Salobre Old Course

The long downhill par-three 11th gives a clear reading of the Old Course. The green sits at an angle to the tee shot, with a substantial bunker on its front right, so club selection and a committed strike matter. This 6,361-yard, par-71 course moves through dry volcanic terrain, where ravines, lava features and varied tee heights shape the routes from hole to hole. There is room across many fairways to swing freely, but the smaller greens have enough movement to make precise approaches and sound pace control essential. The shorter eighth is another good test, with water directly before the green demanding disciplined distance control. David Williams has been renewing tees and adding bunkers since 2022, guiding the course towards a lower resource presentation that suits its rugged Gran Canaria setting.

Preparation is properly covered, with a driving range laid out on two sides, putting and chipping greens, practice bunkers and the Mile Practice area. It is a useful place for both long game work and touch around the greens, particularly later in the day when the ravine views open up at sunset. The academy can work with players at any level, using Trackman for swing and ball flight analysis. The Old Course forms part of Gran Canaria’s only 36-hole resort, alongside the New Course, giving a longer stay a second layout without the need to travel elsewhere on the island.

At Salobre Hotel Resort and Serenity, the choice runs from Double and Triple Deluxe rooms through to Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites and Serenity Suites. The Deluxe Panoramic View Suite adds a private rooftop and Jacuzzi. Between rounds, La Palmera provides a poolside stop, while Sunset occupies the hotel’s highest point, serving international dishes made with local ingredients alongside mountain and sea views. The grounds bring a softer setting to the resort, with more than 4,300 plants and 227 palms spread among the gardens.