Golf in Gran Canaria / Sports

Gran Canaria is, together with Tenerife, an ideal destination for golf enthusiasts. The island features a well endowed platform for practicing golf as pastime or professionally. Its several golf courses yield a range of options all golfers should appreciate, whereas the wholesome climate makes it possible to play golf all the year round. The popularity and success of golf playing is ascertained, among others, by the fact Gran Canaria is the place where numerous golf tournaments and golf-related events are held each year. Most of the said courses are located in south Gran Canaria, more precisely in San Bartolome de Tirajana and Mogan, whereas others are concentrated in north, in the area delineated by Las Palmas and Telde.

El Cortijo Club de Campo

The golf course within El Cortijo Club de Campo was opened in 1999, on the site of a former farm, and it features an 18-hole track, stretching on three valleys, nearby the city of Telde.

The course is rather challenging, both due to the fact it is dotted with trees and endemic species and because several artificial lakes have been created in order to enhance the challenge.

Name:

El Cortijo Club de Campo

Address:

Autopista Sur GC1, km 6.4, 35213, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 711 111 – 13

Fax:

0034 928 714 905

Email:

info@elcortijo.es / clubcampo@elcortijo.es / golf@elcortijo.es

Website:

www.elcortijo.es

Anfi Tauro Golf

Hagge, Baril and Smelek enjoy the worldwide reputation of being three of the best golf course architects. Anfi Tauro Golf is but one of the more than 1,000 golf courses designed by this small team in the entire world.

Besides covering the 9 or 18-hole tracks while playing at Anfi Tauro Golf, players can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Atlantic shore and of the Valle de Tauro Mountains. This green oasis stretches on a surface of 650,000 square meters and is opened to the public all the year round.

Name:

Anfi Tauro Golf

Address:

Bco. del Lechugal, Valle de Tauro, 35138, Mogan, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 560 462

Fax:

0034 928 562 035

Email:

proshopgolf@anfi.es

Website:

www.anfi.com

Maspalomas Golf

Located in south Gran Canaria, in one of the sunniest regions of the world, hidden between sand dunes quite close to the sea, Maspalomas Golf is a cool oasis even during the hottest days. This impressively large 18-hole course hosts countless international sports events each year.

Name:

Maspalomas Golf

Address:

Avda. Touroperador Neckerman, Maspalomas, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 762 581

Fax:

0034 928 768 245

Email:

reservas@maspalomasgolf.net

Website:

www.maspalomasgolf.net

Las Palmeras Golf

Name:

Las Palmeras Golf

Address:

Avda. Doctor Alfonso Chiscano Diaz, 35010, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 222 333

Email:

info@laspalmerasgolf.es

Lopesan Meloneras Golf

Name:

Lopesan Meloneras Golf

Address:

GC500, Meloneras, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 145 309

Fax:

0034 928 146 066

Email:

melonerasgolf@lopesan.com

Website:

www.lopesanhotels.com

Salobre Golf & Resort

Name:

Salobre Golf & Resort

Address:

Autopista GC1, km 53, Maspalomas, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 010 103 / 0034 677 943 402

Fax:

0034 928 010 104

Email:

reservation@salobregolfresort.com / comercial@salobregolfresort.com

Website:

www.salobregolfresort.com

Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas

Name:

Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas

Address:

Ctra. de Bandama, 35300, Santa Brigida, Gran Canaria, Spain

Telephone:

0034 928 350 104

Fax:

0034 928 350 110

Email:

rcglp@realclubdegolfdelaspalmas.com

Website:

www.realclubdegolfdelaspalmas.com