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A lot of Golf enthusiasts regard the Algarve as Europe's golf best destination, with over 30 courses, new ones constantly in development, and good weather throughout the year.

Henry Cotton designed the first course here in the 1960's at Penina, and since that time course designers have been keen to take advantage of the breathtaking scenery the Algarve provides.

Many courses are set within natural wildlife parks, with rolling fairways set admist lagoons or with stunning cliff views overlooking the Atlantic ocean.

Golfers will find along the coast a range of courses suitable for different levels of profficiency, each with its own unique character and challenges.

San Lorenzo

18 holes set in undulating pine woodland with views of Ria Formosa estuary and salt water lagoons.
www.sanlorenzogolfcourse.com

Royal Golf Course

The Royal Golf Course has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wild flowers.
www.valedolobo.com

Ocean Golf Course

The Ocean Golf Course features undulating fairways alongside a nature reserve, leading down to the Atlantic.
www.valedolobo.com

Old Course

Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pine trees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain.
http://www.oceanicogolf.com/

Pine Cliffs

The ‘Devil’s Parlour’, is a challenging course offering sumptuous views over the Atlantic Ocean.
www.pinecliffs.com

Penina

The Penina (now known as the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course) was the first resort golf course to be built in Portugal.
www.lemeridienpenina.com

Quinta da Ria

Quinta da Ria offers stunning views overlooking Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the Atlantic Ocean.
www.quintadaria.com/

Palmares

The Frank Pennink designed course enjoys a beautiful location, near to the historic city of Lagos, commanding magnificent views of the bay of Lagos and the distant Monchique hills.
www.palmaresgolf.com

The Algarve's popularity as a tourist destination means that English is widely spoken here. This part of Portugal becomes very busy during the summer months, and especially during weekends in August when the whole of Portugal is on holiday. However, during the spring and late-summer there are substantially less tourists whilst the weather remains excellent.