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Page 1: Spain & Portugal Destination Guide

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THE GREAT GOLFGUIDE 2016

SPAIN & PORTUGALYour lowdown to the top destinations

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ANY of us look forward to our annual sunshine golf break and for

the large majority that means a trip to Spain and Portugal.

It’s not di�cult to see why.With a plethora of top-

quality courses including high-calibre superstars and great-value lower-profile options, no matter what you’re looking for Spain and Portugal o�ers something for everyone.

In fact, there is so much golf that the only problem is in narrowing down your search.

To assist, we have put together the ultimate guide to golf in Spain and Portugal and found some amazing o�ers to tempt you.

Vilamoura has long been the heartland of golf in Portugal so you’ll find lots of familiar courses and resorts on these pages but there is much more on o�er.

Head north to Lisbon or to

Portugal’s second city, Porto, for a fabulous alternative to the much-loved Algarve – or try the island of Madeira.

Spain boasts over 300 courses – with some fantastic destinations spread across the Andalucia region.

And that’s without taking into account the great island breaks on o�er - from the Balearics to the Canaries and Madeira - meaning you really are spoilt for choice.

Spain and Portugal o�er a climate perfect for year-round golf, and flights are readily

available to all parts of the country from across the UK.

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WelcomePrepare to be spoilt for choice as you choose your ideal golfing break

Las Colinas

Spain and Portugal are perfect spots for year-round golf

ANDREW STANLEY, CEO

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DONA FILIPA & SAN LORENZO GOLF COURSE 5★

VALE DO LOBOPlay at: San Lorenzo Golf Course• Free Golf, Early Booking Discount

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £205was £329

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £489was £749

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SAVE38%

PENINA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT 5★

ALVORPlay at: Championship Course & Resort Course• Free Golf, Free Dinner for 5+ Nights

3 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £179was £269

7 nights’ B&B7 rounds

now £389was £639

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SAVE39%

AlgarveWhere the ‘golfing holiday’ began

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AMENDOEIRA GOLF RESORT 4★

ALCANTARILHAPlay at: Faldo & O’Connor courses• Free Buggies, Free Course Upgrade

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £209was £285

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £479was £565

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SAVE15%

VILAMOURA TOUR 4★

VILAMOURAPlay at: Pinhal & Laguna Stay at: Vila Gale Ampalius• Winter Sun Prices

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £185was £225

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £365was £509

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San Lorenzo Golf Course

HE Algarve is where the ‘golf holiday’ began many years ago,

and it remains one of the most popular golfi ng destinations in Europe today.

We start our journey through Portugal’s most popular golf region with Sir Henry Cotton’s classic championship layout at the impressive Penina Hotel and Golf Resort.

This was the fi rst 18-hole course to be built in the Algarve and has hosted no fewer than 10 Portuguese Opens.

The resort is set in a stunning 360-acre estate and boasts two additional courses to Cotton’s design along with a fabulous fi ve-star hotel.

Similarly impressive, Dona Filipa Hotel is just 10 minutes from the world-class San Lorenzo course. This has 154 rooms, stunning scenery and amenities galore. Many of the rooms and public areas have been recently refurbished, to further enhance the property.

The luxury fi ve-star hotel sits on the Atlantic Ocean and the Vale do Lobo beach. Guests can dine at two restaurants on site, with the ‘Praca’ - a hub of great bars and restaurants - just a wedge away.

Situated close by is the superb the San Lorenzo course, which

o� ers a collection of perfectly manicured greens and fairways that border the region’s scenic lagoons.

Originally designed by the American course architect Joseph Lee, this 18-hole layout opened in 1988 and has long been established as an Algarve classic.

While much of the course has an inland feel as it winds through the surrounding pine woods, the short 5th treats you to views of the glorious sandy beaches of the south-west coast of Portugal.

The Amendoeira Golf Resort also has two brilliant courses, the Faldo and O’Connor Jr, a short drive north west of Albufeira. They are two of the really powerful courses in Portugal with the Englishman’s design regarded as one of the most exacting in the whole of continental Europe.

Also available within the Oceanico Resort group are the Pinhal and Laguna layouts.

