Gran Canaria is a fantastic family
destination with almost 60
kilometers of beaches and a UNESCO
protected Biosphere Reserve.
It is often described as being a
miniature continent with its own
mini microclimate and a variety of
landscapes with over 120 beaches,
dunes of white sand, green ravines
and picturesque villages.
You will find things to do that will make every day special on your
holiday – be it a family vacation, golf getaway or eco escape. Sail
out to watch whales, walk in the Canary pine forests, have fun at a
water park, wander its shopping streets, go golfing, visit museums,
or... just relax on a beautiful beach.
An Island with over 230kms of coastline, warm waters, gentle
breezes and spring-like temperatures that make up the
infrastructures around the sports marinas in Gran Canaria, perfect
for nautical enthusiasts throughout the year.
Gran Canaria is the perfect setting for golfers. Fine weather
throughout the year and eight superb golf courses, each with their
own characteristics and all within a 50 km radius of one another.
Playing golf in Gran Canaria is a tradition that goes back to 1891,
the year in which the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas was founded,
the first Golf Club in Spain. Since that time, Gran Canaria has
been well known as the ideal place to play golf, every single day
of the year. Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas is celebrating a big
anniversary this year with its 125th birthday.
Six generations on, Gran Canaria remains a firm choice as a golf
destination for thousands of Europeans. The island has 7 different
courses within a very small radius.
Gran Canaria’s golf experience is not only just tradition, a modern
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