Quinta do Vale
18 Holes Eastern Algarve

Situated on the Guadiana River between Portugal and Spain, just to the north above Castro Marim Course and town, 3 kms North of the A22 / E1 motorway.
Turn off the A22 at the CASTRO MARIM exit ( last one before the bridge and Spain) turn left towards JUNQUEIRA( North) at the 1st Junction, (away from the town of Castro Marim) Follow up approx 3 kms. Look for a small sign to quinta do Vale on the right..take this turn and follow signs to clubhouse.

Monte Rei
18 Holes Deluxe

Take Exit 17 from the A22, ( Monte Gordo), follow 2 kms down to the EN125, turn right ( Toward Olhâo/ Tavira), through 2 roundabouts, (total approx 4 kms) , through the town of 'ALTURA' , and just after, take the (first or second sign) turn right to Vila Nova da Caçela. In the centro of the small town, at the crossroads, turn left, and follow the Golf/MontRei sign inland. 4 kms down the road is the entrance gate to the Estate.

On the first 18 holes you will have breathtaking mountain, river and sea views. These views are part of the spectacular scenery to be enjoyed by those wishing to take walks through the surrounding countryside.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course). €40

Benamor
Conceição de Tavira

18 Holes

Take the Tavira Exit (16) from
the A22, Turn left at the EN 125
(toward Montegordo), and at the next roundabout, benamor is on the left.

Benamor is a lovely course just five minutes out of Tavira on the EN 125. It is in excellent condition with testing par 3’s, a lovely friendly clubhouse, is easily walkable and an open course.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course). €40

Quinta da Ria and Cima

18 Holes each

Take the Tavira turn (16) off the A22 Motorway along the EN 125 approx 8 kms to the East of Tavira, on the way to MonteGordo. Turn left on the 125 toward Spain. Past Benamor Golf club, another approx 8 kms on the left (sea) side. Small track entrance is tricky...

Two sister courses from the same clubhouse, Q Ria is the scenic route to the sea and back, whilst Q Cima is the inland course which is considered slightly harder. Both courses generally in excellent condition, wide open views and not yet squeezed by any development. A joy to play either, highly recommended.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course). 45€

Set in the luxury Vale do Lobo Estate, these two courses wind through the development down to some spectacular costal holes.
Both courses are excellent quality golf, with plenty of challenges for every level. The signature hole, the 16th on Ocean, is across the beach ravine and demands steady nerves. Buggies are required on the Royal before 10.30 am.

Buggies recommended as the courses are long and fairly hilly, with some walks between holes.
Handicap certificates required on both of these courses.

Note Buggies €65 Royal required for non members playing prior to 10.30.

Buggies Royal €65 Ocean €55

Laguna and Millennium

18 Holes

Into Vilamoura estate from the EN125 turn right at the third roundabout. Well signposted

Pinhal

18 Holes

Into Vilamoura estate from the EN125 follow marina signs onto the dual carriageway, keep a look out for signs on the left of the road. Follow the signs through the estate to the course.

As the name suggests, this course winds through pine trees, but without squeezing the shots too much. In the centre of Vilamoura, it is surprisingly spacious and demands accurate drives to keep out of trouble. The course is fairly level and has some tricky bunker placements to catch the unwary.  

Salgados

18 holes

Turn off the EN 125 at Guia, head towards the Gale beach. At the traffic lights turn right, 3 kms on turn left onto the course

This is the only true links course in the Algarve, water on most holes, it is often mistakenly seen as a difficult course, in fact the fairways are often more generous than one would expect. Some wayward shots will dissappear into the water, and this may push up the scorecard. The afternoon onshore breezes can also make this a difficult course when windy. A new clubhouse and renewal works in 2006 will improve the course, especially in the wetter periods when it tended to be boggy in lower areas. Excellent value links golf.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course).€40

Gramacho and Pinta

Just to the West of Lagoa on the EN125, turn off near the Slida and Splash Water Park, follow golf signs.

Shortish, but pretty course, Par 71, buggy advised as it can be hilly. It has some excellent holes to play and is a very scenic country course which meanders through the hills and olive and pine groves, just south of Silves.
Good to play at all levels, wide fairways mean that you have to try hard to get lost..but a few tricky holes that will make you think hard!

Currently open mornings only to 12.30 hrs.

Alto
Alvor

5679 Meters 18 Holes Par 71

Halway between Portimao and Alvor on the coast road. From Alvor turn east and follow the main road past the private Hospital.