Pinhal was the second course to be built here and was created by Frank Pennink, who was also responsible for designing the Old Course.

Laguna was formerly a 27-hole layout before one of the loops was used to create the front nine on the Millennium Course.

It contains many lakes, which infl uence play on 11 holes, 79 bunkers and is more exposed than other Vilamoura courses so the wind is more of a consideration.

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San Lorenzo - long established as an Algarve classic

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AlgarveEight short breaks all under £125

PESTANA GOLF RESORT 4★

CARVOEIROPlay at: Alto Golf, Gramacho, Pestana Vila Sol, Pinta or Silves

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £159was £199

SAVE20%

DOM PEDRO GOLF 4★

VILAMOURAPlay at: Pinhal, Laguna

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £219was £255

SAVE14%

VILAMOURA TOUR 4★

VILAMOURAPlay at: Pinhal, Laguna Stay at: Luna OlympusAdded value: 1 in 4 Stays Free

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £185was £209

SAVE11%

VILA GALE TAVIRA 4★

TAVIRAPlay at: Castro Marim Atlantic Course & Benamor Golf

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £159was £199

SAVE20%

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MORGADO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4*PORTIMAOPlay & Stay at: Alamos, Salgados & Morgado

3 nights’ HB2 rounds

now £189was £205

TIVOLI MARINA PORTIMAO 4★

PORTIMAOPlay at: Alamos, Salgados, Morgado• Limited availability

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £125was £175

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BROWNS SPORTS & LEISURE CLUB 4★

VILAMOURAPlay at: Pinhal, Laguna• Free Transfers to Vilamoura Courses

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £199was £235

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PESTANA DOM JOAO II 4*ALVORPlay at: Alto, Gramacho, Pinta, Silves, Vila Sol• 1 in 12 Stay & Play Free

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £129was £155

HE Algarve o� ers golfi ng choice like no other destination in

Europe - for both groups and couples alike - with world class courses in abundance.

And there is plenty to see and do o� the course as well - from the bustling towns of Vilamoura and Albufeira to the unspoilt beauty of Tavira

In fact, just a short hop east of the ancient city of Tavira is Benamor Golf course.

Completed in the spring of 2000, this Sir Henry Cotton designed 6,100-yard par 71 layout is a delight for all standards of player.

And in the nearby foothills of Barrocal, visitors can enjoy some of the best mountain and sea views the Algarve has to o� er.

This combination of great golf and culture is showcased once again at the Atlantic Course, Castro Marim.

Located near the historic town of Castro Marim in the peaceful eastern Algarve, this recently built course runs through undulating parkland and hilly terrain - and enjoys superb views of the mountains and over the Atlantic.

The 5,757-yard par 72 calls for careful play, with strategically placed water hazards and fairway terrain that can put you in trouble. Best of all, it is less than a hour from Faro Airport.

Providing unlimited golf on six di� erent courses, excellent practice facilities and a tasty breakfast before your round, Pestana Golf Resort is another great base for your next break and comes highly recommended.

Located next to the stunning beaches of Portimao and the Monchique mountains, Morgado Golf & Country Club is a superb 4-star resort.

The hotel is surrounded by large landscaped gardens along with panoramic views of the par 73 Morgado Golf course - widely regarded as one of the longest courses in the Algarve.

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Great golf and culture is on show at Castro Marim

Monte Rei Golf Course

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AlgarveGreat courses and beautiful beaches for golfing groups

ILAMOURA is a fantastic base for a trip to the Algarve - and surrounded

by stunning courses including Laguna, Pinhal, Millennium, The Old Course & Victoria.

But further afield, an attractive play-and-stay option is the Pestana Vila Sol resort, where there are 27 holes designed by Donald Steel.

The Prime and Challenge nines are the toughest, with the Prestige’s holes being shorter and narrower.

Elsewhere, the eight-time consecutive host of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, Vale de Pinta golf, is rightly respected - not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment.

Inaugurated in 1992, Vale de Pinta has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in Europe.

After his success designing Vale de Pinta, Ronald Fream teamed up with the former

world No. 1 Nick Price to create the unique design of Gramacho.

