Canary Islands Winter Sun: Why Choose Fuerteventura for a Golf Holiday?

If you’re longing for brighter days and a round of golf without winter layers, the Canary Islands are an appealing choice. Their mild winter climate means you can spend much more of your holiday outdoors, whether you’re on the course, exploring the coast or enjoying lunch on a terrace. 

Fuerteventura suits golfers who want more from a winter break than tee times alone. Its beaches, small towns and striking landscapes give you plenty to do between rounds, while the island’s generally dry, mild weather makes getting out and about a pleasure. 

Winter here feels very different from winter in the UK. Days are often bright and mild, giving you the freedom to make plans outside without having to build the whole holiday around the weather. You could play golf in the morning, spend the afternoon by the sea and still have time for a stroll before dinner. It’s worth packing a light layer for cooler evenings and breezy days. 

That breeze is part of Fuerteventura’s character. You may notice it on the beach and you’ll certainly want to allow for it on the golf course. For many golfers, working out which club to take simply adds to the fun.

A winter sun holiday doesn’t have to mean spending every day beside the pool. In Costa Caleta, also known as Caleta de Fuste, you can walk by the sheltered sandy beach, browse the shops or head to the marina. Restaurants with outdoor terraces make it easy to pause for lunch and enjoy being somewhere warmer. 

If you’re keen to explore further, Fuerteventura offers a change of scenery at every turn. The dunes and broad beaches around Corralejo are among the island’s best-known sights. Inland, the historic town of Betancuria offers a very different day out, while the coast at Ajuy is known for its caves and dark volcanic sand. You can fit in as much sightseeing as you like, or simply leave a day free to see where it takes you. 

The four-star Elba Carlota puts the beach and local facilities close at hand. Set in Caleta de Fuste beside the Atlantico Shopping Centre, the hotel has pools, restaurants and bars, so it’s easy to settle in whether you’ve spent the day golfing or exploring. 

It also works well if your travelling companions don’t play golf. While you’re out on the course, they can enjoy the beachfront setting or make their own plans for the day. Then you can meet up for a drink or dinner and compare notes on what you’ve discovered.

Fuerteventura Golf Club is close to the hotel, and Elba Carlota’s free shuttle has a stop there. The 18-hole course has open fairways and views towards the Atlantic. It’s an enjoyable setting for a holiday round, although the wind can make you think carefully about your shots. Check the shuttle timetable when arranging your tee times. 

The appeal of a Fuerteventura golf break is the freedom to find your own balance. Play several rounds if golf is the reason you’re going, or leave space for long lunches, beach walks and a trip around the island.

If Canary Islands winter sun sounds tempting, explore golf holidays at Elba Carlota or discover more about golf holidays in the Canary Islands.