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Real Club de Golf Las Palmas Gran Canaria » Maspalomas Golf The majority of Gran Canaria’s golf courses are in the south of the island, which is one of the sunniest areas in the world. Here we can find the breath-taking Maspalomas Golf, surrounded by a nature park of sand dunes, a protected area of more than 400 hectares, with views of the Atlantic Ocean, palm trees and fine golden sandy beaches on the horizon. The dunes which surround the course are a feature incorporated into the design by Mackenzie Ross. Long and flat, with wide fairways, the proximity of the sea and its gentle breezes make this course a pleasant experience, thanks to the alizé winds. Maspalomas Golf will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. one of the most important resorts of Gran Canaria, next to the Maspalomas Congress Centre, and near to a number of four and five star hotels. The difficulty of the course, which begins with a gentle par 4, is gradual, so that the player can build confidence progressively to face the remaining holes. Lopesan Meloneras Golf Course boasts two fantastic sets of 9-holes – one with magnificent mountain views and the other 9-holes of amazing ocean views, three of which run directly along the coastline. The course has four tee-off points per hole which makes it interesting for amateurs as well as professionals. Gran Canaria » Lopesan Meloneras Golf Towns and villages with over 500 years of history are reflected in the architecture with its distinct colonial flavour, along with centuries old traditions with their uniquely Atlantic identity. Near to Maspalomas Golf Course is the new Meloneras Golf, an eighteen hole par 71 course which is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is in Gran Canaria’s climate has packed it’s larder with gourmet products such as tomatoes, cheeses, olives, tropical fruits, oranges, sweet bananas, and Volume 3 • Issue 33 51