Praia del Rey
Golf do Botado
Praia del Rey
Part of the Atlantico Golfe Hotel, the 9-hole course is located
80km north of Lisbon in the quiet fishing port of Peniche. This is a
hidden gem, and any who travel to play here are always surprised
by its quality. It is a links style course, benefiting from its location
beside the sea and natural terrain. There are some well positioned
water features on the course as the course demands accuracy
from the player. Bunkers are plentiful and wind always plays a
factor. When in the area, a 2 hour break to play this course is not
a bad idea.
Boasting one of the most idyllic natural settings of any golf
course, Praia D’El Prey is set between the sea on one side and
a patch of green countryside on the other. This golf course
stretches over dunes, cliffs and pinewoods, forming a natural
backdrop for a game of golf on one of the sunniest stretches of
the Portuguese coast. The Praia d’El Rey course is full of surprises:
on the 2nd hole, you play with a view towards the nature reserve
of the Berlengas Islands; on the 12th, the Atlantic Ocean is your
constant companion; while, on the 14th, golfers have to contend
with the changing moods of the wind. This is a must play when in
the Oeste region, the panoramic views from the clubhouse after
your game make it all worth while.
Campo Real
Vimeiro
CampoReal is a luxury 5-star resort in the west countryside of
Portugal, just 30 minutes north of Lisbon and 20 minutes from
the beaches of the Silver Coast. Set in tranquil rural surroundings,
the uniquely charming 18 hole, par 72 golf course was designed by
the renowned Donald Steel. Lying in the midst of dramatic rolling
hills and wooded valleys, the course will challenge and delight
even the most experienced players. The course played host the
Portuguese Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour in June
2010. Stunning views greet you on invitingly elevated tees, while
the undulating greens test both your judgment and skill.
Another 9-hole resort course, Vimeiro is attached to the Hotel
Golf Mar and is part of their facilities. This is a short course and
golfers generally have a good chance of beating their handicap.
Trouble on this course comes in the form of River Alcabrichel,
which runs parallel to one side of this course. Accuracy is key at
this course and its enjoyable for all levels of golfer. The feature
hold would be the 191 metre par-3 9th, which require an uphill
shot to a tight green.
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