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Best golf courses in Tenerife

Tenerife has such a fantastic array of golf courses, many complete with break-taking island scenery. We countdown our favourite courses you should play on your next break.

Joel Martin
Joel Martin
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Golf holidays in Tenerife are becoming increasingly popular, with many of the best courses in the Canary Islands based here.

Tenerife golf courses offer some of the best coastal golf in Europe. One of the most famous tracks being Golf del Sur - a 27-hole championship course with volcanic black sand bunkers.

For golfers who have never been to this beautiful part of the world, our experts have listed the best golf courses in Tenerife. Start planning your trip today!

Golf Las Américas

Attractively located in a natural, gently sloping amphitheatre, the course at Golf Las Americas offers several attractions, such as ravines and lakes, that create a demanding test of golf. The course has been hosting professional golf tournaments since 2000, with the most notable being the 2012 Spanish Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour, making it a firm Canary Islands favourite.

Las Americas facts

Length: - Back tees: 6596 - Front tees: 5488 Par: 72 Architect: Ramon Espinosa Garcia Founded: 1998 Course type: Championship

Golf Las Américas

Tecina Golf

Okay, so this course may not physically be on the island of Tenerife, but it is close enough, on the small island of La Gomera to the east of Tenerife. The Tecina course was the host of the 2015 Olsen Challenge de Espana on the European Challenge Tour, which is testament to Donald Steel’s incredible design. Golfers are treated with uninterrupted views of the mountains, Tenerife and the Atlantic Ocean from start to finish, making it a truly magical course to play on your golf break in Tenerife.

Tecina Golf facts

Length: - Back tees: 6937 - Front tees: 5863 Par: 71 Architect: Donald Steel, Tom MacKenzie, and Martin Ebert Founded: 2003 Course type: Clifftop-style

Tecina Golf

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife

As the oldest course in Tenerife, and the second oldest in Spain, Real Club de Golf de Tenerife is perfect for those looking to play a golf course with a rich history. The course sits 600-metres above sea level, allowing unrivalled views of the Teide Volcano and the surrounding mountain range. Although just 6,325-yards, the course demands accuracy off the tee if you are to score well. For example, the 4th hole is arguably the hardest on the course, as the narrow fairway is flanked by out of bounds.

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife facts

Length: - Back tees: 5740 - Front tees: 4950 Par: 71 Architect: William Campbell Founded: 1932 Course type: Parkland

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife

Golf del Sur

Offering 27-holes of championship golf in the North, South and Links courses, it is no wonder Golf del Sur is regarded as one of the best golf courses in Tenerife. Wide fairways, with a variety of flora, combined with the volcanic black sand bunkers make this a truly unique golfing experience. Palm trees and giant cacti appear on all three nines, which were remodelled by Manuel Pinero in 2005. Off the course there is a driving range, putting and chipping green, mini-golf, bar and restaurant for golfers to enjoy.

Golf del Sur facts

Length: - Back tees: 6303 - Front tees: 5553 Par: 72 Architect: Pepe Gancedo Founded: 1987 Course type: Links and Parkland

Golf del Sur

Championship Course, Golf Costa Adeje

The Old Course at Golf Costa Adeje, also known as the Championship Course, has been designed by integrating the natural characteristics of the area into the course. For example, the original stone walls, used to demarcate the former banana plantations, were completely restored and are a key feature of this course. The round will see you negotiate ravines, valleys, tricky doglegs and water hazards for a challenging, but truly enjoyable, round of golf.

Championship Course at Golf Costa Adeje facts

Length: - Back tees: 6682 - Front tees: 5232 Par: 72 Architect: José Gancedo Founded: 1998 Course type: Parkland

Championship Course, Golf Costa Adeje

Amarilla Golf & Country Club

Designed by famous golf course architect Donald Steel, you can really see just how well he took advantage of the beautiful contrasts of the island to achieve a varied layout between ravines and the Atlantic Coast. Amarilla is a gentle walk, which makes the course ever more enjoyable, while still offering a defence through water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The 5th hole really stands out here, as you must play your approach across the sea in order to reach the green. Amarilla is certainly considered to be one of the best golf courses in Tenerife.

Amarilla Golf and Country Club facts

Length: - Back tees: 6898 - Front tees: 5595 Par: 72 Architect: Donald Steel Founded: 1989 Course type: Links

Amarilla Golf and Country Club

Abama Golf, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama

By combining large greens with wide fairways, the course at Abama Golf Resort really does allow every standard of golfer to enjoy its challenges. Dave Thomas designed this course, with the stand-out hole coming at the 10th, as it rises 480 feet above sea level with a dogleg left. That isn’t all, the course boundaries run along the right side and a series of lakes on the left must be avoided. This is a round of golf that should not be missed by those playing in Tenerife.

Abama Golf at The Ritz-Carlton facts

Length: - Back tees: 6272 - Front tees: 4976 Par: 72 Architect: Dave Thomas Founded: 2005 Course type: Parkland

Abama Golf, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama

Buenavista Golf Club

Buenavista Golf Course, designed by Seve Ballesteros, is beautifully situated atop a cliff close to Teno Country Park, arguably offering some of the most incredible views of any course in Tenerife. Measuring 6,582 yards, with greens that hug the coastline, the varied layout takes in the striking coastline of Isla Baja and supplies golfers with the ultimate test of golf in Tenerife. Furthermore, the waterfall that links the lakes on holes nine and 18 only makes the course even more aesthetically pleasing. This track is one of the best golf courses in Tenerife and a must-play for those golfing while on holiday here.

Buenavista Golf Course facts

Length: - Back tees: 6583 - Front tees: 5393 Par: 72 Architect: Severiano Ballesteros Founded: 2003 Course type: Links

Buenavista Golf Club

Los Lagos Course, Golf Costa Adeje

This nine-hole addition to the Championship Course at Golf Costa Adeje will really test your technique, despite being considerably shorter than its sister course. However, it arguably offers the better sights of the two, thanks to stunning sea views and six lakes coming into play. But don’t let the watery vistas of the Atlantic Ocean distract you from the task ahead. The Los Lagos Course also offers the higher handicapper the chance to enjoy the game more, due to its lack of length.

Los Lagos facts

Length: - Back tees: 2327 - Front tees: 2045 Par: 33 Architect: Pepe Gancedo Founded: 1998 Course type: Parkland

Los Lagos Course, Golf Costa Adeje

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As the largest of the Canary Islands and already a top holiday destination, Tenerife is home to some exceptional courses and resorts.

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