With 18 holes and 27 greens, plus numerous di�erent tee points, players are able to enjoy the same course time and time again but always with slightly di�erent challenges.

Silves meanwhile sits in a serene spot at the foot of the Monchique mountain, but it’s anything but ‘a walk in the park’.

For example, your drive at the opening hole has to flirt with

water hazards on both flanks.This course is for players

- low handicaps will find it a serious challenge to come in under par. Most holes o�er spectacular mountain views overlooking palm trees and olive groves, while the surrounding cork and citrus farms generate a true feeling of authentic Portuguese golf.

The legendary Alto course is the last designed by architect Sir Henry Cotton, and features the 600-metre par 5 known as the ‘Sir Henry Challenge”.

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BOAVISTA GOLF & SPA RESORTLAGOSPlay & Stay at: Boavista Golf & Spa Resort

3 nights’ SC2 rounds

now £139was £199

7 nights’ SC4 rounds

now £285was £339

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DOM PEDRO MARINA 4*FAROPlay at: Quinta do Lago North, South & Laranjal

3 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £389

7 nights’ B&B4 rounds

now £439was £499

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The surrounding cork and citrus farms generate a true feeling of authentic Portuguese golf

TIVOLI CARVOEIRO 4★

CARVOEIROPlay & Stay at: Tivoli Carvoeiro, Alamos, Salgados, Morgado• Winter Sun Prices

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £125was £175

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £259was £315

SAVE29%

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PESTANA VILA SOL 5★

VILAMOURAPlay at: Alto Golf, Gramacho, Pestana Vila Sol, Pinta or Silves• 1 in 8 Free

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £175was £229

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £339was £419

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Quinta do Lago Laranjal course

STAYING IN THE ALGARVE...Perhaps the Algarve’s most popular ‘base’ is Vilamoura where tourists and golfi ng enthusiasts fl ock to make the most of the superb weather - especially the high winter temperatures when there are some great deals to be had. O� ering accommodation to suit all tastes, Vilamoura also has plenty to keep visitors busy o� the course, with its beautiful Marina complex - containing bars, restaurants and shops - the main centre of activity. Other nightlife includes Vilamoura Casino, which hosts regular evening entertainment as well as the gaming room.Tip: Make the most of free airport transfers when staying in the resort.

Located on the edge of the picturesque fi shing village of Alvor, the rolling fairways and elevated greens reward anyone who enjoys a strategic game.

A great play and stay option on the Algarve is the Boavista Golf & Spa Resort, which o� ers not only 18 fantastic holes, but also luxurious accommodation. The on-site championship course is a must-play during your break, while the Palmares and Espiche courses are also both short drives away.

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LA CALA RESORT 4★

MIJASPlay at: Asia, America, Europa courses• 1 in 8 Stay Free

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £235was £315

7 nights’ B&B4 rounds

now £455was £589

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H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA 4★

PUERTO BANUSPlay at: Cabopino, El Chaparral• 1 in 8 Free, Includes Free Shared Buggy

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £199was £255

7 nights’ B&B4 rounds

now £369

SAVE22%

AndaluciaVisit some of mainland Spain’s most popular resorts

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BARCELO MONTECASTILLO GOLF 5★

CADIZPlay at: Montecastillo Golf Course

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £129was £195

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £299was £429

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HOTEL MAC PUERTO MARINA 4★

BENALMADENAPlay at: La Cala, El Chaparral• 1 in 8 Stay Free, Winter Sun Prices

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £185was £225

7 nights’ B&B4 rounds

now £329was £385

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La Cala ResortNDALUCIA really does have it all for the golfer looking for top

courses, great weather and a break from the UK.

Among its fantastic regions is the famous Costa de la Luz, located on the western-most part of the Andalucia coastline and stretching from the historic city of Cadiz up to the Portuguese border.

There are several outstanding golf break options in this area, with the standout venue surely being Montecastillo.

The course was the first to be designed by Jack Nicklaus in Spain and hosted the Volvo European Masters on the European Tour from 1997 to 2001. The layout stretches to over 6,600 yards and is a classic Nicklaus creation with everything laid out in view and very few blind tee shots or approaches.

