A complete directory of golf courses in the Algarve organized by location.
Golf Courses in Western Algarve
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Parque da Floresta – Budens – Sagres
A course built on hillsides and over uneven ground with views over a fishing village. With a number of different obstacles such as bunkers, lakes and rivers, it provides challenge of great diversity.Boavista - Lagos
Designed by Howard Swan, the course has been successfully integrated into the existing natural landscape; the use of those features makes Boavista a delight to the eye.Palmares – Lagos
This is a course of great beauty, perfectly blending atlantic and mountain scenery. Its clubhouse, set between holes nine and ten, provides a fantastic panorama of 25 km of the Atlantic coastline.Penina – Portimão
The first golf course to be built In the Algarve, Penina is considered the masterpiece of Sir Henry Cotton. Home of the Portuguese Open Championships for 5 times.
Morgado do Reguengo – Portimão
This course is one of the newest courses to open in the Algarve. Lying to the north of Portimão it is laid out in a large 980 hectare estate through undulating small valleys.
Alto Golf – Portimão
Alto Golf runs through two valleys, and was the last to be designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Its hole number 16, named "The Giant", is a 604 metres for a Par 5, and is considered the longest in Europe.Álamos - Portimão
Another new course in the Algarve. The setting is a large 980 hectare estate through undulating small valleys.Quinta do Gramacho – Lagoa
A nine hole, Quinta do Gramacho has nevertheless a complete course layout, thanks to its double tees and greens. The natural vegetation surrounding it is very beautiful, blending perfectly with a number of artificial lakes and gently sloping fairways.Vale da Pinta – Lagoa
Situated in an old olive grove, Vale da Pinta is a championship course that is, nonetheless, adaptable to any kind of game.Vale de Milho - Lagoa
Ashort nine hole course visually very attractive, yet surprising because of its challenging nature. Ideal for practising with short irons.Silves - Silves
Silves is a serene spot, but the course is anything but the proverbial walk in the park.Golf Courses in Central Algarve
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Oceanico Faldo - Silves
Newest golf course in the Algarve. Designed by Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6,604 meters par -72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well.
Oceanico 0'Conner – SilvesOfficial opening 1 Oct 08
The course features lush landscapes and orange groves in a low-lying valley where large areas of lakes and watercourses will demand top accuracy.Salgados - Albufeira
Close to the sea, Salgados with its lakes and the open environmental nature has the added asset of the great Algarve climate, pose a challenge to the technical skills of golfers.Pine Cliffs - Albufeira
Known for the impeccable condition in which it is kept, Pine Cliffs is a nine hole course that runs along impressive cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Balaia Golf Club - Albufeira
Based on a 9-hole (all par 3) loop, the Balaia Golf Club is an ideal course for beginners or for perfecting distance control.The Old Course - Vilamoura
A Par 73 course set in beautiful and relaxing landscape. Because of the great variety of its holes, it requires a careful selection of irons.Pinhal - Vilamoura
Built in the middle of a pinewood, brings together two very different architectural concepts - British and American. The course is a good test to the choice of individual clubs and the player's accuracy.
Laguna - Vilamoura
Very close to the beautiful coastline of the Algarve and with water as a constant presence,this course has three loops of nine holes each that are an enduring challenge for any player.
Millennium - Vilamoura
Well-established UK golf architects Hawtree & Sons were contracted in 1999 to plan this modification and design work which has culminated in the creation of the new, exciting 18-hole Millennium Golf Course.
Victoria - Vilamoura
A championship course of 18-hole par 72 course, occupying a total area of 90 hectares and with a total distance of 6,560 meters. A major attraction is formed by an exceptional driving range and by an enormous putting green area of around 2,500m2.Vila Sol - Vilamoura
The great variety of trees adds special charm to a course blessed with excellent facilities. In 1992 and 1993 it was selected for the Portuguese Open.
Ocean Course – Vale de Lobo
Part of the Vale de Lobo tourist resort, is located near the sea, thus creating very pleasant game conditions. A genuine golf paradise.Royal Course – Vale de Lobo
This is one of the best known courses in the world, because of its famous Par 3 hole, which requires a shot of more than 200 metres over three spectacular cliffs.Quinta do Lago South - Almancil
Located in an truly international setting, synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, Quinta do Lago has played host to seven Portugues Opens.Quinta do Lago North - Almancil
This course has great par 5 holes requiring power and accuracy to play them well, also providing superb views. All par 4 holes, except 10 and 13 are dog-legs, demanding precise tee shots.Pinheiros Altos – Quinta do Lago
An highly original course with two sets of nine holes that have completely opposing characteristics. The spacious practice area is well used by a number of professional golfers in the period before the tournament season begins.San Lorenzo – Quinta do Lago
Rare and many-faceted beauty matched by impeccable upkeep make this course a true "pearl" of Portuguese golf. Its eighteen widely-ranging holes run past pine trees, lakes and beaches beside the Atlantic Ocean.
Golf Courses in Eastern Algarve
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Colina Verde - Olhão
The Colina Verde is a small inland 9-hole course situated between the coast and the Algarvian mountain range.
Benamor - Tavira
his course. designed by Sir Henry Cotton, was the first golf course to open east of the capital of the Algarve, Faro. The golf course is an undulating one, although not excessively so, offering views over the mountains to one side and the sea to the other.
Quinta da Ria – Tavira
Spectacular 18 hole golf course in the Ria Formosa Natural Park that spreads along an almost flat surface of 660.000 m2 down to the Ria Formosa itself, hanging over it and with a stunning view of the sea.Quinta de Cima - Tavira
A Championship style course of great character. Running through the stunning layout is a series of lakes connected by a stream, which the architect has skillfully incorporated as an added challenge.
Monte Rei – Vila Nova Cacela
Jack Nicklaus's new magnificent course of Monte Rei, offers everything a player would expect from this international golfer and designer. The Monte Rei Golf Club is set in the picturesque foothills of the Eastern Algarve, with sweeping views of the mountains to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.