5 Day Gran Canaria and Tenerife Golf Itinerary
Two islands, five rounds, one winter sun trip. Three days on Gran Canaria's ravine and clifftop courses, a fast ferry south, then two days on Tenerife finishing at Abama. Here is the plan, round by round, with the 2026 numbers and the travel times.
Photograph: Anfi Tauro Golf, via Google
Who this trip suits
This is the itinerary for golfers who want to double up on winter sun without a long haul flight, pairing the two biggest Canary Islands into a single trip. A four hour hop from most of northern Europe lands you in the warm south of Gran Canaria, and a short ferry or flight links it to Tenerife, so you play two distinct islands across five days. It suits couples and small groups who want variety, good weather guaranteed and one showpiece round to finish at the islands' best course. Both islands cluster their resort golf in the warm south, so transfers are short on each side.
The plan plays three Gran Canaria courses, then crosses to Tenerife for two more, building toward Abama. Context, course rankings and hotel pairings live on our Gran Canaria hub, the Tenerife hub and the wider Canary Islands guide.
The 5 day plan
| Day | The golf | The travel | The night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Land at Gran Canaria, check in around Maspalomas, afternoon round at Meloneras, the Ron Kirby par 71 with a coastal finish hugging the Atlantic, an ideal jet lag opener | Airport to Maspalomas, 30 to 40 minutes | Maspalomas |
| Day 2 | Anfi Tauro, the Robert von Hagge desert style championship carved through bold ravines near Mogan, the island's flagship and the standout round of the trip | Maspalomas to Mogan, 25 to 35 minutes | Maspalomas |
| Day 3 | Morning at Salobre, the only 36 hole club in the Canaries, its New Course the island's most demanding test through volcanic terrain; afternoon transfer to Tenerife | Round, then Agaete to Santa Cruz ferry about 80 minutes, or a 30 minute Binter flight; on to Costa Adeje | Costa Adeje, Tenerife |
| Day 4 | Abama, the Dave Thomas showpiece above the Atlantic in Guia de Isora, steep elevation, palms and ocean views to La Gomera; the best and most dramatic round, indicatively around 200 euros and up in 2026 | Costa Adeje to Guia de Isora, 25 to 35 minutes | Costa Adeje |
| Day 5 | Golf Costa Adeje, the generous resort layout with sea and mountain views, a relaxed final round near the airport before a late flight, or swap in Buenavista on the northwest coast for the scenic finish | Costa Adeje courses, 10 to 30 minutes; Buenavista 75 to 90 minutes | Homeward |
Designers and fees verified June 2026 from club and operator sources; indicative and seasonal. Always confirm directly before booking. Check Canary Islands tee time availability.
Why this routing works
The order builds toward the views and saves the best for last. Meloneras eases the legs in with its seaside closing stretch, Anfi Tauro is the dramatic ravine round you will talk about from Gran Canaria, and Salobre adds a sterner volcanic test before you cross the water. On Tenerife, Abama is the showpiece, and a relaxed final round near Tenerife South airport means a late flight loses nothing. Keeping the golf in the warm south of each island means short drives and a single hotel base on each side, and the only real journey is the inter island leg in the middle, which is best taken on day three so neither island feels rushed.
A hire car on each island is the simplest way to link the courses, and the fast ferry from Agaete lets you bring one across if you prefer not to switch. The fees sit at a friendly level by Canary standards, from around 56 euros low season to 110 euros high season at most courses, with Abama the premium outlier (our Tenerife green fee guide shows the spread). Book the hotels and the golf together for the best value in the November to March peak (compare island golf hotel rates here). To weigh the wider archipelago, see the Canary Islands hub, the best courses in Gran Canaria and the 4 day Tenerife itinerary if you would rather give one island the whole trip.
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Gran Canaria and Tenerife itinerary questions
How do you travel between Gran Canaria and Tenerife on a golf trip?
The two islands are linked by a fast ferry, around 80 minutes between Agaete on Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and by frequent short flights with Binter or Canaryfly that take around 30 to 40 minutes. The ferry suits golfers who want to bring a hire car across, while the flight is quickest if you switch hire cars on each island. Always confirm schedules before booking.
How much does a 5 day Gran Canaria and Tenerife golf trip cost in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees across most Canary Islands courses run from around 56 to 65 euros in low season to 92 to 110 euros in high season, while Abama on Tenerife sits well above the rest at roughly 200 euros and up. A five day two island trip with four or five star hotels, five rounds, hire cars and the inter island transfer typically lands from around 1,200 to 2,400 euros per head excluding flights. All fees indicative; always confirm directly before booking.
Is winter a good time for golf in the Canary Islands?
Yes. The Canary Islands are among the most reliable winter golf destinations in Europe, with subtropical temperatures often in the low to mid 20s Celsius even in January and February. The south of each island stays warm and dry through the northern European winter, which is the peak golf season, so book ahead from November to March.
Which is the best course on this two island trip?
Abama on Tenerife, the Dave Thomas design set among palms above the Atlantic in Guia de Isora, is widely regarded as the best and most dramatic course on the trip. On Gran Canaria, Anfi Tauro, the Robert von Hagge design carved through bold ravines near Mogan, is the island's flagship and the standout round. Both are worth building the trip around.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.