Parkland in nature and winding over rolling terrain, it has recently undergone a £2m refurbishment to improve the bunkers and drainage systems.

The five-star Barcelo Montecastillo hotel has 121 luxury rooms and several villas on the doorstep of the renowned championship course.

If you’re heading to the Costa del Sol instead - or as well

as - then La Cala shouldn’t be missed. Three superb championship courses - Asia, America and Europa - each presenting their own unique challenges, slot seamlessly into a natural undulating backdrop of stunningly beautiful trees and flowers, rich with birds and wildlife.

Designed by Cabell Robinson, each 18-hole course has been created to ensure a testing, yet truly exhilarating experience.

For a change of scenery and course, Cabopino Golf and El Chaparral are both nearby and easily accessible.

With an original design by Pepe Gancedo, El Chaparral is the only golf course on the Costa del Sol with six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s. With a total length of 6,000 metres, it o�ers a wide variety of holes and is a challenging course, requiring high levels of accuracy and skill.

Located next to Puerto Banús in one of the most exclusive areas of Marbella, the H10 Andalucía Plaza hotel has been recently renovated - and is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the course.

Designed as an adults only hotel, it has relaxed private areas where guests can enjoy a holiday with their companion or friends.

Alternatively, the Hotel Mac Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, is a great base for enjoying the sun, the beach and the region’s wonderful courses.

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El Chaparral has six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s

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AndaluciaOur selection of the top resorts for under £250

ATALAYA PARK GOLF HOTEL & RESORT 4★

NR PUERTO BANUSPlay at: Atalaya Park Old & New

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £179was £235

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ALCAIDESA APARTMENTSSAN ROQUEPlay at: Alcaidesa Links, Alcaidesa Heathland

3 nights’ SCunlimited rounds

now £145was £229

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HOTEL HOLIDAY PALACE 4★

BENALMADENAPlay at: Alhaurin, El Chaparral

3 nights’ All-Inclusive2 rounds

now £225was £315

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ELBA COSTA BALLENA HOTEL 4★

CADIZPlay at: Ocean Club Golf• Upgrade to all inclusive for £25 per person

3 nights’ HB2 rounds

now £199was £265

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HOTEL GOLF ALMERIMAR 5★

ALMERIAPlay at: Almerimar 1 & 2 • Free Room Upgrade

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £199was £255

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ISLANTILLA GOLF RESORT HOTEL 4★

HUELVAPlay at: Islantilla Golf Course• 1in 8 Free

3 nights’ HBunlimited rounds

now £155was £209

SAVE25%

VIK GRAN HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL 4★

MIJASPlay at: Cabopino, Los Arqueros, El Chaparral

3 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £219was £255

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H10 ESTEPONA PALACE 4★

ESTEPONAPlay at: Almenara, The San Roque New Course

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £245

HE sheer choice and variety of golfing adventures in

Andalucia is mind-boggling - and that makes for some great value deals!

One example is the superb Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort in San Roque.

This boasts two magnificent golf courses - Alcaidesa Links and Alcaidesa Heathland, a total of 36 professional holes with spectacular views to the sea, Gibraltar and África, flanked by two natural parks that make the setting even more spectacular.

Elsewhere, the area around the southern city of Almeria, in Andalucia is one of the driest and warmest places in Europe, making it perfect for those looking to take a golfing trip out of the summer season.

Here, the five-star Hotel Golf Almerimar - which has 278 rooms and 27 holes on site - is

a great option for visitors.Its courses, Almerimar 1

and 2, were both designed by the legendary Gary Player and are defined by their wide fairways, large greens and an abundance of water hazards.

Opened in 1992, Islantilla Golf Resort in Huelva features a 27 hole golf layout, which has become one of the most well-known golf courses in the region.

Its careful design, gentle slopes, water, scenery, sea views, weather conditions and the Pencross greens and Agrostis fairways make for golf of the highest quality.

Among our top tips for great all-inclusive accommodation are the 4-star Holiday Palace near Benalmadena. With state-of-the-art facilities and friendly sta�, guests can be assured of an enjoyable stay.

