GROUND-ONLY HAND-BUILT · THE ALGARVE SINCE 1981

The Algarve's first fairways, laid out by a three-time Open champion.

Portugal golf holidays

Penina, in Portimao, was the first course cut into the Algarve, shaped by Sir Henry Cotton over old rice paddies and now lined with the mature trees he planted himself. Base yourself at the Penina Hotel or down the coast at Tivoli Carvoeiro, and there are forty-odd courses inside an easy drive.

4.9 from real golfers · 45 courses · from £230pp (≈ €265) (≈ $305) (≈ CA$425) (≈ AU$435) (≈ NZ$525) (≈ CHF 245) (≈ kr 2,935) (≈ kr 2,945) (≈ kr 2,005) · ATOL-protected where flights are added

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Golf holidays in Portugal start from £230 (≈ €265) (≈ $305) (≈ CA$425) (≈ AU$435) (≈ NZ$525) (≈ CHF 245) (≈ kr 2,935) (≈ kr 2,945) (≈ kr 2,005) per person, across 45 courses we can book, 38 hotels and resorts we sell. Best played spring / autumn shoulder. Sold ground-only, hand-priced around your dates, and arranged by us since 1981.

£230 (≈ €265) (≈ $305) (≈ CA$425) (≈ AU$435) (≈ NZ$525) (≈ CHF 245) (≈ kr 2,935) (≈ kr 2,945) (≈ kr 2,005)from, per person
45courses
38hotels and resorts
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Portugal is four golfing countries pretending to be one. The Western Algarve is the oldest and the busiest, a run of pine and honey-stone from Lagos through Vilamoura to the estates at Quinta do Lago, where you can play a different course each morning without changing hotel. East of Faro the roads empty and the towns slow down. The Lisbon Coast is cooler and more Atlantic, with the Sintra hills behind it and the capital half an hour away. Madeira is a different proposition altogether: subtropical, steep, and home to only two courses, which is worth saying plainly before anyone books a golf week there.

We have arranged Portuguese golf since 1981. Forty-five courses and thirty-eight hotels, sold ground-only and hand-priced around your dates, your group and the courses you actually want to play.

Why play golf in Portugal

  • Forty-five courses across four regions that play nothing alike, from Atlantic dune golf to pine-and-lake parkland and one subtropical island.
  • Around Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago you can play a different course every morning without changing hotel, which is rarer than it sounds.
  • It works for a mixed group. The Lisbon Coast keeps Sintra, Cascais and the capital within easy reach of anyone not playing.
  • Short flight, short transfer. Faro to Vilamoura is under half an hour, so nobody loses a day travelling.
  • Prices start at £240pp (≈ €275) (≈ $315) (≈ CA$445) (≈ AU$455) (≈ NZ$545) (≈ CHF 255) (≈ kr 3,065) (≈ kr 3,075) (≈ kr 2,085) for three nights and two rounds at Dolce CampoReal, and run up through the estates and Monte Rei.
  • Forty-odd years of relationships here mean we know which courses, which tee times and which hotels suit your group.

The courses you’ll play

Portugal is really four golf countries. The Western Algarve holds 23 of the 45 courses we sell, running from Penina and San Lorenzo to the estate golf of Quinta do Lago South and Vale do Lobo Royal & Ocean, with the Old Golf Course, Pinhal, Laguna and Millennium grouped at Vilamoura. The Lisbon Coast is windier and more Atlantic. Oitavos Dunes and Quinta da Marinha sit within Cascais, Penha Longa in the Sintra hills above, and north at Obidos the golf moves onto the cliffs at Praia D'El Rey and West Cliffs. Further south, Troia and the Terras da Comporta Dunas course reach wilder dune country. Inland, Ombria and the Amendoeira pair, Faldo and O'Connor Jnr, are quieter again. East of Faro there are six, Monte Rei and Quinta da Ria & Cima among them. Madeira has two, Palheiro and Santo da Serra.

