Pinheiros Altos Pines
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PINHEIROS ALTOS
PENINA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
Pinheiros Altos is established as one of the most prestigious and
successful premier golf and leisure resorts in Europe. The resort is
located in the heart the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, a nationally
protected area known for its outstanding splendour; 15-minutes
from Faro International Airport; and 5- minutes from extensive
unspoilt beaches.
Only a short drive from Portimao is the stunning Penina Golf
Resort. Set in a vast 360 acre estate, Penina offers golf enthusiasts
a complete golf break.
Pinheiros Altos holds the prime position in Quinta do Lago,
and holds the most prestigious location in
the ‘Golden Triangle’ (Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and
Vilamoura).
Pinheiros Altos is an independent 27-hole course designed by
Ronald Fream and Jorge Santana.
The course has an unusual layout with three nines of contrasting
character -- ‘The Pines’, ‘The Corks’ and ‘The Olives’. The Pines, as
its name suggests, meanders through typical Algarvia n pine woods
whereas many water hazards must be negotiated coming home.
The rest is much flatter but the holes work their way through a
series of lakes requiring accurate driving and precise iron play.
The greens have a reputation for being the most difficult to read
and to hit because they are small and undulating and usually
in very good condition. The course embraces part of the Ria
Formosa Natural Park, making this another course of beauty and
challenge for players of all standards.
SAN LORENZO GOLF
The San Lorenzo Golf Course was opened in 1988, designed by
American golf architect Joseph Lee who takes full advantage of
the wonderful topography on the Quinta do Lago estate with
beautiful Bermuda grass fairways undulating pine woodland and
borders the Ria Formosa Estuary.
One of the most famous golf courses in the Algarve, available
exclusively to guests of Dona Filipa Hotel, Formosa Park hotel, and
of course, to those who are lucky enough to be private members.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course has been awarded the C of E
for 2014, meaning it is ranked among the top 10 percent of all
attractions by real-life visitors.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course is laid out in a figure of eight and
at the heart lies the San Lorenzo Clubhouse with a golf pro shop,
comfortable changing facilities; welcoming bar and restaurant.
The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is one of the most
recognised and coveted hallmarks of quality for tourist
destinations around the world, which San Lorenzo has been
recently awarded.
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Voted Portugal’s Leading Golf Resort by the World Travel Awards,
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is the glittering jewel in the Algarve’s
crown.
The Hotel boasts a selection of 188 traditionally designed and
decorated rooms and suites with expansive amenities, leisure
facilities, kids club, several restaurant and bar locations and
entertainment available throughout, make it one of the finest
resorts in the Algarve.
PENINA GOLF
Positioned in the Western Algarve, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is
widely renowned as the true home of Portuguese golf. This is the
only resort in Portugal to offer three golf courses... one of which,
The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course (often referred as
the grandfather of courses in the Algarve), is the first 18-hole
course to have been constructed in the Algarve - and is legendary
for some of the finest and most challenging golf in the world,
set in a stunning 360 acre estate, amidst an impressive array of
natural landscape surroundings. The marquee Sir Henry Cotton
Championship Course has hosted 10 Portuguese Opens and scores
of other prestigious tournaments.
The Academy course and the Resort course both provide a golfer
the opportunity to fine-tune one’s short game, while providing
gentle training grounds for beginners. The greens are relatively
small and therefore accuracy off the tee and for approach shots is
required and it also provides players the opportunity to fine tune
their short game.
Onsite is one top golf clinic designed to meet your needs and is
home to two PGA professionals. The Academy also boasts a state
of the art driving range, considered one of the best in Europe that
caters for up to 70 golfers and includes 12 covered practice bays.
Regardless of what you’re after from your holiday; a family
relaxing break, the promise of sun-drenched days at the beach,
golden stretches of coastline, beautiful rural countryside, historic
landmarks and cultural locations – all make it the perfect holiday
destination with golf at the top of the list.
FURTHER READING
www.jjwhotels.com
www.donafilipahotel.com
www.formosapark-hotel.com
www.pinheirosaltos.com
www.sanlorenzogolfcourse.com
www.penina.com