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Introduction to golf holidays in The Algarve

The Algarve has been renowned for the warmth of its welcome which goes hand in hand with the warm of the climate. Add to that the beauty of the coastline, fabulous beaches, great food and wines and there's not much else you could wish for! - Unless you play golf?

The diverse range of golfing facilities presently available is a challenge in itself. There is something to suit every ability from beginners to scratch players young and old. So come to the Algarve, where the golf season lasts for 12 months a year!

If the hotel or Golf Course that you are looking for is not listed on our website this is only due to restricted space. Please therefore call us for a quotation as we have contracts with the majority of properties and courses.

Golf in Portugal

Gramacho Golf Course

Vale Da Pinta Golf Course

Le Meridien Penina Golf Course

San Lorenzo Golf Course

Vila Sol

Vilamoura Golf Courses

Quinta do Lago North & South

Vale do Lobo

Castro Marim Golf

Quinta da Cima

Quinta da Ria

Benamor

Pinheiros Altos

Salgados

Alto Club

Parque de Floresta

Palmares

Boavista

Morgado

Gramacho, Carvoeiro, Central Algarve
Par 72 - 5919m

The course is situated very close to its neighbour, Pinta. Originally a nine hole course having been extended to a full 18 hole course. The course is designed similar to the Pinta with undulating fairways.

Very pleasant club house facilities share these two courses.

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Vale Da Pinta, Carvoeiro, Central Algarve
Par 71

Part of the Carvoeiro golf complex, set in a rural area above Carvoeiro Old Town. Trees play a very big part on this course some of which are claimed to be over 1000 years old. The course sweeps through a natural valley with many undulating fairways making this course a fine test of golf.

Handicap required Men 27, Ladies 35.

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Penina Championship, Alvor, Western Algarve
Par 72 - 6343m

Known as Henry Cotton's Masterpiece, Penina's 18 hole championship course and recent host to the Portuguese Open.

Strategic bunkers, trees and lakes play a very big part on this course.

There are also two nine hole courses available in this resort.

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San Lorenzo, Quinta do Lago, Central Algarve
Par 72

The San Lorenzo championship course is considered to be one of the finest in Europe, offering a blend of the demanding and the dramatic that lingers long in the memory of those that play it. This course is exclusive to the guests of Le Meridien Dona Filipa guests.

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Vila Sol
Par 72 - 6189m

This course is extremely well maintained and one of the best on the Algarve. Now being a 27 hole course, the front nine recognised as being the most difficult. The course has immaculate undulating greens and an immense abundance of bunkers and lakes.

Handicap required men 27 and ladies 35.

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Vilamoura Old Course
Vilamoura Millenium
Vilamoura Pinhal
Vilamoura Laguna
Vilamoura Victoria

Vilamoura Old Course
Par 72 - 6330m

Formerly Vilamoura 1, This is one of Portugal's favourite golf courses, therefore it is advisable to reserve your tee times well in advance. The course is very challenging with narrow fairways and trees playing a dominant role in many of the holes.

Vilamoura Millenium
Par 72 - 6143m

This course is a pleasure to play with fairly open fairways at the beginning although the pine trees soon come into play demanding greater concentration. This course has some of the tightest holes on the Algarve.

Vilamoura Pinhal
Par 72 - 6256m

This course is set in a pine wood with beautiful views. This course is known for having difficult greens surrounded by well positioned bunkers.

Vilamoura Laguna
Par 72 - 6115m

Water comes into play in many of the holes as the name would suggest. Providing a challenge for golfers of all abilities.

Vilamoura Victoria

This is the newest addition to the courses in the Vilamoura area. The course was expertly designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and opened in Spring 2004. A course not to miss during your next visit to this area.

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Quinta do Lago North, Central Algarve
Par 72 - 6205m

This course has great par fives, requiring accuracy to play them well. Every club is required to negotiate the dog legs, lakes and fast greens. The finishing hole has a 190m carry over the lake from the championship tee making it a phenomenal last hole.

Quinta do Lago South, Central Algarve (pictured)
Par 72 - 6488m

Seven times host to the Portuguese Open, Quinta do Lago has the reputation as one of the finest courses in Europe and is well deserved. The course offers undulating terrain, large fast greens and some lakes making this course an enjoyable challenge for players of all abilities.

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Royal Course - Vale do Lobo
18 holes - 6050m - Par 72

This 6050m layout has a 9 holes designed by Roquemore who has also upgraded and integrated Cotton's original yellow 9 hole loop that includes the scenic par 3 - the 16th - perched on high cliffs with the beach below. Strategically located water hazards and bunkers present some testing approach shots to the immaculate greens on a course with a wide variety of interesting holes.

