Sports and adventure – Golf in Gran Canaria

For its warm and pleasant climate throughout the year, Gran Canaria is the ideal destination to practice golf. In addition, the island has 7 golf courses designed by the best specialised architects. In fact, the oldest golf course in Spain is located in Gran Canaria. It is the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, founded in 1891.

Maspalomas Golf course – 18 holes, par 73

The golf course of Maspalomas is near the sea, in the south of the island and is surrounded by a spectacular landscape of dunes of the Special Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas.

It is a flat golf course, with long and wide courses designed by the architect Philip Mackenzie Ross.

The closest Princess hotels are only 300 meters away, the Maspalomas Princess and the Tabaiba Princess.

Meloneras Golf course – 18 holes, par 71

Meloneras Golf course is located directly on the coast, so you can enjoy a splendid view of the sea on one side and the mountainous landscape on the other along the way.

It is suitable for beginners as well as for more advanced players. This field is located between Meloneras and Pasito Blanco and was designed by the architect Ron Kirby.

The closest Princess hotels are 6.3 km away: the Maspalomas Princess and the Tabaiba Princess.

Salobre Golf course – South (18 holes, par 71) and North (18 holes, par 70)

It consists of two 18-hole golf courses, located in the south of Gran Canaria, making it the only 36-hole golf course on the island. It is surrounded by the spectacular volcanic landscape characteristic of the island.

The course Salobre Golf Sur (par 71) was designed by Roland Favré and opened in 1999. It is a golf course in which several renowned tournaments have been held and is suitable for any golfer, regardless of his handicap.

The course Salobre Golf Norte (par 70), also called the “new course”, was inaugurated in 2008 and was designed by Ron Kirby. It is a reasonably difficult course that requires special skill and a very careful technique. It is a challenge for any golf enthusiast.

The closest Princess hotels are 10.6 km away: the Maspalomas Princess and the Tabaiba Princess.

Anfi Tauro Golf course – 18 holes, par 72

The golf course of Anfi Tauro is located in the Municipality of Mogán, between Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán. Opened in 2006, this 18-hole course was designed by the architectural firm Hagge, Smelek & Baril.

Located in the Taurito ravine whose reddish stone gives one the feeling of being in Arizona. The many tees in the field guarantee a fast game.

The closest Princess hotels are:

Mogán Princess: 8.2 km away

Taurito Princess: 8.4 km away

TUI BLUE Suite Princess: 8.4 km away

El Cortijo Country Club course – 18 holes, par 72

This golf course is located shortly before reaching Las Palmas, and was designed by the architects Blake Stirling and Marco Martín. It is characterised by its 6 lakes and the longest streets in all Spain. In 2002 El Cortijo was the venue chosen to host the Spanish Open.

The closest Princess hotel is the Gran Canaria Princess, which is 46.2 km away.

Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas course – 18 holes, par 71

Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas is the oldest golf course in Spain. It was founded in 1891 by English immigrants in Lomo del Polvo, a district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In 1957, the golf course was moved and redesigned by the prestigious architect Mackenzie Ross.

Its exceptional location allows you to enjoy magnificent views of the mountain and the nearby Bandama Natural Monument.

The closest Princess hotel is the Gran Canaria Princess, which is 55.2 km away.