Our travel specialists are experts in the region of Portugal. They will be happy to provide information and plan your stay.
With dozens of top Portuguese golf courses, golfers have a wide selection of competitively priced Portuguese packages covering the top resorts. Accommodation is matched your requirements and is always close to the course or amenities. These include all-inclusive options or self-catering golf breaks.
Portugal is one of Europe's top golf destinations, with an abundance to offer travellers. Not only does it have world-class courses and countless beaches. It also has a vibrant nightlife and local culture that will leave you wanting more.
Golf holidays in Portugal are perfect for travellers looking to play in the sun. We have first-hand knowledge of all the best courses you can play, including those rated championship standards. Aside from winning numerous golf awards and being extremely popular, Portugal golf holidays are the dream golf destination in Europe, offering not only to provide all year climate plus stunning beaches, sunny marinas, and nightlife.
Furthermore, Portugal allows your group to play on some of the best golf courses and stay at exceptional golf resorts. We also recommend clients experience the fantastic golf in Lisbon or golf holidays to Vilamoura, Faro or Porto, all incredible travel destinations.
With golf becoming even more international now, golf trips to Portugal have for many years been the favourite destination for us Brits to travel to for fantastic golf, great weather and outstanding nightlife.
Are you looking for Portugal golf holidays? This European country boasts a great range of fantastic hotels and championship golf courses backing onto incredible beaches that make for a perfect golf destination. Easy to travel to and only a short flight from the UK, Portugal rivals Spain and is ideal for a short stay golf break or even something longer.
Portugal golf trips offer a lot to groups of all sizes, so contact one of our golf travel experts for advice and a tailored quote.
Marriott Praia D’El Rey
The 5-Star Marriott Praia D'El Rey sits majestically, overlooking the cliffs and the white sandy beach across iconic sugar.
This stunning Lisbon Coast Portugal golf holiday resort has beautiful beach views on the Atlantic coast.
There are two courses to play here, the on-site links course and the first-class West Cliffs course, which opened in 2017. The hotel facilities are impressive, with good feedback about the food and wine. In addition, the Medieval town of Obidos is only a 20-minute drive.
Quinta da Marinha Resort
5-Star luxury golf resort sits overlooking its 18-hole championship golf course, just 5 minutes away from the famous Guincho beach and Cascais town centre.
Another Lisbon Coastal choice, this 5-star resort is popular for golf holidays in Portugal. It is set in a beautiful residential area near the coastal town of Cascais. The resort-style course on-site is challenging but will appeal to all levels. This is a perfect base to visit Lisbon and the stunning beaches nearby. The coastline here is remarkable, along with the choices of restaurants in Cascais that make this hotel a good opportunity for golfing in Portugal.
Vila Gale Cascais
This centrally located 4-star hotel is only a 5-minute walk into central Cascais. The rooms have spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean and Marina from the higher floors. However, besides booking it for golf breaks to Portugal, the real benefit of this hotel is its location near Lisbon and free on-site parking.
Amendoeira Golf Resort
A luxurious golf resort set amongst 36 holes of Championship golf, this is also home to the only floodlit course in the Algarve. The two main courses at Amendoeira are Oceanico Faldo and Oceanico O'Connor. Night and day golf holidays in Portugal with the option of unlimited rounds. Who could ask for more?
Pestana Vila Sol Golf Resort
Pestana Hotels' main resort in the Algarve, this four-star resort, sits conveniently on its 27-hole course.
Salgados Duna Suites
A top-rated 4-Star resort, the Salgados Dunas Suites are adjacent to the beach and a short walk across the Salgados golf course. Popular group golf holidays hotel as they offer all-inclusive holiday packages.
Sao Rafael Suites
360 Golf Holidays Select Hotel with some of the largest suites available. The all-inclusive menu is one of the best in Europe. Highly recommended!
The Magnolia Hotel
A great four-star golfers boutique hotel, just five minutes from the heart of Quinta do Lago in the Algarve.
Penina Hotel Golf & Spa Resort
A popular choice amongst those who book a Portugal golf package. The Penina Hotel Golf Resort, situated in the central Algarve, is a friendly and welcoming hotel, the original Portugal golf hotel. It was the first golf resort on the Algarve. There are three courses on-site to choose from designed by Sir Henry Cotton that cater to all play standards.
There are huge swimming pools and plentiful restaurants to choose from. One can book rooms to view mountains or a swimming pool over the course. Portimao's old town is nearby, offering relaxing local culture and gastronomy.
Dona Filipa Hotel and San Lorenzo
Ideal for both group and family golf holidays to Portugal, this is a five-Star luxury in the upmarket resort of Vale do Lobo, Algarve. On their golf resort holidays, guests can play the excellent San Lorenzo Golf Course, a showpiece of the Algarve.
Ideal for Portugal golf holidays, this hotel is located in the high-class area of Vale do Lobo, which is known to be a popular golfing break location. The hotel recently had a complete internal renovation, which has updated this resort into a modern and relaxing retreat.
Staying at the 5-star hotel is perfect for a golf holiday in Portugal because it allows guests to book around at the stunning and challenging San Lorenzo Golf Club. Unlimited golf is available on these courses currently. Other courses in the area are Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Pinheiros Altos.
