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o Álamos Golf Course...........................

o Alto Golf Course.................................

Balaia Golf Course.............................

Benamor Golf Course........................

o Boavista Golf Course.........................

Castro Marim Golf Course.................

Colina Verde Golf Course..................

o Espiche Golf Course..........................

o Gramacho Golf Course......................

Laranjal Golf Course..........................

Millennium Golf Course......................

Monte Rey Golf Course......................

o Morgado Golf Course.........................

Ocean Golf Course.............................

Oceânico Academy Course................

Oceânico Faldo Course......................

Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course.......

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course...........

Oceânico Old Golf Course..................

Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course.............

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Featured Algarve Golf

Courses

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o Palmares Golf Course................................

o Parque da Floresta Golf Resort..................

o Penina Academy Golf Course.....................

o Penina Golf Course....................................

o Penina Resort Golf Course.........................

Pine Cliffs Golf Course...............................

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course........................

Quinta de Cima Golf Course......................

Quinta da Ria Golf Course.........................

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course.............

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course............

Quinta do Vale Golf Course........................

Royal Golf Course......................................

Salgados Golf Course...............................

San Lorenzo Golf Course..........................

o Silves Golf Course......................................

o Vale do Milho Golf Course..........................

o Vale da Pinta Golf Course..........................

Victoria Golf Course....................................

Vila Sol Golf Course....................................

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Eastern Algarve Golf Courses o Western Algarve Golf Courses Central Algarve Golf Courses

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Featured Hotels

o Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort *****

Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort *****

Hotel Tivoli Victoria *****

Pousada de Tavira

Sheraton Algarve & Pine Cliff Residences *****

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Dom Pedro Golf Resort ****

Porto Bay Falésia ****

Vila Galé Ampalius ****

Vila Galé Tavira ****

o Vila Valverde Design Hotel ****

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Eastern Algarve Hotel o Western Algarve Hotel Central Algarve Hotel

Golf in the Algarve is an unforgettable experience. The Algarve has over 40 golf courses of exceptional standard and a fantastic

year round climate making it one of the leading golf destinations in the world.

Algarve boasts a fantastic Mediterranean climate with an annual average of 3000 sunshine hours one of Europe’s sunniest places,

sunnier even than California. With the Mediterranean to the east and the Atlantic to the west, golf courses on the Algarve’s eastern

coast are generally hotter and drier than those to the west. Inland golf courses are also hotter than costal ones.

The Algarve region covers the southernmost portion of Portugal. The mountains that separate the north and south of Portugal

afford the south some protection from north winds and those coming over from the Atlantic. These winds are cool and rain-bearing

so the south of Portugal is much warmer and drier than the north.

Winter lasts from December till February temperatures are very mild with an average high temperature of 16ºC (60ºF) in December

and February which drops just slightly to 15ºC (59ºF) in January. It rarely gets down to freezing though further from the coast it can

dip down and frosts can occur at night but gusts of hot wind blowing up from Africa; even in Winter bringing temperature to the low

20s (61ºF). Sunshine levels, average six hours per day and rainfall is at its highest but it still isn’t particularly high and usually

sticks to short showers or thunderstorms.

Spring is from March till May, and the average temperature climbs to 18ºC (64ºF) in March, 20ºC (68ºF) in April and 22ºC (72ºF) in

May. Sunshine levels jump to nine hours per day in April and ten hours in May. It is the perfect season for golf.

Summer lasts from June till September and is filled with long days of brilliant sunshine and soaring heat. The average high

temperature starts out in the pleasant mid 20s (72ºF) then gets up to a peak of 28ºC (83ºF) in July and August. September gets

back down to 26ºC (78ºF). It is the fringe months of June and September that are perhaps the most comfortable in terms of heat for

golfers. In the peak months daytime temperatures can go up into the mid 30´s (86ºF). Cooling sea breezes help to take the edge off

the heat as do the moderately low humidity levels. The sun shines in ten or more hours per day on average for the entire season.

Rainfall is so low it’s hardly worth mentioning.

Autumn lasts from October and November, and is very warm with an average high temperature of 22ºC (71ºF) in October and 19ºC

(66ºF) in November. Rainfall does increase but only to around 50 mm which is unlikely to cause more than a brief inconvenience. It

usually falls in brief thunderstorms that come in from the Atlantic. October sees around eight hours per day of sunshine and

November sees around six.

THE ALGARVE !

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Western Algarve!

Western Algarve begins at the town of Portimão, on the western bank of the River Arade and ends in the

town of Sagres the westernmost point of Europe. In the Western Algarve, there is a selection of very good

golf courses which are often very good value, excellent hotels and several towns providing a more traditional

Portuguese setting for your stay.

Portimão is a busy town and is in fact, the second largest town in the Algarve, after Faro. It is also an

important commercial and fishing center. Praia da Rocha with its high-rise accommodation on the cliff-tops,

it is not the most beautiful place on earth but has great beaches, plenty of bars and restaurants and good

accommodation. The fishing village of Alvor next to a lagoon, with its shallow waters adjacent to the

marshlands of the protected nature reserve has some pretty amazing golf courses. The historic town of

Lagos, which is probably the best known of the western Algarve holiday Resorts is a walled town featuring a

natural harbor, some great beaches and beautifully located golf courses laid in the wild and rugged

countryside of the west Algarve. Burgau & Salema are two quite pretty fishing villages with cobbled streets.

The unspoiled village of Figueira has the last west Algarve golf course the Parque da Floresta Golf Resort.

At the most south-westerly point of the Algarve is the village of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. Here, as we

approach the west coast of the Algarve, the landscape and the coastline become more rugged. Away from

the coast and 22km (15 miles) north of Portimão the charming little town of Monchique, nestled in the pine-

clad foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains is famous for its curative waters at the Thermal Spa, a

few kilometers south at Caldas de Monchique.

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Cascade Resort Vila Valverde Design & Country Hotel

The Cascade Hotel and Resort painted in the beautiful,

traditional, warm natural colors of pale terracotta, ochre and

pale yellow, breaks the recent trend of high white modern

architecture reflecting instead a blend of historic Roman and

Moorish styles. Unique creation has been introduced in the

furnishing and decor of the generously proportioned 86

rooms in the style of Africa, Asia, South America and

Europe. The hotel features an up-scale spa and sports

facility, including three outdoor swimming pools and a

fitness center. Located a 45 minute radius from all featured

golf courses and a mere 5 minute drive, 20 minute walk from

the town of Lagos, this is the perfect place for golfers with

Lagos offering several restaurants and bars for fun and

relaxation.