Elsewhere, the Elba Costa Ballena in Cadiz is another excellent option. Opened in 2008, this 4-star hotel has 236 fantastic rooms.

Atalaya Park, located close to Puerto Banus, is also among the best options around.

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The area around Almeria is one of Europe’s warmest

Finca Cortesin

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AndaluciaThese destinations are great for groups...

HE Costa del Sol is an obvious choice if you want to enjoy a golfing

holiday in the Spanish sunshine - and with good reason.

The region stretches from Gibraltar in the south west to Malaga in the east and visitors can choose from an array of perfectly presented courses where water is rarely far from being in play.

In fact, there are over 50 courses in this sun-kissed region and many directly

overlook the warm waters of the Alboran Sea, on the other side of which is Morocco and the North African coast.

Let’s begin in the Marbella area, which is in the heart of the Costa del Sol and therefore a natural base for your trip.

Needless to say, in Marbella glamorous beaches, bars and restaurants are certainly not in short supply and neither are high-quality resorts and courses.

Los Arqueros Golf is definitely one to include in any itinerary.

A mixed course situated less than an hour from the Malaga and Gibraltar airports, and only 10 minutes from Marbella, it was the first golf course to be designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros.

It is set among the mountains of the Sierra de Ronda, and has an original layout in beautiful surroundings.

Its prime location makes this an ideal destination for a stress-free golfing holiday.

Also close to Marbella is El Paraiso, where you’ll need a

deft touch around the greens and the right club selection to card a low score.

El Paraiso boasts generous, easy walking fairways set amongst palms and pines, oleanders and olives with meandering streams and two magnificent lakes.

The par 71 course stretches from 4,998 metres for the ladies to 6,131 metres from the championship tees and plays host every year to the Andalucian PGA tour.

Just one hour from Almeria

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SAN ROQUE CLUBSOTOGRANDEPlay at: San Roque Old & San Roque New• Winter Sun Prices

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £239was £289

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £475was £559

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HOTEL VALLE DEL ESTE 4★

ALMERIAPlay at: Valle Del Este Golf Course• Early Booking Discount

3 nights’ HBunlimited rounds

now £129was £179

7 nights’ HB5 rounds

now £249was £329

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In Marbella, glamorous beaches, bars and restaurants are certainly not in short supply

HOTEL ALMENARA 4★

SOTOGRANDEPlay at: Almenara Golf Course• 1 in 8 Stay Free

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £229was £269

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £399was £459

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MARBELLA TOUR 4★

MARBELLAPlay at: Los Arqueros, El Paraiso Stay at: Hotel Blue Bay Banus• Includes Buggies

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £215

7 nights’ B&B4 rounds

now £459

La Quinta Golf

STAYING IN ANDALUCIAA playground for the rich and famous, Marbella is also a popular destination for visitors looking for some sunshine and great golf. However, there is far more to Andalucia than just this one glamorous location. In fact, each of its eight regions - Huelva, Sevilla, Cadiz, Malaga, Cordoba, Junta, Gronola and Almeria - have something unique to o�er visitors. Skydiving, 600km of sandy beaches, fabulous natural scenery, flamenco... the list of activities and attractions goes on and on. And as for the food - it has to be tasted to be believed! This is especially true of the gastronomic hotspot of Benahavis which has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in the region and draws visitors from across the world.

airport is the stunning Valle Del Este resort, which boasts a remarkable 18-hole par 72 desert style golf course.

Valle del Este opened in 2002 and was designed by José Canales, who integrated the course into the surrounding landscape by making use of natural vegetation. The raised tees are surrounded by volcanic rock making for a truly surreal golfing experience.

The 4-star contemporary hotel comprising 153 rooms with views of the course.

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LisbonHead for the bright lights and great courses of the capital

LTHOUGH the Algarve might be considered Portugal’s

standout region for golf, the area around the country’s capital also boasts a collection of outstanding courses.

Nearby is Quinta da Marinha, an excellent base for a golf trip west of the capital. The setting is beautiful with the mountains of Sintra on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.

As well as being picturesque, the course is never less than challenging, especially when the wind whips in from the Ocean, which is when things can become very interesting.