Where you’ll stay

Thirty-eight hotels, and the base you choose decides how the week feels. Vilamoura is the practical centre of the Western Algarve, with the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, Tivoli Marina and Pestana Vila Sol from £250pp (≈ €285) (≈ $335) (≈ CA$465) (≈ AU$475) (≈ NZ$565) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,185) (≈ kr 3,205) (≈ kr 2,175) near the marina. The estates are quieter: Vale do Lobo Resort and the Dona Filipa Hotel sit inside the gates, and The Magnolia Hotel serves Quinta do Lago. On the Lisbon Coast, Hotel Palacio Estoril keeps its grand old manners, while Penha Longa Resort from £660pp (≈ €765) (≈ $885) (≈ CA$1,245) (≈ AU$1,255) (≈ NZ$1,505) (≈ CHF 715) (≈ kr 8,425) (≈ kr 8,465) (≈ kr 5,755) suits a slower, more private few days. East of Faro the register changes again, at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club or the Praia Verde Boutique Hotel, with Vila Gale Tavira from £295pp (≈ €335) (≈ $395) (≈ CA$555) (≈ AU$565) (≈ NZ$675) (≈ CHF 315) (≈ kr 3,765) (≈ kr 3,785) (≈ kr 2,565) for a first look at that coast. Madeira means Funchal: Casa Velha do Palheiro, or Quinta Splendida from £415pp (≈ €485) (≈ $555) (≈ CA$775) (≈ AU$795) (≈ NZ$945) (≈ CHF 445) (≈ kr 5,295) (≈ kr 5,325) (≈ kr 3,615). One caution. Spring and autumn are the busiest weeks on this coast, and the estate hotels are the first to go.

Best time to play golf in Portugal

Portugal runs on two calendars. On the mainland, spring and autumn are the prime windows: the Algarve courses look their best from March into May, and September through November brings settled warmth with noticeably thinner crowds, from Vilamoura across to the quieter Eastern Algarve around Tavira. The Lisbon Coast follows the same rhythm with one difference. The Atlantic sits closer, so the breeze at Oitavos Dunes and along the Obidos coast is a genuine factor in club selection. High summer is hot and dependable, and an early tee time keeps it comfortable. Mainland winters stay playable and mild, though the days are short and Atlantic fronts come through. Madeira is the outlier: subtropical and steady through the year, which makes it the dependable choice once the mainland cools.

A sense of Portugal

History & heritage

Four regions, four histories. Lagos in the Western Algarve was a launching point for Portugal's age of exploration, and its walls and tiled churches still carry it. Further east the story runs older and quieter, in Tavira's Moorish castle and in the salt pans still worked along the border at Castro Marim. The Lisbon Coast keeps grander company. Sintra's romantic palaces climb through wooded hills above Cascais, and Estoril grew as a resort for European high society taking the sea air, with Lisbon and the Jeronimos monastery a short drive away. Madeira's heritage is mercantile: the island was shaped by the wine trade and by the British merchant families who ran it out of Funchal, which is part of why a Madeiran quinta can feel unexpectedly familiar to an English guest.

Food & wine

Portuguese cooking rewards restraint, and the best tables here prove it by leaving good ingredients largely alone. In the Algarve that means cataplana, the copper-pan stew of clams and fish, and whatever came off the boats at Portimao or Tavira that morning. On the Lisbon Coast you eat seafood in Cascais and drink Colares, a small appellation near Sintra whose ungrafted Ramisco vines grow straight into coastal sand and escaped the phylloxera that ruined the rest of Europe. Madeira eats differently again. Espetada, beef grilled on laurel skewers, arrives hanging at the table, and the fortified wine that carries the island's name is still aged in lodges in Funchal. Pasteis de nata and a strong coffee are non-negotiable anywhere.

Beyond the fairways

The non-golf hours look different in each region. In the Western Algarve the coast is the headline, honey-coloured cliffs and sea caves around Carvoeiro and Lagos that are best seen from the water. The east is gentler, with Tavira and the sandbar beaches of the Ria Formosa reached by boat. On the Lisbon Coast, Sintra's palaces and gardens fill a half day, and the walled town of Obidos pairs neatly with the northern courses. Cabo da Roca, the western edge of mainland Europe, is worth the drive. Madeira deserves honesty. The island is steep, its golf runs to two courses, and Santo da Serra sits high enough to have its head in cloud on a poor day. The real draw is the levada walks cut along the mountainsides and the gardens above Funchal.