A magnificent Manor House dating from the 19th century

completely renovated in 2004 and reconverted into a Design

Country House with 15 elegant and modern guest bedrooms

and public areas whose light colors create a relaxing and

comfortable atmosphere playing perfectly with the straight line

of the furniture. This hotel is situated in the outskirts of Praia da

Luz offering views over the bay and set in a 5 hectare property

featuring a heated indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center,

sauna, large lawns, fruit trees, organic vegetable garden, a

small creek and pond emphasizing functionality and comfort

turning this property an exclusive location for golfers

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Booking Ref: 13/CR/ALG/GLF

BOOKING DETAILS

Accommodation rate is for total number of 3 nights minimum and is showed per room and daily rate basis.

Reservation can be canceled at no cost 8 days prior to arrival, after that a penalty applies.

Accommodation is inclusive of Buffet Breakfast at no extra-cost

Booking can be made at any time up to 10 days before day of arrival

Payment is due in full 10 days before arrival

Any changes or cancelation after final payment and concerning the initial booking including change of dates, number of

people or type of room is subject to an handling fee of 10,00 Euros.

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Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort Total Number of Rooms: 144 rooms




Booking Ref: 13/VV/ALG/GLF

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Vila Valverde Design Hotel Total Number of Rooms: 15 rooms



Parque da Floresta Golf Course

Located in the most western part of the Algarve, the architect of this course has

created a fascinating course that presents visually attractive views of the surrounding

countryside lined on the horizon by the sea. The fairways roll up and down through

hills demanding accurate shots and good placing. The Par-3 fifteenth hole of 159

meters (173.9yd) is a golfer's dream.

Boavista Golf Course

Boavista offers two distinct sections of play providing a variety of attractive and

interesting holes. From the first to the last putt on the 18th green it promises a

sensible game for the average player. Umbrella pines, blossoming almond, fig, palm

and olive trees line the rolling fairways, weaving their way between water hazards

and carefully placed bunkers. Breathtaking views, spectacular scenery and the clear

Atlantic Ocean, which is visible from most holes, all combine to make this course a

delight for the golfer.

Espiche Golf Course

The latest course in the Algarve, The Espiche Golf Course, gently

provides an undulating 18-hole par-72 course that blends into the

local landscape. Its lakes, streams, and indigenous planting, add to

the enrichment and biodiversity of the area. The various attractive

aspects that the course offers the golfer are a clever blend of open

countryside with vineyards and views to the Monchique Mountains.

The close proximity to Praia da Luz and the City of Lagos offers an

excellent and convenient location. The course uses innovative grass

technology making this one of the most ecologically advanced

courses in Europe.

Founded Architect Holes Length White

Length Yellow Length Red Par

1987 Pepe Gancedo 18 5.673m/3.5mi

5.253m/3.2mi 4.618m/2.8mi 72

SR 131 127 122

CR 71.0 69.1 70.



2001 Howard Swan 18 5.751m/3.5mi

5.362m/3.3mi 4.751m/2.9mi 71



2012 Peter Saureman 18 5.862m/3.6mi

5.453m/3.3mi 5.026m/3.1mi 72

Parque da Floresta Golf Course Boavista Golf Course Espiche Golf Course

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Palmares Golf Course

This course has been totally transformed by the American course designer

Robert Trent Jones Jr. He has created a mixture of parkland with authentic links

style. The 27 holes are laid out on the side of a south-facing hill overlooking the

Bay of Lagos. It is unquestionably the most attractive location of all the golf

courses in the Algarve. The views as you play your round are quite breathtaking.

Five of the holes are placed on the sand dunes with the fifth, a par-5 of 550

meters (601.5yd) making a real challenge. For the time being there are no villas

clustering the fairways so the feeling of openness as you play is very refreshing

Palmares Golf Course Álamos Golf Course

Álamos Golf Course

This course is one of the newer courses to open in the Algarve.

Located to the north of Portimão it is located next to its sister

course Morgado. The setting is a large 980 hectare (2,422 acre)

estate through undulating small valleys. The immediate main

characteristic factor is its large greens which place demand on

good putting skills as they are often raised above the fairway

approach and involve several levels. Also, the accuracy of the

player's shot will be questioned by deep aggressive bunkers.

Alto Golf Course

This course is located between the town of Portimão and the sea close enough

to allow the player an occasional sea view. A simple par-3 opens your round but

deceiving to what is to be expected by the player. The course is considered a

good test for the player’s ability with strategic bunkers, dog-legs, elevated

greens and well placed trees. A further noteworthy challenge is par-5 on the

sixteenth hole that is considered to be one of the longest holes in Europe.



1976 Robert Trend Jones Jr. 27 6.314m/3.9mi

5.614m/3.4mi 5.020m/3.1mi 72



2006 European Golf Design 18 5.641m/3.5mi

5.055m/3.1mi 4.291m/2.6mi 71



1991 Sir Henry Cotton 18 6.125m/3.8mi

5.683m/3.5mi 5.233m/3.2mi 72

SR 121

117 116

CR 70.6

68.8 70.5

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Gramacho Golf Course

Gramacho Golf Course Morgado Golf Course Penina Golf Course

Originally a nine-hole course which has been extended and cleverly redesigned in order

to become a fully-fledged 18-hole course. A formidable challenge to its designer! The

course covers undulating terrain with olive, almond and carob trees scattered as

planted years before by the local farmers. The course is designed for the player to be

technically accurate and to know which club to choose before hitting the ball. Anything

less will quickly increase his score

Morgado Golf Course

This course is one of the newest courses to open in the Algarve. Located to the

north of Portimão spread out in a large 980 hectare (2,422 acre) estate through

undulating small valleys. The immediate main characteristic factor is its large

greens which place demand on good putting skills. Also, the accuracy of the

player's shot will be questioned by deep aggressive bunkers.

Penina Golf Course

The grandfather of golf courses in the Algarve a permanent living

memory to its architect and active promoter, Sir Henry Cotton.

Originally paddy fields for rice growing it has been converted into a

flat challenging course and destined for the strongest of players.

Something short of half a million shrubs and trees were planted in

the conversion. As the fairways are flat Henry Cotton introduced

strategically placed water hazards to catch the unwary long hitter.



1991 Ronald Fream 18 5.505m/3.4mi

5.154m/3.2mi 4.733m/2.9mi 72



2003 European Golf Design 18 6.399m/3.9mi

5.875m/3.6mi 4,824m/2.9mi 73


Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par


5.827m/3.6mi 5.411m/3.3mi 5.140m/3.1mi 73

SR 131 126

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CR 73.7 71.3

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Penina Academy Golf Course

Penina Academy Golf Course Penina Resort Golf Course Vale da Pinta Golf Course

The Academy Course originally nicknamed the North Course remains a pleasant 9

Holes with an inviting large lake on the par-3 third hole and a generously long par-5

on the fourth hole.

Penina Resort Golf Course

Within the ample space of the Championship Course a further 9 holes was

constructed. This is known as the Resort Course and it has taken

advantage of the principles laid down by Sir Henry Cotton with water

hazards playing their tricky best.

Vale da Pinta Golf Course

This is a well laid out and interesting course. Set in a truly

Algarve landscape with almond, olive and carob trees

decorating the course rolling through small valleys and hills.

