DISCOVER GOLF IN PORTUGAL
Portugal has long been established as one of the world’s premier golfing regions, and with good reason. Its mild climate and superb courses attract golfers from around the globe, all of them seeking the unique experience that only these coastal views, blue skies and green fairways can offer.
A twin centre trip will take in the best of the country with Lisbon offering a great base for the first stop. Oitavos Dunes, West Cliffs and Dunas at Terras da Comporta are all within easy reach of the capital. With their sandy soil and coastal views, it is the best golf in Portugal.
Down in the Algarve, you have Monte Rei, Vilamoura Old Course and the trio of courses at Quinta do Lago all of which offer exceptional conditioning and hospitality.
Off the course, Portugal offers everything needed for an unforgettable escape, year-round sunshine, golden sandy beaches, exceptional cuisine and breathtaking coastal scenery. Combined with world-class golf and warm hospitality, it is easy to see why Portugal remains one of Europe’s most sought-after golf destinations.
Example Itinerary
IBT Favourite Courses
Monte Rei
Since opening in 2007, this Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in the eastern Algarve has delighted visitors with its superb design and stunning setting. The routing flows beautifully through rolling terrain, offering panoramic views of the Serra do Caldeirão and the Atlantic Ocean. Immaculate conditioning and warm hospitality complete a memorable golfing experience.
West Cliffs
Opened in 2017, West Cliffs is the newest course on Portugal’s Silver Coast. Designed by Cynthia Dye McGarey, niece of Pete and Alice Dye, the course enjoys a spectacular Atlantic setting. Winding through preserved native landscapes, it combines rolling terrain, dramatic vistas and beautifully contoured greens for a memorable golfing experience.
Oitavos Dunes
Nestled within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park just west of Lisbon, this outstanding Arthur Hills design offers a uniquely rugged golfing experience. Towering dunes and untouched natural landscapes frame each hole, creating a striking sense of isolation. The standout feature is the memorable pair of back-to-back par 3s on the back nine.
Terras da Comporta
Opened in 2023, the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta has quickly established itself as one of Portugal’s finest layouts. Blessed with exceptional terrain, David McLay Kidd crafted a stunning design that winds through expansive dunes and majestic pine forests, delivering a strategic, visually spectacular and thoroughly memorable golfing experience.
Additional Courses
- Praia D'El Rey
- Terras da Comporta - Torre
- Penha Longa Atlantico
- Quinta do Lago - South
- Quinta do Lago - North
- Quinta do Lago - Laranjal
- Old Course Vilamoura
- Els Club Vilamoura
Courses
Accommodation
West Cliffs
Praia D’El Rey
Oitavos Dunes
Terras da Comporta – Dunes
Terras da Comporta – Torre
Penha Longa Atlantico
Monte Rei
Quinta do Lago – South
Quinta do Lago – North
Quinta do Lago – Laranjal
Old Course Vilamoura
Els Club Vilamoura
Ritz Carlton Penha Longa
Conrad Algarve
Victoria Resort and Spa
Bairro Alto Hotel
Image Credits : All images supplied by the respective course or hotel unless specified.
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