Getting around & exploring

A hire car suits most groups, and the geography rewards it. In the Algarve the A22 runs the length of the coast, putting Lagos, Portimao, Vilamoura and Tavira within about an hour of one another, so a week of contrasting courses needs very little driving. The Lisbon Coast is more spread out: the A5 links the capital to Cascais and Estoril, the A8 runs north to the Obidos courses, and Sintra sits inland on the IC19, which is one of the region's busiest roads at rush hour. Madeira is different again. The VR1 expressway tunnels along the south coast and crosses the island quickly, though the lanes above it climb steeply, so a smaller car is easier. If you would rather not drive, we arrange private transfers between hotel and first tee, and resorts such as Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago are compact enough to walk.

Good to know before you book

Getting there

Three airports serve the four regions. Faro covers the whole Algarve, with wide UK and Irish schedules: around 25 to 30 minutes to Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago, roughly 30 to 40 minutes east to Tavira, and about an hour west to Portimao, a little more to Lagos. Lisbon's Humberto Delgado airport serves the Lisbon Coast, around 30 to 45 minutes to Cascais and Estoril, about 40 minutes to Sintra, and under an hour north on the A8 to Obidos. Madeira is an island roughly 600 miles south-west of Lisbon and needs its own flight. Madeira airport at Santa Cruz takes direct services from several UK airports and sits about 20 minutes from Funchal, with frequent connections from Lisbon if you want both. Our breaks are sold ground-only; flights are a separate ATOL-protected add-on we can book for you, or you are welcome to arrange your own.

Good to know

  • Portugal uses the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, with cash useful in smaller cafes and village markets.
  • Several Portuguese motorways use electronic tolls and the arrangements differ from road to road. We will tell you which apply to your route and set the hire car up for them.
  • Madeira is its own island and its own flight, so plan it as a break in itself or pair it with the Lisbon Coast rather than treating it as a day out from the Algarve.
  • Handicap certificates and a soft-spike policy are asked for at some of the premier clubs. We confirm each course's requirements when we book your tee times.
  • Tee times in spring and autumn are worth securing early; we hold preferred slots as part of your itinerary.
  • We sell ground-only: the golf, the hotels and the transfers arranged by us, with flights a separate ATOL-protected add-on. Your money is held through PTS 5087 until you return home.

The courses you can play in Portugal

Oitavos Dunes Golf Club, Quinta da Marinha — Portugal golfChampionship pedigreeOitavos Dunes Golf Club, Quinta da MarinhaDesigned by Arthur HillsPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Aroeira Golf courses — Portugal golfAroeira Golf coursesDesigned by Frank Pennink (Pines / No.1); Donald Steel (Challenge / No.2)Played on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Monte Rei North Course — Portugal golfMonte Rei North CourseDesigned by Jack Nicklaus (Nicklaus Design — Signature Course)Played on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Ombria Golf Course, Faro — Portugal golfChampionship pedigreeOmbria Golf Course, FaroDesigned by Jorge Santana da SilvaPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Terras da Comporta Dunas course — Portugal golfTerras da Comporta Dunas courseDesigned by David McLay-KiddPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Troia golf — Portugal golfTroia golfDesigned by Robert Trent Jones SeniorPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →
All 45 courses in Portugal

Every course we can build a trip around. Open one to see which of our hotels play it.