Dom Pedro Vilamoura Hotel
One of the very first 4-star hotels in the region, a popular choice for a Portugal golf holiday for over 40 years, ideally located to explore all the Marina has to offer.
Another Algarve-based hotel, previously known as the Dom Pedro Golf Hotel, has a great location right in the centre of the Marina. In addition, the hotel provides a shuttle bus to all the Dom Pedro surrounding golf clubs, which we will arrange for clients.
Regarding golfing destinations in the northern part of the country in areas such as the Lisbon coast, a favourable climate exists because of the Gulf Stream, culminating in warm summers and mild winters.
Penha Longa is a preferred golf club in Portugal for those who book Lisbon Coast holidays. Located on a beautiful historical site with an appealing design. The 18-hole course is set in the Sintra Natural Park, which provides panoramas of the mountains and the ocean beyond.
The course is challenging, especially with any wind. However, the whole place has a relaxed charm which will ensure you enjoy your round, whatever the score. Please read our guide to golf in Lisbon here.
No wonder so many visit Praia D'el Rey on the Lisbon coast. This links masterpiece is one of the great courses in Europe and a top-rated golf holiday destination. This links course ranks among the top in Europe, and the natural beauty of the surroundings makes this an excellent holiday choice for all abilities.
The course designed by the renowned Cabell B Robertson displays aspects of thoughtful layout and design, which one comes to expect from this great architect.
Are you looking for a popular golf holiday package? Portugal's The Old Course is a customer favourite for any stay in Vilamoura and an excellent advert for Portuguese golf. An incredible 18-hole test designed similar to a British parkland course, but in the sun! More challenging than other resort courses, this requires some strategic thinking to score low.
The charming and attractive clubhouse is perfect for relaxing after a round, with a highly-rated restaurant and attentive staff. It is easy to see why so many golfers book this course for their golf holiday to Portugal. We have written a guide for the perfect 3-day visit to Vilamoura.
Set in lovely scenery along the Ria Formosa Natural Park, Algarve. The South course is a real beauty with umbrella pines, water hazards, immaculate condition, and a good test. There are two other courses on-site, the North and Laranjal. All are worthy of a mention for great golf in Portugal.
One of the most prestigious and luxurious Hotels in Portugal at the heart of Quinta do Lago.
Some of our most popular trips to Portugal include the San Lorenzo. This golf course is a real gem and is one of Portugal's finest (currently ranked number five in Portugal), located in the Algarve near Vale do Lobo. The course has beautiful scenery and will test all aspects of your game. The putting green, course greens, and fairways are some of the best in the region.
Last but not least is Palmares which boasts a Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course in Western Algarve, Lagos Bay, if you consider booking a golf holiday to Portugal. Palmares is very popular with Links players, although it has the added attraction of being situated along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Portugal.
There is a range of top courses to play on a golf tour; we must also mention the Victoria Course. The host of the annual Portugal Masters. Other courses include the Faldo at Amendoeira and Monte Rei with its championship layout, which views the Atlantic Ocean and was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Golf breaks to Portugal offer the most varied choice of courses and good value for European travellers.
As one of the leading golfing destinations in the world, golf holidays in Portugal offer some of the best golf courses and resorts. The climate makes it perfect for a weekend golf break in Portugal. With mild temperatures and low rainfall, golf is playable all year round. Each region offers the traveller a different option on a golfing holiday, with a blend of landscapes, coastlines and accommodations.
Look no further than Madeira in Portugal if you're searching for a unique golf getaway. The island is home to some of Europe's most stunning and demanding golf courses, with picturesque settings and perfect weather all year. You'll be spoilt for choice when choosing a course to play.
Other areas include Faro, Albufeira, Porto and Lagos. Please ask our expert team, who will be happy to advise booking a golf trip to these areas.
Our knowledgeable and helpful team will walk you through the planning process. Having visited the area extensively, they can recommend several options for your golf break and tailor a holiday just for you. We will then seamlessly hand you over to a dedicated holiday manager who will take care of things right up until the first tee.
Faro is the main hub for flights in Portugal considering that 80% of golf travellers travel to the Algarve to play golf, however, if playing hidden gems is something that ticks the boxes for you, You may wish to consider a trip to Lisbon where Lisbon Portela Airport would be the airport to fly to.
The most popular months for playing golf would be March, April and May then September, October and November. Typically the hotel accommodations are cheaper in these months also although green fees will be higher in what is considered “peak” golf season.
This depends on where you are looking to visit in Portugal. The most popular “Golfer” Nightspots would be based in and around Vilamoura which is located in the Algarve and cities such as Porto. For better value for money, you will find both great nightlife, bars and excellent golf in and around the Albufeira and Lagos regions of the Algarve. If heading over to the Lisbon region, then Lisbon City has great metropolitan food and drink scene with some world-class night spots. Cascais is one of our favourite regions in Portugal for nightlife which is more traditional.
There are 75 golf courses in Portugal with the highest concentration of 31 being located in the southern region of the Algarve, Lisbon is the second most popular destination to play golf within Portugal.
In Portugal, the Euro is the currency that is used.
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