Best golf courses in Tenerife

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 course is a must-play for those golfing while on holiday here.

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

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.

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