Buenavista Golf
Buenavista Golf is the great round of north Tenerife, a Seve Ballesteros design from 2003 laid out on the cliffs where the Teno mountains drop to the Atlantic. Wide open to the ocean and the wind, it is a dramatic, walkable par 72 that gives a winter group a genuine special round away from the busier resorts of the south.
Photo: Buenavista Golf via Google.
The verdict
Buenavista is the most scenic course on Tenerife and the headline reason to base a trip on the quieter north coast. Seve Ballesteros routed it in 2003 across a clifftop shelf below the Teno massif, with several holes running right along the edge of the Atlantic and the mountains rising behind. It is open, breezy and full of sea views, the kind of layout that photographs as well as it plays.
The wind is the defining feature, so the course rewards a controlled, lower ball flight and a clear head over club selection. It sits a little apart from the southern resort scene, which is part of its appeal: a round here pairs naturally with the dramatic Teno scenery and the old town charm of the north. For context, see our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide.
Buenavista Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 2003
- Designer
- Seve Ballesteros
- Type
- Clifftop, oceanfront
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,019 m
- Green fee
- Mid to upper
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses and the club. Buenavista Golf, by Seve Ballesteros, opened in 2003 on the cliffs of Buenavista del Norte in northwest Tenerife, a par 72 of roughly 6,019 meters with the back nine holes playing along the Atlantic. Green fees sit in the mid to upper range for the island as an indicative 2026 guide, often lower than the premium southern resorts. Rates vary by season; always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Buenavista plays in two distinct moods. The inland holes climb and fall across the lower slopes of the Teno mountains, framed by volcanic rock and the dark peaks above, while the closing stretch runs out to the cliff edge with the Atlantic filling the view. It is a course of big horizons rather than tight tree lines, and the scale of the setting is the lasting memory.
The seaside holes are the signature, played hard against the ocean where the wind comes off the water and the spray is never far away. Ball striking under pressure matters here more than length, and the greens are quick and exposed, so distance control on approach is the difference between a good score and a frustrating one.
It is a walkable, honest layout that gives back what you put in, best enjoyed for the views and the sea air as much as the card. As the standout round of the north, it anchors a Tenerife trip that swaps the resort bustle of the south for cliffs, mountains and quiet old towns.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round; book ahead in the busy winter season when northern tee sheets fill with touring groups |
| Green fee | Mid to upper for the island, often below the premium southern resorts, as an indicative 2026 guide |
| Booking | Reserve online, through your hotel or with your trip planner; buggies and clubs are available to hire |
| On the day | Exposed clifftop golf, so pack for wind; buggy or walking both work; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Buenavista del Norte at the northwest tip of Tenerife, about 90 minutes from Tenerife South airport and 45 minutes from the north |
| 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 before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers playing Buenavista base themselves in the north around Garachico, Icod de los Vinos or the old town of Buenavista del Norte itself, where small hotels and rural houses sit close to the course and the Teno scenery. It is a quieter, more authentic side of the island than the southern resort strip.
For a fuller Tenerife week you can pair the north with the warmer south, where the headline round at Abama Golf and the coastal resort courses at Golf Costa Adeje and Golf del Sur round out the trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Buenavista Golf.
Build a Tenerife golf trip
We book the tee times at Buenavista, set you up on the dramatic north coast or down in the southern sun 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.
Buenavista Golf questions
Who designed Buenavista Golf and when did it open?
Buenavista Golf was designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 2003 on the clifftops of Buenavista del Norte in northwest Tenerife.
What is the par and length at Buenavista Golf?
It is a par 72 measuring about 6,019 meters, an open clifftop course with several holes running along the Atlantic below the Teno mountains.
What are green fees at Buenavista Golf?
Green fees sit in the mid to upper range for Tenerife, often below the premium southern resorts, as an indicative 2026 guide. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Buenavista Golf?
Yes. Buenavista is open to visiting golfers year round and is the headline round of north Tenerife, with buggies and clubs available to hire.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.