Ocean Course - Vale do Lobo
18 holes - Par 71

With several holes fronting the Atlantic and others meandering through typical Algarve pinewoods, the Ocean, which dates back to 1968, affords a different challenge to its sister course.

It features fewer water hazards but several narrow pine lined fairways demand attention and accuracy. The view westward along the coast from the elevated tee of the attractive par 5 - tenth is truly breathtaking! Another great Par 5 is the testing final hole, all uphill to a sloping green.

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Castro Marim Golf

The Atlantic Course is the first of two 18 hole courses to be inaugurated at the luxury development of the Castro Marim Golf and Country Club.

Designed to offer the maximum pleasure to all levels of golfers, the Atlantic course stands out from the rest! The views from this course are spectacular!

You can expect during your round of golf to encounter such features as lakes, undulating fairways and elevated greens making this course a test of your golfing skills.

We recommend a buggy is reserved at this course - it is very hilly!

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Quinta da Cima
A excellent 36 – hole complex, Quinta da Cima provides a longer course than it’s neighbour, Quinta da Ria. The lush, large greens are well protected and the course is seen to provide a test for golfers of varying levels thank to the fairway bunkers and the meandering stream. Situated in the attractive countryside amongst carob trees and almond trees.

Quinta da Ria
This is a relatively new course although it has already established itself as one of the best courses on The Algarve. Quinta Da Ria is set amongst beautiful scenery in the Natural Reserve of the Ria Formosa. This course eases you in gradually with a pleasant mix of holes that aren’t too demanding through the front nine, however, just around the corner you will discover an unexpected change as the fairways become tighter and bunkers and water hazards appear from all angles.

Benamor
Benamor opened in April 2000 and is quickly gaining an excellent reputation amongst the UK golfers. Situated midway between Faro and the Spanish border near Tavira this course offers stunning mountain and sea views. Although the course is not long it by no means offers an easy game as the fairways are fairly narrow and run between the olive groves. A good addition to the area, well worth a visit.

Pinheiros Altos
Located in the famous Quinta do Lago estate, this course is divided into two very different 9 holes with the first nine being played around umbrella pine trees. On the back nine you will encounter well placed water hazards and sand pits that create a wonderful golfing experience. The attractive setting of Pinheiros Altos has been known to divert your attention away from the firm challenges at hand and the luxurious clubhouse adds an excellent finishing touch to this golf complex.

Salgados
Salgados is situated on the flat lands located by the sandy beach of Praia de Gale. Its central location approximately 4 miles east of Albufeira ensures that there is always a demand for tee times! The course is very open to the elements with many water hazards and few trees. A good degree of accuracy is required to play Salgados if you wish to avoid the necessity of replenishing your golf balls!

Alto Club
Opened in 1991 the Alto meanders through typical Algarve countryside and makes use of the natural landscape to offer winding fairways and gentle undulating greens. From the first 9 holes golfers enjoy the excellent view of Lagos Bay while the back 9 holes come further inland and run past mountain slopes. At 604 metres the 16th hole is said to be the longest hole in Europe!

Parque de Floresta
This course underwent major development in 1998 and is the most western of The Algarve’s courses. Buggies are recommended as the fairways roll up and down through the hills past spectacular views. A true test while equally enjoyable to play, as each hole is very different from the next.

Palmares
Palmares is the oldest course on The Algarve and offers exceptional views across the bay of Lagos. The course is situated in an excellent seaside location with a mixture of links and groves of almond and fig trees. A wonderful mixture of coastal and inland golf the Palmares is one of The Algarve’s most beloved and popular courses.

Boavista
Having opened at the beginning of 2002 the Boavista in an attractive golf course situated to the far west of The Algarve. The undulating fairways are tree lined and meander between water hazards and well positioned bunkers. Not a course for beginners, the 6th hole is considered as one of the hardest par-3s’ on The Algarve.

Morgado
Opened in 2003 Morgado is the newest golf course on The Algarve. Located near Portimao in a valley in front of the Monchique Mountains Morgado is a tranquil place to play a round of golf. The course is suitable for all standards of golfers as it offers well sized fairways and greens protected by large bunkers. The course provides excellent practice facilities and the complex has and lovely modern clubhouse which provides views over the course. Remaining golf courses not currently on web site for Lisbon area of Portugal.

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