Best golf destinations in Portugal

It’s safe to say that our golfers love Portugal. Every year it continues to be our most popular choice for overseas breaks. With regular flights from across the UK, an almost unlimited choice of golf, and fantastic weather throughout the year, it’s easy to see why the country is so attractive to our customers!

However, a golf trip to Portugal can differ greatly from region to region, and so it’s important to check out the area that might be best suited to your group. Our sales experts are ideally placed to help you select your perfect break, but before speaking to them, why not check out our guide to the best golf destinations in Portugal below!

• Vilamoura
• Lisbon
• Quinta do Lago
• Tavira
• Lagos
• Alvor
• Albufeira

The most popular region of our most popular country… Vilamoura is an absolute golfing haven. Just 30 minutes from Faro airport, and with dozens of courses to choose from, golf has been intrinsic to the development of this region.

During the spring and summer months, the bustling marina is packed with golfers, taking in the waterfront bars after their rounds on some of Europe’s best layouts – with everything from British-style pubs to fine dining eateries in abundance.

There are several hotels on the marina itself here, notably the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, Hotel Vila Gale Marina, and the Dom Pedro Vilamoura, each offering a different level of experience to match all budgets. The Dom Pedro Golf Collection is prominent across Vilamoura, boasting two further hotels, as well as running five of the best courses in the area (Old Course, Victoria Course, Pinhal Course, Millennium Course, Laguna Course).

Portugal’s capital is one of our favourite European cities. There’s just so much to do here, with a hugely relaxing vibe that oozes through the destination. The food, architecture, and nightlife are all much loved here, however, many overlook the sheer brilliance of Lisbon golf courses!

Penha Longa and Praia D’El Rey are two of the strongest golf resorts in Europe, and cater for groups that are looking for the convenience of having all courses and restaurants on their doorstep. Also situated just outside of the capital is The Oitavos Hotel, a luxury five-star facility with the excellent Oitavos Dunes course attached. This is one of our favourite coastal layouts in Europe, and something you’ll often see us use in our marketing materials for Portugal due to the sheer beauty of its layout!

Speaking of which, the West Cliffs Golf Links at Praia D’El Rey is also a feast for the eyes, and a truly majestic links course in the purest of forms. Despite only opening for play in 2017, the course fits perfectly within the landscape and looks as though it has been in place for decades.

Likewise, the Trent Jones-designed layout at Troia Golf is also another special course, one that is regularly rated as within the Top 20 golf courses in continental Europe. All told, whilst the Algarve may have the most courses of any region in Portugal, the area around the country’s capital might be home to some of the strongest!

Boavista Golf Club is also a great option for a break to the area, and with on-site accommodation, it’s the ideal golf resort for those looking for the best of both worlds; there’s loads to do on-site and the city centre is just a 5-minute drive away! If you do want to stay closer to the action, then check out our accommodation options at Tivoli Lagos and Vila Gale Lagos which can both be paired with any course of your choosing in the region.