Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura for Golf
Two neighboring Canary islands, both warm all winter, both an easy four hours from northern Europe. One delivers the most dramatic golf scenery in the archipelago, the other spreads more courses across longer beaches. Here is how to choose.
Photo: Fuerteventura Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
For a pure golf trip, Lanzarote shades it. Its two courses, Lanzarote Golf above Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise Golf, are both rounds you remember, routed through black volcanic hills with the Atlantic and the silhouette of Fuerteventura on the horizon. The island's compact size means short transfers, and the otherworldly landscape, shaped by the artist César Manrique, gives the whole trip a sense of place that is hard to match.
Fuerteventura is the choice for a group that wants more variety off the course. It has more golf spread across the island, from Fuerteventura Golf Club and Salinas de Antigua near Caleta de Fuste to Las Playitas in the south, and it has the better beaches by a distance, which matters if partners or non golfers are along. It is also the windier of the two, so the golf can play tougher. Pick Lanzarote for the scenery and the tight golf itinerary, Fuerteventura for the beach time and the wider spread of courses.
Head to head
| Lanzarote | Fuerteventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Two: Lanzarote Golf (par 72, Ron Kirby) and Costa Teguise Golf (par 72) | Several, including Fuerteventura Golf Club (par 72), Salinas de Antigua (par 70) and Las Playitas |
| Indicative green fee | From about 57 EUR at Lanzarote Golf to about 77 EUR at Costa Teguise | From about 65 EUR at Salinas de Antigua to about 77 EUR at Fuerteventura Golf Club |
| Scenery | The standout: volcanic hills, lava fields and Manrique design touches | Open, sandy and beach backed, with long Atlantic dunes |
| Best season | Year round; mild, dry winters in the low 20s Celsius | Year round; similar climate, noticeably windier |
| Transfers | Short; the island is compact and the two courses are close | Longer; courses are spread along the island |
| Off course | Timanfaya, the Manrique sites, Puerto del Carmen nightlife | Some of the finest beaches in the Canaries, watersports, Corralejo dunes |
| Best for | A golf focused trip with the best scenery and short drives | A mixed group blending golf with beaches and downtime |
Course and fee detail verified June 2026 from published 2026 green fees. Figures are indicative and move with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Who should pick which
Choose Lanzarote if golf is the point of the trip and you want the most striking setting. Two good courses, short transfers from a base in Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in golf make it the better golf only week. It is also the easier island to combine a couple of relaxed rounds with sightseeing at Timanfaya and the Manrique sites.
Choose Fuerteventura if the group is mixed, or if beach time ranks alongside the golf. More courses give you variety across the week, Caleta de Fuste makes a convenient hub, and the beaches are the best in the islands. Just plan for the wind, which is stronger here and can stiffen the test on exposed holes.
Or do both. The islands are close neighbors, with a 30 to 40 minute ferry between Playa Blanca and Corralejo, so an ambitious group can play the best of each on a single trip. Tell us your priorities and we will route it. Book single tee times through our tee time partners, or send the brief below for the full package.
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Lanzarote and Fuerteventura questions
Which is better for golf, Lanzarote or Fuerteventura?
For a golf focused trip with two strong courses and the most dramatic scenery, Lanzarote edges it, with Lanzarote Golf and Costa Teguise Golf set among volcanic hills. Fuerteventura has more courses spread across the island and the better beaches, so it suits groups who want to mix golf with downtime. Both are mild, sunny winter golf destinations.
How much are green fees in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura?
Indicative 2026 eighteen hole green fees run from around 57 EUR at Lanzarote Golf and about 77 EUR at Costa Teguise, while Fuerteventura courses sit from around 65 EUR at Salinas de Antigua to about 77 EUR at Fuerteventura Golf Club. Rates vary by season and resort package, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can you golf in the Canary Islands in winter?
Yes. Both Lanzarote and Fuerteventura enjoy warm, dry winters in the low 20s Celsius, which is why they are popular November to March escapes for northern European golfers. Both islands are windy, more so on Fuerteventura, so allow for the breeze on exposed holes.
How do you get between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura?
The islands are close neighbors with a short ferry between Playa Blanca and Corralejo of around 30 to 40 minutes, and brief inter island flights, so an ambitious group can sample both on one trip. Most visitors fly direct into Lanzarote or Fuerteventura from the UK and Europe in around four hours.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course and indicative 2026 green fee detail verified June 2026 from published rates. Last reviewed June 2026.