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The Best Golf Resorts in Portugal

What are the best golf resorts in Portugal?

Amendoeira Golf Resort

Dona Filipa Golf Resort

Penina Golf Resort

Vila Gale Marina

Palm Village

Vale Do Lobo Golf Resort

Golf Holidays Direct have put a comprehensive list of the most popular golf holidays in Portugal together for your next golf holiday. The following five golf resorts are all 5* and boast of having some of the very best golf courses on site to play. Take advantage of travelling to Amendoeira Golf Resort which offers free buggies and playing the fantastic Faldo and O Connor golf courses.

Amendoeira Golf Resort

The Amendoeira Golf Resort is located just a 15-minute drive away from Silves, a beautiful traditional Portuguese town exuding culture and charm. Silves is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the typical resorts in the Algarve to try a taste of the ‘real’ Portugal. Silves is not a large town, meaning all of the historic attractions such as the ancient castle can be accessed on foot. With an array of local cafes and traditional restaurants, here you can truly embrace a true Portuguese lifestyle. Furthermore, just a 40-minute drive away from Faro Airport, the Amendoeira Golf Resort is highly accessible for all people travelling on a golf holiday to Portugal.

Conveniently for golfers, the Amendoeira Golf Resort has two spectacular golf courses on site; the Amendoeira Faldo golf course and the Amendoeira O’Connor golf course. Both of these golf courses are widely considered to be among the most prestigious in the Algarve, meaning they are essential on any itinerary for an 

Dona Filipa Golf Resort

Dona Filipa Hotel & San Lorenzo Golf Course is an exclusive resort boasting quality throughout its 154 rooms and five restaurants and bars. The high-class service and elegant environment guarantees each guest a memorable holiday. With all the modern comforts you could want throughout your stay Dona Filipa Hotel is the perfect Portuguese golf resort. 

Dona Filipa Hotel & San Lorenzo Golf is located in Vale do Lobo in southern Algarve (25 minutes west of Faro Airport). The San Lorenzo Golf Course is arguably one of the very best golf courses in Portugal and can only be played by staying at this hotel.

With magnificent views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Dona FIlipa Vale do Lobo offers a touch of glamour to every holiday. Dona Filipa is famous for providing excellent Portugese charm, with all the comfort and quality you would expect from a five star hotel. From Presidential Suites to Classic Rooms, this resort ensures that there is a room and service for every holiday and occasion.  

Dona Filipa Hotel offers outstanding dining facilities to ensure the high quality service remains consistent throughout all aspects of the resort. The Primavera Restaurant provides a buffet style breakfast each morning and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Dom Duarte Grill offers a more elegant dining experience, with a sophisticated menu in a relaxed environment. 

Penina Golf Resort

The five star Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is situated in a beautiful part of Portugal. With 196 comfortable guest rooms and 36-holes of superb onsite golf, this luxurious property has everything you would expect from a five star golf resort.

Penina Hotel is set in 360 acres of perfect grasslands and natural Algarve beauty. The resort is home to 196 well designed guestrooms that make the perfect base for your Portugal golf break - featuring all you will require to stay in complete comfort. Each room comes equipped with comfortable beds, a 32 inch flat screen satellite TV, a bathtub with shower, in-room safe, air conditioning, and a private terrace with pool or mountain views.

As your golf holiday draws to a close, there is a great range of dining options available on-site. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the Sagres Restaurant serves international cuisine in a casual and relaxed ambience. For a more formal atmosphere we recommend that guests try Le Grill Restaurant, which also serves international cuisine. Furthermore, guests can also try the Italian inspired L’Arlecchino Restaurant and the Dunas Beach tapas restaurant, as well as two other dining options.

Vila Gale Marina

The Vila Gale Marina is perfectly positioned for golfers to appreciate the best sights of Vilamoura, located just a stone’s throw away from the beach and minutes away from the famous marina. Recently refurbished, this modern hotel offers its guests a range of excellent facilities and impeccable service, making it an ideal base to play one of the many fantastic golf courses in the Algarve. 

Vilamoura is widely considered to be one of the most upmarket and sophisticated resorts in the Algarve and a very popular golf holiday destination, home to the famous Marina filled with million-pound yachts and a fantastic range of authentic Portuguese restaurants and lively bars. It is also home to two stunning sandy beaches and a casino. Perfect for sun worshippers and those wanting to make the most of Portugal’s beautiful beaches, the Vila Gale Marina is located just 300 metres away from the Praia da Marina beach. This idyllic sandy beach is lined with a promenade, packed with a range of bars and restaurants. 

Not only is the Vila Gale Marina perfectly positioned to make the most out of Vilamoura’s nightlife and restaurants, it is also situated in close proximity to some of the best golf courses in the Algarve. For example, the Laguna Golf Course and the Millennium Golf Course are both just a ten-minute drive away from the hotel. 

Vale Do Lobo Golf Resort

Take a golf holiday to Vale do Lobo. It is Portugal's biggest and most exclusive luxury holiday destination - a 400-hectare estate of exceptional beauty containing two championship golf courses and flanked by a 3-mile sandy beach.

In addition to the two fabulous courses, there are 25 different sporting and recreational activities on offer here. Dozens of bars, shops, bistros, cafés and a nightclub all attract not only discerning golfing holidaymakers, but international celebrities who choose Vale do Lobo as their home and playground. 

Other popular golf holidays in Portugal

Sao Rafael Atlantico

Penha Longa Resort

Quinta Da Marinha Resort

Pestana Carvoeiro

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Resort

Hotel Salgados Dunas Suites

Monte Rei Resort

Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel

Golf Holidays Direct are able to bespoke any Portugal golf break to suit your requirements. The team are specialists at arranging golf holidays and will book every single aspect of your next golf trip, We will arrange the flights, transfers, accommodation and of golf the Golf.

Ryan Masters

Ryan Masters is a golf enthusiast and loves writing and reviewing golf holiday destinations. 
He plays at a two handicap and is a massive fan of titliest clubs. 
Ryan is very passionate about watching golf at tournaments like the masters and Ryder cup.