Portugal Golf Courses - Portimão
Morgado Golf Course
Morgado golf course,home of the new Portuguese Open Championship, part of the Europeen Tour is a stunning par 73 golf course located on the foots of Algarve Monchique mountains,just a short drive from the seaside town of Portimão and the fishing village of Alvor. When you play at Morgado golf course be prepared to experience two different nine holes – one slightly flatter and the other undulating, displaying impressive views across the Monchique mountains. Morgado golf course is a walkable course, if you've got the stamina, but when the weather warms up you'll want to enjoy the comfort of a buggy, in fact, accesses to the fairways are extremely well displayed. The back 9 is slightly more challenging because of the aforementioned undulating features but also because the valley is mountain-sided, creating a kind of funnel for the wind to blow through.Morgado golf course is not a long golf course, however, all the Par 3 are quite long ones, especially on the front 9 where you will find 2 golf holes with nearly 200 meters each. To compensate, the Par 4 are relatively short golf holes allowing an average golfer to hit the green in regulation. Strategically, we advise you to build a good result on the front 9 and use it as a warm up for your back nine. The 18th at Morgado golf course is a superb finishing hole, with an elevated tee looking down at the beautiful view of the wavy fairway, sheltered by bunkers, and Clubhouse in the distance. A true signature hole and a great way to end your golf round. By par or by birdie, you are sure to want to come back! A round on this championship course is also a great chance to appreciate the surrounding nature of that side of the Algarve. ...
Palmares Golf Course
Palmares golf course, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, is one the most spectacular golf courses in the Algarve, with views to die for, over the bay of Meia Praia, in Lagos! A player will find a mixture of Parkland and Links all designed to require greater skill to any class of player. The greens on Palmares golf course are large and very sloping and players have to face a few blind shots to them. Some people consider Palmares golf course to be designed for buggies, not for golfers who like to walk the golf course and appreciate it, but please take the time to appreciate the colourful local flora on your way and don't loose concentration for the critical shots. ...
Alto Golf Course
Alto Golf Course located in Alvor, is a typical city resort golf course, with narrow fairways and small elevated greens, reflecting Sir Henry's Cotton taste for challenges to golfers of all levels. Under Pestana group management since 2011, Alto golf course has received, significant improvements in is general appearance with main incidence at the fairways and the greens. On the back nine you find what is considered the longest Par 5 in Europe, 591 mt from the men's tees, making Alto golf course relatively long, for a par70, 5.532 mt men's and 5.003 m from ladies tees. ...
Vale da Pinta Golf Course
Vale da Pinta golf course is a Par 71 located in Lagoa, Algarve, just a short drive from the seaside village of Carvoeiro. The golf course opened in 1992 and has since hosted the European Tour Qualifying Final for 8 consecutive years and that fact alone should be a clear indicator of Vale da Pinta golf course's quality, among Algarve golf courses.At 6.127mt this is not a very long golf course but it is quite undutaled, with Bermuda fairways, Pen Cross Bent greens, strategically placed bunkers and lakes amidst the typical Algarve local flora, which includes an olive tree that is over 1.200 years old!But let's get more specific:Vale da Pinta golf course starts off with a short hole with an elevated green and a bunker on your left, a trap for the most distracted. The 2nd hole is the first of many doglegs you will encounter at Vale da Pinta golf course and this one, aside from not allowing you to see the green, it is sheltered by yet another bunker. Moving on to the 4th hole, you have arrived at one of the world's great par-5 holes. No matter how you play it, make sure it's a straight measured shot. As you get to the 5th just select your club, aim with confidence and add a prayer to it. Not for the faint-hearted, this one. For the 9th hole you'll need the wind to be behind you for the carry over the trees. Beware of that second shot as it is a deceptive one to a long green. The 15th hole is a great downhill par-3 and you'll need a great strike to prevent the ball from landing in the bunker. Bunkers and trees to the right of the fairway will be a challenge you'll have to face on the 16th and and an uphill short-iron is required. The 18th is a true par-5 where three long and straight shots will dictate a safe arrival for you. Overall Vale da Pinta golf course , presents a great challenging to all levels of players and an experience you'll want to repeat!The area around Vale da Pinta resort is beautiful and filled with a wide choice of things to do and places to go. Just 10 minutes towards the coast you have the beautiful Algarve fishing village of Carvoeiro, perfect for a post-golf seafood feast! Just 5 minutes from the golf course you will find Slide & Splash water park for a refreshing afternoon. The town of Portimão is also in close proximity and ideal for a bit of shopping. No matter your mood, you will find something to suit it! ...
