| For your ultimate holiday experience .... Golf in the Algarve - spoilt for choiceFor such a small country, Portugal's variety of landscape is surprising and captivating. It has sunshine year-round, and is bordered from south to north by the clean blue waters of the ocean. The Algarve, in particular, is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Every course offers new and surprising landscapes, backed up by excellent services and facilities. | Alto Golf |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.125m
Located near Alvor, a picturesque fishing village in the western Algarve, this course is set in rolling countryside with views out to the Atlantic and to the busy provincial town of Portimão. Sir Henry Cotton designed it and it features the longest par 5 in Europe. | location | Portimão | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens, Pro shop, Club hire, trolleys and buggies. | requirements to play | A current handicap certificate | clubhouse | New clubhouse with extensive catering and changing facilities. |
| Benamor Golf |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 5.766m
Located just a few kilometres east of the ancient city of Tavira, Benamor was completed in the spring of 2000 in the nearby hills of Barrocal...you will enjoy some of the best mountain and sea views the Algarve has to offer. Abut maybe most enjoyable of all, is the peaceful surroundings of a construction-free golf resort...possibly the only one on the Algarve. | location | Tavira | services available | Driving range. Putting and chipping greens. Putting course. Shop. Club hire. Trolley and buggies. Locker rooms. | requirements to play | Current hcp, certificate. | clubhouse | Purpose-built, featuring a large terrace from which to enjoy the sunshine and views. Restaurant and bar with multilingual staff. |
| Boavista |
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 | 18-hole, Par 71 | Length - 6.053m
A welcome addition to the western Algarve, located between Lagos and Praia da Luz. Golfers will leave with pleasant memories of the spectacular views of the mountains and sea. A challenging and enjoyable course for golfers of all levels with a warm and welcoming clubhouse. | location | Lagos | services available | DGolf Academy, Driving Range, Golf Reception, Changing Rooms and a Golf Shop. | requirements to play | | clubhouse | An attractive traditional Quinta style property with a restaurant offering light meals and snacks, which is conveniently located near to the entrance of the development. |
| Castro Marim Golfe |
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 | 18-hole, Par 71 | Length - 5.265m
Crafted out of the rolling foothills overlooking the vast River Guadiana, which forms the natural border with neighbouring Spain, the course takes its name from the nearby village, famous for its medieval castle. Designer Terry Murrey and developer Dick Lavoo have made full use of the natural features, which previously existed to create a challenging course at this Easterly point of the Algarve. | location | Vila Real de Santo António | services available | Driving range, putting green, Tuition, Pro-Shop, Club Rental, Buggies, Restaurant, Bar, Changing Facilities with Showers. | requirements to play | Knowledge of Golf Etiquette. | clubhouse | Restaurant, bar, changing facilities with showers, outdoor terraces with superb views. Multilingual service. |
| Gramacho Course |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.107m
A unique concept of 18 tees and 18 fairways, but 27 greens. The positioning of the tee boxes and pin positions varies the options on this unusual course. | location | Portimão | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens, Academy, Pro shop, Club hire, trolleys, buggies. Changing rooms, swimming pool, bowling green, basketball, football, and tennis courts. | requirements to play | Max handicap Men 27, Ladies 35 | clubhouse | A friendly and fantastic clubhouse which has a terrace overlooking the course. Light meals and bar snacks are available, and big screen. |
| Laguna |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.133m
In stark contrast to its "sisters", and having few pines. As the name suggest, the course has several water hazards within its interesting layout. Also recently refurbished, reinstating many original characteristics "lost" over the years. | location | Vilamoura | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens. Club hire, trolleys and buggies. Pro shop, lessons, roving buggy bar, changing and locker rooms. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate. Max Men 28, Ladies 36. golf etiquette and dress code. | clubhouse | Shared with the magnificent, extended and refurbished building which also serves the Millennium course. Full restaurant, bar and snack facilities. |
| Le Meridien Penina Golf |
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 | 18-hole, Par 73 | Length - Championship: 6.273m; Resort: 2.987m; Academy: 1.851m
The masterpiece by which Sir Henry Cotton wished to be remembered the Championship Course is reverentially referred to as "The Penina". It is fining tribute that the Portuguese open was held here in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Penina also comprises the 2x9 hole "Resort" and "Academy" courses. | location | Portimão | services available | Driving Range,putting and chipping greens, Pro shop, changing rooms, Club, electric trolley, trolley and buggy hire, Storage Room and a Roving buggy bar. | requirements to play | Current Hcp, Certificate - Men 28, ladies 36 to play the championship course. Resort & Academy Courses: No Hcp are required to play both courses. Soft spikes. | clubhouse | |
| Millennium golf course |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.143m
