Parque da Floresta
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,201 yards 5,670 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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A course built on hillsides and over uneven ground with views
over a fishing village. With a number of different obstacles
such as bunkers, lakes and rivers, it provides challenge of great diversity.
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Boavista
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Designed by Howard Swan, the course has been successfully integrated into the existing
natural terrain; his use of these features makes Boavista a delight to the eye.
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Palmares
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,519 yards 5,961 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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This is a course of great beauty, perfectly blending beach and mountain scenery. Its
clubhouse, set between holes nine and ten, provides a fantastic panorama of 25 km of
the Atlantic coastline.
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Penina
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The first golf course to be built In the Algarve, Penina is considered the masterpiece
of Sir Henry Cotton. It was the location for five of the Portuguese Open Championships.
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Alto Golf
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Alto Golf runs through two valleys, and was the last to be designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Its
hole number 16, named "The Giant", is a 604 metres for a Par 5, and is considered the longest in Europe.
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Morgado do Reguengo
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This course is the newest course to open in the Algarve. Lying to the north of Portimão it is laid out in a large 980 hectare estate through undulating small valleys.
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Vale da Pinta
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,728 yards 6,152 meters Handicap: Men 27 Women 35
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Situated near Carvoeiro in an old olive grove, Vale da Pinta is a championship course that is,
nonetheless, adaptable to any kind of game.
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Quinta do Gramacho
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,473 yards 5,919 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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With just nine fairway, Quinta do Gramacho has nevertheless a complete course layout, thanks
to its double tees and greens. The natural vegetation surrounding it is very beautiful,
blending perfectly with a number of artificial lakes and gently sloping fairways.
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Vale do Milho
9 Holes, Par 54,
1,013 yards 926 meters Handicap: Men N?A Women N?A
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This is a short nine hole course which is visually very attractive, yet surprising because of its challenging
nature. Ideal for practising with short irons.
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Salgados
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,649 yards 6,080 meters Handicap: Men N/A Women N/A
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Situated close to the sea, Salgados and its lakes pose a challenge to the technical
skills of golfers.
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Pine Cliffs
18 Holes, Par 67,
2,487 yards 2,274 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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Known for the impeccable condition in which it is kept, Pine Cliffs is a nine hole course that
runs along impressive cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Balaia Golf Village
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Based on a 9-hole (all par 3) loop, the Balaia Golf Village is an ideal course for beginners
or for perfecting distance control.
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The Old Course, Vilamoura
18 Holes, Par 73,
6,839 yards 6,254 meters Handicap: Men 24 Women 28
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A Par 73 course set in beautiful and tranquil landscape. Because of the great variety of
its holes, it requires a careful selection of irons. In 1979 it hosted the Portuguese Open.
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Pinhal
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,890 yards 6,300 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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This course, built in the middle of a pinewood, brings together two very different architectural
concepts - British and American
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Laguna
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,707 yards 6,133 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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Situated very close to the beautiful coastline of the Algarve and with water as a constant presence,
this course has three loops of nine holes each that are an enduring challenge for any player.
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Vilamoura, Millennium
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,780 yards 6,200 meters Handicap: Men 24 Women 28
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Well-established UK golf architects Hawtree & Sons were contracted in 1999 to plan
this modification and design work which has culminated in the creation of the new,
exciting 18-hole Millennium Golf Course. It opened in May, 2000.
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Vila Sol
18 Holes, Par 72,
6,768 yards 6,189 meters Handicap: Men 21 Women 35
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The great variety of trees adds special charm to a course blessed with excellent
facilities. In 1992 and 1993 it was selected for the Portuguese Open, so consolidating
its international reputation.
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Vale do Lobo, Ocean Course
18 Holes, Par 72,
5,969 yards 5,458 meters Handicap: Men 28 Women 36
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The Ocean Course, part of the Vale de Lobo tourist resort, is located near the sea, thus
creating very pleasant game conditions. It is est in a region that is a genuine paradise.
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Vale do Lobo, Royal Course
18 Holes, Par 71,
6,184 yards 5,655 meters Handicap: Men 27 Women 35
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This is one of the best known courses in the world, because of its famous Par 3 hole,
which requires a shot of more than 200 metres over three spectacular cliffs.
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San Lorenzo
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Rare and many-faceted beauty matched by impeccable upkeep make this course a true "pearl"
of Portuguese golf. Its eighteen widely-ranging holes run past pine trees, lakes and
beaches beside the Atlantic Ocean.
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Quinta do Lago South
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Situated in an truly international setting, synonymous with luxury and exclusivity,
Quinta do Lago has played host to seven Portugues Opens.
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Quinta do Lago North (formerly Ria Formosa) | |
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This course has great par 5 holes requiring power and accuracy to play them well,
also providing superb views. All par 4 holes, except 10 and 13 are dog-legs,
demanding precise tee shots.
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Pinheiros Altos
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This is a highly original course with two sets of nine holes that have completely opposing
characteristics. The spacious practice area is well used by a number of professional golfers
in the period before the tournament season begins.
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Benamor
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This course. designed by Sir Henry Cotton, is the first golf course to open east of the capital
of the Algarve, Faro, and lies just outside of Tavira. The course is an undulating one,
although not excessively so, offering views over the mountains to one side and the sea to the other.
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Colina Verde
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The Colina Verde is a small inland 9-hole course situated in Maragota, between the coast and
the Algarvian mountain range.
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Castro Marim
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The recently built course is part of a truly exceptional tourist development, designed to
provide unforgettable moments of leisure. It has a very special setting in the peaceful
atmosphere of the eastern Algarve
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Quinta da Ria
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This spectacular 18 hole golf course is in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along an
almost flat surface of 660.000 m2 down to the Ria Formosa itself, hanging over it and with a
stunning view of the sea.
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Quinta de Cima
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A Championship style course of great character. Running through the stunning layout is a series
of lakes connected by a stream, which the architect has skillfully incorporated as an added challenge.
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