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Destination Golf Portugal 2021

Where to Play

Royal Óbidos
Located in the historic town of Óbidos , just a short 45km drive North of Lisbon , is the brand new golf resort of Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort . The opening of this new resort was much anticipated , with 336 acres of stunning natural landscape available overlooking the lagoon ( Lagoa de Óbidos ). Designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros , Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort covers 7100 yards of Championship standard golf , which is sure to present a good challenge for all levels of golfer . The feature hole of the front nine is the 5th , an exciting 520m par 5 , with a final approach into a large undulating green surrounded on three sides by water .
Did you know ?
The par of 72 on this Ballesteros course includes five par 3s and five par 5s … with three of each on the front nine .
www . royalobidos . com
Montebelo
Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel , a member of the Montebelo Hotels & Resorts is just a 20 minute walk from Viseu ’ s centre , this 5-star hotel features an extensive spa , indoor and outdoor pools with 172 spacious and modern rooms . The Congress centre is fully equipped for meetings and banquets offering a unique , sophisticated space with a high level of service . Located in one of the most pleasant areas of the city of Viseu and very close to its historic center , Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel has perfect surroundings with wonderful panoramic views over the city . Considered the best city in Portugal by to DECO ( Consumer Defense Association ), Viseu is a lively base for golfers .
Did you know ?
This densely tree-lined course lost some 4,500 trees in recent years … which just makes it more playable and all the more attractive .
www . montebelohotels . com
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