The Algarve Region & The Lisbon Region
While much of the country of Portugal has become a top tourist and golf destination, The Algarve region and The Lisbon Region feature some of the best golf resorts in Portugal. The Algarve Region in the southern most part of the country, is a primary consideration and truly special area for those looking for a golf vacation. With a Mediterranean climate, beautiful cliff lined beaches, nature preserves, luxury resorts and some of the finest golf courses in Europe, this area is hard to beat! The Lisbon region is also very popular, as well as being the capital, it includes Sintra in the western part of the country. which is a wonderful town in the hills of Serra de Sintra, featuring luxury villas and beautiful forested hills. Sintra is one of the wealthier areas of Portugal and home to one of the largest expat populations in the country. Below are some of our favorite golf resorts in Portugal.
Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
The Penina Hotel and Golf Resort is set on 360 acres of natural beauty, and is the original home of golf in the Algarve with three golf courses. This includes Algarve’s first 18 hole championship course, The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course which has hosted 10 Portuguese Opens and is the most challenging. This marquee course is a par 73 and is maintained to the highest standards. The Resort Course is a 9 hole course well thought out and playable at all levels of the game. Finally the Academy Course is an executive 9-hole course designed for the intermediate levels to sharpen the short game. The Penina Golf Academy is considered one of the best practice facilities in the region with world class golf professionals to help improve your game. The luxury five star hotel leads the way in high-class service and amenities, and also provides its guests with exclusive access to their own private beach area at Praia de Alvor and shuttle service to and from the hotel during the season.
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort
The Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort provides two distinct escapes at one destination. One area of the resort is designed especially for family fun, while the other is exclusively for adults to enjoy peaceful privacy and romance. The resort features all of the amenities you would expect including a luxurious award winning spa. Golf guests can wake up to some of Europe’s finest golf courses right at their doorstep, including the adjacent Victoria Golf Course where the Portugal Masters is held every year, as well as Laguna and Millennium. The resort also offers private transfer to all Vilamoura golf courses and a golf specialist who can offer professional suggestions and advice.
The Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort
Just 50 minutes from Lisbon, The Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort is home to miles of golden beaches and a world class golf course on the shores of Portugal’s Silver Coast with incredible views over the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands beyond. The championship golf course is the centerpiece of the resort and one of the top courses in Europe, and an excellent example of great coastal golf. Praia D’El Rey is a world-class 5 star resort in the Portuguese sun!
Ritz-Carlton Penha Long Resort
In the lush landscape of Sintra’s rolling green hills, Penha Long Resort is a reminder that true beauty withstands the test of time. The hotel, the only within the natural park, seamlessly incorporates a 14th century monastery and chapel within its luxurious setting. The 27-hole championship golf course at Penha Longa Resort is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design, and is one of the top ranked courses in Portugal and a host to the Portuguese Open. Dining is another incredible experience at the resort which is home to some of Portugal’s most critically acclaimed restaurants, featuring three restaurants awarded with one Michelin-star. A full service luxury spa and wellness center rounds out a list of features that will surely impress the avid luxury resort golf traveler. The property is also within easy reach of great beaches in nearby Cascais and Estoril.
Pine Cliffs Hotel, A Luxury Collection Resort
This Iconic Algarve 5-star retreat located on the cliff-tops above Portugal’s famous beach, Praia da Falésia, features stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean along with it’s own 9-hole golf course that plays among the natural surroundings and the cliffs’ edge, making it one of the most original golf courses in Portugal. There are also a number of amazing courses close by in Vilamoura. Other amenities include a tennis club, swimming pools, fitness center and a variety of fine dining options.
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