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Destination Golf Portugal 2021
A Panoramic view of the botanical garden on Monte in Funchal , Madeira ..
Santo Da Serra
Host venue to the Madeira Open European Tour event each year since 1993 , this picturesque course is a Robert Trent Jones that opened in 1991 . It offers fantastic panoramic views over the ocean and is one of the most breathtaking mountain courses in Europe . Because it is built on very irregular terrain at an altitude of 670 metres above sea level and in an area of profuse vegetation , the fulfilling of this project required a huge effort in every sense . Nonetheless , Trent Jones succeeded in giving the 27 holes , ( the third nine-hole loop was opened in October 1998 ) a logical , interdependent design . One of the most spectacular holes is hole number 4 ( on the Machico course ), a par 3 , where the drive to the green is played over a ravine filled with very dense vegetation .
Palheiro
Situated close to the famous gardens of Quinta do Palheiro , which date back to the beginning of the nineteenth century that are famous for their wide range of exotic flora , the Palheiro course offers fabulous views over Funchal bay , the sea and the Ilhas Desertas in the distance . The par-72 course was designed by the architect Cabell Robinson , a former assistant of Robert Trent Jones , who had already done work in Portugal and took care to make the most of the hills , mountain peaks and deep valleys that are a typical feature of the Madeira landscape , in order to provide golfers with an exciting and competitive round .
Porto Santo
Spreading out over the idyllic island of Porto Santo , the layout of the course was planned in such a way as to blend seamlessly with the landscape and to respect the island ’ s ecosystems , taking advantage of the native plant species and the various lakes already existing there . It is an extensive and demanding course set in a spectacular landscape , one that is capable of attracting not only professional players , but also less experienced golfers , being divided into two different areas . The southern course comes close to the traditional style of the best American courses , with a number of lakes and the island ’ s long beach as a backdrop . The northern course is made more difficult by high cliffs and combines the best features of British links courses with spectacular scenery , providing an excellent challenge for golfers .

one of the most breathtaking mountain courses in Europe

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