Some of the olive trees are believed to be over 150 years old.

Two holes that deserve special mention are the par-3 ten and

the par-5 thirteen. The former has a large bunker defending the

green against your shot, the latter, winds through a valley for

541 meters (591.6yd).

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Founded Architect Holes Length Yellow

Length Red Par

1966 Sir Henry Cotton 9 + 9 5.946m/3.6mi

5.259m/3.2mi 71



1992 Ronald Fream 18 5.679m/3.5mi

5.237m/3.2mi 4.860m/3.2mi 71

SR 123 119 118

CR 69.7 67.5 69.8

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Silves Golf Course

Silves Golf Course Vale de Milho Golf Course

This latest course belonging to the Pestana Group is surrounded by typical Algarve fruit

orchards and small farms. The course has been designed to test the golfer's quality in

hitting accurately the ball using the correct choice of club. This point is immediately

emphasized as you stand on the first tee with two water hazards flanking the fairway. The

course has been described as designed for fierce playing whilst the bunkers are smartly

placed to cause possible trouble to the "strong hitters".

Vale de Milho Golf Course

This is a very friendly par-3 course with nine holes close to the coastal village of

Carvoeiro. Only 926 meters (0.581 miles) in length it is an excellent course for beginners

to practice and regular players to improve on their short game. There are an adequate

number of bunkers and water hazards to keep most players keenly interested. The

second hole is a good example of the essence of this course.



2007 Fausto Nascimento 18 5.615m/3.4mi

5.256m/3.2mi 4.728m/2.9mi 70

Founded Architect Hole Length Yellow

Par

1990 Dave Thomas 9 926m/0.5mi

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Central Algarve! Central Algarve is the best well-known and geared up for the ‘tourist’ area in the Algarve. It has the largest concentration of hotels and apartments in the country and a selection of sporting and leisure activities to suit everyone. The Central Algarve stretches all the way from Faro in the east to Portimão in the west, some 45 miles across and has the highest number of golf courses in Portugal with 19 golf courses located a 30 minute drive from any hotel. Almancil is a small town which acts as a hub for the resorts found along the costal stretch including Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vila Sol Resort located at the heart of Algarve’s 'Golden Triangle' formed by Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura and Loulé. Vilamoura is the largest man made resort in the Algarve and a golfer´s paradise (5 golf courses 10 minute from each other), villas, townhouses, apartments, hotels, a casino, a marina, shops, restaurants, bars and beaches. Right next to it is the less glamorous town of Quarteira but nevertheless great for those on a budget and offering all the leisure amenities required by golfers. Between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo sits the luxury developments of Dunas Douradas and Vale do Garrão both pleasantly quiet and secluded places for those who come here to play and relax in style. Albufeira is after Vilamoura the most sought after destination for golfers since it is a close distance from several golf courses (six in total) and a paradise for fun and leisure featuring lively restaurants and bars all year round. Nearby the Resorts of Pine Cliffs and Balaia Golf Village at the town of Olhos d'Agua, both housing golf courses, cater for those who prefer to stay at exclusive resorts without missing the bustling of city life. Further west you’ll find the town of Armação de Pera, dominated by high-rise buildings and the quiet village of Porches, famed for Algarve pottery. Not far and along the coast is Carvoeiro a pretty little village still bearing the charms of the fishing village it once was and a preferred destination for golf couples. Travelling north and inland about 13km (6,5 miles), the historic town of Silves, once the capital of the Algarve, lying on the banks of the River Arade is a great place to visit after a good day of golf.

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Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Resort Dom Pedro Golf

Located in Vilamoura, the Tivoli Victoria is pure sophistication

offering 280 modern and stylish guest bedrooms including 17

suites with panoramic views over the beautiful fairways of the

Victoria Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold

Palmer. Take a dip in one of the fantastic swimming pools or

sit back and enjoy some amazing delicacies prepared by the

hotel´s resident chefs at one of the numerous restaurants and

bars. For a touch of the Far East, revive your body and mind

by pampering at the Elements Spa by Banyan Tree. The hotel

is walking distance from the Victoria Golf Club House and has

underground parking and outdoor shopping facilities.

Located in the heart of Vilamoura only minutes from Europe’s

best Golf Courses the Dom Pedro Golf Resort is located 100

yards from the beach, 50 yards from the Casino and 200 yards

from the Vilamoura international Marina. With 266 guest

bedrooms, swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts, a

SPA and several restaurants and bars, this is the best place for

golfers to stay.

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Booking Ref: 13/DFSLGR/ALG/GLF

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Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort Total Number of Rooms: 154 rooms

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Dom Pedro Golf Total Number of Rooms: 263 rooms



Salgados Golf Course

The course is set on the flat lands behind the sandy beach of Praia de Galé and bird

sanctuary of Salgados dunes and lagoon. The environment and wild nature of the course

makes it an islet course dotted with ponds and plenty of sunshine. It is a very open course

with little vegetation and plenty well placed water hazards. It requires a technically skilled

player to achieve good results due to the prevailing onshore breeze.

Salgados Golf Course Oceânico Academy Course Oceânico Faldo Course

Oceânico Academy Course

This special nine-hole course of 1.400 meters (0.8 miles) in total was opened in 2009. The

course acts as an excellent supporting feature to the Oceânico Golf Academy. Players will

find plenty of the usual hazards to practice their short game as no hole is more than 105

meters in length.

Oceânico Faldo Course In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale’s

heather, Spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland,

and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire’s sandy tracts in a golf

course that revels in the classic principles of “strategic play". The course asks for careful

positioning to score well. Rocky areas, meandering watercourses, good views to the distant

mountains of Monchique, orange groves, all of these give the course its own character. The

course first hole is a testing uphill, Par-4, offering a number of 'risk and reward' opportunities.

The downhill, Par-5, hole 4, encounters a meandering watercourse, which comes into play on

three of the front 9 holes and two of the inward play. The inward 9 holes include several which will become the talking point of the

'19th-hole cognoscenti'. Mastering the massive Par-5 hole 13 has a descending fairway, that when the wind is behind the player,

demands consistent shot making all the way to the hole. Holes 14 and 15 continue to challenge the golfer, sometimes playing amongst

rocky outcrops. After leaving the high ground to the west, the 18th brings the game to a close with a magnificent Par-5


Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

1994 Vasconselos/R. Muir-Graves 18 6.080m/3.7mi

5.640m/3.5mi 5.157m/3.2mi 4.711m/2.9mi 72

SR 117

113 108

CR 72.5

70.3 70.

