Because the Algarve has very little rain and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, it is the ideal place for golfers.
The International Association of Golf Tour Operators voted the Algarve as the best golf destination.
The Algarve has more than 30 world-class golf courses, including courses designed by Henry Cotton, Arnold Palmer and Rocky Roquemore, and is visited by golfers from around the world. San Lorenzo and the Old Course in Vilamoura are among the best in Europe.
Faro is home to 10 of the 100 best courses ranked by the renowned Golf World magazine.
There are academies at the David Leadbetter in Carvoeiro and at the Grotter, at the Alto Golfe in Portimao and at the Vila Sol in Vilamoura, all of which can help you improve your swing!
Course locations
Central Algarve – Balaia, Faldo, Laguna, Laranjal, Millenium, Ocean, O’Connor, Oceanico Academy, Old Course, Pine Cliffs, Pinhal, Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago North, Quinta do Lago South, Royal, Salgados, San Lorenzo, Victoria, Vila Sol.
Western Algarve – Alamos, Alto Golf, Boavista, Gramacho, Morgado, Palmares, Parque de Floresta, Penina Championship, Penina Academy, Penina Resort, Pinta, Silves Golf, Vale do Milho.
Eastern Algarve: Benamor, Castra Marim, Colina Verde, Monte Rei, Quinta da Ria, Qunita de Cima, Quinta do Vale.
On your golf vacation in Portugal you can also enjoy the beautiful beaches, water sports, nightlife, casinos, restaurants, bars and shops.
You can book direct holidays to all the Algarve golf destinations over the internet, you just have to experience this wonderful country of Portugal yourself.
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