Experience outstanding courses & year-round sunshine
With some of the best courses in Europe, the perfect playing climate, and a host of first-class golf destinations, Portugal golf vacation packages offer a multitude of experiences no matter your preference, budget, or group size. Famous worldwide for its warm hospitality, relaxed way of life, and fantastic variety of courses, from perfectly conditioned parkland courses to modern-day links masterpieces, it really does have it all. Choose from the vibrant Lisbon or sunny Algarve, or for the ultimate golf trip, combine both!
Portugal was voted the “Best Golf Destination in Europe” at the World Golf Awards for three consecutive years (2022-2024).
Why book a golf package to Portugal?
- Play DP World Tour and Championship courses across the country
- Stay in beautiful five-star hotels & resorts
- Easily accessible, with excellent flights into Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon)
- Experience the perfect golfing climate, all year round
- Explore Europe's best & most exciting destinations
- Indulge in the famous Portuguese culture - food, art, history & more
Experience the best golf trip destinations in Portugal
Portugal is an unmatched destination for a golf vacation that combines exceptional golf with a year-round mild climate and beautiful coastal landscapes. It is also surprisingly easy to get to, with direct flights to Lisbon from Newark, New York, Boston and San Francisco.
Before planning your trip, make sure you check out some of our top travel tips below:
Travel tips
- Best time to visit: the most popular months are April to June and September to October, as you avoid the summer heat and the weather is perfect for golf. If you are flexible and looking to save on your trip, then the winter months can also be a great time to visit Portugal.
- Booking tee times: Advance booking is recommended, especially at popular courses.
- Travel essentials: Most golf resorts provide club rentals, but bringing your own equipment is advisable for optimal performance.
- Best place to visit: With so many locations to choose from, it’s important to ensure you are picking the best for you and your group. Check out our favorites below:
The Algarve: Best for guaranteed weather
The Algarve offers over 300 days of sunshine per year and locations that are ideal for either golf tours or stay & play golf packages. With approximately 31 courses located in this location alone, the Algarve is the ultimate golfers' paradise. There are several towns suitable for golfers looking to stay in this sun-soaked region.
Vilamoura is a golf-crazed town centrally located less than 30 minutes from Faro International Airport. Built around the beautiful marina, packed full of bars and restaurants, with numerous golf courses within close proximity, this is the perfect location for group entertainment. We recommend either staying in the town center and travelling out to the local courses or basing yourself just outside in Quinta do Lago, a resort town packed with great golf!
Lagos is a vibrant and historic coastal city in Western Algarve, an alternative option offering a more relaxed and traditional Portuguese environment. The city center is packed with Michelin-starred restaurants, bars, quaint shops, and cobbled streets. It’s perfect for exploring the Portuguese way of life and has some great sightseeing nearby.
Stay centrally at the Tivoli Lagos, or for more scenic accommodations, Palmares Signature Apartments are located on-site of one of Portugal’s top golf courses.
Tavira in Western Algarve, near the Spanish border, is perfect for golfers looking to play the no.1 golf course in Portugal – Monte Rei Golf Resort. The layout is sublime and the on-site accommodations are also incredible, ranging from Clubhouse Residences (one – three bedroom apartments or luxurious penthouse) to Linked Villas (home away from home). The resort comes complete with access to three excellent restaurants. The town of Tavira is great for a day trip and there are some other great courses in the area as well.
Lisbon: Best for combining golf with culture
Lisbon offers something completely different – featuring golf nearby one of Europe’s most vibrant and colorful city centers. While our resorts and courses differ in proximity to Lisbon, you’re never too far away to enjoy a day trip to the cosmopolitan capital.
The golf courses are some of newest and best in all of Europe, taking full advantage of the wider Lisbon region’s iconic coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Some of our favorites for a Lisbon golf trip include: Terras da Comporta, West Cliffs, Oitavos Dunes, and Troia Golf.