Another world-class resort in the western Lisbon region is the fantastic Penha Longa.

There are three loops of nine holes to choose from here: the Atlantic Championship, the Atlantic North and the Atlantic South. The Championship is the standout option and also the most di�cult.

Set among the Sintra foothills, the course snakes through wooded valleys and up to tee boxes and greens set on elevated rocky outcrops.

It was back in 1992 that Robert Trent Jones Jnr brought all his skills to bear, creating what is a thrill-seeking golfer’s delight.

Moving to the north and west of Portugal’s capital, we come to Bom Sucesso and Praia D’El Rey. Both are considered within the Top 200 courses in Continental Europe, so this is

certainly an attractive itinerary waiting to be tackled.

Set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, Praia D’El Rey benefits from spectacular views out to the Atlantic and beyond to the Berlengas Islands.

Laid out by the celebrated American architect Cabell B Robinson in 1997, it is complemented by self-catering apartments and a Marriott hotel on site.

The course at Bom Sucesso is a relatively new and impressive track designed by esteemed British architect Donald Steel.

It o�ers views out over the coastline and to the ocean beyond, with the Obidos Lagoon in the foreground.

Also in the Lisbon area are the two championship Aroeira layouts. Set in a pine wood with several lakes - and benefiting from a microclimate that allows all year round golf - both courses provide a test.

Aroeira I opened in 1973 and was designed by Frank Pennink. Aroreira I plays through mature pines so there is a premium on hitting the narrow fairways.

The Donald Steel-designed Aroeira II opened in 2000 and provides a contrast to its neighbour, being wider and flatter with more lakes and bunkers to avoid.

AQuinta da Marinha is never less than challenging

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AROEIRA GOLF RESORT 3★

CAPARICAPlay at: Aroeira I & II

3 nights’ SC2 rounds

now £135was £185

7 nights’ SC5 rounds

now £315was £355

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MARRIOTT PRAIA D’EL REY GOLF RESORT 5★

LISBONPlay at: Praia d’El Rey, Bom Sucesso Golf, Royal Obidos or Campo Real

4 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £259was £325

7 nights’ B&B6 rounds

now £395was £549

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HOTEL QUINTA DA MARINHA 5★

CASCAISPlay at: Quinta Da Marinha• Winter Sun Price

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £185was £265

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £415was £565

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PENHA LONGA RESORT 5★

SINTRAPlay at: Atlantic Championship, Atlantic North/South

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £285was £335

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £575was £645

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Penha Longa Championship Course

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DOLCE CAMPOREAL 5★

LISBONPlay at: Camporeal or Royal Obidos

3 nights’ BB2 rounds

now £169was £265

7 nights’ BB4 rounds

now £349was £445

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VIVA MARINHA 5★

CASCAISPlay at: Quinta da Marinha, Lisbon Sports Club, Estoril, Oitavos Golfe, Belas Clube De Campo Golf, Quinta da Beloura, Atlantic Championship

3 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £355was £499

5 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £555was £699

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LisbonO�ering some of the top courses in Continental Europe

• Private Transfers, Welcome Dinner

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LISBON TOUR 4★

CASCAIS & ESTORILPlay at: Oitavos Golfe, Atlantic Championship Stay at: Vila Gale Cascais

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £235was £275

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £465was £509

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PALACIO ESTORIL HOTEL & GOLF 5★

ESTORILPlay at: Golf do Estoril • Includes Welcome Dinner

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £195was £249

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £415was £489

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Oitavos Dunes

N a beautiful area to the west of Lisbon lies one of Continental

Europe’s original venues. Estoril is undoubtedly one of

Portugal’s classic courses. It is a relatively short parkland

course that has hosted the Portuguese Open on numerous occasions and several amateur events. It sits close to the Atlantic coast and provides great views.

If you’re in need of a real test of your golfing mettle, the 7,300-yard Royal Obidos course is a must play while in Lisbon. The first hole, a generous right handed dogleg, heads north, setting up a spectacular combination of holes overlooking the lagoon (Lagoa de Obidos). The feature hole of the front nine is the 3rd, a 144-metre par 3 o� the yellow tees to an island green.

