Lanzarote Golf Resort

The Canary Island of Lanzarote is known for many things, great food, volcanoes, surfing and golf. The Lanzarote Golf Resort is the newest place to play on the island. For many, many years Costa Teguise was the only golf course on the island. In 2009 the Golf Resort opened.

It shares many similarities with its sister course. Both are 18 holes, par 72. The Lanzarote Golf Resort is near Puerto del Carmen, south of Arrecife. The older course, Costa Teguise, is north of the capital. Both of them make good use of the natural landscape. This is a wonderful surprise the first time you step on to the green at Teguise, because it opened in 1972.

What would Lanzarote golf be without Lanzarote weather? It is not the only reason to love golfing in the Canary Islands, but all of that sunshine and warm weather make this the place to golf year round. Each of the islands has a unique weather pattern. Lanzarote, with its proximity to Africa, is among the most temperate. The cool Atlantic waters mingle with equatorial water surging north and it keeps Lanzarote cool. The African breezes help to bring warmth in the Winter. The low height of the few mountains keeps rainfall to a minimum. All in all, the perfect micro climate. In a given year, you can play golf 300 days. That is how little it rains.

There are things to do besides golfing, of course. The island is home to several species of birds and birdwatching on a breezy 70 degree day sure beats doing the same thing in rainy 50 degree weather! Other fun outdoor activities include touring the cactus garden, visiting the tip of the island. Mirador del Rio is an amazing vista and you will want to bring a camera and a jacket. It can get quite breezy. The views cannot be beat. This vista and the winery tours are two very good reasons to rent a car during your trip. Come for the golf; stay for everything else!