Portugal golf holidays

Golf holidays in Portugal

Golf holidays in Portugal remain one of the most popular choices for UK golfers, and it is easy to see why. A short flight brings you to a country with a deep golfing heritage, a kind climate for much of the year and an exceptional spread of courses — from the famous fairways of the Algarve to the cliff-top links of the Lisbon coast and the dramatic golf of Madeira. With more than forty courses and nearly forty hotels in our programme, and packages from £205 per person, Portugal suits everything from a relaxed couple’s break to a full society tour.

Why Portugal for golf

Portugal’s great strength is variety within easy reach. The Algarve alone offers dozens of courses along a single stretch of coast, so you can play a different layout each day without long journeys. The weather is generous — golf is comfortable for much of the year, and the spring and autumn shoulders are superb. Short flight times, English widely spoken, good food and wine, and a price point that works for groups all add to the appeal. For many UK golfers, Algarve golf is the benchmark against which other destinations are measured.

The regions and courses

Our Portugal programme spans three distinct areas, each with its own character.

The Algarve

The heart of Portuguese golf. Among the courses we feature is the historic Penina Golf Course near Portimão, designed by Sir Henry Cotton and one of the Algarve’s original championship layouts, and Quinta da Ria & Cima near Tavira, a pair of clifftop and lakeside courses in the quieter eastern Algarve. The region’s resort hubs — Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, Carvoeiro and Quinta do Lago — pack a remarkable number of quality courses into a short drive.

Lisbon & the Estoril coast

Rapidly growing in popularity for golf breaks, the Lisbon coast pairs excellent golf with history and city life. Oitavos Dunes at Quinta da Marinha is a celebrated coastal course near Cascais, while Troia Golf, a par-72 links by Robert Trent Jones Senior on the Setúbal peninsula, is one of the toughest and most natural courses in the country.

Madeira

For something different, the island of Madeira offers golf with spectacular Atlantic and mountain scenery, with hotels such as the Pestana Casino Park in Funchal as a base.

Where you’ll stay

Our Portugal hotels run from relaxed four-star resorts to landmark five-star properties. In the Algarve these include the Dona Filipa at Vale do Lobo, Tivoli Carvoeiro and the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura; on the Lisbon coast, The Oitavos at Quinta da Marinha. With thirty-nine hotels across the country, we can match the location and style to your group.

Best time to play

The Algarve is a near year-round golf destination, but the spring and autumn shoulder seasons — roughly March to May and September to November — are the sweet spot, offering warm, settled days and courses in peak condition without the heat of high summer. Winter remains a viable and popular choice for UK golfers chasing milder weather.

What’s included and how it works

Every Portugal holiday is tailor-made. A typical package brings together your hotel, a chosen number of rounds with green fees, and transfers arranged through our trusted local partner — with buggies, tee times and any extras handled for you. Packages start from £205 per person for golf and accommodation. We can also book flights if required: these are an optional ATOL-protected add-on, so you can arrange everything in one place or add flights to a ground-only package.

Plan your Portugal golf holiday

Tell us your preferred region, dates and group size, and we’ll build an itinerary around the courses you most want to play. Enquire today for a tailored quote, or call our team for advice on choosing between the Algarve, Lisbon and beyond.