Abama is on Tenerife’s sunny southwest coast, climbing the lower slopes of the island toward Mount Teide. Almost every hole looks out over the Atlantic to the island of La Gomera. It is the Canary Islands’ best-known resort course and a strong winter-sun option when mainland Spain and Portugal turn cool. It runs independently of the hotel next door, so anyone can book a round.
Abama Golf green fees and tee times.
Book through the Book Online link on Abama Golf’s website, which advertises 24-hour booking with special rates. You can also contact the club on info@abamagolf.com or +34 922 126 300. Prices are shown in the booking system rather than on a published rate card. Golf directories report that a shared buggy and range balls come with the green fee, and the steep terrain makes a buggy the practical choice. The club publishes its rules as a PDF on the website, so check dress and conduct before you play. The course is managed separately from the Ritz-Carlton, so hotel guests book golf the same way as everyone else.
The round, in perspective.
Dave Thomas, a Ryder Cup player turned architect, designed the course, which opened in 2005. It is a par 72 of about 6,891 yards from the back. The course has 22 lakes, waterfalls, white sand bunkers and more than 20,000 palm trees among over 300 species of subtropical plants. Slopes range from 131 to 143 depending on tees. The terrain changes constantly. The 5th, Green 315, plays steeply uphill to a green 315 metres above sea level, the highest point on the course, and needs two clubs more than the yardage. The 6th, La Gomera, plays downhill towards the neighbouring island. The 8th, Los Naranjos, is stroke index 1.
Make the trip work.
Tenerife works best as a week of sun with a few rounds, not a golf marathon. Abama is the course to build around, with others in the south of the island within 30 minutes. Long par 3s over water and elevation changes make club selection tricky. Go early to warm up on the range, and allow for slower play around the lakes.
Tenerife South airport is about 40 km away, around 30 minutes by car on the TF-1 and TF-47. Tenerife North airport, used mostly for inter-island flights, is about 1 hour 15 minutes away. Hire a car if you plan to play several courses. Ferries to La Gomera sail from Los Cristianos, about 30 minutes south.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, is 1.4 km from the course, with rooms, villas, a spa and several restaurants. Las Terrazas de Abama rents serviced apartments on the estate. Playa San Juan, the fishing village below the resort, has smaller hotels and seafood restaurants. Costa Adeje, about 25 minutes south, has many larger resort hotels.
Make a trip of it.
Costa Adeje Golf, Golf Las Américas, Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf are 15 to 30 minutes away in the south. Buenavista Golf, designed by Seve Ballesteros, is on the northwest coast, and Tecina Golf is a ferry ride away on La Gomera. Off the course, take a cable car up Mount Teide, or join a whale-watching trip from Los Gigantes.
Find your season.
Tenerife’s south coast stays warm all year, with winter daytime temperatures usually in the low twenties Celsius and little rain. That makes November to April the peak golf season, when northern European demand is highest. Summer is hotter but breezy.
Yes. Abama Golf is operated independently of the Ritz-Carlton hotel and sells tee times to everyone online. Hotel guests use the same booking channels.
Who designed Abama golf course?
Dave Thomas, a former Ryder Cup player who became a leading course architect. The course opened in 2005 and is a par 72 with 22 lakes.
Is Abama a good winter golf destination?
Yes. South Tenerife is usually in the low twenties Celsius in winter with little rain, warmer than the Algarve or Costa del Sol. November to April is peak season, so book flights and tee times early.
How far is Abama from Tenerife South airport?
About 40 km, roughly 30 minutes by car. Taxis and transfers are easy, and a hire car makes it simple to add other southern courses.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
