With his golf clubs over his shoulder and ready for another golfing adventure, our Head of European Sales, Tom Clayton, set off to the second largest of the 8 Canary Islands to uncover the very best of Gran Canaria. Enjoy the video below and see for yourself the beauty of this volcanic island.
Having explored some of the other Canary Islands in the past, I was eagerly waiting for the opportunity to get onto the lush green fairways of Gran Canaria. It was fantastic to experience the island from a golfer’s perspective and see the way this volcanic work of art has developed into a world-class tourist destination and golfer’s hotspot.
Many regard the island as a miniature continent and it’s easy to see why. From its rich culture, top-class courses and hotels, excellent nightlife, vibrant beaches and hillside towns filled with character and colour, it is a versatile destination that caters for all.
Maspalomas
As you can see from the video above, there are a range of excellent courses to play on the island. Situated in the resort town of Maspolamos, the Maspolamos Golf club is the perfect course for a few warmup rounds. Bordered by sand dunes and very close to the beach, it’s the unbelievable views and fun, light-hearted environment that makes this a great course. The town itself is very lively with lots going on, especially at night. There is a wide range of bars and restaurants offering local, traditional Mediterranean and continental cuisine using fresh high-quality ingredients.
Maspalomas golf course
Naturally built into the Volcanic rock, Salobre Hotel resort & Serenity 5* offers two fantastic courses, the Salobre Old ‘The Beauty’ and the Salobre New ‘The Beast’. I found that the old course is perfect for a classic game of golf and the new course offers brand new stunning holes with bright green fairways contrasting to the dusty desert rock. The beautiful modern 5* hotel is the ideal place for golfers to stay. The rooms are modern and luxurious and the service is even better.
Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity
Visit the charming beaches surrounding the island and experience a taste of the Laid-back island life
There are plenty of outdoor activities to do off the course including, water sports, biking and going on one of the islands many hiking trails.
While summer is the warmest time of the year, tickets are cheaper in winter and the weather is still great.
For both top class accommodation and amazing golf on-site, the Salobre Hotel resort & Serenity 5* is the ideal place.
Experience the family holiday destination which is growing its golf profile every year.
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Head of European Sales
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