Golf Courses in Algarve

Palmeres Golf Course holds a privileged position in the western Algarve near the historic city of Lagos with magnificent views of the Lagos bay. This course was designed by renowned English golf course architect Frank Pennink who has made excellent use of the local surroundings. The five links holes which run through the dunes of the Atlantic beach ...

Parque da Floresta Golf Course is set amongst the rolling unspoilt countryside of the Western Algarve. This beautiful course is reputed to be the most picturesque on the Algarve and offers an imaginatively designed layout resulting in a wonderful course par of 71. No two holes are alike and many follow natural valleys flanked by pine, olive and palm...

Course architect Howard Swan has successfully integrated his design at Boavista Golf Course into the natural rolling landscape of the Western Algarve. First impressions of this par 71 layout gives the appearance of a wide and forgiving design but don’t be mislead. The course is full of distance defying contours, olive groves and of course large bunk...

In 1966 Penina Golf Course became the birth place of golf within the Algarve and this course set the ball rolling in this corner of Portugal, as many soon followed their lead. Sir Henry Cotton’s timeless design has been tested to the full over the years having hosted numerous international professional tournaments, including the prestigious Portugue...

Alto Golf Course was the last to be designed by the legendry Sir Henry Cotton. Winding fairways which lead up to elevated greens reflect Sir Henry’s design philosophy of setting a course to test the low handicap golfers yet still affording a enjoyable and playable course to the lesser able player. The course lies across two gently slopping valleys a...

The lengthy par 73 layout of the Morgardo Golf Course is spread over a gently undulating landscape unique to this part of the Algarve. The course neighbours its sister counterpart, Alamos Golf Course. Its wide fairways and large greens are a prominent feature of this course. There is however numerous encroaching water hazards, aggressive fairways an...

Alamos Golf Course eases its way through undulating valleys, over hill tops, through a vineyard and around two large lakes. This course boasts some amazing views especially from the higher holes. Thanks to features like these it is hardly surprising that this course has quickly established itself as one of the finest in the region. Generous fairway...

Set amongst the marshlands of the adjacent nature park, bird sanctuary and behind the beautiful beaches of Praia de Gale, Salgados Golf Course certainly occupies a privileged position within the golfing world. The countless lakes and streams which line and dissect the fairways are features which define this course as not only one of beauty but one o...

Silves Golf Course is surrounded by fruit orchards and farms and is laid out across a beautiful subtly contoured landscape. The relaxing atmosphere around this golf course can be misleading as it will test you from the first tee to the eighteenth green relentlessly. If however you are on top of your game and feeling aggressive there are plenty of op...

The stunning championship layout of the Vale da Pinta Golf Course has often been considered as one of the greatest designs of celebrated golf architect, Ronald Fream. Host to five consecutive Senior Tour Championships, the par 71, 6115 metre course incorporates the customary olive and fig trees and one of these famed olive trees has in fact been dat...

Original features such as boulder outcrops and dry stone walling are beautifully contrasted with the creation of several lakes and uncompromising bunker design that results in Gramacho Golf Course being an excellent test for golfers from the fist tee to the last green. The undulating landscape is scattered with olive, fig and carob trees provides th...

A modern twist on a traditional design allows this Faldo masterpiece to boast many unique features. As you would expect from any design created by this golfing icon you will be required to use your head navigate your way around the strategic 6604 metre layout. The course takes you through orange groves, desert scrub and rocky outcrops. The natural t...

The majestic layout of the stunning O’Conner Golf Course sits just outside Vilamoura-hotels-and-golf-courses.aspx" title="Vilamoura Golf" style="color:#666666; t...

The Millennium Golf Course takes its name from the date it was opened and ever since welcoming the first visitors onto the tee it has gained its reputation as a beautiful yet challenging golf course. The course is defined by two different styles. The front nine holes originally belonged to the Laguna golf course which is very much in keeping with th...

Unlike many of the other Vilamoura courses, Laguna Golf Course is laid out over low lying costal terrain, with few trees and many treacherous water hazards that give it its links like feel. Formally the Vilamoura ...

The championship Victoria Golf Course is perhaps one of the toughest on the Algarve and measures a lengthy 6560 meters with a course par of 72. The Arnold Palmer design has carefully preserved the wetlands which form some of the many water hazards. The strategically placed man-made lakes make up the remaining dangers. Undulating fairways are generou...

