The Canary Islands enjoy one of the finest climates in the world. Of all the islands, Tenerife is the most popular because of its diversity of contrasting environment, from areas of outstanding natural beauty to lively resort areas. Frequent flights of approximately four hours are available from the majority of European airports and the local time is the same as the United Kingdom.

The sub tropical climate provides twelve months of sunshine and warm temperatures truly the ´sunshine state of Europe´, providing an idyllic lifestyle for residents and visitors alike.

For investors, the resort areas of the island have no closed season, and cater for visitors throughout the year. This means maximum yields can be achieved from rental income.

With sustained rises in property values (15% per annum in recent years) and the added bonus of rental income for investment buyers, Tenerife continues to be the first choice to own a holiday home in the sun or invest in a business.

To summarise, Tenerife offers the following advantages:-

• Property Investment - secure return on capital
• Property Letting - excellent opportunities and profits
• Year round warm and sunny climate
• Continuous and stable property demand
• Favorable taxation/costs for property owners
• Accessibility regular flights from most UK airports
• Contrasts in scenery from the lively southern resorts to areas of great natural beauty

Nestling between the motorway and the Atlantic Ocean, a few short minutes drive from Reina Sofia airport and en route to the two major south coast resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas, lies the residential area of Gold Del Sur. The ´Golf´ as it is affectionately known by the locals, was created around a challenging golf course bearing the same name, which comprises three sets of nine holes. Despite its name, this area is not just for golfers as there are many leisure opportunities for everyone to have a great holiday, no matter what your interest are.

There are many lovely residential and holiday complexes in this little oasis some around the periphery of the course, others enjoying views of the golf course or the sea and mountains. A wide selection of Bars and Restaurants is on offer within each complex, but the main commercial area is called San Blas only a short walk from any of the resorts. In San Blas there are two main squares with a wide variety of places to eat, drink and shop.

On the west side of ´The Golf´ there is the new marina, still being developed but already boasting a promenade of restaurants and shops right on the sea front, along with diving and boating opportunities. There are various activities to keep you busy, such as bowling, health spas, gyms, mini golf/golf, horse riding, fishing, Sky TV in the local bars, as well as sampling the many wonderful restaurants such as traditional Canarian Tapas, Peruvian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Italian and for those wanting home away from home there is even a ´chippie!´. There is a regular bus service which will take you anywhere from Santa Cruz in the north to the golden sandy beaches of Los Cristianos and Las Americas in the south. If it´s a feel of the ´real Tenerife´ you want then a stroll across the beach to the east will bring you to the fishing village of Los Abrigos.

All in all ´The Golf´, tucked away far from the madding crowd, is well worth a visit whether for a restful break or activity based holiday, or to investigate buying that dream home in the sun, like thousands of expats have done already!