Golf in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is rich with choice of different golf courses now, with even more in the planning.

Located all down the east cost, round to the South West of the Island, from Las Palmas (the capital) down to Anfi Tauro, which is located South West, with the exeption of one, which is located inland at San Bartoleme. Having such a wide selection to choose from, you not only have the choice of course to play on, but also the conditions in which you play, as the temperature can vary a few degrees from North to South, with the North being in general 2 or 3 degrees cooler than the South, you also have a slight breeze on the East coast between Las Palmas and Maspalomas.

As with most golf courses, there is also a wide choice of Golf Course properties on offer, visit our website www.goldacreestatesgrancanaria.com for further information. Prices starting from 275,000 euros.
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Gary Marlborough, New member of our Gran Canaria Staff

Gary Marlborough moved to Gran Canaria 12 months ago in pursuit of owning his perfect property abroad and to ensure he had more quality time with his wife after many years of work in the United Kingdom. Gary’s previous positions of employment have been based around the demanding roles of Supermarket Management to Regional Sales Manager which has given him an abundance of knowledge and experience in both customer facing situations and understanding the needs of clients and colleagues alike all of which has been gained over the last 34 years.
After choosing Gran Canaria and settling in Puerto Rico, Gary would like to help others with the experience that he has gained in achieving his personal goal to be able assist others to do the same.
Gary can be contacted by e-mail on garym@goldacre-estates.com or Tel 0034 928 565613

Karen Moore, New member of our Gran Canaria Staff

Karen Moore moved to Gran Canaria with her Husband to fulfill their dream and Karen is living proof that dreams can turn into reality, Karen brings with her 20 years of customer service and sales experience, 14 of which spent working in the financial services sector in the Isle of Man.

After spending time settling into her new life Karen has now joined GoldAcre Estates and is looking forward to helping others with the valuable experience she has gained through her own move, to realize their Dream of owning a home in the sun.
Karen can be contacted by e-mail on karenm@goldacre-estates.com or Tel 0034 928 565613

Pensions in Gran Canaria – relevant to those of us getting very close to claiming our bus passes.

The Department of Work and Pensions and the British Consulate in Gran Canaria recently organized an Information Day for this group of “ex-pats” at the British Club in Las Palmas and then another in Meloneras.
On hand was the departmental team responsible for advising all of the ex-pats of pensionable age and the feedback from all those that attended was that the British Consulate team did a very good job. Should you require further information on your pension rights in Gran Canaria please e-mail either karenm@goldacre-estates.com or garym@goldacre-estates.com for a full contacts list or give Karen or Gary a call in the Mogan office on 0034 928 565613 or simply visit www.goldacreestatesgrancanaria.com

In addition, one of Spain’s leading financial groups, Blevins Franks, is holding a seminar on Gran Canaria for those over 60s who may want to release a bit of equity in their property.

GoldAcre Estates resident expert Graham Hiscock will be going, and will advise all our clients of all the relevant information or….. if you also are interested in attending give us a call and we shall let you have details.

Low Cost Airlines: Jet2.com adds Gran Canaria to its expanding network

Jet 2.com the budget airline started their operations about 25 years ago as a carrier service, but did not start their passenger services until 2001 Jet2 started their low cost division in 2003,since then the company have been slowly expanding their area of operations to many European destinations.

GoldAcre Estates are pleased to announce that Jet2.com are about to commence a service direct to Gran Canaria ( LPA) on October 29th 2007, although initially this will be for only for the winter season which will end in March 2008 at the moment there are no other times available but we hope this proves to be a success so hopefully the route to Gran Canaria will be extended to become a permanent destination on their routing schedules .
Jet 2 will be flying from these U.K airports only. Newcastle, Blackpool, Manchester, Leed’s and Bradford and Belfast. The price’s start from around ₤49.00,(one way).
For further information and to visit Jet2 website simply click on http://www.buyingrancanaria.com/

Anfi Tauro Golf Course : One of a Kind

It’s the moment that many of you golfers have been waiting for! GoldAcre Estates are pleased to announce that on the 19th October 2007 the back 9-holes of the 18-hole championship golf course at Anfi Tauro is opening, located in the South of Gran Canaria within the lush Tauro valley.

The challenging course, par 72, was designed by world-renowned golf course designers von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, acclaimed for their innovative approach and unforgettable designs. The course was created in the Arizona desert style; players revel in the striking flora and fauna typical of the region, imposing cacti rise from between dramatic rock formations transporting the player to another land.

Facilities at Anfi Tauro Golf also include a driving range that covers an area of 40,000m², where beginners and pros alike can hone their skills. There is also a practice tee and practice course, chipping zone, golf academy and there will also be a luxurious Plantation style Clubhouse to round off play.

Javier Suarez, the Manager at Anfi Tauro Golf believes that it will become the best course in the Canary Islands over the next couple of years, so why not experience the strategically placed grass bunkers, huge lakes and the formidable 18th hole. This course is a truly bewitching course, that will captivate and exhilarate all passionate golfers.