Golfers in the UK can enjoy increased value and choice when travelling to the sunshine island of Tenerife this summer with the impending launch of a new direct flight route from London Heathrow.

From March 29, Iberia Express – a subsidiary of Iberia, the largest airline in Spain – will operate a thrice-weekly service from Heathrow into Tenerife's Reina Sofia airport in the south of the island.

Fares for the new route start from €89 each way and it is one of three new direct weekly flights to have been announced by the low-cost carrier to the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, with new services also set to operate from Lyon in France and Asturias in Spain.

Barely a four-hour flight from the UK, Tenerife is a popular destination for golfers seeking guaranteed sunshine on the fairways, and the new Heathrow service will complement the wide range of regular flights already available from many regional airports in the UK and Ireland.

Blessed with average summer temperatures of 23⁰, more than 70km of beaches and a wide range of cultural highlights and activities both on and off the water, Tenerife offers the ideal location for a golf break.

The island features nine different and varied layouts: Buenavista in the west; Real Club de Golf de Tenerife in the north; and Golf Costa Adeje, Abama, Las Americas, Golf del Sur, Amarilla, and Los Palos in the south. Tecina Golf is a 40-minute ferry ride from the mainland on the beautiful island of La Gomera.

And Tenerife is set to be at the forefront of the golf industry later this year when the sunshine destination hosts the prestigious International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) for the first time in its history from October 5-8.

Tickets for the new flight routes are available by going to www.iberiaexpress.com, www.iberia.com and other Iberia Group sales channels. For further details on playing golf in Tenerife, go to www.webtenerife.com/golf;  www.facebook.com/TenerifeGolf; or @TwiTenerifeGolf. There is also a Tenerife Golf app that is available to download free.

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ABOUT TENERIFE

FAST FACTS:

 Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, Spain, and shares capital status with the island of Gran Canaria.
 The total surface area is 2,057km2.
 Tenerife is located in the north east of the Atlantic Ocean, just over 300km off the west coast of Africa.
 It is set in a subtropical climate zone, with pleasant spring temperatures year round, and an average annual temperature of 23 degrees centigrade.
 The population is approximately 906,854.
 Tenerife boasts nearly 400km of coastline, 70 beaches and a variety of high-end resorts and boutique hotels, many of which offer leading facilities and spectacular sunset ocean views.

GOLF:

A great way to combine your stay on the Island with a rewarding activity is to enjoy some golf, whether you're an enthusiast or an expert. The spring climate of Tenerife enables you to play all year round, even in summer, when courses have special offers and the mild, pleasant climate makes this sport even more enjoyable.
Its nine original courses - including El Tecina on the nearby island of La Gomera - were all designed by renowned golf architects, making Tenerife a paradise for golfers. If you add in the vast range of supplementary attractions, including all manner of excellent golf establishments and facilities, combined with a wide variety of leisure activities, an unforgettable stay is guaranteed both on and off the green. For more details about golf in Tenerife, visit http://www.webtenerife.co.uk/tenerife-golf.htm 

GETTING THERE:

Within easy reach, Tenerife is barely a four-hour flight from the UK. Regular flights are available from many regional airports in the UK and Ireland.
Tenerife has two international airports; Reina Sofia Airport (south) and Los Rodeos Airport (north); as well as two ports, one in Santa Cruz and the other in Los Cristianos.
Visitors can plan their holiday with the help of www.webtenerife.co.uk. They can also continue their research on the ground through local tourist offices and hotels.

• High-resolution images of the golf courses in Tenerife may be downloaded for editorial purposes from
http://goo.gl/zvPZ8A 

For further information or pictures please contact Pete Simm on 01730 711920 or email petes@theazaleagroup.com.