Golf Holidays Algarve
With a great selection of top-class golf courses, superb golden beaches, clear blue skies and three thousand hours of sunshine per year, it is little wonder that the Algarve is a magnet for British golfers looking for a sunshine golfing break
It was in 1966 that the legendary Sir Henry Cotton designed the first golf course in the Algarve, the excellent Penina Championship course. The decades that followed saw a boom in golf course development, and today UK golfers taking an Algarve golf holiday can choose from a total of 34 splendid 18 hole courses.
Whichever resort in the Algarve you choose for your golf holiday you will never be far from a great selection of top-class courses.
Golfing Breaks in the Algarve
With a great selection of top-class golf courses, superb golden beaches, clear blue skies and three thousand hours of sunshine per year, it is little wonder that the Algarve is a magnet for British golfers looking for a sunshine golfing break
It was in 1966 that the legendary Sir Henry Cotton designed the first golf course in the Algarve, the excellent Penina Championship course. The decades that followed saw a boom in golf course development, and today UK golfers taking an Algarve golf holiday can choose from a total of 34 splendid 18 hole courses.
Whichever resort in the Algarve you choose for your golf holiday you will never be far from a great selection of top-class courses.
Central Algarve Golf Holidays
Just a short drive from Faro airport we find the vibrant resorts of Vilamoura and Albufeira.
With 6 great courses on its doorstep and a great selection of bars and restaurants within strolling distance of the hotels, Vilamoura is a big favourite with golfers.
The resort of Albufeira is popular with groups who want to combine lively nightlife with their golf. The six Vilamoura courses are within 15 minutes drive time and the courses of Salgados, Morgado and Dos Alamos are also within easy driving distance
The Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago estates offer a choice of top class hotels, villas and apartments set in a beautiful area and surrounded by eight of the finest golf courses in the Algarve.
Western Algarve Golf Holidays
A little further west we come to the smaller resort of Carvoeiro and the Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel set in a magnificent clifftop location. Alvor is another unspoiled resort with 3 great hotels in a wonderful setting. Close by is the Meridien Penina Hotel and its famous championship course.
The historic town of Lagos and the delightful village of Praia da Luz , are the most westerly resorts we feature. Both are ideally placed for playing the popular Palmares course, Parque da Floresta and the excellent Boavista course
Eastern Algarve Golf Holidays
Another great Algarve golfing holiday area is just to the east of Faro in the resorts of Tavira and Monte Gordo. There are now 5 first class courses to choose from when staying in this area: Quinta da Ria, Quinta de Cima, Castro Marim, Benamor and Quinta do Vale. It is also possible to cross over into Spain and play the excellent Costa Esuri, Islantilla, El Rompido and Monacilla courses - all well within easy driving distance.
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Conrad Algarve - Quinta do Lago
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
The Conrad Algarve is one of the most modern 5 star hotels in the Algarve.
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
Enjoying a prime location overlooking the wonderful sandy beach, and within easy walking distance of the restaurants and bars of Vilamoura.
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Dom Pedro Lagos Aparthotel
Algarve /Lagos
The Dom Pedro Lagos is an aparthotel located at a short walk from the popular Meia Praia Beach. The property is situated at an 8-minute drive from the Lagos centre.
Dom Pedro Marina Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
The sister hotel to the Dom Pedro Golf, the Dom Pedro Marina is situated a little closer to the Vilamoura marina, hence its name.
Dom Pedro Portobello Aparthotel - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
Situated next door to its sister hotel the Dom Pedro Marina and just 200metres from the beach and marina of Vilamoura.
Dom Pedro Vilamoura Resort
Algarve /Vilamoura
Situated in the centre of Vilamoura and very convenient for the resort's wide selection of fine restaurants and bars, the Dom Pedro Vilamoura Resort (formerly known as the Dom Pedro Golf Hotel).
Dona Filipa Hotel
Algarve /Vale do Lobo
Situated in the luxurious Vale do Lobo Estate, and only a stone's throw from one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, the five star Dona Filipa is the ideal choice for discerning golfers.
Formosa Park Apartment Hotel
Algarve /Ancao Beach
The location is perfect for a relaxing golfing holiday, with some of the Algarve's most outstanding golf courses on its doorstep .
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The Hilton Golf Resort & Spa Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
The Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort and Spa is a five star hotel adjoining the very popular Oceanico Pinhal golf course, and is the perfect venue for for a relaxing golf holiday in the Algarve.
Marina Club Lagos Resort
Algarve /Lagos
The decor of the spacious and comfortable apartments is modern and stylish, and the feeling of spaciousness is further heightened by the minimalist design and the clever use of natural light.
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Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Algarve /Lagos
This golfing paradise features the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, set in a private estate spanning over 1,000 acres of unspoilt countryside
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Morgado Golf & Country Club Resort
Algarve /Portimao
The decor of the spacious and comfortable apartments is modern and stylish, and the feeling of spaciousness is further heightened by the minimalist design and the clever use of natural light.
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Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only
Algarve /Palmares Golf Resort Lagos
Enjoying a truly spectacular setting, with stunning views of the Palmares golf course and the sparkling blue waters of the Alvor estuary beyond, the Onyria Palmares Beach House offers a memorable and relaxing golfing experience in the most beautiful of surroundings.
Paraiso de Albufeira Aparthotel
Algarve /Albufeira
The Paraiso de Albufeira Aparthotel is centrally located in Albufeira's tourist centre.
Penina Golf Resort Hotel
Algarve /Near Alvor
The internationally famous Penina Golf Resort Hotel is located in the Alvor area of the Western Algarve, 45 minutes drive from Faro airport.
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Pestana Alvor Praia
Premium Beach & Golf Resort
Algarve /Alvor
The five-star Pestana Alvor Praia is perched on a cliff above one of the best known beaches in the Algarve and has a stunning view over Três Irmãos beach.
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Pestana Blue Alvor
All Inclusive Beach & Golf Resort
Algarve /Alvor
The Pestana Blue Alvor is the first all-inclusive 5-star hotel in the Algarve. Guests here have access to all the comforts of a luxury resort.
Pestana Alvor South Beach Hotel
Algarve /Alvor
Located just steps from Alvor Beach, Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool. The 4-star unit includes a restaurant, bar and an outdoor fitness centre.
Pestana Delfim Hotel
Algarve /Alvor
Enjoying an enviable beach-front location, the four star Delfim is a sister hotel to the Alvor Praia and the Dom Joao.
Pestana Dom Joao II Hotel
Algarve /Alvor
Set in its own large gardens which lead directly on to a splendid stretch of beach, and within walking distance of the village of Alvor.
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Pestana Dom Joao II Villas
Algarve /Alvor
The Pestana Dom Joao II Villas are located in the gardens of the Dom Joao II Hotel, with direct access to the golden sandy beach.
Pestana Viking Beach & Spa Resort
Algarve /Armação de Pêra
The hotel is surrounded by luxurant gardens with direct access to one of the finest beaches in the Algarve.
Praia Sol Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
Within 10 minutes walking distance of Vilamoura Marina, the Praia Sol offers golfers excellent quality accommodation at tremendous value.
Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa - Albufeira
Algarve /Albufeira
The Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa is located in a quiet part of Albufeira, yet it is only a 10 minutes walk from the bustle of the famous Albufeira Strip, and handily placed for playing a number of excellent Algarve golf courses.
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Salgados Palm Village Suites
Algarve /Albufeira
Salgados Palm Village Apartments & Suites - All Inclusive is located in Albufeira. The unit features modern suites and rooms within 1,000 yards of Salgados Beach and 550 yards from Salgados Golf.
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Sao Rafael Suites Hotel
Algarve /Albufeira
The Nau São Rafael Suites is a high quality property, which combines an excellent location with one of the most attractive and generous environments in Algarve , the São Rafael beach, in Albufeira
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Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel
Algarve /Carvoeiro
Situated in a beautiful cliff top location, overlooking the Val Cove beach and 1 km from the picturesque fishing village of Carvoeiro, with its good selection of bars and restaurants, this impressive hotel is an ideal location for playing the nearby courses of Pinta and Gramacho.
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Tivoli Lagos Hotel
Algarve /Lagos
Located in the heart of the old town of Lagos, and just a short stroll from the town centre, the Hotel de Lagos is a distinctive and charming hotel set in its own gardens.
Tivoli Marina Portimão
Algarve /Praia da Rocha
The studios and apartments at the Tivoli Marina Portimao are decorated in neutral colours and include modern furnishings.
Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
Guestrooms offer furnished balconies with views of the marina, pool, or beach.
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Vidamar Resort Hotel
Algarve /Albufeira
Offering a beachfront location, with direct access to Salgados Beach, the 5-star VidaMar Algarve features contemporary rooms, swimming pools and lush green gardens..
Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
This modern four star hotel is situated on the beach front at Vilamoura, a short distance from the casino.
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Algarve /Albufeira
The Cerro Alagoa Hotel is located about 900m from the town square of Albufeira and within easy reach of the shops, bars and restaurants of this lively resort, which makes it a popular choice for golfing groups.
Vila Gale Lagos Hotel - Lagos
Algarve /Lagos
The superior 4-star Vila Gale enjoys a great location seafront, just a short distance from the town of Lagos with its marina, bars, restaurants and shops, and ten minutes drive from the superb Palmares Golf Course.
Vila Gale Marina Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
Situated in the heart of Vilamoura and a short stroll from the beach, the four star Vila Gale Marina overlooks the marina and is a big favourite with golfers.
Vila Gale Tavira Hotel - Tavira
Algarve /Tavira
The hotel is located within easy walking distance of a number of good restaurants and bars.
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Vilamoura Garden Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
Vibrant and modern, the Vilamoura Garden Hotel is set in the heart of the Algarve . Surrounded by Europe’s finest golf courses, sandy beaches stretching for as far as the eye can see.
Vila Sol Golf Resort Hotel
Algarve /Vilamoura
Opened in the summer of 2004, and set in the 150 hectare Vilasol estate in Vilamoura, the Pestana Vilasol Spa & Golf Resort is located next to the clubhouse and encompasses a low level hotel.
Wyndham Grand Algarve
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
The five star Wyndham Grand Algarve is located in the prestigous Quinta do Lago estate and within the Ria Formosa nature reserve.
Alamos Golf Course
Algarve /Portimao
18 Holes - 6,169 yards - Par 71 - Variety is the key here, and although some of the holes are tight and tree-lined, others have more wide open fairways. The greens are generously sized, but tricky and fast
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Amendoeira Faldo Course
Algarve /Alcantarilha
18 Holes -Par 72 7,258 yards - Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6598m Par 72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well.
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Amendoeira O'Connor Course
Algarve /Alcantarilha
18 Holes - 7,258 yards - Par 72 - Designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr., this course complements the neighbouring Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley.
Benamor Golf Course - Tavira
Algarve /Tavira
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6017 yards - Opened in May 2000, Benamor golf course is now established as a firm favourite .
Boavista Golf Resort
Algarve
Boavista Golf Club - 6670 yds - Par 71 Located just west of Lagos, its rolling fairways weave their way between water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The views are stunning.
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Castro Marim Golf Resort
Castro Marim
27 Holes - Par 72 - 6,010 yards - Located east of Faro, Castro Marim opened in March 2000. The layout is exciting and requires accurate play.
Dom Pedro Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
18 Holes - 6,207 yds - Par 72 - The Dom Pedro Laguna Golf Course is quite open, and is reminiscent of a parkland course.
Dom Pedro Millennium Golf Course - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
18 Holes - 6820 yds - Par 72 - Opened in the summer of 2000, the Millennium course offers a class championship layout.
Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
18 Holes - 6,842 yds - Par 72 - Opened in 1976, this is another Frank Pennink design.
Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
18 Holes - Par 72 - 7,270 yards - The Dom Pedro Victoria golf course was designed and constructed by Arnold Palmer design.
Dom Pedro Vilamoura Old Golf Course
Algarve /Vilamoura
18 Holes - 6924 yds - Par 73 - A Frank Pennink design, its easy to see why the Old Course is one of the most popular on the Algarve.
Espiche Golf Course
Algarve
18 Holes Par 72 5862 Metres - A round on Espiche is very reasonably priced, and the course is ideally located for golfers on a golfing holiday in the Western Algarve, being within easy driving distance of both Lagos and Alvor.
Laranjal Golf Course - Quinta do Lago
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6,480 metres - Laranjal Golf Course is the newest of Quinta do Lago's three courses, and complements the North and South courses beautifully.
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Monte Rei Golf Course -
Algarve /Vila Nova de Cacela
18 Holes - Par 72 - 7,182 yards - The golf offering at Monte Rei is unrivaled in the region. The breathtaking Jack Nicklaus Signature course together with highest levels of service make for an experience like no other.
Morgado Golf Course
Algarve /Portimao
18 Holes - 6,996 yards - Par 73 - Set in wonderful open countryside, amongst citrus farms, at the foot of the Monchique Mountains, Morgado is one of the Algarve's longest courses at almost 7,000 yards from the championship tees.
Onyria Palmares Golf Course
Algarve /Portimao
27 Holes - 6,557 yards - Par 72 - In a setting of expansive panoramic views across the Bay of Lagos, Robert Trent Jones II has fashioned one of Europe’s great golf courses, Palmares Golf Resort.
Penina Championship Course
Algarve /Near Alvor
18 Holes - 6,973 yds - Par 73 - The Championship course is the late Sir Henry Cotton's masterpiece and the course by which he wished to be remembered.
Pestana Alto Golf & Country Club - Alvor
Algarve /Alvor
18 Holes - 6,698 yds - Par72 - Opened in 1991, Alto Golf & Country Club was the last 18-hole course to be designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
Pestana Gramacho Golf Course - Carvoeira
Algarve /Carvoeira
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6,473 yards - Together with its sister course Pinta, Gramacho is part of the Pestana Carvoeiro Golf Resort.
Pestana Silves Golf
Algarve /Carvoeira
18 Holes - 6,177 yards - Par 70 - One of the newer golf courses on the Algarve, the Silves golf course enjoys a beautiful location, at the foot of the Monchique mountain and surrounded by cork and citrus farms.
Pestana Vale da Pinta Golf Course
Algarve /Carvoeira
18 Holes - 6,740 yards - Par 71 - Vale da Pinta is a very attractive course, which since its opening in 1992 has gained an excellent reputation, hosting the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final for eight consecutive years.
Pinheiros Altos Golf Club
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
27 Holes - 6,615 yds - Par 72 - Bordering the Rio Formosa Nature Reserve, Pinheiros Altos, is named after the pine trees which line most of its 27 holes.
Quinta de Cima Golf Club
Algarve /Tavira
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6,950 yards - Opened in summer of 2002, this is the sister course to Quinta da Ria and is of equally good quality.
Quinta da Ria Golf Course
Algarve /Tavira
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6,700 yards - Located east of Faro, close to the popular resort Tavira, Quinta da Ria opened in 2001 and is now acknowledged as one of the finest courses on the Algarve.
Quinta do Lago North
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
18 Holes - 6,775 yards - Par 72 - The new Quinta do Lago North golf course was totally re-designed and renovated in 2014 in a collaboration between American designer Beau Welling and Paul McGinley.
Quinta do Lago South
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
18 Holes - 6,488 yds - Par 72 - The fact that it has hosted the Portuguese Open no fewer than 7 times is an indication of the quality of the Quinta do Lago South course.
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Quinta do Vale
Algarve /Nr. Tavira
18 Holes - 6,290 yds - Par 72 - Designed by Severiano Ballesteros, Quinta do Vale Golf Resort features an 18-hole Championship layout including 6 Par-5´s, 6 Par-4´s and 6 Par-3´s.
Salgados Golf Course - Albufeira
Algarve /Albufeira
18 Holes - 6,660 yards - Par 72 - Salgados Golf Course is situated next to Salgados Beach, and just 10 minutes from the centre of Albufeira. It is next door to a nature reserve, which has a lake and is home to exotic birds.
San Lorenzo Golf Course
Algarve /Quinta do Lago
18 Holes - 6,728 yds - Par 72 - The San Lorenzo golf course is located in the beautiful Quinta do Lago estate, bordering the Ria Formosa Estuary and salt water lagoons.
Santo Antonio Golf Resort - Lagos
Algarve /Lagos
18 holes - Par 71 - 6146 yards - Formerly known as Parque da Floresta, the San Antonio Golf Resort is located n the Western Algarve close to the popular resort of Lagos.
Vale do Lobo Ocean Course
Algarve /Vale do Lobo
18 Holes - 6,705 yards - Par 73 - As the saying goes, 'a picture is worth a thousand words'.
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Vale do Lobo Royal Golf Course
Algarve /Vale do Lobo
18 Holes - 6,793 yards - Par 73 - Designed by Rocky Roquemore, the Vale do Lobo Royal golf course is slightly longer than the Ocean course, although every bit as enjoyable to play.
Vila Sol Golf Resort - Vilamoura
Algarve /Vilamoura
27 Holes - 6762 yds - Par 72 - Vila Sol is one of the best kept courses in the Algarve.
