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The Algarve has already established a worldwide reputation as a golfers paradise. The wonderful climate allows all year round playing conditions, although it can get quite busy in the summer. A trip out of the high season is an ideal time to indulge yourself, combining a little golf with plenty of rest and relaxation.

The villas location, right in the very centre of the Algarve ,allows you to play almost any course within half an hours drive! Whatever your handicap there is a course that you will find enjoyable to play. To help those people unfamiliar with the choice of courses available, please see the selections. You will be able to view individual course details on separate links, book your tee times, some with special discounted golf rates, and even view each golf course as a virtual 3d layout.

 

 

1. Parque da Floresta -The most western part of the Algarve. Very hill with deep ravines. Spectacular views. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/parquedafloresta.htm

2. Quinta da Boavista - Overlooking the clear Atlantic Ocean, visible from most holes, make this course a delight for the golfer. www.boavistaresort.com

3. Palmares Golf - Breathtaking views. Links style golf on first 9, more hilly on the second.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/palmares.htm

4. Penina (3 courses) - The Grandfather of courses in the Algarve, designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/penina_resort.htm

5. Alto Club - Good test of a players ability featuring longest Par 5 in Europe.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/altogolf.htm

6. Gramacho Course - Challenging undulating course where you need to be technically accurate.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/gramacho.htm


7. Pinta Course - Interesting course set in a truly Algarvian landscape.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/pinta.htm

8. Vale de Milho Golf - Friendly Par 3 course Ideal for beginners to learn and regular players to improve their short game. www.aledemilhogolf.com

9. Salgados Golf Club - Links style course adjacent to a bird sanctuary. Plenty of water hazards.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/salgados.htm

10. Balaia Golf Village - Opened in 2001. Attractive 9 hole course. Opportunity to improve your iron play and short game. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/balaia.htm

11. Sheraton Algarve Pine Cliffs - Beautiful 9 hole course set on the cliff top near Albufeira. Set amongst pine trees with good greens. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/pinecliffs.htm

12. Vilamoura Old Course - Second oldest course in the Algarve. Set in an umbrella pinewood with interesting contours. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/old_course.htm

13. Millennium Golf Course - A pleasure to play amongst the parkland of pine trees.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/millennium.htm

14. Laguna Golf Course - Open fairways with plenty of water hazards with strategically placed bunkers. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/laguna.htm

15. Pinhal Golf Course - Course laid through Pine tree forests. Enjoyable and challenging.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/pinhal.htm

16. Vila Sol - Undulating testing course. Opened in 1991 and has hosted the Portugese Open.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/vila_sol.htm

17. Ocean Golf Course - Enviable location. Wonderful views of the sea. Narrow fairways and accuracy key for a low score. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/ocean.htm

18. Royal Golf Course - Skilfully designed course with a mixture of challenges.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/royal.htm

19. Quinta do Lago Golf Club - This is the course used several times for the Portugese Open. An enjoyable experience for golfers of all standards. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/quintadolago.htm

20. San Lorenzo Golf Club - Enjoys a reputation for the condition of its course. Previously ranked as the second best course in Europe. Luxurious and exclusive.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/san_lorenzo.htm

21. Ria Formosa Golf Club - 4 great Par 5 holes. Superb views. Requires power and accuracy.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/riaformosa.htm

22. Pinheiros Alto - Known in the golfing world for its mental challenge due to well placed hazards. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/pinheiros_altos.htm

23. Benamor Golf - Growing reputation for player enjoyment. Unduating challenging course.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/benamor.htm

24. Quinta da Ria - Set in a nature reserve with the blue sea as its southern boundary.
www.algarvegolf.net/courses/quintadaria.htm

25. Castro Marim Golf - Undulating course dotted with pines requiring careful play around strategically placed water hazards. www.algarvegolf.net/courses/castromarim.htm

 

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