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The Algarve region of Portugal is famous for the quality of its golf
courses and those renting villas in the Algarve region for a holiday
will want to take advantage of these superb facilities. There aren’t
many places where you can spend part of the day playing golf and the
other sightseeing or sunbathing on some of the finest beaches in the
world. Sun, sea and golf - what more can you want from your holiday in
Portugal?
Here are some of the best courses in the Albufeira for those who have holiday accommodation in that area of the Algarve :-
Salgados - This 18 hole golf course is between Albufeira and Armacao
de Pera. With its many water obstacles, it is a real test of golfing
skills. It is a well balanced course with each half having three par 3
holes of 170+ metres and two par five holes of about 500 metres. The
course par is 72.
Pine Cliffs - This 9 hole golf course is located in a pine wood
situated on the edge of a cliff. The first two holes are quite easy but
the course gets more challenging after that. The hole known as “The
Devil’s Parlou” is a particular challenge because you have to play over
a ravine. Par is 33.
Balaia Golf Village - Located on the road between Albufeira and
Vilamoura, this is a 9 hole course which is ideal for beginners. All
holes are par 3 and are based around a loop. The course is also perfect
for those wanting to practise and perfect their distance control. Par
is 27.
Alto Golf - This 18 hole golf course was designed by Sir Henry
Cotton, three times winner of the British Open golf championship. This
course really does test a golfer. It has dog legs, cleverly placed
bunkers and many trees and shrubs to negotiate your way around but has
spectacular scenery to enjoy as it makes its way through two valleys
with the Monchique mountains in the background. The course is par 72.
Ocean Golf Course - This golf course can be found in Vale do Lobo
and is a Par 70 course. Another Sir Henry Cotton course, this is an 18
hole clifftop course with wonderful views
Pinheiros Altos - On the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park is
this 18 hole golf course in the Quinta do Lago estate in Almancil. The
course is a challenging one because the second nine holes are set
between hills dotted with water hazards and the green of the
seventeenth hole is on an island. The course has become popular with
top professional golfers for pre season practice sessions. The par of
this course is 72.
Quinta do Lago South - This par 72, 18 hole golf course has hosted
the Portuguese Open eight times. The course can be played in a variety
of ways because of its two anti-clockwise loops and is a great course
for all standards of players.
Quinta do Lago North (Rio Formosa) - This par 72, 18 hole golf
course can be a bit of a challenge. There are sometimes windy
conditions on the par 3 holes, there are dog legs on the par 4 holes,
water hazards on holes 13 and 18 and the par 5 holes require both
accuracy and power from the golfer.
San Lorenzo, Quinta do Lago - Ranked second in Europe, this 18 hole
golf course is a challenging course with various water hazards and a
few holes going through a pine forest. The 18th hole, which is situated
on a half island green, is said to be one of the best finishing holes
in the world. There are wonderful views over the sea and over the lakes
of the Natural Park that the course is set in. The Par is 72.
source: http://www.quinta-do-lago-villas.com
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