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Golf Courses in Tenerife
Tenerife, the largest in the entire Canary Islands has some great golf courses and has the famous Mount Heide with an enormous crater formed from the volcanic eruptions. Tenerife’s coastline is rugged and steep with the finest sand beaches and valleys near the mountain range which are very fertile with rich plantation of banana and tomatoes.
The other yet interesting features of this place include several golfing destinations which reflect picturesque view of mountain ranges or sea at the backdrop.
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Amarilla Golf course: - This 18- hole golf course is one of the biggest and the most exciting properties of its kind in the region. This is actually one of the residential estates with international standard golf course all set in the picturesque surroundings which projects the view of ocean at the backdrop. The design of the course was made by Donald Steel, the designer at Cotton Pennink Steel in London who amalgamated the concept of complimenting the design of golf course with residential estate.
The course is 6077 meters long with the par at 72. The golf course has been designed in an exceptional way to challenge even the most experienced players as well as offer pleasant gaming experience to players with humble abilities. The handicap limit for males is 28 and for females is 36. The course runs over a wide array of terrains with island of beautiful contrasts. The price range starts from 60 Euros and may go up to 80 Euros.
Costa de Adeje – Championship: - This golf course was opened in the year 1998 and is located 5 kilometers to Playa de Las Americas. The course was designed by Pepe Gancedo using natural environment in the best advantage to be built upon banana plantation. There are fabulous visuals of Mount Teide, La Gomera and Atlantic ocean at the backdrop. The course has some challenging terrains with swirling landscape which project the stunning views of Atlantic Ocean and the island of La Gomera.
There is a wide range of greens with numerous doglegs. The round starts with long bunkers of 510 meters at par 5. The second is a short with ravine in the right and greens in two levels which makes the task more difficult. The gentle calm slopes to the downhill and to the ocean further make the place exotic which further crosses at regular points over the step stones walls in the banana plantation.
There are two green points, one at the front of the ocean and the other close to the tee. The length of the hole to the tee is 6201 meters with a par at 72. The handicap limit for males is 28 and for females is 36.
Golf Las Americas: - This golf course is located at a short distance from the sea with vibrant nightlife. The 6093 meters long course is the oasis of beauty with lots of greenery, waterfalls and streams. This golf course was built in the year 1998 with natural amphitheatre of trees and shrubs which screened the light and noise pollution. The fantastic view of the mountains at the backdrop creates an enthralling atmosphere to play on this course.
There is a large 3-floored colonial clubhouse at the center of the golf course and other facilities include changing rooms, restaurant and bars. The sea along with mountain creates a magnificent view of the surrounding area. There is a golf school, pro shop, practice arena, and the advantage of driving range and putting greens available in this place which make it exceptionally useful. |
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