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Where to Stay in Santa Brígida: Bandama vs Las Palmas Compared

TLDR: Bandama is for quiet, golf, hiking and Canarian food in a small village setting. Las Palmas city is for beach, restaurants, nightlife, and big-city convenience. Bandama is 20 minutes inland from Las Palmas, so you can stay in either and visit the other as a day trip. The honest answer: stay in Bandama ifContinue reading "Where to Stay in Santa Brígida: Bandama vs Las Palmas Compared"

Things to Do in Santa Brígida and Bandama: A Local Guide

TLDR: Santa Brígida sits 20 minutes inland from Las Palmas on the rim of an extinct volcano. Walk the Caldera de Bandama crater, drive up to the Pico viewpoint at sunset, eat lunch at La Casa del Vino, hit the Sunday farmers market, and book a tee time at Spain’s oldest golf course. Two daysContinue reading "Things to Do in Santa Brígida and Bandama: A Local Guide"

Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas: Playing Spain\’s Oldest Golf Course

TLDR: Founded in 1891, Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas is the oldest golf club in Spain. The 18-hole, par-71 course wraps around the south side of the Caldera de Bandama in Santa Brígida. Visitor green fees run €106 to €130. Open to non-members weekdays only (Monday to Friday, 8am to 12:50pm tee times).Continue reading "Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas: Playing Spain\’s Oldest Golf Course"