Eastern Algarve

Lisbon Coast

Madeira

Western Algarve

Golf resorts — stay & play on-site

Vale do Lobo Resort, Algarve — Portugal golfVale do Lobo Resort, AlgarveVale do Lobo Royal & Ocean Golf Courses · Pinhal Golf Course, Vilamourafrom£430 (≈ €495) (≈ $575) (≈ CA$805) (≈ AU$815) (≈ NZ$975) (≈ CHF 465) (≈ kr 5,485) (≈ kr 5,515) (≈ kr 3,745)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →Viceroy Hotel, Ombria Resort — Portugal golfViceroy Hotel, Ombria ResortOmbria Golf Course, Faro · Vila Sol Golf Course near Vilamourafrom£500 (≈ €575) (≈ $665) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,145) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,385) (≈ kr 6,415) (≈ kr 4,355)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →Amendoeira Golf Resort, Alcantarilha — Portugal golfAmendoeira Golf Resort, AlcantarilhaFaldo course Amendoeira, Alcantarilha · O'Connor Jnr. course Amendoeirafrom£320 (≈ €365) (≈ $425) (≈ CA$595) (≈ AU$605) (≈ NZ$725) (≈ CHF 345) (≈ kr 4,085) (≈ kr 4,105) (≈ kr 2,785)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →Casa Velha do Palheiro, Funchal — Portugal golfCasa Velha do Palheiro, FunchalPalheiro Golf Course, Funchal · Santo da Serra Golf Coursefrom£515 (≈ €595) (≈ $685) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$985) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 555) (≈ kr 6,575) (≈ kr 6,605) (≈ kr 4,485)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →Dolce CampoReal Hotel, Turcifal — Portugal golfDolce CampoReal Hotel, TurcifalCampoReal Golf Club, Turcifal · Belas Clube de Campo golf course, Cascaisfrom£245 (≈ €285) (≈ $325) (≈ CA$455) (≈ AU$465) (≈ NZ$555) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,125) (≈ kr 3,135) (≈ kr 2,135)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →Dona Filipa Hotel, Vale do Lobo — Portugal golfDona Filipa Hotel, Vale do LoboVale do Lobo Royal & Ocean Golf Courses · Pinhal Golf Course, Vilamourafrom£405 (≈ €465) (≈ $545) (≈ CA$755) (≈ AU$775) (≈ NZ$925) (≈ CHF 435) (≈ kr 5,165) (≈ kr 5,195) (≈ kr 3,525)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this resort →

Hotels — play the area’s courses

AP Cabanas Beach & Nature Hotel, Tavira — Portugal golfAP Cabanas Beach & Nature Hotel, TaviraBenamor Golf Club, Tavira · Quinta da Ria & Cima Golf Club, near Tavirafrom£425 (≈ €495) (≈ $565) (≈ CA$795) (≈ AU$805) (≈ NZ$965) (≈ CHF 455) (≈ kr 5,425) (≈ kr 5,455) (≈ kr 3,705)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this hotel →Aroeira Hotel — Portugal golfAroeira HotelAroeira Golf courses · Estoril Golf Club, Estorilfrom£310 (≈ €355) (≈ $415) (≈ CA$585) (≈ AU$585) (≈ NZ$705) (≈ CHF 335) (≈ kr 3,955) (≈ kr 3,975) (≈ kr 2,695)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this hotel →Pestana Casino Park, Funchal — Portugal golfPestana Casino Park, FunchalPalheiro Golf Course, Funchal · Santo da Serra Golf Coursefrom£995 (≈ €1,155) (≈ $1,335) (≈ CA$1,875) (≈ AU$1,905) (≈ NZ$2,275) (≈ CHF 1,075) (≈ kr 12,705) (≈ kr 12,765) (≈ kr 8,675)per person7 nights, 3 roundsDiscover this hotel →Pousada Citadela Cascais — Portugal golfPousada Citadela CascaisQuinta da Marinha Golf Course, Cascais · Estoril Golf Club, Estorilfrom£555 (≈ €645) (≈ $745) (≈ CA$1,045) (≈ AU$1,055) (≈ NZ$1,265) (≈ CHF 595) (≈ kr 7,085) (≈ kr 7,115) (≈ kr 4,835)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this hotel →Praia Verde Boutique Hotel, Castro Marim — Portugal golfPraia Verde Boutique Hotel, Castro MarimCastro Marim Golf and Country Club · Monte Rei Golf Club, near Tavirafrom£375 (≈ €435) (≈ $495) (≈ CA$705) (≈ AU$715) (≈ NZ$855) (≈ CHF 405) (≈ kr 4,785) (≈ kr 4,805) (≈ kr 3,265)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this hotel →The Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago — Portugal golfThe Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do LagoVale do Lobo Royal & Ocean Golf Courses · Pinheiros Altos Golf Course, Almancilfrom£420 (≈ €485) (≈ $565) (≈ CA$785) (≈ AU$795) (≈ NZ$955) (≈ CHF 455) (≈ kr 5,365) (≈ kr 5,385) (≈ kr 3,655)per person3 nights, 2 roundsDiscover this hotel →

Hand-built around your dates

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Portugal

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Western Algarve

Penina, San Lorenzo and the dunes of Palmares — golf's first coast.