Palmares
5961 Mtrs

18 Holes
Par 71

Follow the EN 125 towards Sagres. As you approach Lagos follow the signs to Meia Praia.
If you miss the small sign and arrive at a roundabout over the bridge, do a full circle of the roundabout and return over the bridge. Take the 1st turn right at the sign post to Meia Praia and follow the signs to the left at the next roundabout. Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout, the couse is at the far end of the beach.

This is a superbly scenic course , just to the East of the historic town of Lagos, and blending beach and mountain scenery. Its clubhouse, set between the ninth and tenth holes, has one of the best panoramas over 180 degrees of the Atlantic coastline. An excellent level of maintenance, the course has both links and fairways with the two types of landscape.

After starting with a downhill dog-leg par 4 from a high tee, the golfer enters the sand edged links which run along Meia Praia, an expanse of white sands and dunes. One the sixth, the course heads back inland towards the clubhouse.At hole 6, the course turns back inland in the direction of the clubhouse. From here on the player faces the opposite challenge, with holes designed along curving valleys bordered by pine trees, and affording beautiful views over Lagos Bay and the Monchique mountains. It is a perfect mix of links and inland golf.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course).€40

Morgado and Alamos

White 6,399 m
Yellow 5,875m
Red 4,824 m.

From Portimao, take the road for Monchique, passing under the A22 motorway. Or Come off the Motorway at the Portimao/Monchique sign.. In 1 kilometer turn left at sign for the golf. Then follow signs for 3 kilometers to clubhouse.

Two new courses to the north of Portimao on the road to Monchique.

Morgado is set in a large estate with undulating land and small valleys and now has deep agressive bunkers especially on the 18th hole.
The approach shots must be accurate to avoid the steep faced bunkers and the large greens need good putting skills. It is a long course to challenge the big hitters and has generous fairways.

ALAMOS, a new course through the hills then onto a plain, where the holes meander around each other. Still a little 'fresh' as the course opened Feb 2006, the tees and greens are perfect, but fairways and edges still need attention. An Interesting course and well worth playing.

Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course).€40

Penina

6343 mtrs
18 Holes

Also
Resort course 9 holes 2987 mtrs
Academy 9 holes 2035 Mtrs

On the EN 125 about 10 kms West of Portimao, or turn off the A22 Motorway at the Alvor exit

Built by Sir Henry Cotton in 1966, the original Algarve Course. Built on flat land, with water and bunkers to catch the wayward hitter. It has been extensively modified, and replanted over the years. Wide Fairways and some tricky corners make this an interesting course.
Everybodies favourite 'original' course. We love it!

Golf Buggy: 18 Holes - € 45.00 // 9 Holes - € 25.00

Boa Vista
Lagos

5750 mtrs 18 Holes Par 72
Take Exit 2 off the A22 and follow signs to Sagres on the EN 125.
On the 125, after only about 1 Km, The entrance is on the left. Look for the nets of the academy on the top of the hill. Large signed entrance.

Situated on a headland between Lagos and Praia da Luz, with magnificent views of the bay of Lagos and the Monchique hills.

The course is in two sections, the holes near to the entrance of Boavista Resort are part of the estate Holes 5 to 12 have a more traditional and natural presentation as they are on an environmentally sensitive area. A number of the plants and wildlife in this section are protected and great care has been taken during the construction of the golf course to blend the layout without damaging the natural beauty of this cliff-top location.
Boa Vista has been designed to make the most of the urban and natural environment, and has sevaral interesting holes, the 7th having views down the coast.Buggy recommended. and bookable ( pay at course).€40

Parque Floresta
Vila Do Bispo

5525mtrs

18 Holes
par 72

Take exit 2 off the motorway and signs to EN 125 and Sagres. Follow EN125 towards Sagres for 14 kms.
After Budens turn right at the traffic lights

Designed by Pepe Cancedo, one of Spain's most respected golf architects, ,whose golf course construction often follows natural terrain features. Built mainly along a steep sided valley its holes run through vineyards and ravines, and are edged by olive, palm, eucalyptus and pine trees. It has been recently altered, to level out some of the sloping fairways , and to make it (slightly!) less daunting for the higher handicappers

The first hole is a 312m par 4 which curves east, a long hit for those wishing to reach it in two. The first nine ends with a degree of difficulty, one's third shot to the green must go over a stream. On the second nine, the highlight is the 11th, whose green is well protected by water, and finally the 18th, which ends right beneath the clubhouse.