To the Algarve, Portugal - Europe's premier
golf area. There are currently twenty-five courses in the
space of 100 miles of coastline, with more under construction.
All Algarve courses are within one and a half hours' drive
of Faro International Airport. Over the last few years the
Portuguese Open has been hosted variously at Penina, Vila
Sol and São Lourenzo, all of which may be included
in the list of top European championship courses.
Warm playing conditions and immaculately manicured fairways
and greens are the norm in the Algarve.
Ocean Golf CourseOcean Golf, Almancil
One
of the many golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton, the Ocean golf
course opened in 1968. As the name suggests, it boasts views of the
Atlantic, with some holes along the cliff tops.
Penina Championship Golf CourseLe Meridien Penina Golf & Resort, Portimão
The
Algarve is renowned for its golf courses and Penina was one of its
first. Designed by Sir Henry Cotton in 1966, it was built on what was
once paddy fields.
Palmares Golf Course
Palmares Golf Course, Lagos
Designed
by Frank Penninck in 1976, this course is renowned for its breathtaking
views and overlooks the Bay of Lagos. It is an open 18-hole par 71 with
five challenging holes on sand dunes
Boavista Golf Course
Boavista Golf Course, Lagos
This
18-hole course near Lagos was designed by Howard Swan and opened in
2001. Good for the average player, the course is set amongst umbrella
pines, fig, almond and olive trees.
Parque da Floresta Golf CourseParque da Floresta Golf Course, Budens
The
Algarve is renowned for its golf courses and the Parque de Floresta is
one of the finest in Europe. Designed by Spanish golf architect Pepe
Gancedo in 1995.
Quinta do LagoQuinta do Lago, Almancil
Used several times for the Portuguese Open, the Quinta do Lago is a deluxe golf course situated close to Almancil.
Alto GolfAlto Golf, Alvor
Opened
in 1991, the Alto Golf course was the last to be designed by the
legendary Sir Henry Cotton. Located close to the coastal village of
Alvor, golfers can enjoy the occasional picturesque landscape.