For accommodations, we recommend:
- Marriott Praia d’el Rey: great for secluded, coastal resort golf
- Palacio Estoril: great for history with easy transport links into downtown
- Penha Longa Resort: great for resort golf & a luxury five-star experience
- Troia Design Hotel: great for accessing two of Portugal’s top courses
Discover the best golf courses in Portugal
In Portugal, you'll find some of the best golf in Europe, and with such a high quantity and quality of layouts on offer, no two golf trips to Portugal are the same!
Lisbon provides a complete contrast to most places around the world. Not only are you situated around one of the world's leading cities, but the golf courses provide excellent variety as well, from classic resort golf to some of the world's best new links courses.
Located in the south, the Algarve is famous for its more relaxed way of life, with miles of beautiful sandy beaches, excellent hotels, and sun-kissed golf courses framed by umbrella pines and coastal scenery.
Some of Portugal’s best golf courses include:
Monte Rei Nicklaus Course (Tavira, Algarve)
No.1 ranked golf course in Portugal by Golf Digest
Nestled in the scenic Serra do Caldeirão Mountains, Monte Rei delivers a golf experience like no other. With ample spacing between tee times and a course that harmonizes beautifully with the natural surroundings, this Jack Nicklaus design offers players a serene and exclusive setting within Eastern Algarve.
Terras da Comporta Dunas Course (Lisbon)
Ranked no.9 in ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe’ by Golf World Magazine
Beautifully located near the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve 1hr 30minutes from Downtown Lisbon, Terras da Comporta is European golf’s new superstar. Designed by David McLay-Kidd, of Bandon Dunes fame, the course spans over 200 acres of sandy landscape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is his premier project on the European mainland, featuring a distinctive links-style layout with Festuca grass fairways and six tee options per hole, catering to all abilities. Despite Comporta’s early age, it has already received critical acclaim having been voted ‘World's and Europe’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2023 World Golf Awards.
West Cliffs Golf Links (Lisbon)
No.2 ranked golf course in Portugal by Golf Digest
Another newer addition to golf in Portugal, West Cliffs is a classy links course with Atlantic views on every hole. Opened in June 2017, the Cynthia Dye-designed course is located at the Praia D’El Rey Golf & Country Club. Its pure links layout seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape and has the look and feel of a course that has been there for years. The newly constructed clubhouse boasts excellent amenities and restaurant, providing the perfect finish to a memorable round on this championship course.
Oitavos Dunes (Lisbon)
No.3 ranked golf course in Portugal by Golf Digest
Set within the picturesque Sintra-Cascais Natural Park 40 minutes from Lisbon, Oitavos Dunes Golf Course offers a breathtaking landscape of pinewoods and reforested dunes. Nestled by the sea, it provides uninterrupted ocean views, with glimpses of Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point, visible from several holes. Meticulously designed to harmonize with its environment by renowned architect Arthur Hills, this stunning course offers a must-play experience for golfers seeking beauty and challenge.
Dom Pedro Old Course (Vilamoura, Algarve)
No.4 ranked golf course in Portugal by Golf Digest
Dating back to 1969, the Old Course is one of the oldest layouts in the Algarve region. Designed by Frank Pennink and later renovated by Martin Hawtree in the late 1990s, it is an incredibly enjoyable test of golf with well-constructed tree-lined fairways, small greens, and gentle contours.
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Stay in top resorts on your Portugal golf trip
From luxury golf resorts to budget-friendly city center hotels, when it comes to accommodations the choices in Portugal are endless.
Some of our recommended accommodations for Portugal golf packages include:
Praia D’Ely Resort (Lisbon)
Two excellent golf courses on-site
With two of the country's top golf courses on-site and two different accommodation options, Praia d’el Rey provides luxury and value at one of the Portugal’s top golf resorts. There are two separate styles of accommodation at Praia D'El Rey, the five-star Marriott Hotel and the luxurious self-catered apartments. The resort is a superb five-star luxury complex located just North of Lisbon on the Atlantic coast. There are 179 bedrooms (including nine luxurious suites) with great views of the ocean and the golf course.
Conrad Algarve (Quinta do Lago, Algarve)
Three amazing parkland courses within 10 minutes
The Conrad Algarve is a beautiful five-star hotel set within the wider Quinta do Lago resort town, 10 miles away from Faro International Airport. Guests staying here have access to Quinta do Lago Golf, home to three of the Algarve’s top courses, an array of excellent facilities, and an elegant and inviting atmosphere.
