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1 Canary Islands The Canary Islands are made up of seven large islands and belong to Spain. Three of the islands provide everything we look for in a great golf holiday: easy access, lovely hotels, good weather, interesting attractions and, of course, super golf. These volcanic islands entrance visitors with the amazing scenery, black sand beaches, ancient forests and crystal clear waters inhabited by whales and dolphins. They are a paradise for both nature lovers and entertainment. ABAMA Golf Club (page 181). Gran Canaria is just 150 miles from the northwest coast of Africa. It s a very round island of 25 miles by 25 miles. Everything is easy to get to and the nightlife is impressive as is the choice of golf and accommodation. Tenerife is the largest island with amazingly diverse scenery. Wherever you stay, take a day out to tour the island. It s stunning remember to take your camera and your head for heights. Tenerife is a very fertile island, in fact, several of the golf courses were built on old banana plantations. The beaches are soft. With a couple of major resorts, fine golf courses and scenery, it s small wonder why many of our clients return here year after year. La Gomera is a relaxed island with a population of just 16,000 people. Reached by a regular ferry service from Tenerife, you ve got no choice but to recharge, relax and enjoy the mountainous and very beautiful backdrop. And the Canary Islands are not just about-year round sunshine there are some serious golf courses. Designed by the likes of Ballesteros, Steel and Fream, you know you re in for a good game of golf. And even if you lose, you can blame the view and look forward to a fine lunch and siesta before building up your game plan over a glass or two. Here s an idea! With internal flights and ferries you can play golf on all three of the islands we propose. What to see and do Parties Restaurants, bars and clubs of Las Americas and Meloneras Boat trips and cruises Explorers National parks Genuine Canarian villages Romantics Beaches and coastal views Foodies Traditional Canarian cuisine International restaurants Local rum We send a Recommended Restaurant list with your Holiday Information Pack Year-round sunshine Blue seas Fast greens Party resorts 174 Canary Islands: Quality golf with weather and hotels to match Holidays info@yourgolf.com

2 Suggested Itinerary Tenerife and La Gomera make for a fun twin centre holiday combining the liveliness of Costa Adeje and the peacefulness of Tecina. Here s an example: Fly-drive from from UK to Tenerife Two in a mid-size hire car while on Tenerife Five nights b/b at the four-star Hotel Jardin Tropical One round at Costa Adeje, Las Americas and Amarilla Return ferry ticket and private transfers on La Gomera Five nights half-board at the four-star Hotel Jardin Tecina Two rounds at Tecina Return flight from Tenerife Price From 1095 LA GOMERA Tecina How to get there 2 TENERIFE ABAMA 4 Costa Adeje 3 Las Americas Amarilla Golf del Sur Here s a list of the most convenient ways to get to your holiday destination. For further information and the latest news, please call us on or visit Ferry Los Cristianos La Gomera Plane Most UK airports Las Palmas and Tenerife South (4 1 /2 hours). Tenerife North and Las Palmas La Gomera (30 minutes) Temperatures & Rainfall C mm 40 miles Hotel location Main town Golf Club Salobre Golf Club (page 176). Atlantic Ocean Las Palmas El Cortijo GRAN CANARIA Anfi Tauro Salobre 1 Meloneras Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec What the price includes Our prices are based on an exchange rate of 1.27/ 1. Should the exchange rate decrease or increase, we will quote your holiday at the commercial exchange rate of the day. All our prices are all-inclusive and there are NO hidden extras. The From price is based on mid-week and low season, and the To price is based on weekend and high season. The prices include: Fly-drive via UK local Canarian airport based on scheduled flights costing 200 per person and four people in a mid-sized hire car The accommodation and board as detailed The selection of courses in the example itinerary Taxes and service charges A comprehensive Holiday Information Pack The knowledge and experience of our team ABTA and ATOL bonds so you know your money is safe Past Client benefits depending on your holiday spend Please contact us on for the exact price for your preferred holiday dates as prices can vary week-to-week and we may have received a relevant special offer. Groups - save s per person! Discounts range from 50 for a group of five people for a three-night stay up to 1000 for a group of 25 people on a week s stay! See page six of the Introduction and call us on for exact prices. No currency surcharge We guarantee that the holiday price quoted to you when you pay your deposit is the holiday price you will pay. We have taken steps to avoid any possibility of surcharging our clients for currency fluctuations and any other holiday cost. Tel: Canary Islands: Quality golf with weather and hotels to match Holidays 175

