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| Eastern Algarve Towns
and courses |
Central Algarve Towns and courses
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Western Algarve Towns and courses
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Nearest courses If you are staying
at Tavira/Montegordo/Olhao/Faro/
S.Barbara/ Estoi / Loule |
Nearest courses If you are staying
at
Vale do Lobo/ Quinta do Lago/ Loule/ Albufeira/ Almancil/
Vilamoura/
Armacao/ Carvoeiro |
Nearest courses If you are staying
at Portimao/ Luz Bay/ Monchique/ Alvor/ |
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| Castro
Marim |
Quinta
Do Lago North/South |
Alto |
| Benamor |
Vale
do Lobo Royal / Ocean |
Palmares |
| Quinta
Da Ria and Cima |
VilaSol |
Morgado
/ Alamos |
| Monte Rei |
Old
Course Vilamoura |
Boa
Vista |
| Quinta do Vale
(2008) |
Laguna/Millennium
Vilamoura |
Parque
Floresta |
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Victoria
Vilamoura |
Penina
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Pinhal
Vilamoura |
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Salgados |
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Gramacho
and Pinta |
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Silves |
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Pinheiros
Altos- Members only |
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Sao
Lorenzo-Members Only |
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Amendoeirs Faldo
( 2008) |
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Amendoeiras Connors
(2008) |
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Pine
Cliffs |
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Amendoieras
36 holes
Connors course / Faldo Course
These two courses are programmed to open approximately
Easter 2008
More details then |
Situated
just Behind Alcantarilha in the central Algarve, just
off the A22 motorway , both courses are set to open Late
2008..dates keep moving.... |
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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
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Brand New Course in the East Algarve.
(as at 20th March 08) still a little rough on the
fairways and edges, greens good. Generally a very
interesting course..water features designed to catch
you out, and make you really think about laying up
or 'going for it!'. Low handicappers and/or long hitters
will love it. The rest of us will buy extra balls.
Unusual mix of par 5 ( 6 of them)
and tricky par 3's make this a very tactical course.
With a nice country setting, this is a course to try
once..and then go back again ( and again?!) to correct
your mistakes! Water features on many holes..so take
spare balls. Buggy recommended as it is a long course
with highs and lows.
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| 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
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Spectacular
new course by J Nicklaus. Designed as an exclusive course,
with prices to match..buggies included in the price,
as is valet parking and bag drop. Free driving range
for clients use only... 15 Minute intervals, and separate
holes mean you will be playing in your own 'space' without
pressure, and no-one else in sight. In excellent condition
already, and will get better. Some tricky holes, and
a lot of water to cross..or avoid...but fairways generous
and bunkers have a 'run off' to always leave a forward
shot...greens can be tight, but fast.
Bring handicap cards..and be dressed for golf, as the
management are vigilant, and require clients to adhere
to golf dress, etiquette and manners!
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Castro
Marim
18 Holes
Take the last exit before Spanish Border from the A22
Motorway, follow the golf signs around the village and
up the hill to the club.
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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
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| 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.
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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
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| 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...
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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€

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Quinta
do Lago North and South
18 Holes each
Turn off the EN 125 into Almancil, follow down signs to
Vale do Lobo (West) or Quinta do Lago ( East). At the
third roundabout turn right into the golf club.
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Both
courses are set in the luxury estate of Quinta do Lago,
Buggies are recommended as the course meanders between
the areas of the estate. Some beautiful holes, the coursse
are well kept and offer all golfers some excellent challenges.
Well established courses.
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Vale
do Lobo Royal
and Ocean
18 Holes 18 Holes
Off the EN 125 at Almancil. Through the town heading south
to the sea, follow signs for Vale Do Lobo . Into the estate
through the main gate, golf reception is about 500 mtrs
on the right.
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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
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Vilasol
27 Holes
From the EN125 take the Quarteira turn just to the West
of Almancil follow road for 4 km. Vilasol is on the right.
Turn immediately right for the clubhouse and Hotel 2 Kms.
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27
Holes of excellent golf,some challenges, some water,
and plenty of space on the course. Close to the Vilamoura
courses, on the Quarteira road. This is always an enjoyable
round of golf on a well maintained, established course..
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Old
Course
18 Holes
Into Vilamoura estate from the EN125 turn left at the
second roundabout. Well signposted
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Everyones
favourite, and hard to get tee times on. Winding down
through pine trees and giving any golfer a beautiful
view of the original Algarve course. Sometimes tight
shots through the trees, but always onto generous fairways.
This course sometimes gets slowed by the sheer volume
of players, but is always worth playing.
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Laguna
and Millennium
18 Holes
Into Vilamoura estate from the EN125 turn right at the
third roundabout. Well signposted
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Laguna
and Millennium
Out of the same clubhouse, these courses are designed
to be totally different to each other.
Millennium generally has wider, more open holes throughout,
although a few tighten up through the pine trees.
Laguna demands more accuracy , and has some trickier shots
to play, with some water features to conquer, Both courses
are well worth playing

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Victoria
18 Holes
Into Vilamoura estate from the EN125 turn right at the
third roundabout. 100m past the entrance to Millennium
and Laguna clubhouse, turn right. Well signposted
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The
newest of the Vilamoura courses, designed by Arnold
Palmer. This course has a game for every level of player.
Some double approaches allow for big and short hitters,
the holes all have different features and tricks, and
will give anyone a good game. Fairly level and spacious,the
course starts easy and ends tricky!
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| 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.
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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.

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| 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
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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
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| Gramacho
and Pinta
Just to the West of Lagoa on the EN125, turn off near
the Slida and Splash Water Park, follow golf signs.
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Two
courses, now each with it's own clubhouse for check
in, set just to the West of Carvoeiro. Both courses
of excellent quality, and although some parts have been
overdeveloped, and the houses impinge on the golf, definitely
worth playing. Some parts are quite steep so buggies
are advised. Set in Olive groves and valleys.
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| Silves
http://www.pestanagolf.com/
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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
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| 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.
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A simple par-3 opens your round but it is not an indication
of the ease of playing this course as it is considered
a good test of a player’s ability with strategic
bunkers, dog-legs, elevated greens and many well placed
trees. The par-5 on the sixteenth that is one of the longest
holes in Europe.

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| 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.
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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
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| 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.
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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
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| 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
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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
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| 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.
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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
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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
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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.

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Pine
Cliffs Golf Country Club
9 holes
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Pinheiros
Altos -
18 Holes Golf, Spa and Hotels
Members only and same day availability only. |
Vale
do Milho
9 holes double tees and greens. Nice Practice course. |
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