Gran Canaria FAQs

With consistent sunshine offered throughout the year, any time is good for golf weather in Gran Canaria. It is hot in the summer and enjoys warm winters making the months of October to early April perfect for golfers.

Yes, all Inclusive is an option in Gran Canaria, with plenty of excellent hotels offering this board basis, such as the Paradisus by Melia Gran Canaria and the Seaside Palm Beach.

Buggies are not automatically included within your green fee, although some courses do include them as part of a package. Thanks to the warm climate and often expansive course layouts, including Salobre Old course, many golfers choose to hire a buggy for convenience. Speak to our sales team at GolfKings and we can advise if a buggy is required and the booking process.

Yes, with a high calibre mix if golf courses, paired with hotels ranging from 4 star bed and breakfast to 5 star all inclusive. Playa del Ingles and Meloneras are the popular places to stay, putting you within easy reach of the courses, a great choice of hotels and a lively nightlife.

Within all GolfKings Gran Canaria golf holiday packages are airport transfers. If the golf course is onsite at your hotel, you will benefit from shuttle transfers. As most of the courses are centred around the resorts of Maspalomas and Meloneras, there may be instances where we suggest booking a taxi at the hotel. Our sales team will be able to guide you in booking private golf transfers.

The best overall value time to travel on a golf holiday to Gran Canaria is April through to May and September through to October. The pricing is favourable and the weather is more comfortable compared to the summer months.

Gran Canaria has one airport, Gran Canaria airport, which has direct flights available taking around 4-5 hours across UK hubs. Access is easy and the airport is only a short transfer, with the maximum transfer time being 25 minutes.

Yes, flights are included in all GolfKings golf holidays to Gran Canaria. We can tailor flights from airports up and down the UK.

Most of our customers stay 7 nights in Gran Canaria. This is partly due to the golf courses being concentrated within the southern resorts, allowing you to play multiple championship courses during your stay.

Playa del Ingles and Meloneras are popular areas for a vibrant nightlife, with Meloneras offering a slightly more upmarket feel. Both offer plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy after a round of golf. Some hotels also offer a great atmosphere onsite, perfect if you'd rather not stray too far after dinner. Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel, is a great example, with a rooftop terrace and DJ for an evening drink with the group.

If you’re looking to travel during the peak winter months of October to April, we would recommend booking at least 6 months in advance. This is particularly important if you wish to secure tee times at the most popular courses and preferred playing times.

The Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity is the only dedicated golf resort with two courses, Salobre Old & New course physically onsite. However, with over 6 courses condensed in the south region, you won’t have to travel far to play a championship layout.

Thanks to its excellent year round golfing climate, Gran Canaria is particularly popular for golf holidays during the winter and early spring months, from October through to early April.

Popular golf holiday resorts in Gran Canaria include Maspalomas and Meloneras. The two resorts blend into one another, effectively creating a single destination with a great selection of beach bars and restaurants to enjoy when not tackling championship courses such as Anfi Golf or Salobre Old course.

There are several courses to include Meloneras Golf, Maspalomas Golf and Anfi Tauro which have regularly hosted national and international tournaments.

Couples can enjoy beautiful beaches, waterfront restaurants and scenic coastal walks. Many of the island's golf resorts, such as Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa and Paradisus by Melia Gran Canaria also offer high quality accommodation, excellent dining options, and relaxing facilities, creating the perfect balance of golf and leisure for a couples' getaway.

Gran Canaria features over 6 high quality courses, all within easy driving distance of the main resorts in the south. With this in mind, we would recommend staying 7 nights and playing 4 or 5 rounds of golf.

Gran Canaria offers plenty to enjoy, from relaxing at the beach at Maspalomas and exploring the famous sand dunes, to hiking up Roque Nublo or visiting the capital city Las Palmas to immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Vegueta.