Vigia Estates has put together a list of some of the finest golf courses in the Western Algarve, Portugal. These golf courses come highly recommended and are guarenteed to satisfy even the most ardent golfer.
Parque da Floresta
Budens
18 hole par 71 Length in meters 5,661
From the A22 motorway take the exit signposted LAGOS & VILA dO BISPO, and follow the road to the first roundabout. Go straight over that and you will then reach another roundabout. Take the first exit signposted VILA do BISPO and SAGRES. Continue on this road (N125) passing straight through various sets of traffic lights and the turnoffs for the villages of LUZ, ESPICHE, ALMADENA & BURGAU. After about 15 kms you will come to the village of BUDENS. Écomarche supermarket is on the right, approx 400 metres after this at a set of traffic lights turn right (Sign posted golfe) into the PARQUE DA FLORESTA resort.
Boavista Golf
Lagos
18 hole, Par 71 · Length in metres: 6,053
Directions: Head towards Lagos, after the second traffic lights to Praia da Luz you will find the turning to Boavista on your right.
Palmares
Meia Praia, Lagos
18 hole, Par 71 · Length in metres: 5,961
Directions: Drive to Lagos and then follow signs leading to Meia Praia. When on the main Meia Praia road, a long straight road that runs parallel
with the beach on your right, continue until the very end following signs to Palmares Golf Course.
Penina
Penina, Portimão
18 hole, Par 73 · Length in metres: 6,273
Directions: Head towards Lagos and then follow signs for Alvor and Portimão. After you have passed the village of Figueira, The Meridian Penina Hotel is on your right on the long, straight tree-lined road, just prior to reaching the Alvor turnoff.
Alto Golf
Alvor
18 hole, Par 72 · Length in metres: 6,125
Directions: Head towards Lagos and then follow signs for Alvor and Alto Club. Next follow signs leading to Alto Golf.
Carvoeiro Golf Pinta Course
Praia do Carvoeiro
18 hole, Par 71 · Length in metres: 6,152
Directions: Head towards Lagos and follow signs for Portimão. Pass Portimão and follow signs to Lagoa. Keep on the EN125 through Lagoa and take the turning to Praia da Carvoeiro. Follow signs to the golf course.
Gramacho Course
Praia do Carvoeiro
18 hole, Par 72 · Length in metres: 6,107
Directions: Head towards Lagos and follow signs for Portimão and then for Lagoa. Keep on the EN125 through Lagoa and take the turning to Praia da Carvoeiro. Follow signs to the golf course.
Salgados
Vale de Parra, Albufeira
18 hole, Par 72 · Length in metres: 6,080
Directions: Head towards Lagos and follow signs for Portimão and then for Lagoa. Carry on in the direction of Guia, located just before Albufeira. At the traffic lights of the village of Guia turn right and follow signs for the Salgados Golf Course.
