Famous venues such as Vilamoura and Penina are the jewels in the crown, but there are many more destinations that will have you itching to get out onto the golf course and enjoy some time in the sunshine.
Away from the coastline the Portuguese capital of Lisbon is not to be missed with stunning golf facilities and a rich history to keep you occupied away from the course.
One of the most popular golfing hotspots in the world, the quality of the climates and the courses on The Algarve has made this a favourite for many years.
While the Algarve hogs much of the limelight when it comes to golf in Portugal, the capital city of Lisbon boasts its own array of top quality courses and accommodation.
The Albufeira Sol Hotel is a modern, lively apartment complex located near the centre of Albufeira and close to the Santa Eulalia Beach.
Soak up the beauty of the Algarve at the palatial Amendoeira Resort which sits amongst 270 hectares of nature.
Anantara Vilamoura Resort offers a landmark of quiet prestige, along southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve coast. Immerse yourself in this tranquil retreat, overlooking the Oceanico Victoria golf course.
This sleek, contemporary hotel is situated about 25 km from the centre of Lisbon, right in the heart of one of the most exclusive resorts where guests can enjoy light, airy accommodation with spacious rooms.
Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop pool and pool-bar of the Hotel Baia in Cascais.
Step out onto a golden Vilamoura Beach, or enjoy water sports at the nearby marina. There are several golf courses a short drive away, including the Victoria Clube de Golfe, home of the Portugal Masters.
Perfectly situated on the wonderful Algarve coast, the four star Dom Pedro Marina is just a ‘stones throw’ from the inviting blue Atlantic Ocean.
One of the original and favourite four-star hotels in Vilamoura, the Dom Pedro Vilamoura is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the beach and Casino, and 500 metres away from Vilamoura’s marina.
A Luxury 5 Star Golf & Family Hotel located on the Beachfront of the Algarve, with two of Europe's most highly rated golf courses nearby - San Lorenzo and Pinheiros Altos.
Just a 7 minute walk from the beach, the laid-back Luna Olympus apartment hotel is situated by the Marina de Vilamoura.
The Magnolia Hotel is surrounded by sun-kissed Algarve coastlines, and is close to 3 superb golf courses at Quinta do Lago.
Monte Rei Golf Resort is a refined country club with villa accommodations, set on over 400 hectares in the East Algarve countryside, and features a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.
Located between the beaches of Portimao and the Monchique mountains, this airy golf resort is the perfect place for relaxing amongst nature.
Located between the beach and Palmares Golf Course, Onyria Palmares is one of the best hotels in the Algarve for golfers and non golfers alike.
Penha Longa Resort is set within a 545-acre National Park in the southern Sintra Mountains.
Penina was the first golf hotel in the Algarve, and has remained a favourite with UK and Irish golfers since it opened in 1966.
The Pestana Dom Joao II is a 4-star hotel overlooking the sandy Alvor beach with its calm, crystal clear waters. It is only 10 minutes on foot from the town centre, very close to the Alvor river.
There is a great choice of apartments and villas at Pestana Carvoeiro, dotted around the Pinta's and Gramacho Golf Courses.
This upscale golf resort is 3.1 km from Aquashow Park, and 6 km from both golfing at Vilamoura Old Course and the beach at Praia da Rocha Baixinha.
Along the shores of Portugal's Silver Coast sits the exclusive Praia Del Rey Golf & Beach Resort, offering a host of spectacular villas and apartments.
The Praia del Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is a first class 5-star luxury resort hotel in Western Portugal, only 50 minutes drive north of Lisbon and set within a region of great natural beauty and outstanding cultural and historic importance.
The Praia Verde Boutique Hotel is an excellent new hotel in the Eastern Algarve close to Tavira and the border with Spain.
The Quinta da Marinha Hotel in Cascais is set in beautiful surroundings between beaches and mountains, just 25 kilometres from the coastal city of Lisbon.
Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort is a boutique hotel with golf on-site.
Located perfectly within the centre of Lagos, Tivoli Lagos is one of the Algarve's most popular hotels.
The iconic Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort is a sophisticated 5-star hotel located directly on the beachfront. With superlative leisure and sports facilities, and a variety of restaurants and bars, it ensures that all ages have the holiday of a lifetime.
These extremely comfortable apartments are located in the heart of the Vale do Lobo Golf Resort, a luxurious, self-contained development in the Algarve.
The Ampalius has a great location in Vilamoura near a Casino and the beach, and is only a short walk to all the best restaurants and bars in the Marina.
Vila Gale Cascais is a great 4-star hotel located close to the famous Marina de Cascais, and within a short distance from ten of Lisbon's finest golf courses.
The Vila Gale Marina hotel in Vilamoura sits opposite the bustling and luxurious marina, but maintains the tranquility of a holiday destination.
Vila Gale Tavira is a stunning hotel with a style influenced by the town of Tavira's Arabic history. The hotel itself is located in the heart of the town of Tavira and is just a short distance away from several of the Algarve's best golf courses.
Located in Portugal's Western Algarve, Alto Golf & Country Club is a premier resort set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind, this championship course demands careful positioning to score well.