The second nine holes overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Six holes meander between an intricate ecosystem of lakes interconnected by cascading streams.

The highlight of the back nine is the 18th, a 490-metre par 5 o� the yellow tees, with a panoramic view over the back nine, the clubhouse and the ocean beyond.

Nestled in the Torres Vedras district of western

Portugal is the stunning Dolce CampoReal Resort, with its 151 luxurious rooms and suites and equally impressive golf course.

Designed by well-known architect Donald Steel, CampoReal is a challenging par-72, 18-hole layout that runs through the hills. Blind shots, steep inclines and wooded valleys create a series of obstacles that will make playing this course unlike any other you’ve encountered before.

To the west of Lisbon is Oitavos Dunes, which many consider the best course in the country. Some rate it the best in mainland Europe.

Designed by the leading American architect Arthur Hills, it is far removed from the kind of target parkland golf familiar to the Iberian countries, instead o�ering a wonderful combination of woodland and links-style holes.

You will struggle to find a weak hole here and the finish is brilliant and varied with three par 3s and a brace of par 5s all being encountered in the last seven holes.

The par-3 9th and 14th are sensational, and an added benefit to a visit to Oitavos Dunes are the pretty towns of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra.

Elsewhere, Belas is a championship course which has the Carregueira Mountains in the background, and the Lisbon Club is one of Portugal’s oldest courses, having been founded in 1880.

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You will struggle to find a weak hole at Oitavos Dunes

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Gran CanariaDesert-style courses and superb year-round golf

RAN CANARIA has a climate and landscape which is almost perfect

for year-round golf.And, with seven great courses

to try, visitors can enjoy a real feast of golf.

There are two outstanding courses at the Salobre resort, with the Old and the New layouts providing variety but also a challenge for visitors.

The Salobre resort also has an on-site five-star luxury Sheraton hotel and spa.

Elsewhere, the championship course at Anfi Tauro Golf is another superb option. This desert layout is set among a spectacular landscape of palm trees, lakes and volcanic mountains.

Also in the south of the island is the Philip MacKenzie Ross design at Maspolomas and the beautiful oceanside layout at Lopesan Meloneras.

While in the north, the stunning Bandama Golf Hotel provides access to the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas - a parkland course which lies in the crater of an extinct volcano.

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GRAN HOTEL LOPESAN COSTA MELONERAS 4★

MASPALOMASPlay at: Lopesan Meloneras, Golf de Maspalomas

5 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £465was £545

SAVE15%

SHERATON GRAN CANARIA SALOBRE RESORT 5★

EL SALOBREPlay at: Salobre Old & Salobre New Course

5 nights’ HBunlimited rounds

now £599was £709

SAVE16%

BANDAMA GOLF HOTEL 3★

LAS PALMASPlay at: Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas

5 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £279was £339

SAVE18%

SEASIDE SANDY BEACH 4★

MASPALOMASPlay at: Salobre South Course, Lopesan Meloneras, Golf de Maspalomas, Anfi Tauro Championship

4 nights’ All-Inclusive4 rounds

now £579was £649

SAVE11%

Lopesan Meloneras

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HOTEL SOLVERDE SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 5★

PORTOPlay at: Oporto Golf Course

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £189was £239

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £335was £419

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VIDAGO PALACE RESORT 5★

PORTOPlay at: Vidago Palace Golf Course

3 nights’ B&B3 rounds

now £249was £315

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £519was £625

SAVE21%

SAVE17%

CASA DA CALCADA RELAIS & CHATEAUX 5★

AMARANTEPlay at: Amarante Golf Course

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £199was £255

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £449was £535

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AXIS PONTE DE LIMA GOLFE RESORT 3★

PONTE DE LIMAPlay at: Ponte de Lima Golf Course, Estela Golf Course, Amarante Golf Course, Vidago Palace Golf Course

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £115was £169

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £245was £319

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SAVE23%

PortoOften overlooked, but rarely bettered

ITH such a wealth of options elsewhere in Portugal,

you could be forgiven for overlooking Porto as a place to base your next golf break, but there are some excellent options around Portugal’s second largest city.

