Algarve Golf Holidays & Breaks

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Best Golf Courses Algarve

Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Junior with the highest level of international golf in mind, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Club is a standout among Algarve’s most iconic courses. Featuring 3 returning 9-hole loops that can be played in any sequence, the course provides a unique challenge to players of all skill sets. Having been voted the best golf course in Portugal for 7 consecutive years, Palmares is not one to be missed. 

Set against the backdrop of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, Monte Rei Golf Course is hailed as Portugal’s finest. Designed by “the Golden Bear” himself, Jack Nicklaus, the course has been challenging players of all abilities and handicaps since its opening in 2007. With its wide, forgiving fairways, mature trees and rolling valleys, every hole presents a distinctive and memorable challenge.  

Since its creation, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of international golf. Today, its 3 courses rank among the finest in Europe, complemented by exceptional golf facilities like the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and Southern Europe’s only TaylorMade Performance Centre. Try the North Course for top-tier greens, bunkers and infrastructure, the South Course for its strategically placed hazards, and the Laranjal Course for a distinctive rolling terrain.   

FAQs About Golf In The Algarve

Which airports can I fly to?

If you are looking to visit the Algarve, you should fly to Faro Airport.

Which UK airports serve this destination?

Most UK airports fly to Faro due to the popularity of it as a beach holiday destination as well as golf holidays. These include:

  • London Airports
  • Manchester
  • Liverpool
  • Leeds/Bradford
  • Bristol
  • Newcastle
  • Birmingham
  • Edinburgh

Note that direct flights are also offered via Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports in Ireland. See what airport you need from our Ireland Airport Destination Map.

How long is the flight time?

Flight times from UK airports to Faro Airport are between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours.

Do I need a passport to travel to this destination?

Please see the Foreign And Commonwealth travel advice for full up up to date details: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal

When is the best time for a golf holiday to this destination?

High season is considered to be between March to May and September to October.

What are the local attractions?

There are plenty of things to do and see in the Algarve. Tavira is a beautiful town in the East of the region with many churches and historical buildings, whilst Ponta da Piedade is to the west of the region near Lagos – these rocks have been erroded creating something visually stunning and packed with sea caves and arches. Other towns to visit include Lagos which features an authentic city market, whilst Monchique is high in the hills and offers an amazing view of the Algarve!

Where can we go for nightlife?

Albufeira is the liveliest part of the Algarve and is popular with British and Irish holidaymakers. It’s also particularly popular with stag and hen parties so you can imagine you’ll find plenty of bars and nightclubs open until the early hours. Vilamoura is popular with golfers and the Marina is surrounded with bars and restaurants. Other towns of note include Lagos which also has plenty of bars and restaurants to relax in away from the fairways.

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