Ocean and the spectacular mountains of Valle de Tauro, creating
an unforgettable round of golf. The 18-hole Arizona style course
is located in an area of lush green vegetation, with lakes and
waterfalls, set against a dramatic volcanic mountain backdrop. This
extraordinary setting makes the Anfi Tauro golf experience unique.
Feature holes at Anfi Tauro is the 8th hole, surrounded by a bed of
red rock or any one of the amazing holes from the 14th to the 17th,
which provide sensational view of the Tauro Valley.
Gran Canaria » Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas
There are two separate courses in and around Las Palmas city, the
most famous of which is Spain’s oldest golf club, the Real Club de
Golf de Las Palmas, founded in 1891 which is celebrating its 125th
anniversary this year. The eighteen hole par 71 course, designed
by Mackenzie Ross in 1956, is in Bandama. Alongside it is an extinct
volcanic crater 800 metres in diameter and 200 metres deep,
testimony to the volcanic origins of the Canary Islands, some 14
million years ago. The course enjoys spectacular views of the top of
the crater and of the sea, as well as striking ravines. It’s a relatively
short course with narrow fairways, small greens and hazards
throughout the course. Next to the first tee is the VIK Bandama Golf
Hotel for those who wish to spend the night near the course, in
which the facilities and service are first class.
Gran Canaria » El Cortijo Club de Campo
El Cortijo Club de Campo was the venue for the 2002 Spanish
Open, and for many other international championships such as the
Peugeot Oki Tours, the Spanish Professional Seniors’
Championship, and the Spanish Professional Women’s
Championship. This eighteen hole par 72 course, designed by Blake
Stirling and Marco Martin, is one of the longest courses in Spain,
with up to six tee-offs per hole, allowing for a range of difficulty
and diversity. The greens are fast, the course has six lakes and has
more than 600 palm trees, and has spectacular views of the sea
that surround the island. It is strongly committed to a sustainable
management and focus on the eco environment of the course
with quality has been recognised with a TUV certificate, and the
ISO14001 for environmental management.
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