Situated in the heart of Vilamoura, the old golf course makes its way through numerous pine trees. These trees provide the course with its primary defence and give it its traditional parkland style and atmosphere....

Pinhal Golf Course, formally known as Vilamoura II, opened its doors in 1976 and has been one of the Algarve’s top courses ever since. The courses defining features include the beautiful umbrella and Atlantic pine...

Vale do Lobo Royal Course is set amid umbrella pines and fig trees and runs right down to the Ocean. The course was originally conceived by Sir Henry Cotton; however the remodelling of the course in 1997 by American Rocky Roquemore resulted in the glorious golf course in which you see today. The picture postcard 16th hole, par 3 is perhaps the most ...

As the name suggests Vale do Lobo Ocean Course displays one of the finest features any course can possess, the Atlantic Ocean. The course shares its stunning modern clubhouse with its sister, The Royal Course. The undulating fairways lead you gently down through the pines and fig trees right to the shores of the Atlantic providing the setting for ma...

Characterised by the natural umbrella pine woodlands and the superb sandy terrain that is speckled with heather, wild flowers and gorse, Quinta do Lago North provides a unique golfing experience. Almost all the long holes are dog-legs of some description and require accurate tee shots onto these narrow manicured surfaces. Several water features and ...

Bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa Nature Reserve the championship Quinta do Lago South Course is nestled amongst picturesque pine forests. Home to the prestigious Portuguese Open Championship on eight occasions as well as numerous national tournaments, the 6488 metre layout has more than proven its credentials as one of Portugal’s finest ...

Laranjal Golf Course has been etched into an old orange grove orchard, which provides the course with a very individual setting. There are five large lakes and the customary umbrella pines, which are so emblematic of this region, have been integrated into the course’s design. Narrow fairways and well defended greens are surrounded by the beautiful v...

Occupying perhaps the best location within the Quinta do Lago estate, San Lorenzo Golf Course sits perched on the edge of the estuary of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve with its salt water lagoons and the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning course is consistently ranked in the top handful of courses within Europe and is without doubt the most beautiful. As...

Situated within the prestigious estate of Quinta da Lago, Pinheiros Golf Course has a reputation as a demanding 27 hole course which is complimented with a stunning backdrop. Oliveiras, Sobreiros and Pinheiros (Olives, Corks and Pines) comprise the three loops of nine holes and all provide their own unique challenges defined by indigenous flora as t...

Sited just outside the beautiful fishing town of Tariva, Benamor Golf Course is a traditional parkland course set among the peaceful surroundings of a construction free resort, providing some of the best oceanic views within the Algarve. The Sir Henry Cotton design is not his most challenging but at 5497 meters with a par of 71 it is easily long eno...

Perhaps the most impressive new golf course within Europe today, this par 72 championship course measures 6558m and is a truly breathtaking design. The Jack Nicklaus signature designed Monte Rei Golf Course offers eighteen uniquely challenging holes, all of which are presented in the finest condition. The course is set amid the foothills of the Serr...

Ria Formosa Nature Reserve is home to the picturesque Quinta da Ria Golf Course. The flat spacious landscape which borders the ocean is perhaps the most tranquil setting for a golf course. Wide fairways are flanked by small clusters of palms and large shallow bunkers making it a comfortable driving course, if there is such a thing. Approach shots to...

Quinta da Cima Golf Course is laid out over gently rolling terrain and is dotted with numerous olive trees and a wide selection of water hazards which cross and edge the fairways. Measuring a lengthy 6586 metres with a par of 72 the course offers a strong challenge. Generous fairways and friendly bunkering however makes the test an enjoyable one wit...

Within a stones throw of the Spanish boarder you’ll find the charming Castro Marim Golf Course. Whatever this course lacks in length it makes up for with a strong need for accuracy as the narrow tree lined fairways don’t provide much respite. In addition to these features you will also find several lakes and various other water hazards which will co...

The par 72 Seve Ballesteros design of Quinta do Vale Golf Course sits on the Guadiana River in the far east of the Algarve. With a unique layout of six par 3s, par 4s and par 5s this 6510 metre course serves up a great challenge. You will find numerous dog-legs and wide fairways provide exciting driving holes but always bear in mind that there are p...

Positioned in the heart of Vilamoura the 27 hole championship layout of Vila Sol Golf Course occupies a rolling landscape sculptured by the rich vegetation indigenous to the area. Divided into three courses of nin...