Golf del Sur Travel Guide

Golf del Sur © Michel;n

Overview: Situated on the south coast of Tenerife and very close to the Reina Sofia airport, Golf del Sur, as its name suggests, is primarily a golfing holiday resort. There are several world-class courses on offer, but this should not put off the non-golfer, as there are other activities besides testing one's swing. The San Blas commercial centre has a pretty square ringed with restaurants, bars (including karaoke bars) and shops, and there is also tennis, crazy golf and bowling on offer. While in Golf del Sur, holidaymakers should be sure to taste the culinary pleasures of The Lobster Pot. For those seeking more action, the resort is close to the ever-popular Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos resorts, which are accessible by bus. Hiring a car is also an excellent way to explore the surrounding areas and take in what Tenerife has to offer.

Activities

Boat Trips from Tenerife: There are a huge number of companies offering boat trips to tourists and these vary from a 'booze cruise' on a cruiser offering lunch, drinks and watersports to a trip around the island on a sailing boat or catamaran. One of the main attractions is the chance to see whales and dolphins in the wild. Visitors on most trips spot whales; dolphins are not so much of a certainty but are generally seen - often very close to the boat. Trips go from either Puerto Colon in Playa de las Americas, or from the port at Los Cristianos and most operators offer a free bus service from the larger hotels in the main resorts.
Big Game Fishing around Tenerife: The Canary Islands are one of the best spots in the world for big game fishing and there are a number of companies who offer fishing trips in Tenerife. While blue marlin are the most highly prized trophy fish there are plenty of other species including white marlin, wahoo, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and mako and hammerhead sharks. Regular catches of blue marlin range from 331 to 496 pounds (150 to 225kg).