39 hotels & courses See Western Algarve breaks
from £245 (≈ €285) (≈ $325) (≈ CA$455) (≈ AU$465) (≈ NZ$555) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,125) (≈ kr 3,135) (≈ kr 2,135) pp

Lisbon Coast

Oitavos Dunes, Penha Longa and Praia D'El Rey, from Cascais to Óbidos

28 hotels & courses See Lisbon Coast breaks
from £280 (≈ €325) (≈ $375) (≈ CA$525) (≈ AU$535) (≈ NZ$635) (≈ CHF 295) (≈ kr 3,575) (≈ kr 3,585) (≈ kr 2,435) pp

Eastern Algarve

Monte Rei, Quinta da Ria and Castro Marim — the quiet Algarve.

11 hotels & courses See Eastern Algarve breaks
from £415 (≈ €485) (≈ $555) (≈ CA$775) (≈ AU$795) (≈ NZ$945) (≈ CHF 445) (≈ kr 5,295) (≈ kr 5,325) (≈ kr 3,615) pp

Madeira

Palheiro's clifftop greens and Santo da Serra's mountain golf, above Funchal

5 hotels & courses See Madeira breaks

What golfers say about Portugal

4.997 reviews

Golf Planet Holidays is an excellent company for golfing holidays, they are friendly, very helpful and tremendously efficient. Just back from a very enjoyable time in Tavira, Portugal.

judy fernie · Portugal · 2 years ago

Our 18 strong group of “golfers” enjoyed a trip to Portugal again this October and again we asked GPH to assist us with all the transfers , accommodation and booking the courses / buggies . Experienced and knowledgeable the team at GPH …

John Appleby · Portugal · 3 years ago

A big thank you again Simon for organising our latest trip, this time to Quinta Do Lago. Your recommendation to include Ombria was well worth it ,you might need a few spare balls but it is a great course in the making and worth a visit.…

David Hall · Portugal · 2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Portugal. The questions our golfers ask most.

How much does a golf holiday in Portugal cost?

Golf holidays in Portugal start from £205 (≈ €235) (≈ $275) (≈ CA$385) (≈ AU$385) (≈ NZ$465) (≈ CHF 215) (≈ kr 2,615) (≈ kr 2,625) (≈ kr 1,785) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a hand-built ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.

Which region of Portugal is best for golfers?

The Algarve is Portugal's most popular golf region and home to the highest concentration of top courses — Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura and Monte Rei are all within an hour of Faro Airport. The Lisbon Coast is growing rapidly in popularity with outstanding courses including Oitavos Dunes, Aroeira and Royal Obidos, plus easy access to Lisbon city. Madeira suits those wanting dramatic scenery and a quieter atmosphere. We'll help you choose based on your preferred courses, budget and travel dates.

Do I need a hire car in Portugal?

For most Algarve golf holidays, a hire car is optional rather than essential. Many resorts — particularly in Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo — have golf courses and facilities on-site or within walking distance. We include private transfers from Faro Airport to your hotel in all packages, and can arrange inter-course transfers as needed. That said, a hire car gives you the freedom to explore the Algarve's beaches, villages and restaurants at your own pace — we're happy to recommend the best approach for your group.

When is the best time to play golf in Portugal?

Spring and autumn, roughly March to May and September to November, are best, and the Algarve's mild winters make it a year-round escape.

How many golf courses are there in Portugal?

We feature 44 courses and 54 resorts across Portugal including Quinta do Vale and Ribagolfe. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.

Is there plenty for non-golfers to do in Portugal?

Portugal offers non-golfers a wonderful range of experiences. The Algarve has superb Atlantic beaches, historic Moorish towns like Tavira, excellent seafood restaurants and water sports. Lisbon — accessible from the Lisbon Coast courses — is one of Europe's most captivating cities, with world-class museums, vibrant food markets and stunning architecture. The Sintra palaces, Évora's Roman ruins and the Douro Valley wine region are all within reach. Portugal consistently ranks among Europe's favourite holiday destinations for very good reason.

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