Founded Architect Holes Length Red

Par

2008 -- 9 1.400m/0.8mi

27

Founded Architect Holes Length Gold

Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

2008 Nick Faldo 18 6.598m/4.1mi

6.296m/3.9mi 5.858m/3.6mi 5.334m/3.3mi 4.703m 72

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Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course

Perfectly complementing the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley

soil, in contrast to the arid hillside, the Christy O'Connor course offers no less of a

challenge, requiring accurate play. The front 9 holes encounter a number of lakes,

the 3rd being recognized by a Moorish relic situated on an island in the adjacent

lake. Holes 7, 8 and 9 offer a particular challenge, where the water hazards could

force a lack of concentration. Hole-10 leads the player away from the northern

boundary, setting up the challenge for the inward nine. Large bodies of water and

meandering watercourses will test players all the way to the 18th. Assaulting the

hillside in front of the clubhouse, this final hole will require players to drive with

pinpoint accuracy to set up the approach shot to a two-tier green benched into the

hillside.

Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course Pine Cliffs Golf Course Balaia Golf Course

Pine Cliffs Golf Course

This well maintained course of nine-holes is located on the cliff top near Albufeira

and managed by the adjoining Hotel Sheraton. The prize of the course is its ninth

over a ravine with beautiful views down on the sandy beach, locally nicknamed

the "Devil’s Parlor". This small and beautiful course is set among the pine trees

and presents a pleasant and charming course with good greens.

Balaia Golf Course This course lies on the east side of the popular town of Albufeira tucked behind a

Holiday Complex. It is an attractive compact 9-hole course providing any player the

choice of improving their iron shots and also their short game. It is correctly named an

"Executive Course" reflecting the challenges of varying degree whether the player is a

beginner or more advanced in his game. On the first tee there lies before the player a

very attractive view of most of the course with the blue sea as its background.

Founded Architect Holes Length Gold


2008 Christy O'Connor 18 6.708m/4.1mi

6.273m/3.9mi 5.939m/3.6mi 5.640m/3.5mi 5.242m/3.2mi 72



1991 Martin Hawtree 9 2.274m/1.4mi

2.051m/1.2mi 1.784m/1.1mi 33

Founded Architect Holes Length Yellow

Length Red Par

2001 Southern Golf 9 984m/0.6mi

877m/0.5mi 27

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Victoria Golf Course

The Victoria Clube de Golfe Course is laid out over virtually flat terrain covering

some 90 hectares (222.4 acres) including a series of built mounds specially

landscaped to emulate the outline of inland hills on the horizon - a feature that

enriches the course showing a sense of movement and harmony. The series of

beautiful lakes and waterfalls also helps to provide an attractive background whilst

playing the course. This is at present the longest 18-hole golf course in Portugal

and promises to be a notable course in Europe. Each hole has a minimum of five

tees from which to play thus making the course suitable for golfers of all handicap

levels. Before playing it is advisable to take advantage of the immense putting

green of about 2,500 m2 (0,6 acres) to "feel the green" at that very important end

game.

Victoria Golf Course Millennium Golf Course Oceânico Old Course Golf

Millennium Golf Course Martin Hawtree has extended his original concept of the original 27-hole by adding

another 9 and creating two distinctive courses. Those new holes part of the Millennium

Course wander amongst the parkland of pine trees that are often found on the coast of

Algarve. The course is a pleasure to play with subtle but very few tricky obstacles

except possibly for the par-3 hole 6 with a lake on to the left of the fairway an

entrapment for stray balls.

Oceânico Old Course Golf

This is the second oldest golf course in the Algarve. Set in an umbrella of pinewood

and laid out on an interesting way taking advantage of the natural boundaries of the

course. Its design is from the English school of Course design. The first holes are

easy and inviting with reachable par-4s. The par-3 on the attractive fourth hole is a

one shot dream achievement. Club selection from here will play an important part of

your game, and straight shots will be required. The ninth is an excellent example of

this situation. The back nine has three interesting par-5s. The sixteenth hole

provides a 522 meter challenge for good length and straight hitting.

Founded Architect Holes Mens

Pro White Amateur Yellow Ladies Pro Blue Amateur Red Par

2004 Arnold Palmer 18

6.560m/4.0mi 6.094m/3.7mi 5.628m/3.4mi 5.164/3.2mi 4.762/2.9mi 72

SR

122 120 115 122 117

CR

72.4 71.7 69.3 71.6 69.1



2000 Michael Hawtree 18 6.157m/3.8mi

5.496m/3.4mi 4.767m/2.9mi 72

SR 120

113 113

CR

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69.2 70.0



1969 Frank Pennink 18 6.254m/3.8mi

5.789m/3.5mi 5.077m/3.1 mi 73

SR 126

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The English architect of this course has carefully maintained the original

topographical nature of the undulating terrain. Changes when

necessary have been kept to a minimum to preserve the original

landscape. The outward nine-holes are extremely testing for golfers and

starts with a par-4 of 381 meters long (416.7yd) followed by an even

longer par-4 hole and another par-4 of 385 meters (421yd). The sixth

and eighth holes, are both par-5s awaiting the player with each a

fairway a little shorter than 500 meters long (546.8yd). The back nine

have two par-3 holes that are attractively designed. The par-5 on the

fourteenth is particularly difficult to achieve with a tricky green awaiting

the player.

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course

The 18-hole golf course has been laid out over level ground with the exception of the eleventh

and twelve holes that take the player around and over a lake. The remaining of the course is

made of open fairways with very few trees to increase difficulty. It is a course that can be

related to some degree to the challenges provided by a Links course featuring many water

hazards with strategically placed bunkers in open terrain. These factors combined with the

occasional strong wind make for a challenging course.

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course Vila Sol Golf Course

Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course This course is laid through the pine tree forest of the area and is set back from the

tourist beach area. The outward nine holes wander through the holiday villas that line

the fairways. The well-positioned bunkers make the course very enjoyable to the

players, testing their choice of clubs and their accuracy. The Par-4 on the fourth hole is

difficult to achieve with water waiting for the errand shot. The Par-3 on the eighth of

149 meters (162.9yd) is tricky than it first appears. The back nine-holes have a more

open feel but the slightly altered fifteenth will cause a problem to meet the Par-4 it

requires.

Vila Sol Golf Course



1976 R. Trent Jones Jr. 18 6.353m/3.9mi

5.709m/3.5mi 5.125m/3.1mi 72

SR 129

122 120

CR

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5.767m/3.5mi 4.900m/3.0mi 72

SR 129

126 121

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72.9

71.1 72.2

Founded 1991

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Holes

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Holes SR CR

Length White 3.241m/2.0mi 3.152m/1.9mi 3.709m/2.3mi 124 72.4

Length Yellow 3.032m/1.8mi 2.943m/1.8mi 2.903m/1.8mi 124 70.3

Length Red 2.728m/1.6mi 2.678m/1.6mi 2.583m/1.6mi 123 73.1

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Laranjal Golf Course

The latest course in the Almancil area has many lakes and obstacles. Laranjal Golf Course's

narrow fairways and well cocooned greens require good concentration and club accuracy to

navigate the testing course laid down over a rolling and good defined topography. The Laranjal

course has five par 5s, eight par 4s, five par 3s set amongst a mixture of pines, cork oak and

orange trees. To add to the challenge and the view there are 5 beautiful lakes.

