Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands, is well known as being a popular holiday destination, especially for people living in Northern Europe. With travel flight times from the UK around four hours and a very favourable climate eg over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and the second largest of the islands, after Tenerife, it’s not hard to understand why this is a popular holiday destination.

Interestingly, the Island is located on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico, which makes the weather conditions very similar to those locations, all year round. Coupled with the long, sandy beaches you almost have the perfect destination, from a holiday perspective. However, add in the selection of golf courses available on the island and you have your ideal location for a great golf break.

Excellent Golf Courses

Anyone interested in Fuerteventura golf holidays can choose to play golf at the Fuerteventura Golf Club, Playitas Club, Jandia Golf Course and Mirador de Lobos. However, one course which really stands out from the crowd on the island is Salinas de Antigua.

Designed by Spanish professional golfer and multiple European Tour winner, Manuel Piñero, Salinas de Antigua is an 18 hole, par 70 links style golf course. Being just 8 kilometres from the international airport, Salinas de Antigua’s location is ideal, especially for those who may be on a tight schedule but would still like to fit in a round or two. The course has plenty of character and a number of quirky holes, which are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Offering a mix of volcanic sand bunkers, lakes and desert-like areas, the course provides views of the sea and boasts large greens. Having been opened in 2006, this is still a relatively new course and there are two excellent hotels next to it, the Sheraton, which is five star and the Elba, which is a four star hotel. Together, the hotels and golf course combined makes a fantastic golfing holiday.

Salinas de Antigua

At Salinas de Antigua, you are assured of a warm welcome and the clubhouse is situated perfectly, overlooking the course. Inside, you can expect first class service and a great choice of food and beverages.

If you are looking towards the Canary Islands for a golf break, then look no further than Fuerteventura.