Golf del Sur Hotels – Resort Guide

Frequently Asked Questions about Golf del Sur

Where is Golf del Sur?

Located on the southern-most part of Tenerife, most Golf del Sur hotels are technically in San Miguel de Abona, but the resort itself, being built around the prestigious golf course, tends to be known by the course name of Golf del Sur, which can be confusing.

Golf del Sur - Typical View

The resort is something of a green oasis thanks to the trees and fairways of the massive golf course that it’s built around.  It’s mainly a collection of apartment complexes with the hotels of Golf del Sur dotted amongst them rather then being the dominating feature.

Golf del Sur hotels and apartments are great if you hate long transfer times, because the resort is only about ten minutes’ drive from the airport, so you can start your holiday without delay.  Being so close to the airport, you will see the planes going overhead, but aircraft noise was not an issue for people who have stayed here.  That’s not to say you can’t hear the planes, rather that the noise level is not high enough to disturb you.

Nearby, about ten minutes to the west, is Los Cristianos which is close enough for the odd night out or a day on the lovely beach there, and Playa de las Americas with its bustling scene is a few minutes further down the motorway.

Golf del Sur Hotels - Golf Plaza Spa Resort Hotel

What’s on offer in the area?

Within easy walking distance you will find the centre of the resort with its wide choice of shops, bars and restaurants, many of them serving English dishes as well as local cuisine.  There’s a marina where you can go on organised fishing trips, and a pleasing promenade where you can stop off for a coffee or even a cocktail.

“breathtaking walks”

There are some breathtaking walks along the coast here too – you hardly ever hear this mentioned in Golf del Sur reviews but it really is an excellent base for walking.  The coastal path running west from Golf del Sur to Costa del Silencio is especially scenic.

The coastline here is rocky, and from many parts of the resort you can hear the waves crashing onto the rocks, but there is a special pool right by the sea, set into the rock, where you can bathe safely.  If you want to spend some time on a sandy beach, you can drive east for 10 minutes to the bright lights of Los Cristianos with its lovely beach and

Golf del Sur Hotels - La Tejita Beach by flickr.com user: liferfe

designer shops, or drive west for 10 minutes to reach the natural golden sandy beach of La Tejita – one of Tenerife’s best and definitely the best beach within easy reach of any of the Golf del Sur hotels.

“all-over tan”

La Tejita is a kilometre of golden sand beach and turquoise water, natural and unspoilt, just to the south-west of the enigmatic Montana Roja or red mountain that provides a dramatic backdrop and shelter from the prevailing easterly breeze.  If you turn left when you reach the sea, walking along the beach towards the red mountain, you will see a beach hut, selling drinks and snacks, then you will come to a rocky breakwater running into the sea.  Beyond this outcrop is a little secluded bay about 100 metres long – a pretty naturist beach where you can get rid of those bikini lines once and for all and get a superb all-over tan.  No?  Ah, go on, do it – nobody knows you here!

If you fancy a longer walk, you can scout around the base of the red mountain, still with the sea on your right, and after about a mile you will reach the even longer sandy beach of El Medano.

Near Golf del Sur - Under Montana Roja by flickr.com user: liferfe

“best surfing beach in Tenerife”

El Medano beach is the best surfing beach in Tenerife – a favourite for windsurfing, kite-surfing and, well, just surfing, because El Medano faces south-east and is well-placed to catch the prevailing wind.   The sea is a constant 60 degrees Fahrenheit and surf’s up for 290 days of the year.  On average.  In the resort centre you can hire equipment and clothing, and there is a great crowd of resident surfers who will give advice and get you organised with professional surfing lessons if you need them.

El Medano near Golf del Sur by flickr.com user: liferfe

If you want to see El Medano without the walk around the red mountain, you can drive directly to the resort along the coast road – about 15 minutes from your Golf del Sur hotel or apartment.

Who are the Golf del Sur hotels best suited to?

Golf del Sur is peaceful and relaxing, yet wherever you stay in the resort you will be within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops.  The whole place has a safe, community feel, like a green enclave in the parched surroundings of southern Tenerife.

“not exactly bangin”

This makes Golf del Sur hotels great for families with younger children, but late teens and young adults may find themselves looking for something to do at night because it’s not exactly “bangin” here.  There you go, I’m trendy I am, know all the terms.  Rock and roll.

“Golf del Sur – best golf course in Tenerife”

Of course, many people come here for the golf course that the resort is built around, and it’s a cracker.  One of the biggest and best golf courses in Tenerife, the 27-hole, par 70 Golf del Sur has wide fairways punctuated by ravines, sand traps and water hazards that make for challenging play.

There are three separate nine-hole courses offering three championship course combinations.   The “North” is 2949

Golf del Sur Hotels - Ocean Boulevard Hotel

metres, the “South” is 2957 metres and “Links” course is 2853 metres.  Each is similarly-rated with two par three, five par four and two par five holes.

“out in the waves”

A word of warning – seriously overshoot the green on the third hole of the “Links” course and you can forget trying to retrieve that ball because it will quite likely have landed with all the other wayward golf balls out in the waves!

Standard green fees at the time of writing are 34 euros for nine holes and 56 euros for 18 holes in summer.  In winter the fees are 50 euros for nine holes and 85 euros for 18 holes.  There are reductions for groups and residents, and many Golf del Sur hotels offer concessionary rates.

For more information, this is the golf course’s official site: GolfdelSur.net

Verdict

Golf del Sur is a great place to stay, whether you choose one of the hotels or an apartment complex.  Relaxing and scenic, with its own championship golf course; Tenerife’s best beaches on the doorstep; awe-inspiring cliff top walks; a friendly little resort centre; and within easy reach of a day out in Los Cristianos or a lively night in Playa de las Americas.  What more could you want?

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