If one round near Las Palmas is not enough, head south. Gran Canaria’s main resort belt is also its biggest concentration of destination golf, with courses around Maspalomas, Meloneras, Salobre and Tauro offering very different landscapes within a relatively compact part of the island.
For someone staying in Las Palmas, I would treat these as golf day trips. Hire a car, leave the city in the morning and make the round the main event rather than trying to squeeze it between sightseeing stops.
Maspalomas Golf
Maspalomas Golf is the classic southern option. The 18-hole course is par 73 and lies beside the protected landscape of the Maspalomas dunes, one of Gran Canaria’s most recognisable natural features.
The terrain is relatively flat and open, with long fairways and the influence of coastal breezes. Its location also makes it very easy to combine with the wider Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés resort area.
If you are travelling with a non-golfer, this is one of the easier courses around which to build a shared day: there are beaches, restaurants and resort facilities close by while you play.
Lopesan Meloneras Golf
Meloneras Golf offers one of the most visually attractive combinations in the south. The layout is divided between holes with mountain views and holes looking towards the Atlantic, with several holes running close to the coastline.
That change of scenery across the round is part of the appeal. You are still very close to the established tourist area around Meloneras and Maspalomas, but sections of the course feel much more exposed to the island landscape and ocean.
For visitors who care as much about the setting as the scorecard, Meloneras deserves serious consideration.
Salobre Golf
Salobre Golf moves you away from the immediate coastline and into the dry ravine landscape inland from Maspalomas. Green fairways contrast dramatically with rocky, arid surroundings.
The resort has been notable for offering two golf layouts, traditionally known as the Old Course and New Course, alongside extensive practice and golf services. Current course availability and configurations should always be checked directly with the resort when booking.
This is the option that feels most like a dedicated golf resort. If you want to spend a full day concentrating on golf rather than combining a round with a beach town, Salobre fits naturally.
Anfi Golf at Tauro
Farther west, Anfi Golf at Tauro occupies another spectacular southern Gran Canaria landscape. The 18-hole, par-72 course covers a large area overlooking the Tauro valley, with views towards the Atlantic.
The terrain here creates a very different impression from flat Maspalomas. Mountains, valley and ocean become part of the visual experience, making the trip west worthwhile for golfers who want to see another side of southern Gran Canaria.
Which southern course should you choose?
Rather than trying to declare one course the best, I would choose according to the type of day you want.
Maspalomas is convenient if you want to combine golf with the famous resort and dune area. Meloneras stands out for the transition between mountain and ocean scenery. Salobre has the strongest dedicated golf-resort atmosphere, while Anfi at Tauro gives you a dramatic valley setting farther west.
If you are staying in Las Palmas for a week and golf matters to you, playing two different southern courses would show how varied golf on one relatively small island can be.
Driving from Las Palmas
The GC-1 motorway makes the journey south straightforward. Maspalomas, Meloneras and Salobre are reached before Tauro as you travel down and around the southern coast.
A rental car is by far the most flexible choice when travelling with clubs. It also means you can stop for dinner, visit a beach or explore another part of southern Gran Canaria after the round without worrying about public-transport connections.
Remember that traffic can become heavier around Las Palmas and the southern resorts, so leave a sensible margin before your tee time.
Should you stay in Las Palmas for a golf holiday?
If the entire purpose of your trip is to play golf every day, staying in the south may be more convenient. But if you want golf alongside city life, restaurants, Las Canteras and sightseeing, Las Palmas gives you a more varied base.
You have Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, El Cortijo and Las Palmeras closer to the city, then an entire second group of courses available when you feel like heading south.
That is a strong combination: stay in a genuine city and choose whether each golf day takes you to a volcanic crater, an urban par-3 course or the sunny resort landscapes of southern Gran Canaria.
Course configurations, visitor access, green fees and tee-time availability change. Always check directly with the relevant club or resort before travelling.