Look out for the Hole of Oranges when playing this stunning Christy O'Connor Jnr-designed course.
Designed in 2001, Aroeira Challenge is the second course built in the Aroeira Resort but is said by many to be the tougher course of the two.
Host of the Portuguese Open in 1996 and 1997 and more recently the Portuguese Amateur Championship in 2010 and 2011, Aroeira Pines is an enjoyable golf course set in beautiful surroundings. Formerly called Aroeira 1.
Just a short drive from Lisbon city centre and located between Belas and Vale de Lobo, this course offers an enjoyable challenge for all golfers no matter what level.
Benamor was completed in the spring of 2000, and offers some of the best mountain and sea views the Algarve has to offer.
Boavista has stunning views over the Bay of Lagos and also inland to the Monchique Mountains. Once you reach the turn you get the best views and can enjoy the halfway house.
This par 72 course sits within the Bom Sucesso Resort and boasts incredible views of the Obidos Lagoon and the sea
Campo Real is a 6671 yard long par 72, that requires strategy through stunning valleys.
Castro Marim comprises of three loops of nine - The Guadiana, The Atlantic, and The Grouse, all enjoying superb mountain and ocean views.
Located in the tranquil village of Comporta, just an hour south of Lisbon and on the edge of the Sado Estuary, the brand new Dunas Golf Course by Terras da Comporta officially opened in October 2023.
At 6400 yards, this par 72 parkland course is a classic Algarve golf course with several water features and stunning countryside views.
One of the original and oldest golf clubs in Portugal, Estoril Golf Club has been enhanced a number of times over the years, and today provides an enjoyable test of golf.
Ronald Fream teamed up with the former world No. 1 Nick Price, to create the unique design of Gramacho.
Monte Rei is the first of two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, opened for play in June 2007.
Although it is shorter than its sister course, Morgado Alamos is still a tricky test of golf skill, with narrow fairways and small greens urging players to play more tactical.
Host of the 2017 and 2018 Open de Portugal, Morgado Old is a links style course with flat, wide fairways and Scottish links-inspired bunkers.
Perfectly located in the midst of the stunning Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Oitavos Dunes is a true golfing wonder.
Designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, this stunning signature course blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. Weaving around ancient rivers and trees that have stood for generations, the vistas of the greens and fairways create a naturally diverse setting for a truly memorable round of golf.
Palmares Golf Course is ranked 26th in the Top 100 Courses in Europe, and it's easy to see why. The course boasts undulated fairways through Atlantic Coast dunes and stunning views of the Ocean.
Ranked among the very best golf courses in Europe, this championship course played host to the Portuguese Open in 1994.
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.
The Resort Course is a good test of ability, and is not as busy or challenging as the Championship course.
The rolling green foothills of the Sintra Mountains provide the perfect backdrop to this golf course, which will truly take your breath away.
Located deep in the heart of the Ria Formosa nature reserve on the Algarve, Pinheiros Altos is one of the most prestigious golf centres on the continent.
Vale de Pinta is a well laid out and interesting course.
Praia Del Rey is one of Lisbon's top golf courses and should be visited on any trip to the Portuguese capital.
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, The Quinta da Marinha Golf Course in Cascais, is 6,419 yards of pure nature with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra Mountains.
The Quinta da Ria course is within the Quinta da Ria Resort, located on the Eastern Coast of the Algarve.
Unlike many other courses in this area, Quinta de Cima is a course with no residential or hotel complexes surrounding it, resulting in enjoyable golf in an unspoilt, natural environment.
The Laranjal Golf Course is one of the newer courses and is located close to Quinta do Lago Resort in the Algarve.
The Quinta do Lago North Golf Course is located within the luxury estate of Quinta do Lago.
As a legendary European Tour Course, the South course at Quinta do Lago has hosted the Portuguese Open on eight occasions.
This 18 hole golf course was specially designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros.
The Royal Obidos course was designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros, who promised "a great and wonderful place" on Portugal's coast...and he delivered it.
Salgados Golf Club includes several water hazards, and is one of the trickiest courses in the Algarve with each hole presenting a new challenge and requiring course management.
San Lorenzo Golf Course, exclusive to guests at the Dona Filipa Hotel, is considered to be one the best golf courses in Europe, and one of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Silves is a challenging course is a serene spot at the foot of the Monchique mountains.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Troia Golf Club is ranked 19th in Continental Europe.
The Ocean Course is composed of the two original 9-hole golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
The Royal Golf Course has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes.
Players of all abilities with enjoy Vila Sol, with its beautifully maintained and manicured fairways and quick greens.
With stunning views and an amazing layout, the Laguna Course at Vilamoura offers a great challenge to golfers of all standards.
The 18 hole Millennium Golf Course is located within the Vilamoura Resort area.
The Old Course is located in the Vilamoura area and is one of the oldest golf courses in the Algarve.
Pinhal Golf Course is situated in Vilamoura and is a sister to the other four golf courses.
Currently the longest 18 hole golf course in Portugal and host to the Portugal Masters.
This course will challenge experienced golfers in difficulty and length, but with its modern design and several sets of tees, this great experience will be accessible to golfers of all levels.
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