Well known as one of Spain's top tourist destinations and the second largest of the Canary Islands. Fuerteventura boasts a fantastic climate, with the weather remaining pleasant throughout the year, making it an excellent destination for a Spain golf holiday. Within the close distance to the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe, there are many reasons to visit Fuerteventura for a golf holiday.
For UK holidaymakers, Fuerteventura has now become a popular tourist destination and is getting more and more popular with golfers as well. With a variety of both golf and hotel options, the island is starting to compete with its much-visited neighbours for recognition.
Fuerteventura is the ideal spot for a golf holiday, perched off the northwest coast of Africa and conveniently accessible from the United Kingdom with a selection of beautiful hotels to accommodate both groups and budgets.
Why Visit Fuerteventura for Your Next Golf Break?
Playing golf on the Canary Islands means hitting the ball on a course designed by the best professionals, going from one hole to another with the sea as background, and playing games in a climate where the temperature is between 19º C and 25ºC throughout the year. Few countries in the world can provide such conditions.
Most of the courses on the islands are perfectly integrated into the landscape and they boast modern amenities with boogies, caddies, and instructors for all levels. In many cases, they are also set within luxury hotel complexes, which means that besides playing golf, you can also enjoy restaurants, bars, and spas. Everything is specially designed so that players just have one thing to think about: their par.
With its location so close to Africa, you can expect hot and sunny weather throughout the year in Fuerteventura. Summer highs of 28 degrees and a balmy 21 degrees in winter, you are spoilt for choice on when to visit this beautiful island.
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, little rainfall, high winter averages and a cooling breeze throughout the summer, it’s no wonder Fuerteventura is an excellent choice for golfing all year round!
The airport is located on the east of the island, and flights from the UK take approximately 4 hours. All of the main resorts on the island are less than an hour’s drive away so a guaranteed short transfer time.
You will find golf courses all over the island but the best location for a golf holiday in Fuerteventura must be the east of the island. Here you will see two of the island’s top golf courses but also many other attractions including accommodation, beaches, nature, restaurants and nightlife. Easily connected via the FV-2 road, you will have little trouble reaching this region and enjoying a superb golf holiday.
Elba Palace Hotel - The Elba Palace Golf & Vital Hotel is a 5-star luxurious resort built in a traditional style. This golf holiday hotel is based on a golf course with stunning sea views and sculptured gardens. Adults only golf in Spain.
Elba Sara Beach Resort - Located in Antigua just a stone's throw from Caleta da Fuste it has numerous bars and restaurants in the surrounding area as well as two 18 hole golf courses making it the ideal Spanish golf break in the Canary Islands.
Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort - perfectly located for golf holidays within an exclusive residential development right opposite the Atlantic Ocean.
Fuerteventura Golf Course - The first golf course of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura and a hit with 360 Golf Holidays clients who return year after year.
Salinas de Antigua - Great golf and great technical course for those looking for the ideal golfing getaway, a great challenge thanks to the intuitive design of Manolo Piñeiro.
Thanks to great connections with the rest of Europe, Fuerteventura is easy to reach and has both first-class golf courses and accommodation. You can enjoy a golf holiday at any time of year, so why not book today?
Our knowledgeable and helpful team will walk you through the planning process. Having visited the area extensively, they can recommend several options for your golf break and tailor a holiday just for you. We will then seamlessly hand you over to a dedicated holiday manager who will take care of things right up until the first tee.
Fuerteventura Airport also known as El Matorral Airport
The year-round temperate climate allows for year-round golf.
Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste although both small towns have a great selection of bars and nightspots to keep golfers amused.
Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol & Newcastle.
Whilst on the island the fantastic sugar sand beaches are the main attraction, you can also take Dune Buggy Rides, the Natural Park on Isla de Lobos is a worthwhile visit. A trip aboard the Odyssey 3 glass bottom boat which is great for whale, dolphin, and nature watching.
There are three golf courses
The Euro is the currency used here.
