Best Golf Courses in Tenerife

We often get asked 'the best month to go to Tenerife' and the truth is all year long. For golfers, Spring, Autumn and Winter are particularly popular thanks to the ambient temperature, but with year round sunshine Tenerife has long been known as a 'hotspot' for golfers.

Championship golf courses with beautiful views of the ocean combined with stunning sandy beaches make for a picture perfect holiday. There are a wealth of fantastic courses that stand out on this beautiful island, some of which are counted among the top layouts in Spain.

Scroll below for a list of the Best Golf Courses in Tenerife, which we'll package together with the best hotels for a fantastic holiday experience.

In the heart of Tenerife’s tourist hotspot is the beautiful Golf Las Americas. The course is beautifully situated amongst majestic woodland and stunning mountains which creates a truly remarkable setting in which to play golf.

With undulating fairways and a variety of lakes and streams around the course, players are treated to a fantastic test of golf where emphasis is placed on accuracy over power. The golf clubs proximity to the island’s biggest town makes it a great place to play during the day and party in the evening.

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For those looking to experience one of Europe’s leading resort style courses then the Ritz Carlton Abama is a must stop for you. As with most courses in the region, golfers a treated to stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean but what makes this course so special is its incredible layout.

Architect Dave Thomas as created a masterpiece through sympathetically merging the natural landscape with superb golfing design. Voted as the best resort in Spain in 2011 it is a must play on any golf tour of the Canary Islands.

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Located just minutes away from the airport, there aren’t many better places to play than Golf Del Sur after hopping off the plane. The club boast 3 sets of 9 holes all of which are to unique which makes for a terrific round of golf.

Together with the sea views, superb sunshine and brilliant golf it is hard to overlook this brilliant golfing venue. SO… why not just get off the plane and play?

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The great Seve Ballesteros has left his mark all over the golfing world whether that was in his playing days or with some of the unbelievable golf courses he has designed. His creation in the northwest of Tenerife is going from strength to strength and is slowly becoming one of the regions most desirable golfing destinations.

The strong coastal winds makes controlling your ball fight incredibly difficult and is a true test of ability for even the best players out there. However, do not be deterred by the prospect of a challenge as the stunning ocean views and year round sun make this place a fantastic destination.

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Home to 27 glorious golf holes, Costa Adeje is regarded as one of the regions best golfing venues. Its reputation as one of the top golf courses was recognised in 2003 when it played host to the Canaries Spanish Open which saw some of the game’s greatest names flock to island for this prestigious European Tour event.

Golfers are treated to jaw dropping views of the beautiful coastline all throughout a round at Costa Adeje making it an unforgettable golfing experience.

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Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the cliff top Amarilla Golf and Country Club offers you amazing views of Mount Teide. The landscape is home to a host of indigenous Canarian flora and fauna, and also an excellent Donald Steel designed golf course.

Steel has created a fantastic variety of holes between the cliff edge and the ravines that are formed by Tenerife's spectacular geological history.

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Real Club de Golf de Tenerife is the oldest course in Tenerife, and the second oldest in Spain so has a rich golfing history and heritage. The course is set against the backdrop of the Teide Volcano around 600 metres above sea level.

Surrounded by the rich vegetation that is predominant in the Northern area, the Real Club de Golf de Tenerife is an intriguing layout that will test even the finest of golfers.

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Best trip I've done: Valderrama, Finca Cortesin & Real Club de Sotogrande
Where my next trip is to: La Manga

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