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Mel" Mel Sole has 30 years experience teaching golf and is
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Golfing Destinations
| In this section we will be writing articles about different
states, provinces and countries which are popular with golfers or noteworthy destinations
for you to consider for a golfing holiday. This week we continue from the first issue,
talking about the winter golf capital of Europe, the Canary Islands, where the staff of Golfing
Weekly are based. |
The Canary Islands (continued)
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the third largest of the islands, behind
Tenerife & Fuerteventura. It's surface area is 1,532m2 and its most prominent features
are the ravines which come down from the 2,000m high central peaks to the shore.
Las Palmas, the capital of the province which also incorporates Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura, is the largest city of the archipelago. It is a prosperous, beautiful city
with over 370,000 inhabitants and is home to the busiest port in Spain. Its airport
receives regular flights from the most important airlines in Europe and the United States.
The capital has all the attractions of a major city, with excellent hotels and
restaurants, night clubs, international shows, an intense social life and a large number
of local festivals throughout the year.
The island, probably due to its pleasant year-round climate, is home to
the oldest golf course in Spain. Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas was founded in 1891 and,
as the name suggests, is close to the capital city. Although its website is only in
Spanish, the language of golf is international and the photographs tell you all you need
to know. All of the courses in Gran Canaria are excellent quality and a visit to the
island will guarantee you a great golfing holiday. For more information on each of the
courses you can visit their websites which are listed below.
Due to the shortage of other locations in Europe where
you are virtually guaranteed fine weather in the winter months there is great demand for
tee times in the high season (October to April). Consequently, green fees are, on average,
25% lower in the summer months (May to September).
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