Laranjal Golf Course Ocean Golf Course Pinheiros Altos Golf Course

Ocean Golf Course The name of this course is appropriately suggesting an enviable location. As

an old golf course it was important in placing the Algarve as a destination in

the world of golf. The fairways tend to be narrow and accuracy is an

imperative when playing. The holes wander through pine trees with

wonderful views of the sea which can be taken between the homes lining

the side of the fairways. Some of the holes bring you to the cliff top with the

blue Atlantic sea as the backdrop.

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course

Located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate this course enjoys

a solid reputation. Within the golfing world it is known as provider of

mental challenge due to smartly placed hazards. There are now 27

holes. The layout has changed to create the three groups of nine holes

named Oliveiras (Olive Trees), Pinheiros (PineTrees) and Sobreiros

(CorkTrees), respectively.

Founded Architect Holes

Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

2009 Jorge Santana da Silva 18 6.061m/3.7mi

5.685m/3.5mi 4.808m/2.5mi 72




5.458m/3.3mi 4.833m/3.0mi 72

SR 121

118 115

CR

68.4

67.1 68.5

Founded 1991

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Holes

Pine Trees

Holes

Cork Trees

Holes

Length White 2.983m/1.8mi 3.045m/1.8mi 3.154m/1.9mi Length Yellow 2.790m/1.7mi 2.853m/1.7mi 2.957m/1.8mi Length Red 2.448m/1.5mi 2.349m/1.4mi 2.552m/1.5mi Par 72

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Quinta do Lago North Golf Course The course has four great par-5 holes requiring power and accuracy to play them well,

also providing superb views. The par-3 holes are well influenced by the wind. Hole 14

is outstanding. The par-4s are all dog-legs except for holes 10 and 13. Precision

driving is vital to set up the chance of a low score. The lakes on Holes 13 and 18 claim

many balls. The course favors the player who can draw the ball.

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course Quinta do Lago South Golf Course Royal Golf Course

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course

This is the course that has been used several times for the Portuguese Open.

The course favors the long hitter, but requires the player to pick a particular

route to score well. Both 9 set of holes are set in anti-clockwise loops, the first

nine suggests a draw, whilst the second favors a fade from the tee. Holes 3, 15

and 17, feature lakes that must be negotiated. Holes 8, 10,15 and 18, are the

most testing for the scratch player while holes 2,3,5,12, 13 and 17, offer the best

possibilities of birdies. This course is an enjoyable experience to all types of

players.

Royal Golf Course This course combines existing holes from the original Vale do

Lobo course and some special interesting new holes. The

layout of the course is skillful with a mixture of challenges

slowly building up to a final on the eighteenth. The famous

par-3 "seventh hole" from the old days is now the spectacular

sixteenth on this new course. The closing eighteenth is a tricky

hole on which to finish, with a narrow fairway and a deceptive

green.



1974 W. Mitchell/R. Roquemore 18 6.205m/3.8mi

5.804m/3.6mi 5.031m/3.1mi 72

SR 135

132 125

CR 72.9

71.2 72.7



1974 W. Mitchell/R. Roquemore 18 6.488m/4.0mi

5.870m/3.6mi 5.192m/3.2mi 72

SR 138

132 129

CR 74.6

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1997 Sir H. Cotton/R. Roquemore 18 6.059m/3.7mi

5.655m/3.5mi 4.935m/3.0mi 73

SR 119 115 119

CR

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Located in the Quinta do Lago estate this golf course enjoys a reputation due to the perfect condition of the course and attractive

views over the lake at Ria Formosa. It has been ranked in the past as the second best course in Europe. The outward first five

holes are played through the pine tree forest. Water and nice holes layouts provide for hazards that play a big part in the selection

of clubs to play and careful hit of the ball. The eighteenth is a tricky par-4 mainly involving a lake waiting for the inaccurate shot.

San Lorenzo Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White


1988 Joseph Lee 18 6.238m/3.8mi

5.837m/3.6mi 5.171m/3.2mi 72

SC 128 124 121

CR 72.2 70.5 72.2

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Eastern Algarve!

Eastern Algarve has warmer weather and higher temperatures than the rest of the region. The sea is calmer

and warmer with strong influence from the Mediterranean. This region is also less touristic and less crowded

with a more native and traditional landscape. The coastal towns of eastern Algarve are ‘real’ towns, less

modernized and developed than those in Central and Western Algarve. This is the place for a perfect relaxed

style of holiday, away from the hordes of tourists and water parks, destined to welcome experienced golfers

and those who seek a secluded place to stay and play. The towns along this coastline are not generally right on

the sea. They are separated from the Atlantic by salt-pans, marshland and lagoons forming part of the Ria

Formosa Natural Reserve stretching from just south of Faro along the coast to the town of Vila Nova de

Cacela. The management center of Ria Formosa Natural Reserve at Quinta Marim is worth a visit. The

beaches are to be found on long sandy islands and outcrops. The wetlands at Ria Formosa Nature Reserve

make this area of coastline, wild and interesting, in contrast to the red sandstone cliffs of central Algarve and

the rugged coastline of the west. Inland, the area is completely undeveloped offering golf courses right in the

wild with unobtrusive views of the native landscape and small rustic villages nestle in the remote countryside.

About 10 km (4 miles) north of Faro the quiet and historic town of Estoi is famous for its pink palace and

Roman Ruins. The inland town of São Brás de Alportel is cork forest land. Leaving Faro towards the east the

first town is the fishing port of Olhão featuring a large fish market down by the sea front. Eight kilometers (4,5

miles) northeast of Olhão is the rural village of Moncarapacho. Tavira is a charming and unspoiled town, with

narrow cobbled streets, straddling both sides of the River Gilão. Seventeen kilometers (8,5 miles) east of

Tavira, is Eastern Algarve's only real tourist resort, Monte Gordo. A few kilometers to the west of Monte Gordo,

on the coast is the small purpose built resort of Altura, which is a peaceful and relaxing place to unwind. This

area ends at Vila Real de Santo Antonio, on the border with Spain.

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Pousada de Tavira

Convento da Graça

Vila Galé Tavira

The Pousada de Tavira, Convento da Graça, is located in the

Santo Agostinho Convent, founded by Dom Sebastião in the

16th century. This hotel combines classic lines with a

welcoming atmosphere and modern infrastructure. The

Pousada has 36 rooms, all with a view to the patio or the

garden with pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and

private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or read a

book in the drawing room.

The hotel features comfortable, elegantly furbished 268 guest

bedrooms including 6 junior suites, an excellent restaurant and

a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor heated swimming

pool and a wellness center with steam bath, Jacuzzi and a

fitness area. Garage parking and street parking are also

available. This is the ideal place to stay in Tavira.

