Tenerife FAQs

With its unique location in the Canary Islands, Tenerife provides year-round golfing conditions, making it a popular destination throughout the year. We find most of our customers travel between October and early April, simply to escape the wet and miserable UK winters.

All Inclusive is an option in Tenerife, with plenty of excellent hotels offering this board basis, such as the Barcelo Tenerife hotel. This option works very well for groups of golfers as it can make things easier for the organiser, knowing that their food and drink is included in the price. That said, with Tenerife’s lively nightlife and great value restaurants and bars, many of our customers like to travel on a bed & breakfast basis.

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, many golfers choose to hire a buggy for convenience. Our sales team will be able to advise you if a buggy is required and the booking process.

Tenerife has earned its place as one of the great golf group destinations, and it's easy to see why. You get quality courses within easy reach of each other, reliable year round golfing weather, a lively nightlife and plenty to do off the course. Towns like Las Americas and Costa Adeje out several courses on your doorstep, alongside a wide choice of hotels.

Airport transfers can be included within GolfKings Tenerife golf holiday packages. Alternatively, if you’re looking to have the freedom to explore the island we can arrange hiring a car. If the golf course is onsite at your hotel, you will benefit from shuttle transfers. If the course is offsite, we can provide private transfers. Our sales team will be able to guide you in booking airport and golf transfers.

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

Tenerife has two airports, one in the North and one in the South. We find most of our customers fly into Tenerife South airport as UK airlines operate more frequent direct flights into the South. The airport is only a short transfer, with times varying depending what area within Tenerife you are staying. The longest inland transfer time from Tenerife South airport is 1 hour 15 minutes to Buenavista.

At GolfKings, all our golf holiday packages to Tenerife include flights. We can tailor packages to suit the requirements of group members flying from multiple UK airports.

We would recommend staying between 5 to 7 nights, giving you the chance to experience a variety of courses and enough downtime to explore the island’s beaches, bars and restaurants. You might even consider a ferry trip to La Gomera for a change of scenery. As the Canary Islands is such a strong winter destination, long stay offers are available with some hotels and resorts for those looking to extend their golfing season in the winter.

During your golf holiday in Tenerife, if you’re looking for a lively vibrant nightlife, the south of the island is the main focal point. With renowned venues in Las Americas such as Tramps nightclub and Papagayo Beach Club in Costa Adeje, you won’t be short of bars and nightclubs to choose from. For those seeking a quieter evening, La Caleta, located slightly further north, is a great option. Here, you can enjoy a more authentic Canarian experience, with a few relaxed drinks, traditional tapas and a laid back atmosphere.

It is highly recommended to book your golf trip in advance, especially if you are traveling during the peak winter season or wish to play at the more popular courses. We would recommend booking 6 to 9 months in advance, especially if you are seeking those all-important prime tee times.

Tenerife offers multiple golf resorts offering golf onsite including: • Hacienda del Conde Member of Melia Collection – Features the 18-hole Seve Ballesteros designed course onsite • The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama & Las Terrazas de Abama – Both resorts offer 18 holes onsite at Abama Golf • Las Madrigueras Golf Resort – Features Las Americas golf course onsite • Hotel Suite Villa Maria – With 27 holes onsite at Golf Costa Adeje • Hotel Jardin Tecina – Located on the island of La Gomera, featuring Tecina golf course onsite

Due to the favourable golfing climate, golf holidays in Tenerife are most popular in the winter and early spring months of October through to early April.

Located in the south of the island, Costa Adeje and Las Americas are popular areas for a golf holiday in Tenerife. Located just 15 minutes from Tenerife south airport, it offers a fantastic blend of great hotels, a lively atmosphere with no shortage of restaurants and bars and proximity to a selection of championship courses, including Golf Costa Adeje, Abama Golf, and Golf Del Sur. Outside Costa Adeje and Las Americas, other popular golf resorts such as Hacienda del Conde Member of Melia Collection, The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama, and Hotel Jardin Tecina all offer excellent courses on-site.

It’s worth noting that several courses in Tenerife were designed by some of the biggest names in golf. Most notably, Buenavista Golf was designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros. Abama Golf was designed by renowned architect Dave Thomas. If you’ve played the Alto Club or San Roque Old in Spain, you’ll be familiar with a Dave Thomas design. Costa Adeje is another that is regularly noted as a favourite layout on the island with its signature scenic holes and varied routing. Their green fee and lunch offer is incredibly popular and will make you feel like a member for the day.

Tenerife is an excellent choice for couples seeking a golf holiday. Its diverse selection of courses appeals to players of all skill levels, while tee times for pairs are generally easy to arrange. Away from the golf course, the island offers an equally impressive experience, with beautiful beaches, plenty of hiking trails to explore, and a lively social scene. Whether you're spending your days on the fairways or exploring the island together, Tenerife provides the perfect blend of golf, relaxation, and leisure.

Based on staying 7 nights, we would recommend playing 4 or 5 rounds of golf. This allows you to play a mixture of courses and give you plenty of down time to enjoy the island’s beaches and year-round sunshine.

Tenerife offers a wide range of activities and attractions to enjoy. Hiking Mount Teide at Teide National Park, a boat to La Gomera, exploring the bustling capital Santa Cruz, wine-tasting or visiting Siam Park – the biggest water park in Europe, you won’t be short of activities to choose from. Contact our sales team at GolfKings for recommendations of our favourite off site activities and attractions.