| #ffffff;" /> | | | | The advantages of golf near Lisbon are obvious |
| With the promise of balmy weather and a | | | | – so close to the capital, transfer from the |
| growing collection of some of the best courses in | | | | airport is quick and painless, and this region also |
| Europe, golf holidays in Portugal have plenty to | | | | has some of the best courses to explore while on |
| offer the avid golfer. While there are good | | | | a golf holiday in Portugal. The golf hotels are also |
| courses throughout the country, the majority are | | | | of superb quality, offering five star facilities, |
| concentrated in the Algarve and near Lisbon, with | | | | individual character and outstanding service for the |
| a couple of hidden gems on the nearby island of | | | | ultimate luxury golf holiday. |
| Madeira. | | | | Top Course and Hotel: |
| The Algarve | | | | • CampoReal – Nested in wooded |
| Golf holidays in the Algarve have become hugely | | | | hills and valleys and designed by Donald Steel, this |
| popular in recent years, with Portugal’s | | | | course is jaw dropping to look at. But it is about |
| south coast rapidly turning into one of the most | | | | more than just the scenery at the CampoReal, |
| significant golfing destinations in Europe. The region | | | | with the course presenting a good challenge for |
| draws thousands of holiday goers each year with | | | | even the most experienced golfer. Attached to it |
| its combination of glorious weather, excellent | | | | is one of the finest golf hotels in Portugal, with an |
| beaches and relaxed atmosphere – all | | | | outstanding club house, full spa facilities, and three |
| features that make it equally appealing to those | | | | top quality restaurants amongst its many |
| interested in a golf break in Portugal. Vilamoura | | | | features. |
| has become famed as something of a | | | | Madeira |
| golfers’ paradise, and while some of the | | | | Located almost a 1000 kilometres off the west |
| best courses in the region are concentrated | | | | coast of Portugal, a golf holiday in Madeira offers |
| around this resort, there are numerous other | | | | the perfect taste of island relaxation to help you |
| courses in the region that shouldn’t be | | | | focus on improving your game. Long renowned |
| missed. | | | | for its wine and world famous New Year |
| Top Course: | | | | celebrations, the island is now beginning to attract |
| • Monte Rei – This course only | | | | golfers with its two courses and range of five |
| opened in 2007, but has quickly established itself | | | | star hotels. |
| as one of the best courses in Portugal. A golf | | | | Top Courses: |
| holiday to Monte Rei will allow you to enjoy a | | | | • Santoro de Terra – Located in |
| superb and challenging course designed by Jack | | | | the mountains of Madeira, Santoro de Terra was |
| Nicklaus himself. | | | | designed by Robert Trent Jones, and features |
| Top Hotels: | | | | some truly astonishing views. A challenging course, |
| • Vila Sol Spa and Golf Resort – | | | | especially when the wind is up! |
| This resort is truly luxurious. Placed next to the | | | | • Palheiro Golfe – Overlooking |
| Vila Sol Golf Course, it offers top class dining and | | | | Funchal and the south coast a round at Palheiro |
| outstanding quality of service, and the beautifully | | | | Golfe is as much about enjoying the scenery as it |
| furnished rooms are the perfect place to relax | | | | is about perfecting your game, and is a great |
| after a hard day’s golf. | | | | course to play on while on a golf break in Portugal. |
| Lisbon | | | | |