Palmares Ocean Living and Golf

The Alto Golf Club located in the Western Algarve has one of Portugal’s finest golf courses. Built between two valleys close to the town of Portimao, the Alto Golf Course was the brainchild of Sir Henry Cotton and was designed to his philosophy that a course should constitute a new test, not only for the low handicapper, but also provide an enjoyable round for less blessed players.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

Morgado Golf Club Course is a great addition to the golf courses in the Western Algarve.  Morgado lies to the north of the town of Portimao and sprawls over an area of 980 hectares.

Measuring just under 7000 yards in length, the par 73 Morgado Golf Course has held major European Tour events and with the addition of Morgado Alamos, the second 18 hole course, this is an excellent addition to the quality golf courses in the Algarve.

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Distance From Course: 6 miles

Close to the resort of Carvoeiro surrounded by Olive Groves, the championship Vale da Pinta Golf Course has built a reputation over the years and has one of the best designs on the Algarve.

Dog legs are Pinta`s main feature and accuracy and care must be taken to position your ball from the tee and allow for an easier approach shot. At just over 6600 yards, the par 71 Vale de Pinta Course provides a suitable test of golf for all level of player and leaves a lasting impression on first time visitors.

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

A sister course to Vale de Pinta Golf Course, Gramacho was designed by Nick Price and Ronald Fream who have teamed up to create a unique and challenging, but attractive layout.

The Gramacho Golf Course boasts a total of twenty-seven greens which enable visitors to experience different challenges each time they play.  A number of strategically placed bunkers and water features litter the course and a high degree of accuracy is required on tee shots and approaches. 

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

Located just a short drive from the resort of Albufeira, the Salgados Golf Course enjoys an open coastal position and is built on a sandy sub soil. Opened in 1994, this course makes an excellent addition to any Algarve golf holiday.

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Distance From Course: 18 miles

Built in the grounds of the Penina Hotel, the Penina Championship Golf Course was the first course on the Algarve, opening for play in 1966. 

A masterpiece created by Sir Henry Cotton, the course has been carefully upgraded over the years and has played host to a number of major tournaments including the Portuguese Open on seven occasions.

At par 73, the Penina Championship Course is a tough test of golf for the more experienced lower handicappers.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

Designed by Spanish architect Pepe Cancedo, Parque de Floresta Golf Course is located in the most western area of the Algarve close to the town of Sagres.

A wide variety of holes coupled with visually attractive views of the surrounding countryside, lined on the horizon by the sea, make Parque de Floresta Golf Course a firm favourite among golfers in the Algarve.

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Distance From Course: 11 miles

Boavista Golf Course is situated on a headland between Lagos and Praia da Luz in the Western Algarve. Boavista enjoys magnificent views of the Bay of Lagos and surrounding Monchique hills.  Designed in 2002 by Howard Swan, its a new addition to the areaÂ’s golf courses.

Offering two distinct sections and a variety of attractive and interesting holes, Boavista Golf Course provides a good test for the average player with fairways lined with umbrella pines and olive trees,  weaving their way between water hazards and carefully placed bunkers.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

The Silves Course first opened in 2006 and is a parkland golf course.

The course boasts great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and has become a firm favourite among visiting golfers as it offers a good test for all standards of player.

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Distance From Course: 12 miles

Alamos Golf Course is the sister course of Morgado de Regeungo and the newest development to open in the Algarve. Designed by European Golf Design, Alamos Golf is only 100 metres shorter than the Old Course but more scenic and a great addition to golf in the Algarve.

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Distance From Course: 6 miles

The new Faldo Course owned by Vilamoura is now open and receiving great reviews.  Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6598m PAR 72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well.

In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale's heather, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire's sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

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Distance From Course: 16 miles

Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr., this course complements the neighbouring Oceanico Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley. Its various water features, both lakes and watercourses that are spread throughout the entire course, demand accuracy and test all golfers. The course has been skillfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees, affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis.

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Distance From Course: 16 miles

Located within a nature reserve and just five minutes from Lagos, Espiche Clubhouse & Golf is an eco-resort which has been perfectly integrated into the surrounding natural environment and offers a unique and authentic experience in the western Algarve.

Preservation, conservation and innovation of resource management are at the heart of Espiche Golf & Clubhouse.  The 18 hole, par 72 golf course was designed to integrate effortlessly into the surrounding Algarve countryside and the indigenous flora and fauna of the area have been preserved, in keeping with the company’s ethos of nature preservation and conservation.

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Distance From Course: 6 miles