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Golf in Portugal

When golfers think about planning a golf holiday to leave the cold winter for a while, playing golf in Portugal is high on their list. And not without reason. Thanks to its pleasant climate, vibrant coastal villages and the high quality of Portugal golf courses, golf in Portugal is recognised as one of the best golf destinations worldwide.

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Best golf courses in Portugal


Promoted golf courses in Portugal


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Golf in Portugal
Golf courses in Portugal are recognised throughout the world for their quality and lay-out. Some of the best golf courses in Portugal include Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, and Oceânico Faldo Course. Also links style golf course West Cliffs, opened in 2017, is recognised as one of the best golf courses in Portugal. In total there are 79 golf clubs in Portugal. Golf courses in Portugal are focused on golf tourists. And as Portuguese golf clubs rely heavily on golf tourism, most of your tee times at golf courses in Portugal can be booked conventiently online via Leadingcourses.com. Because of these golf tourists there are a lot of high-quality golf resorts in Portugal, like Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Penha Longa, Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort, Amendoeira Golf Resort, Hotel Quinta do Lago, Boavista Golf & Spa Resort and Vale Do Lobo Resort. These resorts will definitely make your golf break in Portugal an unforgettable experience. The two most popular regions for golf in Portugal are the Algarve and the Lisbon area. Especially the Algarve, with more than 30 golf clubs and an enjoyable year round climate, is very popular among golfers. The Lisbon area is a more upcoming golf region but with more than a dozen golf courses (including West Cliffs and Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort) and the stunning capital city of Portugal around the corner, you will definitely enjoy your Portugal golf holiday. The popularity of golf in Portugal is also displayed by the fact that the European Tour has recently hosted golf tournaments in Portugal, for example the Portugal Masters at one the best golf clubs in Portugal: Victoria Golf Course - Dom Pedro Golf. As mentioned, Portugal is an important golf destination and this is mainly due to the abundant availability of good golf courses and the mild climate. The diversity of golf clubs is huge. Along the coast a lot of course are located with great views of the ocean, for example the best links course in Portugal: West Cliffs. But, also the parkland courses, located more inland, are magnificent.

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Best review of golf courses in Portugal
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8.8
Leonard
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Played on: 4 June 2019 Review date: 9 July 2019Handicap: 20.1
West Cliffs
Arriving at the course at West Cliffs you are immediately impressed by the beautiful clubhouse. It is very functional but really beautiful at the same time. The views from the clubhouse on the 10th hole, putting green and driving range and the ocean are breathtaking. The pro-shop is immediately on the left with plenty souvenirs and clothing to choose from. The high ceilin…
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8.5
Leonard
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Played on: 26 January 2023 Review date: 28 January 2023Handicap: 20.1
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Victoria Golf Course - Dom Pedro Golf
Designed by Arnold Palmer with his characteristic enormous bunkers, sometimes bigger than the adjacent greens you immediately realise this is a top course that hosted multiple European Tour events. Very professional Caddie Master/starter, friendly greenkeepers and an amazing putting green in front of the clubhouse. The first is a nice warmup hole but further down the co…
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9.9
jlmarquezgolf
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Played on: 3 December 2019 Review date: 12 April 2020Handicap: 5
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Nicklaus Design! Siempre una garantía del oso dorado. Aquí se cumple al 100%. Campo Championship total. Greens grandes y movidos así como unas grandes trampas en los bunkers. Servicio Top cuidando todos los detalles desde que llegas al Bag drop. Siempre lo digo si estas en la zona es una obligación. 1 vez al año no hace daño. 😉.
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Reply from Monte Rei Golf & Country Club — 27 April 2020

Dear jlmarqezgolf, Wow! Thank you for a great review! Please tell all your golfing friends about us! I am sure we will see you back again in the future. One putt wishes The Monte Rei Team
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8.9
Claudio.Cittarini
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Review date: 6 June 2019Handicap: 12.8
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Troia Golf
Der 18-Loch Championship Course ist ein interessanter Par 72-Platz und 6317 Meter lang und führt teilweise entlang des Strandes mit herrlichen Aussichten auf das Meer. Architekten Legende Robert Trent Jones Senior wählte Loch 3 von Troia als einer der besten Golfbahnen, die er je entworfen hat. Zwischen den beiden Golfzentren Lissabon und Algarve in einer ruhigen, idylisc…
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Golfers’ Choice Rankings 2024 for Portugal
The Golfers' Choice Rankings are an overview of the best golf courses in Europe and beyond. The rankings are decided by reviews given by the Leading Courses community, which make them the most transparent golf course rankings in the world of golf. Below are the Best 18-holes golf clubs (overall) in Portugal.
FAQ's about golf in Portugal
Have questions? These are the most popular questions with data-driven answers.
What is the best golf course in Portugal?
Terras da Comporta - Comporta Dunes is the best golf course in Portugal. Out of 79 golf courses in Portugal, the rating 9.0 of Terras da Comporta - Comporta Dunes is the highest. Click here to view the 10 best golf courses in Portugal
Is Portugal good for golf?
A 8.5 rating indicates Portugal is very good as a golf destination. This rating is based on several elements, like the average rating of golf clubs within this destination and the density of above-average golf clubs.
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