An exciting addition to one of Europe's finest golfing destinations, with the new (front nine) holes providing the perfect complement to an extensively reshaped nine holes of the original "Laguna" Course. | location | Vilamoura | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens. Club hire; trolleys and buggies. Pro shop, lessons. Changing and locker rooms. Buggy bar. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate. Max Men 24, Ladies 28. Dress code: soft spikes. | clubhouse | Shared with Laguna. An extensive building serving a wide range of bar snacks or full restaurant facility. |
| Ocean Course |
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 | 18-hole, Par 71 | Length - 5.424m
As the name implies overlooking the Atlantic with attractive some link-style and other parkland holes meandering through the Vale do Lobo Estate. | location | Almancil | services available | Putting and chipping greens. Club hire. Trolleys and buggies. Academy. Pro shop and locker room. | requirements to play | Current handicap-certificate. Max men 28, ladies 36. Dress code. Soft spikes. | clubhouse | Extensive restaurant and lounge areas with terraces overlooking the first tees of both the Ocean and Royal courses and providing full restaurant and bar. Bar-snack meals. |
| Palmares Golf |
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 | 18-hole, Par 71 | Length - 5.961m
Palmares is truly unique golf course. Against a backdrop of spectacular and breathtaking scenery, it is graced with the Algarve's unparalleled sunshine all year round and the unforgettable golf course itself, designed by Frank Pennink. Famous for its Almond Blossom Tournament bearing that name in Spring Time. | location | Lagos | services available | Driving range, Putting and Chipping Greens, Lessons, Pro Shop, Club Hire, Trolleys, Buggies, Restaurant and Bar and a Roving Buggy Bar. | requirements to play | | clubhouse | Good catering facilities in a fabulously located building, serving snacks and light meals as well as dinners in an intimate atmosphere. Outdoor terrace overlooking the bay of Lagos. |
| Parque da Floresta |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 5.670m
Crafted out of hilly terrain just 15 minutes beyond the historic town of Lagos, this is the most westerly of the Algarve's courses. A total contrast to the other courses of this region, blanketed in white as far as the eye can see when the cistus comes into bloom in spring. There are magnificent views inland to the hills and south to the Atlantic. | location | Sagres | services available | Driving range, putting greens, short game practice area, Academy changing rooms & lockers, club & shoe hire, buggies and trolleys and a roving buggy bar. | requirements to play | Knowledge of golf rules & etiquette is essential, soft spikes and a smart dress code. | clubhouse | An attractive, spacious building, good á la carte restaurant open daily from 7pm. Spike bar with terrace overlooking 18th green open daily 8am-12pm serves breakfast and snacks. |
| Pine Cliffs |
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 | 2x9-hole, Par 66 | Length - 2.274m
Located between Albufeira and Vilamoura, this is a popular 9-hole course forming part of the facilities offered by the on-site Sheraton Hotel. Set high upon distinctive Portugal terra cotta coloured cliffs it is extremely popular as a winter training ground. | location | between Albufeira and Vilamoura | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens and practice bunkers. Academy. Pro shop; Club hire, trolleys. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate 36 for both Men and Ladies. Strict dress code. | clubhouse | Located adjacent to the Sheraton Hotel. Bar and restaurant serving drinks, snacks and buffet meals. |
| Pinhal |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.206m
Distinguished by tree-lined fairways. Recently totally refurbished with some subtle modifications. The first 9 holes are located within an exclusive residential area: the second are more open, undulating and with glimpses out to the sea beyond. | location | Vilamoura | services available | Driving range and putting green. Club hire. Trolleys and buggies. Pro shop: lessons. Changing and locker room. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate. Max men 28, ladies 36. Dress code | clubhouse | Modern, spacious, with large terrace overlooking the driving range. Serves bar snacks, meals and offers private function rooms. |
| Pinheiros Altos |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 5.766m
Located close to the impressive 18,300 hectare Ria Formosa Nature Reserve the natural habitat of numerous species of birdies and a wide variety of plants. Chosen by many leading pro's. As a pre-season "warm-up" facility. | location | Almancil | services available | Driving range. Putting and chipping greens. Practice bunkers. Pro shop. State of the art academy featuring the A star Series Golf Teaching System, complimenting a new 25-bay grass and artificial practice facility. Club hire. Trolley and buggies. Roving Buggy Bar. | requirements to play | Current hcp, certificate. Max men 28, ladies 36. Strict dress code, soft spikes. | clubhouse | New clubhouse with restaurant and bar facility. Golf Shop, Changing room and lockers. Academy building with bar and a Hardware Golf Shop. |
| Pinta Course |
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 | 18-Hole, Par 71 | Length - 6.155m
Set in undulating land, seaside village of Carvoeiro. Scattered with almond, carob and olive trees many some hundreds of years old. Rated top 100 course in Europe. | location | Carvoeiro | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens, Academy, Pro shop, Club hire, trolleys, buggies. Changing rooms, swimming pool, bowling green, basketball, football, and tennis courts. | requirements to play | Current handicap. Certificate Max - Men 27, Ladies 35. | clubhouse | Shared with Gramacho Course . |
| Quinta da Ria |