The beauty of playing here is that there is something to cater for everybody.

The Vidago Palace resort has undergone recent renovations and o� ers a stunning fi ve-star hotel and attached course set in a small town outside of the city.

Alternatively, the fi ve-star boutique Casa da Calcada is an hour from Oporto, the oldest course in Portugal.

Or you can stay to the south of the city near the beach at the Hotel Solverde Spa and Wellness Centre.

North of Porto you will fi nd Ponte de Lima, which has a three-star hotel and attached course, and it is a short drive out to the coast where you can play the challenging links at Estela.

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Costa BravaFollow in the footsteps of Tour players at PGA Catalunya

ORTH-EAST Spain is home to one of the country’s best

layouts, the Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya.

As would be expected of a European Tour host bidding for the 2022 Ryder Cup, it is long with tight fairways and undulating greens.

PGA Catalunya is also home to the Tour course, which sits in the shadow of its neighbour but should not be ignored. It has wider fairways, shorter holes and a more sympathetic design. It therefore sets up very well for the club golfer.

There is however more to golf in the Costa Brava than PGA Catalunya.

The Links and Forest courses at Emporda o�er contrasting 18-hole tests in the heart of the region. The Links Course is an inland track which has many features commonly found on seaside courses.

Meanwhile, the Forest Course is a more classic woodland o�ering – here you will find more spacious fairways that are flanked by pine trees.

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GOLF & SPA EMPORDA 4★

TORROELLA DE MONTGRIPlay at: Empordà Forest, Empordà Links

3 nights’ B&B2 days unlimited golf

now £219was £265

7 nights’ B&B5 days unlimited golf

now £429was £565

SAVE17%

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PGA CATALUNYA RESORT 4★

GIRONAPlay at: Stadium Course, Tour Course Stay at: Park Hotel San Jorge• 1 in 8 Stay Free & Free Club Hire

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £279was £315

7 nights’ B&B6 rounds

now £585was £679

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PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE 4★

PLATJA D’AROPlay at: Golf d’Aro, Stadium Course, Tour Course

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £179was £215

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £399was £469

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HOTEL CARLEMANY 4★

GIRONAPlay at: Golf Girona, Golf d’Aro

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £245was £289

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £539was £599

SAVE15%

SAVE10%

PGA Catalunya

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SON CALIU HOTEL SPA OASIS 4★

MALLORCAPlay at: Golf Santa Ponsa I, Real Golf de Bendinat

3 nights’ B&B2 rounds

now £259was £365

7 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £549was £669

SAVE29%

SAVE18%

LAS MADRIGUERASTENERIFEPlay at: Las Americas • Free Buggies

5 nights’ B&B5 rounds

now £399was £599

7 nights’ B&B7 rounds

now £569was £799

SAVE16%

CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO 5★

MADEIRAPlay at: Palheiro Golf Course

3 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £239was £369

7 nights’ B&Bunlimited rounds

now £445was £569

SAVE35%

SAVE22%

ELBA PALACE GOLF 5★

FUERTAVENTURAPlay at: Fuertaventura Golf Club

3 nights’ HB2 rounds

now £195was £249

7 nights’ HBunlimited rounds

now £499was £559

SAVE22%

SAVE11%

Island GemsA host of golfing delights away from the mainland

HILE there is a great deal of high-quality golf on the Spanish

and Portuguese mainland, the islands also have their gems.

Tenerife has eight courses, with the majority located on the southern and western shores. The course at Las Americas is set into an amphitheatre to provide shelter from the wind and features a number of lakes, streams and bunkers.

Alternatively, the popular holiday destination of Mallorca has over 15 courses scattered across the island.

Golf Santa Ponsa is among the best, having hosted six European Tour events, and the Martin Hawtree designed Real Golf de Bendinat - near Palma - is also one to add to the list.

Our other island favourites include the sumptuous par 72 championship layout at Palheiro Golf Course in Maderia - along with the Juan Catarineu designed Fuertaventura Golf Club on the island of the same name.

Both are well worth a trip.

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Alcanada, Mallorca

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