🏌️ DRIVING RANGE
Best golf practice courses in the Algarve, Portugal
📍📍 Location: Vilamoura (Old Course)
📏 Area: 13,000 m²
👥 Capacity: 21 positions
Driving range with TrackMan technology
Chipping green with adjacent bunker
Large putting green
Professional academy with PGA pros
Lighting for night practice
📍 Location: Vale do Lobo
🏆 Associate: Royal Course
Premium amenities
View of the Royal field
Quality putting greens
Practice bunkers
Exclusive atmosphere
📍 Location: Tavira (Sotavento)
💰 Affordable: Competitive prices
Features:
Driving range com tokens
Practice putting
Pitch & chipping area
Tranquil atmosphere
📍 Location: Quinta do Lago (North & South)
⭐ Highlight: TaylorMade Performance Centre
State-of-the-art analysis technology
Equipment do TaylorMade Performance Centre
Putting multiple greens
Short game area completa
📍 Location: Lagos (west coast)
📏 Length: 300 spectacular yards
⭐ Unique feature: Tees at both ends
Two-way driving range
Ocean view, Natural grass
Short game area, Putting green
📍 Location: Lagos
🎯 Specialty: Short game
3 specialized greens:
Putting green, Chipping green
Bunker practice green
Driving range principal
Facilities with showers, integrated spa.
📍 Location: Alcantarilha (between Albufeira and Portimão)
📏 Length: Over 320 meters
👥 Capacity: 40 players simultaneously
Natural grass surface at both ends.
Short game area with bunkers.
Chipping green e putting green
Indoor area for classes with video analysis.
📍 Location: Albufeira (on the cliffs) 🏖️ Highlight: Atlantic Ocean view 📞
9 different flag positions
Chipping & pitching area
Putting green amplo
Unique 9-hole golf course (over cliffs)
Devil's Parlour - Famous Par 3
📍 Location: Portimão (Monchique Mountains)
🏔️ View: Monchique Mountains
👨👩👧👦 Estilo: Family friendly
Driving range completo, Putting green
Practice facilities
Residential resort, Landscaped gardens
📍 Location: Quinta do Lago
Features:
Specialized academy
Patented and fun exercises
Focus on individual techniques: putting, bunkers, chips, drives
Family-friendly and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Lagos
🌿 Style: Modern and eco-friendly
Full driving range
Turf range e mats
Practice putting green
Short game area completa
Sustainable design
📍 Location: Quinta do Lago (Ria Formosa)
🌿 Setting: Ria Formosa Natural Park
Driving range premium
Elite practice facilities
Flawless putting greens
Short game area, view over the Ria Formosa.
💡 TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR DRIVING RANGE
🎯 For Beginners:
⛳️ Pine Cliffs (family atmosphere)
⛳️ Golf Lounge (affordable prices)
⛳️ Benamor Golf (less intimidating)
🏆 For Advanced Players:
⛳️ Quinta do Lago (TaylorMade technology)
⛳️ Vilamoura Academy (TrackMan)
⛳️ San Lorenzo (premium facilities)
💰 Best Value for Money:
⛳️ Benamor Golf
⛳️ High Golf
⛳️ Espiche Golf
🌅 Best Views:
⛳️ Pine Cliffs (ocean/cliffs)
⛳️ Palmares (coast)
⛳️ Alto Golf (mountain)
⛳️ San Lorenzo (Ria Formosa)
🌞 BEST TIME TO PRACTICE
🌸 Spring (March-June):
Ideal temperature (18-25°C)
Fewer crowds
Moderate prices
☀️ Summer (July-August):
Very hot (28-35°C)
Less busy
Extended hours
🍂 Autumn (September-November):
Excellent (20-26°C)
Peak golf season
Better weather
❄️ Winter (December-February):
Mild (14-18°C)
Fewer people
Low prices