf offers an extraordinary view of the Atlantic Ocean and the island of Tenerife. Also, the crystal clear waters of its beach also invite you to discover the underwater landscapes. In addition to diving and snorkelling, the beach is an ideal starting point for kayaking excursions.
Advertising
You may also be interested in…
2023-08-07 06:03:28
#Canaries #beautiful #golf #courses #palm #trees #ocean #volcanoes