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 | 18-hole | Length - 6.090m
The first of two 18-hole golf courses extends itself in a spectacular location on the coast of the eastern Algarve, known locally as "Sotavento". Quinta da Ria, situated in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, has already been described by experienced golfers as the most breathtaking golf course in the region. In fact, there will be no houses, villas or apartments to distract you from your game, just you and the nature. | location | Tavira | services available | Driving range. Light meals, bar reception and pro shop. Club hire. Trolley and buggies. | requirements to play | | clubhouse | Terrace and locker rooms. |
| Royal Golf Course |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.050m
The original design has been somewhat elaborated over the years, but still incorporates the world famous par 3, cliff top 16th hole. A good test of golf and also a serious concern for preserving as much of the existing natural forest as possible. | location | Almancil | services available | Putting and chipping greens. Club hire. Trolleys and buggies. Academy. Pro shop and locker room. Roving Buggy Bar. | requirements to play | Current handicap-certificate. Max men 27, ladies 35. Dress code. Soft spikes. | clubhouse | Shares with the Ocean Course. |
| Salgados Golf Club |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.080m
Truly a fabulous contrast to any of the Algarve's other courses. Built on marshland, at sea level, this is a treat in store. Links-style golf under an expansive sky! The course has become a haven for a wide variety of migratory birds. Not surprisingly much use is made of the water here, and careful course management should be your, watchword. | location | Albufeira | services available | Driving range, putting and chipping greens with practice bunker. Academy. Club hire; Trolleys, buggies and locker room facilities. Pro shop. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate and knowledge. Dress code. | clubhouse | Spacious building serving light meals and snacks either inside or out on the terrace overlooking the course. Beach bar nearby. |
| San Lorenzo Golf Club |
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 | 18-hole, Par 72 | Length - 6.238m
Set in spectacular Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, and currently ranked No 5 in Europe by the golf world and No 64 in the world by the golf magazine. The course enjoys the charismatic setting. Affording magnificent views over the lagoons and out to sea. | location | Almancil | services available | Driving range, Putting and chipping greens. Club hire. Trolley powakaddy and buggies. Academy. Pro shop. Roving Buggy Bar. | requirements to play | Current hcp, certificate. Max men 28, ladies 36. Strict dress code, soft spikes. Bookings require 24 hour notice. | clubhouse | Traditional wooden construction, extensive terraces overlooking the driving range. Pro-shop, Changing room and shower facilities. Restaurant serving lunches and bar snacks are also available. |
| The Old Course |
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 | 18-hole, Par 73 | Length - 6.254m
The course was designed by English architect Frank Pennink. Opened in 1969, it was completely refurbished in 1996, when several improvements were introduced and a new clubhouse built. The course is renowned for the way the designer skilfully utilized the natural contours of the land, maintaining vegetation, consisting mainly of pine-woods. | location | Vilamoura | services available | Driving range and putting green. Club hire: trolleys and buggies. Pro shop. Lessons. Roving buggy bar. Changing room and locker room. | requirements to play | A current handicap certificate. Max men 24, ladies 28. Dress code. Soft spikes. | clubhouse | Spacious restaurant with extensive terrace overlooking the 1st tee, 5th and putting greens, serving light meals. Full lunches or dinner. Bar and bar snacks. |
| Vale de Milho Golf |
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 | 9-Hole course playing from two sets of tees. Par 27 (9 holes), Par 54 (18 Holes) | Length - 1st 9 holes 926m, 2nd 9 holes 919m
Situated near Cavoeiro, this course is visually very attractive, with waterfalls and a wonderful views over the sea and was designed by Dave Thomas. His most famous project is the Belfry near Birmingham, England. That course has had the honour of hosting the Ryder Cup no less than three times, and was recently the venue in 2002. | location | Portimão | services available | Mini driving range, Pro shop, putting and chipping greens with practice bunker, club hire, trolleys and good locker rooms. | requirements to play | Knowledge of golf rules and etiquette. | clubhouse | Light and spacious with extensive verandas overlooking four of the holes. Large bar and restaurant (snooker, darts etc.) in the games room. |
| Vila Sol |
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 | 3x9 hole loops, Prime 1-9 Challenge 10-18 Prestige 19-27 | Length - 6.335m
Located between Vilamoura and Almancil, this is the first course to be designed in Portugal by English golf architect Donald Steel. There are now three 9-hole loops and owners and management alike are extremely proud of their ongoing efforts of course maintenance which continues to honor Steel's nature protection policies. | location | Vilamoura | services available | Golf Academy. Driving range, putting and chipping greens academy. Club hire, trolleys and buggies. Pro shop and locker room. | requirements to play | Current handicap certificate. Max men 28, ladies 36. Dress code. | clubhouse | Attractively appointed with ample terrace overlooking the 18th green. Serves a good range of bar snacks and caters for gala dinners and is an excellent venue for your trophy nights. |
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