Golf del Sur

Several holes at Golf del Sur run through the San Blas Ravine, where dark volcanic ground, pale bunkers and the Atlantic beyond give the round a very different feel from Tenerife’s greener inland courses. The 18-hole layout combines generous fairways and large putting surfaces with natural hazards that can quickly turn a straightforward line into an awkward recovery. It is often described as desert golf with a links influence, which fits the open coastal setting and the need to judge both ground contours and exposure. Designed originally by Pepe Gancedo and reshaped by Manuel Piñero in 2005, the course sits alongside the San Blas Natural Reserve and carries the pedigree of four Tenerife Open tournaments. Although listed as a par 72 course, the current summer white and yellow tees play to par 70 for men, while the black tees are par 68 and have a slope rating of 130.

Afterwards, the clubhouse restaurant looks across the fairways towards the Atlantic and serves Mediterranean dishes with Canarian character, using ingredients from Tenerife. The terrace bar is a relaxed place for lunch or a drink after 18 holes, particularly as the late light comes across the coast. The course operates daily from 07:30 to 19:00, with a recommended four hours 30 minutes for a round, leaving time to settle in over the view rather than rush away.