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Benamor Golf Course

This course is endorsing a growing reputation from players due to their enjoyment

of the course and easy access from main road making the whole area faster to

reach. The course is laid out on rolling hills offering pleasant views to the Atlantic

Ocean and to the hills of the Caldeirão Mountains. Player accuracy is particularly

called upon due to the architect retention of as many of the old trees as possible.

These natural obstacles coupled with strategic placed bunkers and occasional

water hazards make the course a worthwhile challenge.

Benamor Golf Course Colina Verde Golf Course Quinta da Ria Golf Course

Colina Verde Golf Course This executive 9-hole course is hidden away in the country between Olhão and Tavira and

with some very comfortable holiday apartments nearby. The course offers the opportunity

to improve the short game or develop more confidence in a novice player. There is only

one Par-4, 243 meters long (265.7yd). Both the 5th and the 9th are designed to demand

accuracy in the stroke.

Quinta da Ria Golf Course A course designed by Rocky Roquemore to take advantage of the

beautiful natural settings in a Nature Reserve with the blue sea at its

southern border. A 475 meter (519.5yd) par-5 hole sets the tone of the

course taking the player down a gentle slope to the first of the several

undulating greens. The par-3 fifth hole is a challenging dog-leg to the

left with a lake to catch the short ball. The back nine takes the player

close to the beach and the panoramic sea views. The interesting par-4

hole fourteenth of 333 meters (364.2yd) which is another dog-leg to

the left presents water to the right on the drive and then again inviting

water to your left to carry on the approach shot to the green.

The eighteenth par-5 of 475 meters (519.5yd) has a generous width to the fairway but the green is almost surrounded by guarding

bunkers.




5.197m/3.2mi 4.760m/2.9mi 71

SR 116 113

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CR

68.5 66.9

64.5

Founded Holes Length Yellow Length Red

Par

2003 9 1.145m/0.7mi 1.079m/0.6mi

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Quinta de Cima Golf Course

This new sister course to Quinta da Ria is a Championship course providing an

enjoyable challenge for most players. Set in rolling land dotted with almond trees

it offers open fairways, well placed bunkers and enough water to attract the odd

misdirected golf ball. The first two holes indicate the true nature of the course

emphasizing the need for good club selection combined with accuracy. Players

are making their comments about the tricky Par-5 sixteenth hole and the

memorable eighteenth.

Quinta de Cima Golf Course Castro Marim Golf Course Quinta do Vale Golf Course

Castro Marim Golf Course

Quinta do Vale Golf Course A new course designed by Severiano Ballesteros taking advantage of the

charming natural settings lying next to the River Guadiana. The course

design incorporates many dog-legs, with wide fairways, and many well

placed strategic hazards and bunkers to challenge the amateur and

professional player.

Located close to the historic town of Castro Marim, the 3 nine-hole courses

run through undulating hills dotted with pine trees and occasional views

across the River Guadiana to neighboring Spain. The three courses are

named Atlantic, Grouse and Guadiana. This course calls for careful play

with strategically placed water hazards and fairway terrain that can put you

in trouble. Not to mention the well placed bunkers waiting for an errand

ball. The par-3 on the seventeenth is a hole that calls for special club

selection with bunkers in front of the green and a lake behind, subject at

the same time to the prevailing winds off the sea.



2002 Rocky Roquemore 18 6.586m/4.0mi

6.147m/3.8mi 5.032m/3.1mi 72

Holes 27

1-9

Holes

10-18 Holes

19-27 Holes

Length White 3.017m/1.8mi 3.017m/1.8mi 2.757m/1.7mi

Length Yellow 2.890m/1.7mi 2.890m/1.7mi 2.574m/1.5mi Length Red 2.538m/1.5mi 2.538m/1.5mi 2.374m/1.4mi Par 71

Founded Architect Holes Length Champ.


2008 Severiano Ballesteros 18 6.511m/4.0mi

6.206m/3.8mi 5.756m/3.5mi 5.368/3.3mi 4.801m/2.9mi 72

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Monte Rey Golf Course This outstanding "signature" course by Jack Nicklaus offers

everything a player would expect of this international golfer and

designer. The course is laid out in the rolling hills to the north of

the "Via do Infante (A22)" motorway. Each hole presents an

attractive visual challenge combining a variety of factors to

ensure that golfers of most standards can play the course with

enjoyment and challenge in every hole. Detail combined with

natural aspects already existing, or specially created provide a

course where a “round of golf” can be played in full tranquility.

On arrival you will be welcomed with excellent service, valet

parking, and a Buggy included in the cost of the green fee.

Monte Rey Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Tournament

Length Champion Length Signature Length Forward Par

2007 Jack Nicklaus 18 6.567m/4.0mi

6.030m/3.7mi 5.713/3.5mi 4.845m/3.0mi 72

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Oceânico Millennium Golf Course........................................................

Oceânico Academy Course...................................................................

Oceânico Faldo Course.........................................................................

Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course..........................................................

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course..............................................................

Oceânico Old Golf Course.....................................................................

Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course................................................................

Ocânico Victoria Golf Course................................................................

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Featured Oceânico

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Oceânico Group Golf Package!

Oceânico Group is one of the leading property developers and golf and resort operators in the Algarve.

Oceânico Golf operates the Group’s impressive golf course portfolio. This currently includes the Oceânico Faldo Course

and the Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. course at Amendoeira Golf Resort, near Silves, and five renowned courses in Vilamoura,

Oceânico Victoria (host to the Portugal Masters since 2007), Oceânico Old Course, Oceânico Pinhal, Oceânico Millennium

and Oceânico Laguna.

Enjoy the best that Algarve can offer and experience the best of golf by playing at Oceânico´s Golf Courses.

For Golf Course Rates see previous pages For Special Golf Packages see following pages

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Sheraton Algarve Hotel Porto Bay Falésia Surrounded by pine trees, the Sheraton Algarve Hotel, part of

the Luxury brand, offers 344 bedrooms including 155 suites

with magnificent views of impressive Atlantic’s crystal clear

blue water. Unique moments await you: imagine some well-

deserved relaxation on the beach; the joy of practising at the

golf academy and afterwards playing a round on the 9-hole

golf course or a few sets on the tennis courts; unwinding in

the “health club” with its heated indoor pool; add to this the

five outside pools, set in wonderful gardens. At mealtimes

choose from a variety of options in various places within the

resort: simple snacks next to the swimming pool and gardens,

gourmet meals accompanied by a fine wine, sushi or grilled

fish, the exoticism of a Moroccan repast or some snacks by

the beach, as you toast the sunset.You can also rent self-

catering studios, one and two bedroom apartments.

Eight kilometres (4,2 miles) of beach stretch into the distance

at the feet of Porto Bay Falésia Hotel at Olhos d'Água,

Albufeira. With direct access to the beach 310 guest

bedrooms are set in surroundings punctuated by pools,

abundant greenery, enchanting views, sun, comfort and good

eating. Here you can spend your days walking on the beach,

playing golf, going out on a boat, swimming in the sea or pool

or simply enjoying tropical flavours while taking in the

breathtaking views. Two restaurants offer different styles of

food, bars with live music, three pools and an abundance of

greenery.

