boasting an enchanting location on the Algarve coast nearby. Onyria Palmares was redesigned in 2011 as a 27 hole course with three distinct 9 hole loops that can be played in any sequence. Featuring dramatic elevation changes and intimate valleys, the course has incredible views of the ocean, pine forests and the Monchique mountains.

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• Holes: 27

• Par: 72

• Length: Alvor/Lagos 6,516 m, Lagos/Praia 6,133 m, Praia/Alvor 6,321 m

• SSS: 72

• Handicap: n/a

• Fairways: Bermuda 

• Greens: Alpha

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Contacts: Onyria Palmares Golf Resort Apartado 74 8600-901 Meia Praia

Tel.: +351 282 790 500

E-mail: 

In the heart of the western Algarve, Parque da Floresta is one of the most spectacular golf courses in Europe. Designed by Spanish architect Pepe Gancedo, the course is a short distance from golden beaches, quaint fishing villages and the Costa Vicentina Nature Reserve.

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• Holes: 18

• Par: 71

• Length: 5,587 m

• SSS: n/a

• Handicap:Certificate preferred

• Fairways: Bermuda 

• Greens: Bentgrass

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Contacts: Parque da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort Vale do Poço 8650 Budens

Tel.: +351 282 690 054

E-mail: golf@vigiasa.com​

Designed by legendary architect Sir Henry Cotton, Alto Golf is a challenging course for all handicap levels. Situated west of Portimão near Alvor, the course runs through two valleys and offers a considerable test for golfers with its strategic bunkers and elevated greens.

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• Holes: 18

• Par: 72

• Length: 6,125 m

• SSS: 73

• Handicap: Men 27, Ladies 35

• Fairways: Bermuda 

• Greens: Bentgrass 

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Contacts: Quinta Alto do Vale - Quatro Estradas 8501-906 Alvor

Tel.: +351 282 460 870

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Penina Golf features three superb courses in a spectacular resort. 

Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
was transformed from a wet, treeless site to lush grounds planted with thousands of eucalyptus and palm trees. The beautifully maintained fairways are fairly flat with strategically placed water hazards, deep bunkers, wide greens and a vast tee area. 

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• Holes: 18

• Par: 73

• Length: 6,273 m

• SSS: 72

• Handicap: Men 28, Ladies 36

• Fairways: Lolium Perenne, Poa Pratensis, Creeping Bent

• Greens: Creeping Bent Cobra

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The pleasant 9-hole Academy Course winds its way through the fairways of the Championship Course. This relatively short course was designed for beginners and casual golfers.

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• Holes: 9

• Par: 30

• Length: 1,851 m 

• SSS: n/a

• Handicap: no certificate required

• Fairways: Bermuda 

• Greens: Creeping Bent

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The Resort Course is composed of nine strategically demanding holes on the north side of the resort. Featuring a number of water hazards, the course is considered a challenge for experienced players.

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• Holes: 9

• Par: 35

• Length: 2,987 m

• SSS: n/a

• Handicap: no certificate required

• Fairways: Bermuda 419

• Greens: Creeping Bent 

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Contacts: Le Méredien Penina Golf & Resort Apartado 146, Penina 8501-952 Portimão

Tel.: +351 282 420 200

E-mail: 

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The attractive undulating terrain, shimmering lakes and sloping fairways of Gramacho Golf show the Algarve countryside. The grounds are maintained at tournament standards throughout the year and each round is a genuine challenge.

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• Holes: 18

• Par: 72

• Length: 5,532 m

• SSS: 71

• Handicap: Men 27, Ladies 35

• Fairways: Ryegrass, Bermuda

• Greens: Bent grass 

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Contacts: Gramacho Apartado 1011 8401-908 Carvoeiro

Tel.: +351 282 340 900

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