Penha Longa Resort (Lisbon)
27 holes on-site, great for resort golf
Situated just 15 miles from Lisbon within the Sintra Mountains National Park, Penha Longa is a five-star resort with 27-holes of excellent on-site golf designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course is excellent (a former Portuguese Open host), and the wider complex offers various accommodations from standard suites with stunning views of the Sintra Mountains to luxurious apartments overlooking the golf course.
Monte Rei Resort (Tavira, Algarve)
Play the no.1 ranked course in Portugal
A hidden gem in the eastern Algarve near Tavira, Monte Rei is a premier resort featuring a championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This par-72 masterpiece boasts elevated tees, water hazards, and pristine bunkers, enhanced by world-class practice facilities and a dedicated golf academy. Accommodations range from elegant one- to three-bedroom linked villas to spacious standalone villas, each equipped with kitchens, terraces, private gardens, and pools—ideal for groups of all sizes. The resort also offers an exceptional culinary experience, highlighted by the Michelin-starred Vistas Rui Silvestre, alongside stylish bars that elevate the dining scene.
Troia Design Hotel (Lisbon)
Nearby Troia Golf (1.5 miles) & Terras de Comporta Dunas (20 miles)
Located on Portugal's stunning Atlantic coastline, Troia Design Hotel offers 61 modern rooms, along with 144 apartments and residential suites featuring a sleek contemporary design. With balcony views of Arrábida Mountains and pristine beaches, it's an ideal spot for golfers seeking a nature-filled getaway. Within 20 miles, guests can play two of Portugal’s top layouts in Troia Golf and Terras de Comporta Dunas Course, the new David McLay-Kidd design.
Palacio Estoril (Lisbon)
Historic hotel with good transport links into Lisbon
The Palacio Estoril Hotel & Golf Resort is situated in the hear of the picturesque Cascais coast, a beautiful town in the wider Lisbon region. The hotel is known for its five-star luxury and timeless elegance, having been inaugurated back in August 1930. The service and facilities throughout the resort are first-class and guests can also enjoy the on-site golf course. We recommend visitors enjoy a day trip into Lisbon, which is an hour by train or a 30 minutes’ drive.
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Very few locations in Europe can match Portugal. Not only are you guaranteed sun, but the choice of courses and resorts for such a small country is staggering. Plus, it is incredibly easy to get to and provides great value.
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Post-round adventures
There is so much to see and do in Portugal, from the great beaches, mountains, and lively cities. Explore Lisbon and experience the capital city’s unique history and thriving cultural scene, or discover crystal clear waters and year-round sunshine in the Algarve.
Picturesque Portugal When organizing your golf trip to Portugal, reserve at least a day or half a day to explore the city's attractions.
Strolling through the charming and historic town of Cascais on a sunny afternoon with a gentle breeze is incredibly peaceful and definitely worth capturing in photos to make your loved ones envious back home.
Plus, don't miss the breathtaking views of Lisbon from Castelo de Sao Jorge, where you can admire the city's iconic red rooftops from high above the city center.
In the Algarve, there are plenty of colorful Portuguese towns to explore. Lagos is filled with quaint shops, cobbled streets, and restaurants, with a great promenade and lots of beautiful beaches.
Mesmerizing Mediterranean cuisine Portugal offers a tantalizing array of fresh Mediterranean cuisine, with its seafood being particularly renowned. But don't overlook the traditional meat and vegetarian dishes. Staying in Lisbon presents the perfect chance to delve into Portuguese delicacies, with the Time Out Market being a standout recommendation. Curated by experienced journalists, it offers an unmatched selection of food and drink options, making it a fantastic destination for group dining experiences throughout the day.
Party in the Capital Most hotels and resorts feature great bars nearby, perfect for enjoying an evening cocktail or some entertainment. But if you're in the city center and seeking livelier vibes, you can't miss Pink Street. Easily recognizable by its bright pink paint, it's the place where unforgettable memories are made!
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