Golf del Sur
Golf del Sur is the long standing resort course of southern Tenerife, a 27 hole Pepe Gancedo layout from 1987 minutes from the airport at San Miguel de Abona. Three contrasting nines, the North, South and a reworked Links, are stitched together with the black volcanic sand bunkers that give the course its signature look and a tournament past to match.
Photo: Golf del Sur via Google.
The verdict
Golf del Sur is the dependable workhorse of southern Tenerife golf, and after nearly four decades it remains one of the easiest rounds in the Canaries to build a trip around. Pepe Gancedo laid out 27 holes here in 1987, and the Links nine was reworked by the Spanish tour player Manuel Pinero in 2005, giving a group plenty of variety across the North, South and Links loops without leaving the property.
The black volcanic sand in the bunkers is the visual signature and a genuine novelty for first time visitors, and the proximity to Tenerife South airport makes it the natural first or last round of a holiday. It is a value, sociable course rather than a championship marquee, and as part of a southern week it earns its keep. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide for context.
Golf del Sur at a glance
- Course opened
- 1987
- Designer
- Pepe Gancedo
- Layout
- 27 holes, three nines
- Par
- 72 over 18
- Yardage
- About 5,839 m
- Green fee
- From about 93 euros
Designer, year and layout verified June 2026 from the club, Golf in Spain and Albrecht Golf Guide. Golf del Sur, by Pepe Gancedo, opened in 1987 at San Miguel de Abona in southeast Tenerife as a 27 hole course of three nines, combining to a par 72 of roughly 5,839 meters over any 18, with the Links nine reworked by Manuel Pinero in 2005. Green fees started from about 93 euros as an indicative 2026 guide and vary by season and package. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The defining feature at Golf del Sur is underfoot and in the bunkers: the dark volcanic sand, jet black against the green fairways and blue sky, frames the holes in a way you find nowhere outside the Canaries and makes for striking photographs and a slightly different feel out of the trap. The three nines each have their own character, with the Links loop the most open and exposed and the North and South tighter and more wooded.
None of the loops is especially long, so the course rewards steady, accurate play over power, and the well placed bunkering and the breeze off the coast supply most of the defense. The greens are fair and the routing flows, which makes it an enjoyable, sociable round for a mixed ability group rather than a brutal test of nerve.
Its ace card is location. With Tenerife South airport just minutes away, it is the obvious round to bookend a trip, and the 27 holes mean you can play a relaxed extra nine in the afternoon. As the value anchor of a southern Tenerife week, it slots in around the bigger names with no fuss.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round; book ahead in the busy winter season |
| Green fee | From about 93 euros for 18 holes as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day, season and package |
| Booking | Reserve online, through the club or your trip planner; buggy and 27 hole options available |
| On the day | Mostly gentle resort terrain with black volcanic bunkers; walkable but buggies popular; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | San Miguel de Abona, southeast Tenerife, about 10 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 club or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
Golf del Sur has its own resort village of hotels and apartments wrapped around the course, and the larger holiday hubs of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas sit a short drive west, so there is a base for every budget within minutes of the first tee.
From the south the rest of the island's golf is easy to reach, with the championship test at Golf Costa Adeje and the spectacular hillside round at Abama Golf both a short drive up the coast.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf del Sur.
Build a Tenerife golf trip
We book the tee times at Golf del Sur, base you in the sunny south 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.
Golf del Sur questions
Who designed Golf del Sur and when did it open?
Golf del Sur was designed by Pepe Gancedo and opened in 1987 at San Miguel de Abona in southeast Tenerife, with the Links nine later reworked by Manuel Pinero in 2005.
What is the par and layout at Golf del Sur?
It is a 27 hole course made up of three nines, the North, South and Links, combining to a par 72 of about 5,839 meters over any 18, and is known for its black volcanic sand bunkers.
What are green fees at Golf del Sur?
Green fees started from about 93 euros for 18 holes as an indicative 2026 guide, varying by season and package. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Golf del Sur?
Yes. Golf del Sur is open to visiting golfers year round and is one of the closest courses to Tenerife South airport, an easy round on a southern golf week.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and layout verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.