If the thought of Christmas crowds and snowy streets leaves you shivering with dread, then why not book a 'Great Escape' this December on a winter-sun golfing break to Gran Canaria.

Voted European Golf Destination of 2013 at the prestigious IAGTO Awards, Gran Canaria offers seven award-winning golf courses which cater for all handicaps and golfing abilities. Enjoy the impressive Salobre Golf and Resort, which offers 36-holes across the North and South courses, the challenging Lopesan Meloneras Golf course or one of the longest courses in Spain at El Cortijo Club de Campo. Golfers can play on the oldest course in Spain at Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, enjoy the flat and long fairways on Maspalomas Golf, or for a championship 18-hole course the Arizona-style Anfi Tauro Golf provides an attractive game for all levels.

Examples of golf packages available to Gran Canaria this December include:

Seven Nights Bed and Breakfast at Salobre South Hotel costs form £729 per person

Package includes seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the Salobre South Hotel, six days unlimited golf at the Salobre South Golf Course, complimentary welcome drink, free golf club storage and shuttle bus to the beach club. Price is based on two people travelling until 18 December. Return airport transfers are available from £40 per person. To book, contact Golf Escapes on www.golf-escapes.com or 01342 811777.

Seven Nights Bed and Breakfast at Gran Hotel Lopesan Costa Meloneras from £1,029 per person

Package includes seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at Gran Hotel Lopesan Costa Meloneras and five rounds of golf including Salobre North, Salobre South and Meloneras. Price is based on two people traveling during December 2013. To book, contact Golf Breaks on www.golfbreaks.com or 0808 274 9415.

For more information on Gran Canaria Golf visit www.grancanariagolf.com.

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About Gran Canaria Golf

Gran Canaria Golf is made up of seven magnificent courses spread around the Island – Maspalomas Golf, Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, El Cortijo Club de Campo, Lopesan Meloneras Golf, Salobre Golf & Resort – North and South Course and Anfi Tauro Golf. All designed by specialists in the field, each offers an oasis of tranquillity where golfers can enjoy the peace and serenity needed to improve their game or to simply partake in their favourite sport.

Media Contact

Sarah Salord

McCluskey International

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grancanariagolf@mccluskey.co.uk