Tenerife is one of Europe's favourite winter golf destinations: mild temperatures all year, very little rain in the south and several courses within a short drive of each other. And if you travel as a group of friends or with family, there's nothing like a private villa right on the course. We're Ronaldo and Mane, local hosts, and these are our tips.
Why play golf in Tenerife
- Golf in shorts in winter. The south of the island averages around 20-24°C in winter, with plenty of sunshine. October to April is high season for golfers from northern Europe.
- Short flights, little or no jet lag. Around 4 hours from the UK and much of Europe, and Tenerife South Airport is only minutes from the main southern courses.
- Several courses close together. You can play a different course almost every day without long drives.
The courses in the south of Tenerife
- Amarilla Golf (San Miguel de Abona). 18 holes on the coast, with sea views and the Atlantic as a backdrop. Our 8 villas in Amarilla Golf look straight onto the course.
- Golf del Sur (San Miguel de Abona). 27 holes, about 5 minutes by car from Amarilla Golf.
- Golf Costa Adeje (Adeje). 27 holes between banana plantations and the sea, next to Villa Alisios Golf Luxury.
- Golf Las Américas (Playa de las Américas). 18 holes in the heart of the resort area.
- Abama Golf (Guía de Isora). 18 holes on the west coast, a premium experience with ocean views.
In the north you'll also find the historic Real Club de Golf de Tenerife and Buenavista Golf, worth a day trip if you want to see the green side of the island.
In winter, book your tee times a few days in advance, especially for weekends. Most clubs rent clubs and buggies, so you don't need to fly with your bag if you don't want to.
Why a villa beats a hotel for a golf trip
- Space for the whole group. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for up to 8 people: everyone has their room and nobody queues for the shower.
- Your own private pool to relax after the round, plus a terrace, sun loungers and a barbecue for dinner at home.
- Free parking at the door for the hire car and the clubs.
- Better value per person than several hotel rooms, especially if you book direct with us.
Our villas facing a golf course
Amarilla Golf: 8 villas for up to 8 guests each, three storeys with a master suite and roof terrace, private pool and views over the course. Three of them (Villa 4 Red, Villa 5 Green and Villa 6 Pink Princess) have a heated pool. The supermarket is about 5 minutes on foot, the seafront restaurants and the small marina are within walking distance, and the airport is about 10 minutes away.
Villa Alisios Golf Luxury: in La Caleta (Adeje), next to Golf Costa Adeje, with a heated private pool, sea views from the upper terrace and a private garage.
For the non-golfers in the group
While some play, the rest can enjoy the beaches of El Médano, a whale and dolphin watching trip, Siam Park or a day up Mount Teide. We can help you organise excursions and a hire car.
Planning a golf trip to Tenerife?
See all our villas facing a golf course, book direct for the best price and we'll help you with tee times, a hire car and plans for the non-golfers.
