
Jandia Course
Jandia Golf Course
About this course
Jandía Golf Course occupies the southern tip of Fuerteventura, the second-largest of the Canary Islands, in a landscape defined by volcanic terrain and proximity to the Atlantic. Designed by Ron Kirby and opened in the early 2000s, the course reflects the architect's approach to working with arid, windswept sites where water conservation and native vegetation shape both routing and maintenance practices. The layout sits near the resort town of Jandía, an area known for its beaches and year-round mild climate that draws European visitors seeking winter golf. The course plays across relatively flat to gently rolling ground, with fairways bordered by desert scrub and volcanic rock outcroppings characteristic of the island's geology. Wind is a persistent factor, often requiring club selection adjustments and strategic positioning off the tee. The routing takes advantage of ocean views from elevated tees and greens, though the primary challenge comes from the exposed conditions rather than dramatic elevation change. Bunkering and green complexes reflect the need to create interest on land that lacks natural water features. Jandía serves primarily as a resort amenity for visitors to southern Fuerteventura, offering accessible golf in a setting distinct from the more heavily developed courses found on Gran Canaria or Tenerife. The facility caters to international tourists, with services and pace of play oriented toward holiday golfers rather than competitive events or low-handicap membership.
Quick facts
- Location
- Fuerteventura, Canarias, ES
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2007
- Designer
- Ron Kirby
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,384 metres
- Difficulty
- 128
Getting there
The journey to Jandía Golf Course begins at Fuerteventura Airport, a compact island gateway positioned mid-island, roughly an hour's drive north of the course along the FV-2 coastal highway. The route south unfolds as a study in contrasts - arid volcanic plains gradually yielding to the dramatic coastline of the Jandía Peninsula, where the Atlantic stretches endlessly to the west and the silhouette of Gran Tarajal fades in the rearview. As the road narrows and the landscape softens into the resort enclave of Jandía, the course emerges as an unexpected oasis of green against the raw, sun-bleached beauty of Fuerteventura's southernmost reaches.
FAQ
Common questions about Jandia
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Jandia was designed by Ron Kirby.
Yes. Jandia is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Jandia is 72.
Jandia plays 5,384 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Jandia is 128.
Jandia is a 18-hole course.