Tivoli Victoria Vila Galé Ampalius Located in Vilamoura, the Tivoli Victoria is pure sophistication

offering 280 modern and stylish guest bedrooms including 17

suites with panoramic views over the beautiful fairways of the

Victoria Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold

Palmer. Take a dip in one of the fantastic swimming pools or

sit back and enjoy some amazing delicacies prepared by the

hotel´s resident chefs at one of the numerous restaurants and

bars. For a touch of the Far East, revive your body and mind

by pampering at the Elements Spa by Banyan Tree. The hotel

is walking distance from the Victoria Golf Club House and has

underground parking and outdoor shopping facilities.

The Ampalius Vila Gale located in Vilamoura overlooking the

beach and just a short distance from several golf courses. Is a

383 guest bedroom decorated in a contemporary pleasant style

hotel. The hotel boasts a plethora of leisure activities including a

Jacuzzi and spa where guests can get a relaxing massage.

Guests can unwind on the beach or alternatively enjoy a

refreshing dip in the hotel inviting pool and sample mouth

watering dishes in the air conditioned restaurant or relax with a

drink in the lively bar. Parking facilities are also at hand, as well

as an array of bars, restaurants and nightlife.

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Oceânico Faldo Course Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6,598m (4,1

miles) par 72 championship course demands careful positioning to

score well.

"The land at Amendoeira is dramatic and the project has the potential

to be a real talking point in the Algarve. With so many courses in the

region, that’s no mean feat," pointed out Nick Faldo, during his visit in

2007.

In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace

the role of Sunningdale’s heather, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive

trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub

bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire’s sandy tracts in a golf

course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

Nick said: "This was a very exciting project, which gave me a great

opportunity to exploit my passion for design the same way I exploited

my passion for playing. You have incredible views, beautiful undulating

land and any time you have natural terrain like this, it is great fun to

work with."

"The real skill is that when you stand on the tee, the golf hole tells you

what to do and if you do what it tells you there is reward but if you don’t

you’re penalized. The back nine is quite hilly, which is fantastic

because we’ve got some great views to complement the course."

"I like my courses to be challenging to whoever plays them. There

might be easy holes in some places, but they are a challenge because

you have to think about them, and that is what I am after. The best

compliment you can get in the design business is when players come

off the course and say ’wow, that was a challenge,’ and that’s just what

I planned at Amendoeira Golf Resort."

No. holes 18

PAR 72

Length 6598 m

Slope rating 138

Architect Nick Faldo

Location Silves

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Oceânico Victoria Course

The Oceanico Victoria , which covers some 90 hectares, is the most

recent golf course project of Arnold Palmer in Portugal. As one of the

best and most sophisticated golf courses in Europe, every care has

been taken to ensure the preservation of the wetlands and the typical

vegetation of carob, olive and almond trees. Several lakes, occupying

13 hectares (32,1 acres), provide mirrors of water and strategic

reservoirs for irrigation.

The course features 5 or 6 tees per hole; wide, undulating fairways;

extensive water hazards and cleverly positioned bunkers. In addition

there is an exceptional driving range and a putting green of some

2,500m² (26,910 ft2).

The Oceanico Victoria golf course is an 18-hole, par 72 championship

layout, measuring 6,609m (4,1 miles) from the back tees. Opened in

2004, Oceanico Victoria is a unique, unforgettable experience for all

who play there, and is a major venue for top international tournaments:

Host to the Portugal Masters 2007-2010

Host to the PGA World Cup 2005

No. holes 18

PAR 72

Length 6609m

Slope rating 129

Architect Arnold Palmer

Location Vilamoura

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Oceânico O'Connor Jnr. Course Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr., this course complements the

neighboring Oceanico Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of

being situated in a fertile valley. Its various water features, both lakes

and watercourses that are spread throughout the entire course,

demand accuracy and test from all golfers, and the rich topsoil has

been skillfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees,

affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis.

This course has tees that are generally connected to the fairways, but

its greater overall distance, the water hazards and big greens provide

its challenge. Golfers must also be prepared to read the subtly

contoured putting surfaces that are strong features.

Holes 7, 8 and 9, average length par 4’s, offer a particular challenge as

all three run alongside lakes, so golfers’ concentration and accuracy of

tee-shots as well as approaches are vital. 3rd and 17th holes are both

excellent par 3’s.

Two consecutive par 4’s, the 14th and 15th with large rolling greens,

are tough hurdles to overcome at such a critical stage of the round, and

then the finishing hole, 356m (1,168 ft.) off the white tee, requires a

precision drive to set up the approach to a two tier green benched into

the hillside. Christy's 18th hole brings the course to a fantastic finish, a

gentle climb with the river running along the right hand side. 'This hole

is a humdinger; once you get up here and look down on the golf

course, you will feel you have been blessed.'

No. holes 18

PAR 72

Length 6708m

Slope rating 137

Architect Christy O´Connor Jnr.

Location Silves

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Oceânico Old Course

Situated in the heart of Vilamoura a mere 20 minute drive from Faro

airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the

oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world.

Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders

throughout impressive pine trees - the principal hazard - over gently

undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was

completely renovated and modernized 27 years later although no major

changes were made to the magnificent layout.

In addition to raising the Oceanico Old Course to new heights of

quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were

also built at that time. As with all Oceanico courses, environmental

protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed

management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001

standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programs.

This is one of the courses in Portugal that will always stay in the

memory of visiting golfers.

No. holes 18

PAR 73

Length 6254m

Slope rating 138

Architect Frank Pennink

Location Vilamoura

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PAR 72

Length 6353 m

Slope rating 129

Architect Frank Pennink — Remodelled and refurbished by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1985

Location Vilamoura

Oceânico Pinhal Course

This was the second golf course built in Vilamoura and inaugurated

in 1976, having originally been designed by Frank Pennink, the

architect of the nearby Oceanico Old Course.

Several refinements were incorporated over the years, the most

significant one by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1985. The course is

typified by rolling parkland terrain covered with numerous umbrella

and Atlantic pines that line many of the fairways and a few even

stand out on fairways or near greens.

Ponds and a stream come into play on five holes but are not serious

threats to above-average golfers. To keep up with modern technical

advances in clubs and balls, several holes have recently been

lengthened and the par 72 course now measures 6,353m (3,9 miles)

off the white tee markers.

The clubhouse was completely renovated and modernized at the

turn of the millennium and from the large veranda one can enjoy a

panoramic view over the excellent driving range and practice

facilities.

