Benamor Golf Course

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This golf course is located near the town of Tavira, in the Algarve region of south Portugal. Situated close to the foothills of Barroca, you can enjoy lovely views of the mountains and sea during a round of golf.

Benamor Golf Course brings a relaxed, traditional feel to the East Algarve, with open fairways, gentle elevation changes and a layout that works well for every standard of golfer. It’s an easy choice for playing golf in the Algarve, especially if you prefer quieter surroundings and a more local atmosphere. When you want to explore somewhere different after your round, the coastline around Monte Gordo offers long beaches, calm waters and plenty of places to unwind.

With many golf courses in the Algarve featuring a resort and real estate, Benamor Golf is happy to promote the fact there is little construction around their golf course, which continues to be a major selling point for some golfers.

Benamor Golf Course

Benamor Golf was first imagined in 1986 thanks to the Martins Dias family, who invited Sir Henry Cotton to design an 18-hole golf course on their land at Quinta de Benamor. With the designs in place, the course was finally finished and opened for play in 2000.

It’s said that Cotton was inspired by the old church which sits next to the clubhouse and the beautiful natural setting. Indeed, Quinta de Benamor makes a great location for a golf course, and the additional facilities are excellent.

Benamor Golf is a par-71 course short by professional golf standards, still playing to no less than 6,100 yards from the back tees. This makes the course ideal for players of all abilities giving and getting enjoyment all around.

The course is undulating throughout but not hilly, and the mountain views to the north and ocean views to the south add to the overall experience of playing on the course. Bunkers are the main hazard, and sand heavily guarded many greens.

Water comes into play on the par-3, 17th hole, but you must come well short of the green to see your ball come to a damp end. There is also a small lake between the 3rd, 4th and 5th hole, but again, you need to be well off target for it to become a problem.

The course is very well maintained, and you can play here at all times of the year and enjoy a great round of golf. Olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees feature around the course and combine with the playing surface's views and quality to make Benamor Golf a top choice in the Algarve.

The 18th is a great finishing hole with a long fairway and no hazards. However, three bunkers protect the green, to the sides and back, waiting for misjudged shots.

Complete with a driving range, putting green and large putting course in addition to a golf shop, bar, and restaurant. The course has hosted several tournaments, including the Scandinavian Vini Cup and the Benamor Classic Golf Tournament.

Other courses to visit in the Tavira area include: Quinta do Vale, Quinta da Ria, Quinta da Cima, Castro Marim and Monte Rei.