Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity

Southern Gran Canaria gives Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity a dry, open setting above Maspalomas, where golf sets the rhythm of the stay. This five-star resort sits within the Salobre Golf development and has 36 holes on site, split between the Old Course and New Course, so there is no need to sacrifice time by the pool or over dinner for a second round. Gardens planted with more than 4,300 specimens, including 227 palms, soften the volcanic surroundings, while the Be Aloe wellness facilities provide a slower counterpoint after golf. Breakfast at SENS Kitchen Patio Garden makes good use of Gran Canaria produce, and its cooked-to-order evening menu suits a relaxed night close to the room. For drinks and lighter food, La Palmera sits beside the family pool, while Sunset occupies the hotel’s highest terrace, looking across the mountains towards the sea. Its menu brings local ingredients into international dishes, making it a natural place to linger as the light changes.

The Old Course is the established round, an 18-hole par 71 first opened in 1999 and host of the Spanish PGA in 2006. Elevated tees offer a clear view of the hole ahead, fairways give room from the tee, then the small greens demand a properly judged approach. David Williams has overseen a continuing redesign since 2022, reshaping bunkering, rough and tee positions while giving the course a more natural desert character suited to the island’s southern terrain. La Milla de Práctica covers both long game and short game preparation, with professional coaching and Trackman analysis available for those who want to tune up before playing.

The New Course takes a different line through ravines and volcanic ground, where precise placement and the ability to alter a shot shape matter more than simply hitting driver. Ron Kirby’s 2008 design is also being updated under the Williams plan, with the full 18-hole par 70 layout scheduled to return for winter 2026 following work on the greens and sustainability. Its Tee It Forward set up lets each player choose a suitable length from the tee, useful for mixed groups travelling together.