3 RESORT SPA Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa ***** Maspalomas 1 36 holes on site Seven swimming pools Aloe Spa A fabulous golf resort now boasting 36 holes on site. The Sheraton style and quality is clear to see with the 313 large bedrooms all featuring balconies and Sweet Sleepers Beds. There are three restaurants to choose from as well as four bars and seven outdoor pools. The hotel also has its own private beach house in Maspalomas, and The Aloe Spa. Salobre (on site) Anfi Tauro El Cortijo Meloneras Golf Seven nights b/b, unlimited golf at Salobre with buggies Single room supplement per night Holidays bonus Free hotel and golf for Pro in groups of eight or more TARGET Salobre North. Par yards. South. Par yards. Slope 130. Two courses on site Great clubhouse food Warm welcome If you haven't played desert golf yet, this is a great place to start. Two modern courses with several spectacular holes, Salobre offers generous fairways and large, well-defended greens. Take your camera and your "A-game" and enjoy the excellent service and a memorable round of golf. Hilly in parts. Buggies compulsory. Four miles west of Maspalomas. ART DE VIVRE SPA Grand Hotel Residencia ***** Meloneras 1 Peaceful setting Fantastic value half-board option ( 15 a night) Member of Leading Small Hotels of the World The Grand Hotel Residencia is exquisitely located in a small exotic nature reserve between the Atlantic Ocean and desert dunes. The 94 large bedrooms and suites are to be found in several luxuriously-designed Moorish- Colonial style villas with elegantly-appointed bathrooms. Dining is a gourmet s dream, serving a sumptuous breakfast and a truly fabulous barbecue on Sundays. To complement all the luxury and service, there s an impressive spa with innovative Asian treatments and a state-of-the-art health club. A firm favourite. Salobre Anfi Tauro El Cortijo Meloneras Golf Seven nights b/b, golf at Meloneras, El Cortijo, Anfi Tauro & Salobre Single room supplement per night Holidays bonus VIP welcome and drink 176 Canary Islands: Gran Canaria Holidays

4 TARGET El Cortijo Par yards. Slope 127. Good holiday golf Fine clubhouse restaurant With hundreds of palm trees, huge dunes, hectares of water and distracting views, you've got to decide when to hold back and when to "go for it" and only then can you start to think about those slick greens! PARKLAND Real Club de Las Palmas the distinction of lying next to a volcano crater (800m in diameter and 200m deep). From the Pete Dye school of design, this course will test players of all standards with its extravagant layout and ultra-fast greens. Host to several PGA events and a top-notch holiday golf experience. Also worth playing is the illuminated 18-hole, Par-three course - reckoned to be among the best in the world...just take your wedges, your putter and a whole lot of balls. Easy walking. 14 miles north of Maspalomas. Par yards. Slope 128. Spain s oldest golf club Scenic views Good challenge Inaugurated in 1891, this is Spain's oldest golf club and has A Mackenzie Ross design with a classic feel about it - not too long, no "trick" hazards and easy on the eye as well as the golfing brain. The well-shaped fairways also favour accuracy over length. Hilly in parts. Delightful clubhouse. Easy walking. 28 miles north of Maspalomas. LINKS TARGET Meloneras Par yards. Slope 127. Golf academy GPS buggies The latest addition to Gran Canaria is an intelligent design bordering the ocean. Located close to Maspalomas, the course is very open but quite tricky with canyons, lakes and the prevailing wind to contend with. Lower handicappers will relish the chance of birdie opportunities but may be in for a shock! The new clubhouse and academy facilities are very good. Easy walking. One mile from Maspolomas. Anfi Tauro Par yards. Desert golf Spectacular landscape This latest addition to Gran Canaria s courses was worth the wait. The Arizona-style course was designed by von Hagge, Smelek and Baril...A formidable team. It features lakes and waterfalls surrounded by lush green gardens. The numerable tees offer all levels of players a challenging and entertaining round. Easy walking. 12 miles west of Maspalomas. Tel: Canary Islands: Gran Canaria Holidays 177

