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Golf Courses in the Algarve

Which are the best golf courses in the Western Algarve and where are they located? This is a question we are often asked. Below is some course information which should help answer that question:
 

Name	Opening	Size	Holes	Architect
Parque da Floresta	1987	5.661	18	Pepe Gonzales
Boavista Golf Resort	2002	6.053	18	Howard Swan
Palmares Golf	1975	5.961	18	Frank Pennink
Penina Championship Resort	1972	2.987	18	Sir Henry Cotton
Alto Golf	1991	6.125	18	Sir Henry Cotton
Golfe do Morgado	2003	6.399	18	European Golf Design
Álamos	2003	6.399	18	Russel Talley
Gramacho	1991	6.107	18	Ronald Fream
Vale da Pinta	1992	6.115	18	Ronald Fream
Vale do Milho	1990	926	9	Dave Thomas
Silves Golf	1994	6.080	18	Fausto Nascimento,
				José Matias e Peter Booth

1. Parque da Floresta
2. Boavista Golf Resort
3. Palmares Golf
4. Penina Championship
5. Alto Golf
6. Golfe do Morgado
7. Álamos
8. Gramacho
9. Vale da Pinta
10. Vale do Milho
11. Silves Golf
 

1. Parque da Floresta

Parque da Floresta (18 holes), in the West, is certainly one of the most spectacular golf courses in the area. It is located on a hilly golf and leisure resort near the historic city of Lagos and adjacent to the Costa Vicentina nature reserve. Designed by Spanish architect Pepe Gancedo, it reflects the philosophy of minimal nature disturbance when building a golf course.

The course has diverse holes spread through vineyards, ravines of eucalyptus and is surrounded by olive and palm trees.

The Club House offers a wonderful mountain and sea view.


2. Boavista Golf Resort

The 18 hole Boavista golf course is located west of Lagos, directly on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, Praia da Luz. The rustic landscape boasts almond and carob trees as well as a magnificent sea view and stunning views of the Monchique Mountains.


3. Palmares Golf

The beautiful 18 hole Palmares Golf course is located to the east of the region’s capital. The course combines two different landscapes in perfection. It extends along the Meia Praia, a white sandy beach with high dunes. From here golfers are able to enjoy breath taking views of Lagos bay and the Monchique Mountains.


4. Penina Championship

Penina Championship is located in central Algarve and is the most splendid Project of Sir Henry Cotton, three times winner of the British Open. The course has countless bunkers, 360.000 trees, abundant water and long greens with a multitude of hits, which make the course a true challenge.