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Oceânico Millennium Course

This conventional par 72 course opened in the year 2000, although

the original back nine was formerly part of the 27-hole Laguna

Course. Refurbishment to the existing nine holes commenced in

May 1999 and included the complete rebuilding of the tees, greens

and bunkers, particularly for holes 8 and 9, the only ones on this

loop with water hazards, with the aim to simplify the strategy of the

course to make it more golfer-friendly. The renovated 9 holes were

joined together with the new 9-hole loop to offer a layout of

different character, style and playing quality. The work was

undertaken by the well-established UK golf Architects Hawtree &

Sons which culminated in the creation of the new, exciting 18-hole

Oceanico Millennium golf course.

The course is particularly open, although some holes (the 3rd to

the 7th) wind between pine trees and are similar to the neighboring

fairways of the Oceanico Old Course and Oceanico Pinhal. In this

more wooded area, the fairways are narrower and require greater

accuracy - while the rest of the course has a clear landscape

enriched by lakes at the 4th, 17th and 18th holes. The arrival of the

Oceanico Millennium course made Vilamoura one of the main - if

not the main - European golf destination. No. holes 18

PAR 72

Length 6176m

Slope rating 120

Architect Martin Hawtree

Location Vilamoura

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Oceânico Laguna Course

Laid out over low lying coastal terrain, this course, with its many

water hazards and few trees, is considerably different from the

other ones in Vilamoura and many of its holes convey a links

atmosphere.

U.S. golf architect Joseph Lee designed this course which

opened in 1990 and many previous visitors will recognize it as

part of the former 27 hole Vilamoura III course. It has been

subject to continual improvements over the years.

Measuring 6.121m (3,8 miles) from the white tees, the par 72

course includes several lakes which influence play on a total of

11 holes. In addition to acting as hazards and emergency water

reservoirs, these lakes serve a useful purpose in attracting a

variety of aquatic birds, both resident and migratory, as well as

amphibians, otters and terrapins.

Vilamoura's master developers, Lusotur, have also established

an environmental nature park not far from the course.

Apart from the lakes and an impressive total of 79 bunkers,

another hazard is the wind that frequently blows over this

somewhat exposed location.

The Oceanico Laguna course shares a large, welcoming

clubhouse with the neighboring Oceanico Millennium course.

No. holes 18

PAR 72

Length 6121m

Slope rating 129

Architect Joseph Lee

Location Vilamoura

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Oceânico Academy Course

The 9 hole Oceanico Academy course located between the Oceanico Faldo Course and the Oceanico O'Connor Jnr. course is

ideally suited for beginners and those who wish to sharpen up their short game. It has been built to the same high standards as

the Oceanico Faldo Course and Oceanico O'Connor Jnr. course.

Three teeing options vary the line of play into each hole and maximize every hazard designed into the green complex. The 7th is

the feature hole on the course, where two of the teeing options play over water.

The 9 hole Oceanico Academy course will become a firm favorite with all the family and a must to play alongside its big brothers.

No. holes 9

PAR 27 (par 3 p/hole)

Length 700m

Architect Steve Richardson

Location Silves

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All our tours can be tailored to accommodate a group.

PortugalRes has a group specialist department ready to provide quotes for a full group tour or tailor

made group services you might require.

Our Group Department is proficient in providing unique tour programs and exclusive experiences

many of which cannot be easily researched without the knowledge and expertise of people who work

in Portugal´s travel industry for many years.

PortugalRes group specialists have an important and up-to-date database on all sorts of

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What is included on each golf package?

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Included in the price

Stay from 1 up to 6 people

Rates per type of accommodation up to maximum of

allowed guests

Minimum of 4 days and 3 nights for each package

Overnight at designated hotels

Free choice of golf rounds to add to accommodation rate

Buffet breakfast

All hotel taxes and service fees

Greeting staff at airport on arrival and departure

Airport transfers

Transfer between hotel and golf courses

Rent-a-Car

Meals or gratuities

24 Hour Emergency Number

Flight ticket support and confirmation

Travel insurance

Also available for booking

Generals Terms and Conditions

Prices are NET and in Euros,

Booking is subject to availability and must be done

according to hotel policy stated on each package

Golf courses must be booked within 8 days or arrival

Prices are for land package only, and does not include

flights

Any customer additional request has to be booked

separately and is subject to price quotation and

availability at time of booking

Rules and

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Car

Rental


Preferred Supplier

Peugeot 107 AC VW Polo Renault Clio Dci

Renault Megane

Renault Megane DCI Renault Megane Automatic BMW Series 1

Renault Laguna 1,9 DCI Renault Megane Cabrio

Mercedes C CDI Seat Alhambra VW Transporter




BOOKING DETAILS Pick-up and drop-off at airport facilities.

Extra fee applies to pick-up or drop-off at hotel or other locations

Reservation must be done minimium 48 hours before arrival at destination.

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Train Service

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With six daily connections from Lisbon Oriente Railway Station to Faro, with a maximum duration of 3 ½ hour

and just a 5 minute taxi ride from Lisbon airport, traveling to the Algarve without renting a car is easy. Travel in

Economy or 1st class in confort and with no fuss. Relax on board in confortable seats until your train reaches

the station of your final destination, Albufeira (if playing in Western Algarve) or Faro (if playing in Central or

Eastern Algarve).

Departing from Lisbon

08h24am **

10h20am *

02h20pm *

05h20pm *

06h24pm **

Book in advance with PortugalRes your train tickets and transfers from airport/hotel to railway station and from

railway station to your hotel in Algarve. We also offer return door-to-door service.

Car

Rental

Train Time Table for 2012-2013

Arriving in Faro

11h24am

01h40pm

05h50pm

08h43pm

09h24pm

Departing from Faro

07h00am **

09h46am *

01h41pm *

03h05pm **

05h35pm *

Arriving in Lisbon

10h04am

13h10pm

05h05pm

06h04pm

09h05pm

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Rent-a-car

With PortugalRes you can rest

assured that renting a car or mini-

van is as easy and simple as it gets.

Contact ou reservations department

and in no time you have the car or

van of your preference booked and

ready for your client or golf party

when arriving in Faro airport. Lisbon

car rental is also available.

For an easy to use and any time

available booking experience go

online and see our options and

policy to quickly book the car or van

that is right for your client or golf

party.

Airport transfers

Get out and in off the airport quickly

and in-style with PortugalRes airport

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Arrive at your destination hassle free

with no worries and with your

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client´s flight number and time of

arrival and our representatives will

be ready to welcome and help with

the luggage. Our proficent English

speaking drivers will in no time

transfer your clients to the hotel of

their choice.

Chauffer driven cars

Don´t want to rent-a-car. No worries!

With PortugalRes chauffer driven

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Very simple! Just book the golf trip

for your clients, contact reservations

department and tell us when and

where are your clients going to play

and tee time. We will figure out the

time of pick-up and return to hotel.

Tee time booking

After booking a golf trip with us or if

previous to booking confirmation

PortugalRes reservation staff is at your

service to check tee time availability

and book your rounds at the golf

courses you have selected or are

already included on your golf vacation

program.

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