5 RESORT Hotel Jardin Tecina **** La Gomera 2 Peaceful retreat Great views Good restaurants Located on the peaceful island of La Gomera, the Jardin Tecina has spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean towards Mount Teide on Tenerife. The hotel is set in 70,000 m 2 of extraordinary vegetation with 350 species of plants from all over the globe. The 434 rooms and suites are made up of traditional style bungalows, situated on two levels in small clusters around the resort. All have a balcony or terrace, the standard rooms have garden views and the Superiors, with their sea views, are well worth the supplement. There is a choice of five restaurants and bars, including the award winning Restaurante Club Laurel which can be accessed via a lift down to the Beach Club. Here, you can enjoy barbecues, a la carte menus and a pool bar during the day. Guests can work the excellent food off by taking advantage of the five heated swimming pools and fitness centre. There are also floodlit tennis courts and a small spa available for a small charge. All-in-all, a fine hotel to escape to where the only sounds you ll hear are the singing birds and the soft rumble of the sea. Our prices include return private transfers from Tenerife South airport to Los Cristianos port, foot passenger return ferry crossings and return transfers from San Sebastian port to the hotel. Tecina (on site) Seven nights half-board, golf at Tecina (five times) Single room supplement per night Holidays bonus Free hotel and golf for Pro in groups of eight or more TARGET Tecina Par yards. Great seaside golf Fast greens! Terrific ocean views The Donald Steel-designed course is just as lovely and peaceful as the hotel and boasts magnificent views over the ocean. Particular holes to mention are the 4th, a Par three over a ravine and the 10th where the tee is 45 metres above the fairway...fantastic! You could be a million miles from anywhere! 178 Canary Islands: La Gomera Holidays info@yourgolf.com

6 RESORT SPA Hotel Jardin Tropical **** Costa Adeje 3 Popular location Beautiful grounds Excellent breakfasts and restaurant A firm favourite, the hotel is a seafront escape set in tropical gardens and with a privileged position. The stunning white Moorish architecture contrasts wonderfully with the colourful bougainvillea and pathways leading to enchanting corners. There are 390 rooms, all decorated in soft warm colours, and most with balcony or terrace. We recommend those overlooking the gardens or sea. The dining facilities are also first class, with five restaurants and bars including El Patio, awarded top restaurant in Tenerife for three consecutive years! The hotel also offers a Tropical Wellness, Health and Beauty centre. ABAMA Amarilla Golf del Sur Costa Adeje Golf Las Americas Seven nights b/b, golf at Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Amarilla & Golf del Sur Single room supplement per night Tel: Holidays bonuses No single room supplement between Mar 2-23 Pre-bookable tee times available at ABAMA PARKLAND Golf del Sur Par yards. Slope 118. Challenging holes Abundant flora This course comprises three loops of nine, of which the North and South courses provide the biggest challenge. For example, the second hole on the South course is 213 yards, has an island green and is surrounded by black sand. Easy?! Plus, your short game will be scrutinised as you endeavour to counter the swirling breezes. A very enjoyable round. Easy walking. Six miles east of Playa de las Americas. CHAMPIONSHIP Costa Adeje Par yards. Slope 129. Stunning views Friendly clubhouse Home of the Canaries Spanish Open in 2003, this is a gentle course adjacent to the Atlantic. The greens are undulating and you can really open your shoulders on the wide fairways. Course condition is excellent. A must is the clubhouse restaurant serving French, Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. Hilly in parts. 10 miles north of Playa de las Americas. PARKLAND Amarilla Par yards. Slope 125. Designed by Donald Steel Cliff-top Par 3 Bordering the sea, Amarilla has great views of Mount Teide. Donald Steel s design provides a challenge for the low-handicapper while at the same time offering an attractive game for the more modest golfer. The sea breezes make you think about club selection but also help cool you down. Good clubhouse facilities with bar and restaurant and ocean views. Easy walking. Nine miles south of Playa de las Americas. PARKLAND Las Americas Par yards. Slope 121. Fine sunshine golf The course is very well looked after and provides a myriad of challenges - water, crafty dog-legs and judging the distance to the flags right. The greens are also slick and defended by well-placed bunkers. There are a couple of Par fours that will tempt the longer hitter but beware of the out of bounds! The clubhouse provides the finishing touch to this fine resort. Easy walking. One mile from Playa de las Americas. Canary Islands: Tenerife Holidays 179