Gramacho Golf Course
Gramacho golf is a par 72 course, located near Carvoeiro, western Algarve. Ronald Fream designed a course with 18 greens and tee boxes and 9 fairways. Later, Nick Price added the other 9 fairways and refurbished the existing so one interesting feature on this course is that many of its holes have 2 greens. Gramacho is a short course, with undulating greens and fairways. In fact, it is quite a hilly course, often with steep terrain, making it a walking challenge for the less fit. The front nine starts with a picturesque 1st hole where you'll need to lay up short of the central rock and tree outcrop, to leave a flighted short iron second. An uphill, downhill exercise takes you to the 6th hole, a par 5 with a tree in the centre of the fairway. Hole 10 is the course's most beautiful hole where uneven terrain and a lake condition your shots. Hole 12 is a true par 5 with a dogleg right that requires two good shots so that your third one has some visibility onto the green. The 16th hole is the course's stroke 1, a tricky par 4, narrow, with many hazards for you to contend with. Hole 18 is a par 5 with a hard tee shot onto an uphill fairway surrounded by obstacles such as trees, rocks and 3 deep bunkers protecting the green. Gramacho is a nice course, with beautiful algarvean countryside but just a bit demanding on the legwork. Nevertheless, it has hosted the Portuguese Ladies Open on several occasions.Carvoeiro area is known for its breathtaking beaches and wonderful seafood so your best bet for a post-golf drink and/or meal is to head for the coast where the choice of restaurants and beach bars is wide and will not disappoint. ...
Alamos Golf Course
Álamos Golf Course in the Algarve, is a beautiful par 71 golf course located between Portimão and Monchique, and definitely one of the most enjoyable golf courses in the Algarve for your holidays. This 18 hole golf course provides a very pleasant game of golf, combined with a nice, relaxing scenic experience. Álamos golf course , offers wide, hilly greens, with quite the wavy fairway, it is surrounded by a nice forest, filled with the local flora, orchids, and even a vineyard! You often see flocks of storks return to their nests before the sunset. They offer a panoply of green fees and Tee Times to suit any player. ...
Penina Championship
Penina Championship is a Sir Henry Cotton design, located just inland from the coastal resort of Alvor. A very challenging course which is very flat, narrow and long. You will find very good greens which are very well protected with bunkers. There are trees and high rough, you will need to play straight or you could easily go out. There is a long Par 4 to start which is slightly challenging and has a dog leg left. Penina would suit players of all standards and is a fairly friendly course for ladies enabling them to enjoy a shorter distance with 676m between the red and yellow tees. A great golf course with one of the Par 3’s, hole 13 the most memorable and voted one of the best 500 holes in the world! ...
Silves Golf Course
Opened in 2006, Silves Golf Course is a hidden gem nestled in the countryside just inland from the coastal resort of Armação de Pêra. This course offers a captivating mix of flat and hilly terrain, with a variety of well-designed holes that challenge golfers of all skill levels. While some holes demand precision and focus, the wide, undulating greens provide ample opportunity for rewarding shots. One of the standout holes is the 16th, a tricky Par 4 dogleg left that tests even the most seasoned players. Additionally, the 6th hole, a very long Par 5, adds a unique charm as an occasional train runs alongside, adding to the course's distinctive character. Despite the challenges, Silves is a welcoming course for golfers of all standards. It’s particularly friendly for ladies, offering a more enjoyable experience with a 528-meter difference between the red and yellow tees. The course's allure is further enhanced by its picturesque setting, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside, dotted with palm trees and olive groves. The nearby cork and citrus farms, along with the occasional train, add an authentic Portuguese flavor to your round, making Silves Golf Course not just a game, but a truly memorable experience in a beautiful and serene environment. ...
Penina Resort
Penina Resort, is a pleasant 9 holes golf course Par 35 with 2987 metres, taking advantage of the principles laid down by Sir Henry Cotton with water hazards playing their tricks best; the Penina Golf Resort course, is an opportunity to fine-tune one's short game, while providing gentle training ground for beginners. ...
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Portimão is a city in the sunny Algarve, located in the southern part of Portugal. Here and in the golf courses near Portimão, you will find some of the best courses this region has to offer. These golf courses are very well known by golfers from all over the world, with many coming back every year.
The landscape of the golf courses in Portimão is quite astonishing. You can find traditional species of trees from the region, such as citrus, olive trees, almond and carob trees. Also, the mild climate of the Algarve makes it possible to play in all these golf courses of Portimão and nearby, all year round.
Do we have a favorite? Well, it’s difficult to choose one, since all courses have their own particularities that make them unique. Some courses are more challenging than others, while others may be better suited to your way of playing. We can assure you that all of them are worth visiting.
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