Portugal

Portugal,s Algarve Coast has been one of the most popular golfing destinations for many years and is divided into 3 regions West, Central and East and within the Algarve there are almost 40 golf courses. There are also very good golfing destinations in the Lisbon region.

 

Featured Portuguese Hotels

Castro Marim Golf Resort Villa Bella Vista

Castro Marim ,
East Algarve,
Portugal
4

This is a marvellous individual Villa, spacious with a private and large garden, large pool and with unique breath taking 360º views over the magnificent coast, golf views and the protected natural reserve.

Hotel Quinta do Lago

Central Algarve,
Portugal
5

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

West Algarve,
Portugal
5

Set within 360 acres of perfect grasslands and natural beauty, the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is the original home of golf in the Algarve. With three golf courses - including the Algarve's first 18 hole Championship course, this luxury five-star hotel leads the way in high-class service, Portuguese charm and exceptional golf. Perfect for luxury Algarve golf breaks, relaxing family holidays and corporate retreats.

Featured Portuguese Courses

Faldo Golf Course

Faldo Golf Course,
West Algarve,
Portugal

The 18 hole Nick Faldo Golf Course is located close to the village of Amendoeira and it is impressive to play and has the challenges to be a real talking point in the Algarve. With so many courses in the region this it is no mean feat. In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of heather, attractive oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace the Berkshire sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

O'Connor Golf Course

O'Connor Golf Course,
West Algarve,
Portugal

The 18 hole O'Connor Golf Course is located very near to Amendoeira. Perfectly complementing the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley soil, in contrast to the arid hillside, the O'Connor Course offers no less of a challenge, requiring accurate play. The front 9 holes encounter a number of lakes, the 3rd being recognised by a Moorish relic situated on a island in the adjacent lake. Holes 7, 8 and 9 offer a particular challenge, where the water hazards could force a lack of concentration.

Vale Da Pinta

Vale Da Pinta,
West Algarve,
Portugal

Vale da Pinta Golf Course is located on the outskirts of the village of Carvoeiro. The course is well laid out and is an interesting and challenging course to play. Set in a truly Algarve landscape with almond, olive and carob trees decorating the fairways that roll through small valleys and hills. Some of the olive trees are reputed to be in the region of 1,500 years old.

Two holes that deserve special mention are the par 3 tenth and the par 5 thirteenth. The former has a large bunker defending the green against your shot, the latter, runs along a valley for some 541 metres.