Golf Hotels, Golf Resorts and Golf Courses in the Algarve
Vale da Ribeira Resort

Algarve, a great option for your golf holidays.

Algarve Golf Courses

Long been known as a great vacation destination for beach lovers, the Algarve is, today, one of the best golf destination in Europe.

It was the legendary Sir Henry Cotton who started the Algarvian golf histoy when, in 1966, he transformed a rice field into a beautiful course, located outside Portimão. The pionner Penina Golf Resort is the only hotel, in Portugal, to have three golf courses within its 145 hectares grounds. This elegant resort, with its large centrally sited hotel, enables guests to experience and explore: 18 hole - The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course and two 9 hole – The Academy Course and the Resort Course. The resort also offers a driving range, practice holes, putting greens and academy for golfers of all abilities.

Since then the offer of top golf courses in the Algarve has raised and you will find golf facilities, complete with infrastructures to afford you an unforgettable golfing experience, throughout the region.

Definitely one of South Europe best destinations when it comes to planning the ultimate golf vacations, is home of 30+ golf courses and offers an extensive array of accommodation, ranging from vacation homes, condominiums, town homes, golf resorts and hotels.

One of Europe’s largest privately developed tourist resorts, Vilamoura, launched in the 1960’s, is the jewel in Algarve’s golfing crown. These top golf courses : Laguna Course, Millennium Course, The Old Course, Pinhal Golf, Victoria Golf and the Vila Sol golf course, are within easy reach of the hotels in Vilamoura area.

The main golf season is from October to May. Winters are mild and golfers can enjoy warm, sunny days and keep their swings smooth. However, despite southern Portugal’s appealing sunshine statistics, rain does fall from time to time. In Summer, early tees are highly recommended to avoid heat.

Algarve Golf Courses Directory

Western Algarve Golf Courses
Sagres and Lagos

Central Western Algarve Golf Courses
Alvor, Portimão, Carvoeiro and Silves

Central Algarve Golf Courses
Albufeira

W. Central Algarve Golf Courses
Vilamoura and Quarteira

E. Central Algarve Golf Courses
Almancil, Quinta do Lago and vale de Lobo

Eastern Algarve Golf Courses
Tavira, Pedras del Rey and Monte Gordo



Golf Talk on Algarve

"... spectacular scenery ..."

"... such a magnificent place ..."

"... perfect golf courses... we will be back!"

"... after the golf we just soak up some Sun..."

Old Course Vilamoura
Jardins do Golf Hotel

Jardins do Golfe is an apartment hotel in Almancil, ideally set within acres of woodland, and only one km away from Vale do Lobo beach.

Jardins do Golfe is especially designed for golf-enthusiasts willing to spend a nice holiday in a luxurious self-catering accommodation in the Algarve and offers exclusive first class amenities, featuring two 18-hole golf courses, tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and children swimming pool, bar, mini golf and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Close to the magnicificent Ria Formosa lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, this property offers a very good choice of restaurants nearby, where you can enjoy the delicious mediterranean cuisine of the Algarve.



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