For many of our clients, golfing holidays in the Algarve are a popular choice. It’s easy to see why a golf holiday in Southern Portugal with luxury accommodation, multiple world-class golf courses, and miles of golden sand beaches. There are also plenty of bars and clubs to keep you entertained late into the night, making it an ideal golf getaway.
With over 40 golf courses to choose from, the Algarve has plenty to offer golfers of all levels of ability. Play along the coast at the stunning resorts of Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago, or venture further down the coast and experience coastal gems such as Palmares. The most visited regions in the Algarve are the beautiful towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura. With their wide range of restaurants, hotels, golf courses as well as entertainment for all, you're sure to find the perfect trip for your group.
The Algarve offers golf trips to Vilamoura, where nightlife and European tour venues meet. In addition, all-Inclusive packages are available in the central regions of Albufeira and Alvor. Further along, the West Coast, where you can play hidden gems like Palmares in Lagos, there's something for everyone.
Whether you have been playing for years or are just starting, there's no better way to spend your time than on the course in the sun. We have a fantastic selection of course layouts ranging from 18-hole championship courses to 9-hole par 3s, providing you with various options throughout your golf holiday.
It's no surprise that the area boasts some of Portugal's best golf courses, including some of Europe's finest. The courses are well maintained and challenging, with a lush landscape and pleasant weather. As a result, there are plenty of interesting holes to challenge yourself. The following is our selection of the best golf courses in the Algarve.
Legendary designer Frank Pennick designed this Algarve golf course in 1969. The course's design and scenery haven't changed much since its debut. But it plays like an English heathland course with Algarve umbrella pine-lined fairways. The Dom Pedro Vilamoura Old Course is not as tight. Those who play regular rounds here will tell you that you need an intelligent approach to score well.
Developed in 2000, it joined the existing nine courses to produce 18 championship-quality holes. A challenging course through the fragrant pines. The Millennium course golf club has several undulating holes with bunkers and trees. The hills make this course both attractive and demanding for serious golfers.
This undulating course, built by British architect Donald Steel, is one of our most popular Algarve courses. His characteristic manner of preserving nature is visible. The first hole has a narrow fairway with trees and bunkers protecting the green. The Pestana vila sol golf course has most holes flanked with umbrella trees, which penalise wayward drives. The track also avoids water. This is a championship course that will challenge all golfers.
Sir Henry Cotton, a winner of three Open Championships, planned and developed the course. He planted approximately 350,000 bushes and trees, giving the course its wonderful forest feel today. There was also a remarkable pattern of natural streams and lakes. Not to mention the fantastic Penina Hotel golf resort.
Faldo Golf Course offers a challenging course with scenic views. Faldo Golf Course at Amendoeira is an 18-hole course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. It provides a unique and memorable experience for golfers of all levels, with stunning views across the Atlantic Ocean. The course is in excellent condition all year round. It provides a real challenge for experienced players while remaining enjoyable for novices.
The Royal Course at Vale do Lobo is a challenging and beautiful golf course in Portugal. If you're up for the challenge, it's a terrific spot to play golf. We'll go through the course's unique characteristics and give you ideas on how to handle the challenging greens!
Golf Magazine named Vale do Lobo's Royal Course one of Europe's top ten greatest golf courses and third-best in Portugal. This 18-hole course has lush green fairways, water hazards, tight doglegs, lengthy par 4s, and plenty of bunkers for those who stray too far.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course layout is superb, and the scenery is fantastic. The course requires plenty of thought to score low but, at the same time, presents a delightful challenge, one which golfers of all abilities will enjoy. San Lorenzo has been named one of the Top 15 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe by Golf World, and it is easy to see why.
Quinta do Lago is renowned as one of the most prestigious golfing destinations in Europe. Situated on Portugal’s stunning Algarve coast, the resort offers three championship courses and picturesque surroundings that are sure to impress any golfer. Test your skills on Laranjal, Quinta North or Quinta South; we recommend them all.
A magnificent golf resort surrounded by 36 holes of championship golf and natural beauty.
It is a lovely old-world style hotel with all contemporary conveniences. A grand, sophisticated resort includes golf, restaurants, bars, swimming pools for kids and adults, tennis courts, and spa services.
Popular with those seeking all-inclusive golf holidays, whether as individuals or groups, Morgado is a great golfers resort and previous Portuguese Open the last 3 years.
Penina golf is the original golf resort in the Algarve - with two championship golf courses on-site that offers excellent value, not to mention incredible service.
A great four-star golfers boutique hotel with excellent facilities and a just five minutes walk from the heart of Quinta do Lago.
This resort has some of the largest golfers suites in the region. In addition, the all-inclusive menu here is one of the best around.
Slightly further West along the coast and a top-rated resort for golfers from all walks of life who require golf packages with a twist. The town itself used to be famous for its New and Old areas, with its fashionable bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The old with its quaint cafes, bars with Marina front views.
The west region stretches along the coastline from Albufeira in the East to Lagos in the West. This region has many fantastic beaches in Carvoeiro, Alvor, Praia da Rocha and Lagos.
Algarve East
The east region includes the area east of Faro, with Tavira being the region's main town. Visiting this town transports you back in time to when the moors roamed. The town's taverns and restaurants provide some of the finest fresh seafood in the area. Don't miss out on the region's four excellent golf courses, including the perhaps finest, Monte Rei.
Carvoeiro
It is not as busy as most. However, it does have a great choice of bars and some excellent seafood restaurants for those who enjoy the catch-of-the-day.
