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BEST GOLF COURSES IN THE ALGARVE
Spring: March - May (ideal temperatures) Autumn: September - November (most crowded) - Winter: December - February (lowest prices)
Location: Vila Nova de Cacela
Designer: Jack Nicklaus (only signature in Portugal) Par: 72 | Yards: 7,296 Features: Considered the best course in Portugal and one of the best in Europe. Breathtaking views over the Serra do Caldeirão and the Atlantic Ocean. Exclusive course on a private 1,000-acre property.
Location: Vilamoura
Designer: Arnold Palmer Par: 72 | Yards: 7,270 Features: Hosts the Portugal Masters since 2007. Previously hosted the PGA World Cup in 2005. Lakes covering 13 hectares. Considered the 12th best course in the Algarve.
Location: Amendoeira, Alcantarilha Designer: Sir Nick Faldo Par: 72 | Yards: 6,598 Features: Combines tradition and innovation with natural dunes and undulations. Strategic course where precision is valued more than strength. Views of the Serra de Monchique.
Location: Vila Nova de Cacela
Designer: Rocky Roquemore (2002) Par: 72 | Length: 6,000 meters Features: Varied dog leg holes. Strategically placed water hazards. Challenging for players of all levels. Views over the Guadiana River.
Location: Quinta do Lago, Almancil Designers: Joseph Lee and Rocky Roquemore Par: 72 | Yards: 6,821 Features: Ranked among the Top 50 in Europe. Located partially within the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve. Fairways close to salt marshes and lagoons. Habitat for over 70 species of birds.
Location: Vale do Lobo, Almancil Designer: Sir Henry Cotton Par: 73 | Yards: 6,658 Features: Great ocean views. Technical and challenging course. Part of the prestigious Vale do Lobo resort.
Location: Lagos
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Par: 71 | 27 holes Features: Three 9-hole courses with incredible views over Lagos Bay. Mix of dune and mountain landscapes. Versatile with different game combinations.
Location: Almancil
Designer: Jorge Santana da Silva Par: 72 Characteristics: Voted Best Golf Course by the Portuguese Travel Awards in 2011. Originally an orange grove. Five beautiful lakes, umbrella pines and orange trees. Undulating fairways and wide greens.
Location: Almancil
Designer: William Mitchell (renovated in 2021) Par: 72 | Yards: 6.982 Features: Has hosted the Portuguese Open of the European Tour 8 times. Regularly included in the Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe. Stunning setting in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Location: Vilamoura
Designer: Frank Pennink (1969) Par: 73 | Yards: 6.614 Features: Considered the 2nd best course in the Algarve and 4th best in Portugal. One of the oldest and most prestigious in the Algarve. Mature trees and water hazards.
Location: Portimão
Designer: Sir Henry Cotton (1966) Par: 73 | Yards: 6,909 Features: First golf course in the Algarve, opened in 1966. Rich history in professional golf. Wide fairways and undulating greens. Three-time British Open champion.
Location: Lagos Designer: Howard Swan (2002) Par: 71 | 18 holes Features: Stunning views of the Monchique mountains and the ocean. Wide fairways and strategic water hazards. Utilizes natural terrain contours. Always in fantastic condition.
Location: Vale do Lobo, Almancil Designer: Sir Henry Cotton / Rocky Roquemore Par: 72 | Yards: 6.793 Features: The iconic 16th hole traverses a cliff overlooking the ocean. One of the most famous courses in Portugal. Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Almancil
Designers: Paul McGinley and Beau Welling (redesigned) Par: 72 Features: Course redesigned by the Paul McGinley Academy. Tranquil setting surrounded by pine trees. Part of the exclusive Quinta do Lago resort.
Location: Vila Nova de Cacela
Designer: Rocky Roquemore Par: 72 Features: Extremely competitive course with dog legs. Greens protected by bunkers and lakes. Over 300 traditional trees native to the region. Constant contact with nature.
Location: Lagos
Designer: Howard Swan and Peter Sauerman Par: 72 | 18 holes Features: Ecological and sustainable course integrated into the natural environment. Stunning views over Meia-Praia Bay. Holes framed by sand dunes along the Atlantic coast. Strategic course for shotmakers.
⛳ Golf Courses (Pestana & Vila Sol)
Gramacho Golf Course (Pestana Golf)
Gramacho is a unique course in the Algarve, featuring 18 greens with only 11 different tees , requiring players to demonstrate versatility and creativity in their approach to each hole. It's a fun, technical course, ideal for all handicap levels , with a challenging layout amidst olive trees and typical rocks. Location: Lagoa.
Vale da Pinta Golf Course (Pestana Golf)
Vale da Pinta is a prestigious championship course, famous for its impeccable maintenance and the beauty of its landscapes, which include centuries-old fig and carob trees. It is a mature and challenging course, highlighted by the iconic 13th hole, a steep cliff overlooking the green . Location: Lagoa.
Silves Golf (Pestana Golf)
Silves Golf is an 18-hole, Par 71 course nestled at the foot of the Monchique mountain range. It demands precision play and is known for its tight fairways and fast greens , which reward calculated risk-taking. It offers spectacular panoramic views of Silves Castle and the surrounding mountains. Location: Silves.
Pestana Vila Sol Golf Resort
Vila Sol is a prestigious golf resort offering 27 holes in a natural setting with pine trees, lakes and abundant wildlife. It is a historic championship course that has hosted the Portuguese Open. Its three courses ( Prime , Challenge and Prestige ) are known for their high-quality maintenance and undulating greens . Location: Vilamoura (Quarteira).
⛳ Complete List of Golf Courses in the Algarve
