Abama Golf
Abama Golf is the headline round of the Canary Islands, a Dave Thomas design from 2005 terraced into the volcanic slopes of Mount Teide above the Atlantic. Routed among 22 lakes and thousands of palms, it falls dramatically toward the ocean from a luxury resort base, the kind of warm weather golf you book a winter trip around.
Photo: Abama Golf via Google.
The verdict
Abama is the most spectacular round on Tenerife and one of the most striking resort courses in Spain. Dave Thomas carved it into the steep volcanic hillside above Guia de Isora in 2005, terracing fairways between lakes and palm groves so that hole after hole drops toward the blue of the Atlantic, with the bulk of Mount Teide behind. It is golf as theatre, attached to a five star hotel that makes it a complete luxury escape.
The steepness and the price put it at the premium end of island golf, but for a winter sun trip with a special round at its heart, nothing else in the Canaries matches it. It anchors a southwest Tenerife stay, paired with the gentler resort courses down on the coast. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for context.
Abama Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 2005
- Designer
- Dave Thomas
- Type
- Resort, hillside
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,271 m
- Green fee
- Premium, buggy included
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the resort, Top 100 Golf Courses and Today's Golfer. Abama Golf, by Dave Thomas, opened in 2005 above Guia de Isora in southwest Tenerife, a par 72 of roughly 6,271 meters terraced among 22 lakes and thousands of palms. Green fees sit at the premium end of island golf, typically around double the Tenerife norm with a buggy included, as an indicative 2026 guide. Rates vary by season; always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Abama is defined by its drop to the sea. From the higher holes the whole southwest coast spreads out below, and several tee shots are played from terraces with the Atlantic filling the horizon and palms framing the line. The signature is the short par 3 played steeply downhill to a green ringed by water and rock, one of the most photographed holes in the islands and a real test of nerve and club selection.
The 22 lakes are in play more than you would like, and the elevation means the buggy and the GPS earn their keep, but the routing is clever enough that big numbers are avoidable if you respect the layout. The greens are quick and true, the conditioning is resort standard year round, and the palms give the whole course a lush, almost tropical feel unusual for Spanish golf.
It is a course to savor rather than attack, played for the views and the occasion as much as the score. As the centrepiece of a winter Canaries trip, it gives a group a genuine bucket list round in guaranteed sunshine.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round, with priority and packages for resort guests; book ahead in the busy winter season |
| Green fee | Premium for the island, typically around double the Tenerife norm with a buggy included, as an indicative 2026 guide |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or your trip planner; stay and play packages are the usual route |
| On the day | Steeply terraced hillside; a buggy with GPS and cooler is included; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Guia de Isora, southwest Tenerife, about 30 minutes from Tenerife South airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; the warm, reliable winter is peak Canaries golf season |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the luxury resort that wraps around the course above Guia de Isora, where stay and play packages put you steps from the first tee with the Atlantic below. For a wider trip, the resort towns of the southwest coast around Costa Adeje sit a short drive away with hotels of every standard.
From here a Tenerife week is easy to fill, with the coastal resort courses at Golf Costa Adeje and Golf del Sur nearby for gentler, value rounds to balance Abama's drama.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Abama Golf.
Build a Tenerife golf trip
We book the tee times at Abama, set you up in the resort or on the southwest coast and build the rest of a Tenerife golf week around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Abama Golf questions
Who designed Abama Golf and when did it open?
Abama Golf was designed by Dave Thomas and opened in 2005 on the slopes of Mount Teide above the Atlantic in southwest Tenerife.
What is the par and length at Abama Golf?
It is a par 72 measuring about 6,271 meters, a steeply terraced resort course set among 22 lakes and thousands of palm trees with big elevation changes toward the sea.
What are green fees at Abama Golf?
Abama sits at the premium end of Tenerife green fees, typically around double the island norm, with a buggy included as an indicative 2026 guide. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Abama Golf?
Yes. Abama is open to visiting golfers year round and is the headline resort round of southwest Tenerife, attached to a luxury hotel above the ocean.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.