7 JET SET SPA ABAMA Golf & Spa Resort ***** Guia de Isora 4 Managed by Ritz Carlton Ten restaurants and five bars Wellness and spa centre Championship golf course If you are looking for a large slice of luxury away from the busier resorts then this is the place to be! The bedrooms and suites are located in the main citadel and in the adjacent villas. Most have prime views over the Atlantic Ocean, golf course and gardens. The citadel combines ethnic and Moorish architecture and houses most of the bedrooms together with several restaurants, bars, a wellness and spa centre, shops and swimming pools. The 300 bedrooms/suites in the citadel, feature a private terrace or balcony, king or twin beds and generously-sized marble bathrooms with separate deep-soaking tubs. Within the more private and secluded area of the resort there are four rows of villas with one swimming pool per row. There are a total of 120 rooms/suites built on two levels with the option of private breakfasts in the El Mirador restaurant as well as butler service and personalised check-in. There are ten restaurants to choose from: You can sample fresh seafood on the top of a cliff, enjoy grills and meats in the Argentinean La Pampa restaurant or treat yourselves to the latest Japanese cuisine or Italian pasta. The wellness and spa centre has a zen harmonious atmosphere that is ideal for resting the body and calming the mind. There are ten treatment rooms including a fitness and yoga room and also sauna, steam and clay baths, aromatherapy cabins, snow cabin and sumptuous massages...perfect after a hard day on the course! As well as its own golf course, ABAMA has its own beach and beach club. The cove, with its golden sands surrounded by dramatic cliffs and the crystalline waters of the Atlantic Ocean, can be reached via cable car, golf buggy or on foot. 180 Canary Islands: Tenerife Holidays info@yourgolf.com

8 CREME DE LA CREME ABAMA Par yards. Slope 133. GPS buggies included in green fee A test for the best Immaculate condition This is undoubtedly one of the very best and most challenging courses that we have played in Mediterranean Europe. ABAMA Amarilla Golf del Sur Costa Adeje Las Americas Suggested short break From To Three nights b/b in Ocean view room, golf at ABAMA (twice), one tasting menu, one Spa experience, gym access & welcome gift Seven nights b/b in Ocean view room, golf at ABAMA (four times), one tasting menu, one Spa experience, gym access & welcome gift Single room supplement per night on request Non-golfers receive a three or five day Ultimate Relaxation Package instead of the green fees. Some of the approach shots are reminiscent of Augusta, where if you don t make the required level, you ll watch your ball roll back past you! The course unravels between thousands of palm trees and cacti and offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island of La Gomera. There are 22 lakes and ponds and these are joined by impressive waterfalls and bunkers. Designed by Dave Thomas, this is terrific golf which will certainly keep you coming back for more. GPS guided buggies, water, range balls, club cleaning, locker and personalised buggies are all included in the green fee. There is also a golf Academy and three Par 3 practice holes for clients who take lessons with the Professionals. First class. Tel: Canary Islands: Tenerife Holidays 181