Area Description
CANARY ISLAND GOLF HOLIDAY – GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria is a great choice for your Canary Islands golf holiday.
Whenever we visit Gran Canaria we know we’re in for a treat. The
island is well known for its year round sunshine and magnificent beaches,
but we love its rich historical heritage, its wealth of culture and its
amazing food just as much.
We’ve been told that the wonderful weather is due to the influence
of the trade winds and the gentle sea currents - but all we know is that
the island enjoys one of the best climates in the world. As a result it
has been a very popular holiday destination for some time.
In recent years Gran Canaria has also emerged as an up and coming destination
for a Canary Islands golf holiday. The number of courses on the island
has grown steadily and there are now five great places to play. However,
golf is certainly no newcomer to Gran Canaria. There’s been a strong
golfing tradition here since 1891 when the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas
was founded. The first members of the club were from the English Colony
on Gran Canaria and they had a strong influence on the birth of the island’s
tourism industry.
We find the green fees on the island represent very good value. In the
low season, from May to September, they can be as little as 50 euros -
and that’s more than reasonable when you consider the quality of
the courses and the facilities available. This is what makes a Canary
Islands golf holiday such great value for money.
But it’s impossible to talk about Gran Canaria without eulogising
over the beaches. They’re the island’s most notable natural
resource and they cover a quarter of the coastline. Our favourite is Maspalomas,
which on its own has over 250 hectares of sand and dunes. From Maspalomas
we like to walk (or get a taxi) into the neighbouring resort of Playa
del Ingles, which is the liveliest resort on the island and a great place
for party animals!
If you are planning a Canary Islands golf holiday then why not choose
the island of Gran Canaria. Alternatively, Bill Goff also offers golf holidays
on Tenerife. Whatever you want
from your Canary Islands golf holiday Bill Goff will have something for
you.