Bowling in Tenerife - a more relaxed sport

Bowling in Tenerife

Bowls is a game associated with the more mature person as it appears quite gentle and not too physically demanding. It does, however, require a lot of skill and has become more popular in recent years with younger people.

It also provides an excellent opportunity for a convivial social gathering.

There are three venues for the genteel sport of bowling in Tenerife.

WINTER GARDENS

Winter Gardens is described as a Luxury International Bowling Complex. With its own hotel providing bowling holidays, it is found on the Golf del Sur urbanization.

From the main TF-1 motorway, leave at the Las Chafiras exit (junction 24) and follow the Los Abrigos signs. You negotioate a roundabout, then straight after, there is a right turn. Take this and you'll see the sign for Golf del Sur.

This urbanization eventually becomes one-way and, if you take this, you'll arrive at Winter Gardens on your right, just after Parque Albatros.

This venue has excellent bowling facilities, with eight rinks for flat-green bowling. There is a reception where you can hire all the necessary bowling equipment.

Winter Gardens is fully wheelchair-friendly, with ramp access to all areas.

An on-site bowling co-ordinator can organise competitive matches, tournaments, lessons, a fun morning with barbecue, plus evening leagues.

There is the Last End bar, found next to the greens, offering drinks and snacks to be enjoyed while you play.

Opening Times
Every day	9am till late
floodlit greens after dark

Prices:

General Public: 11 euros per person per session (of 2hrs 10min)
Tenerife residents: 9 euros per person per session
If staying at Winter Gardens: 9 euros per person per session
Children 8-12 yrs (accompanied by adult): 6.25 euros
Voucher for 10 bowling sessions: 90 euros
Owners at Winter Gardens: 6 euros
Hourly rates (during summer only): Adult 7 euros; child 4.25 euros
Shoes and Bowls hire: both 1.50 euros per session

contact details:

Telephone: (+34) 922 738683
Email: info@tenerifebowls.com
Website: www.tenerifebowls.com

BRITISH GAMES CLUB

This is a sporting complex found at Puerto de la Cruz and has been established for over a century. As well as bowls, it also offers tennis and social events such as bridge, mahjong and quiz nights.

The British Games Club is a part of Alvaro's Tennis Club, at Jardines La Quintana. The bowling greens provided are astroturf.

The complex has its own bar/restaurant.

Annual membership of the Club is a mere €5 per year, but there are extra fees for both the bowls and the tennis.

contact details:

Telephone: (+34) 922 575390
Email: kensheldon@telefonica.net
Website

HAPPY DAYS

Whenever Alison's Dad visits Tenerife (staying in her apartment), he usually finds time to pay a visit to Happy Days Bowls and Tennis Club.

This establishment is found in Costa del Silencio, in the area known as Garañaña.

There are six separate bowling areas plus a clubhouse.

Opening Times
Every day	8am till dusk

Prices:

3.50 euros per hour per person
Monthly or yearly special rates
Bowls hire: 1.20 euros per session

The Club also organises competitions, every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, from 2pm till 5pm. For members, this costs 2 euros; for non-members, 9.50 euros.

The Clubhouse

The Clubhouse has a restaurant/bar, with daily menus, plus a Sunday roast dinner. There is a large terrace on which to enjoy a drink.

It holds weekly events: