Best Golf Courses in Portugal

Having risen to the top of the ranks as one of Europe's premier golfing destinations, Portugal now has over 90 golf courses with just over 30 of them in the Algarve.

Boasting a vast array of picturesque courses skirting the stunning coastline, the Algarve still remains the country's golfing hotspot with the Nicklaus designed Monte Rei Resort being at the forefront of this. The emerging stars of the country are the fantastic courses surrounding the capital, Lisbon.

Combining sun, sea and pristine fairways Portugal is tailored to provide for every golfers needs, making it an ideal location for your summer or winter golfing getaway.

Courses you should be playing in Portugal
Dunas Course Terras da Comporta
Torre Course Terras da Comporta
Old Course Vilamoura
Oitavos Dunes
Els Club Vilamoura
Royal Course Vale do Lobo
North Course Monte Rei
San Lorenzo
South Course Quinta do Lago
West Cliffs
Palmares
Faldo Course Amendoeira

Arguably Portugal's most renowned golfing estate, there aren't many better places to stay and play than Vale Do Lobo. The Royal Course boasts some of the most dramatic holes in the Algarve culminating with the par 3, 16th which quite literally leaves you on a cliff hanger.

Designed by the great Sir Henry Cotton and revamped by Rocky Roquemore, the stunning golf course will not leave you disappointed and is a must play for anyone heading to the Algarve.

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"The 16th on the Royal Course is an obvious favourite, just don't miss left! It can get windy there so good to practice your knockdown shots before you play here."
Alex (European Team: Handicap 11)

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Bursting onto the Algarve's golfing scene in 2007, the North Course at the magnificent Monte Rei Resort is designed by 18 time major champion Jack Nicklaus. Employing every bit of his golfing knowledge, Nicklaus has sympathetically merged incredible course design with the region's stunning natural landscape.

The course winds its way through the dramatic valleys creating multiple mini amphitheatres which add to the sense of drama with any drive or approach shot.

More info on Monte Rei (North Course) >>

"Each hole is very individual with it rare to see any of the other holes while playing. It is the 1st golf course we book when we visit The Algarve each year, it gets better and better each time we play it."
Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1)

Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Oliver about playing this course.

Handicap: 1
Favourite Course: Valderrama
My 'Expert' areas: Portugal, Spain, France & Turkey
Best trip I've done: Valderrama, Finca Cortesin & Real Club de Sotogrande
Where my next trip is to: La Manga

Give Ian a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf break.