Join us once again for a superb week of sociable Solos winter sun golf on the golfers’ favourite Canary Island of Gran Canaria. Play the island’s ‘premium’ courses, staying at the luxurious five-star Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso situated in the island’s most exclusive resort area of Meloneras.
Handicap players only – WHS Handicap max 38 or below
Extras
Five rounds of organised golf per week with confirmed tee times
1 x Maspalomas Golf
1 x Meloneras Golf
1 x Salobre Old Golf
2 x Anfi Tauro Golf
Starting Tee Times
18 Holes
Par 73
6,723 yards
Designed by Mackenzie Ross, this delightful Parkland golf course is located close to the famous Maspalomas beach. The course is bordered by sand dunes that separate it from the sea which along with the sea breezes, both often come into play. The 18 holes are strategically placed among large bunkers and will certainly provide an interesting challenge.
18 Holes
Par 71
6493 yards
This picturesque championship golf course was designed by award-winning architect Ron Kirby and is a fantastic course to challenge players of all handicaps. The front nine have great views over to the mountains while the back nine boarder the ocean, offering a contrasting panoramic perspective.
18 Holes
Par 71
6760 yards
This is a course of stunning contrasts, with the lush course greenery acting as a backdrop to the amazing views over the volcanic terrain and the ocean. Palm-lined fairways weave their way through old lava outcrops, leading to tiered greens which will test accuracy. The 8th and 12th offer an interesting challenge with water hazards protecting the greens.
Transfer time 15 mins (approx)
Anfi Tauro Golf
18 holes
Par 72
6917 yards
Ranked within the top 20 golf courses in Spain, this Arizona style golfing gem of a course offers dramatic mountain views with a privileged coastal setting. This magnificent course was designed by Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, highly acclaimed for their innovative designs. It can be a demanding course, however with five sets of tees on hand, it makes the challenge accessible for all levels of golfer.
Transfer time approx 20 mins
This chic, sophisticated resort is certainly the island’s most upmarket place to stay. The shopping malls are filled with high-end boutiques and designer labels, a fantastic choice of restaurants, cafes and bars along the promenade and the golden sandy beach runs from the lighthouse to the sand dunes of Maspalomas – the perfect place to relax. At night, there are a number of bars and venues to chill out and perhaps see the sunset or enjoy live music. The nightlife is a little more discerning compared to its noisy neighbour down the road; Playa del Ingles.
Situated in the chic and sophisticated resort area of Meloneras, this oceanfront resort designed in the style of a Canarian village with spectacular décor and architecture boasts an array of outstanding facilities and is the perfect accompaniment for a week of sociable golf.
Facilities include restaurants, bars, five stunning swimming pools, day & evening entertainment, Wi-Fi, variety of sports, Om Thalasso Spa including health and beauty treatments, massages (charges apply), Vitality pool, Sauna, Steam bath, Floatation Pool, Ice Fountain, Adventure Showers, Aroma Pavilion, Mineral Pavilion, Kneipp Pool and Seaview Terrace.
Our well designed, comfortable standard double rooms decorated in warm colours include king size bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and hydro massage shower, separate dressing area, air conditioning, hair dryer, minibar(costs apply), safe, desk, chairs/sofa, flat screen satellite TV, wi-fi, furnished balcony or terrace
Deluxe View Rooms (66m2) and Junior suites(80m2) are larger rooms with extra luxurious facilities and wide range of amenities. Also included double sinks in bathroom, larger terrace with tables, chairs, hammocks and umbrella, Nespresso machine, kettle. The Junior Suite has a separate furnished living area with an additional satellite TV. Both of the rooms enjoy the “Unique by Lopesan” concept which includes breakfast in a reserved area of the buffet restaurant reserved pool areas, access to the VIP UNIQUE lounge offering a selection of snacks and soft drinks, priority check in and check out, welcome drink, one Thalasso Spa circuit per person per stay, UNIQUE pool towels, luxury toiletries, 2 small bottles of wine on arrival, pillow menu and Nespresso coffee machine with capsules and tea service with kettle stocked daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Gran Canaria Airport to the hotel is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Available Room Upgrades
5 rounds of organised golf per week with confirmed Tee Times and private transfers
1 x Maspalomas Golf
1 x Meloneras Golf
1 x Salobre Golf
2 x Anfi Tauro Golf
Starting Tee Times
World Handicap System (WHS )
Handicap Players Only – WHS Handicap 38 or lower
Handicap Index number is required at the time of booking Please advise our reservations team. Alternatively you can add this to the special requirements box on our booking page. If you have a certificate please ensure you take it with you on the trip, this enables the Tour Leader to assess everyone’s ability, so that rounds and competitions can be organised fairly. If you are uncertain about these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to advise you.
Handicap certificates are required
https://www.randa.org/WorldHandicapSystem
Clients will most probably find that their golf clubs are covered on their household insurance policy. Most policies cover a single item such as golf clubs for a period out of the country. However, clients should make very sure that they do have adequate cover.
Most golf clubs have these items available for hire, however this is not always the case, so clients would be advised to check with us beforehand if they have any specific requirements.
Extra Green Fees per round
The above prices are approximate and are subject to change by the golf courses. All are payable locally in resort and not available to pre-book
We advise you to use a light golf bag when packing your clubs. We suggest you wrap a towel round the neck of the clubs to protect them and stop them rattling around whilst in transit. It is also important to then place the bag and clubs in an outer carrying bag, which can be purchased from any good golf shop. There is an extra charge for golf club carriage prices vary by airline. Please call for up to date prices
Golf attire during the day. We suggest smart casual for the evenings. The hotel requires gentlemen to wear long trousers at dinner. No shorts are permitted.
Golf shoes with soft spikes are required.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €20.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.
To enter the Canary Islands your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Spain
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January - February | 21 °C | 15 °C |
| March | 22 °C | 16 °C |
| April | 23 °C | 16 °C |
| May | 24 °C | 17 °C |
| June | 26 °C | 19 °C |
| July | 27 °C | 21 °C |
| August - September | 28 °C | 21 °C |
| October | 26 °C | 20 °C |
| November | 24 °C | 22 °C |
| December | 22 °C | 16 °C |
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