Onyria Palmares
Onyria Palmares
Parque de Floresta
The new Palmares Golf Course is a course of great beauty. It
recently reopened, with a brand new layout designed by Robert
Trent Jones Jnr that perfectly blends mountain and coastal views.
The par-71 layout uses a blend of manicured landscapes which
boast a mix landscape of white sand and high dunes. New layout
has plenty of breathtaking views to Alvor or to the sea mixed
with great holes in the dunes. Located close to the historic city of
Lagos, Palmares offers a wonderful blend of beach and mountain
scenery. Its clubhouse affords a fantastic panoramic view over a
25-km stretch of Atlantic coastline. The Torneio das Amendoeiras
em Flor, the oldest amateur tournament in the Algarve, has been
played here since 1977.
Situated in the westernmost part of the Algarve, only 15 minutes
away from the city of Lagos, this varied course spreads over the
slopes of the hills overlooking the ocean. The Parque da Floresta
golf course was designed by the Spanish architect Pepe Gancedo,
whose general philosophy is to interfere with nature as little as
possible. The fairways therefore accompany the natural contours
of the terrain, spreading along the valleys and gorges, with their
vineyards and eucalyptus groves, bordered by olive-trees, palms
and pines. With an enjoyable par-71 course and full resort
facilities, Parque da Floresta always proves popular with tourists.
Boavista
Espiche Golf
Opened in January 2002, the Boavista golf course is one of the
Algarve’s most recent courses and is built in the natural Algarvian
landscape. The 18-hole Championship course is a design by
Howard Swan. Built on a flat area just 200 metres from the
Atlantic, the course is close to Praia da Luz beach. Half the course
is located in the National Agricultural Reserve; typical trees
of the Algarve (almond and carob) and ancient ruins form the
characteristic landscape of this versatile course. One of the most
unforgettable holes is the spectacular seventh, a par 4 built with
the sea as a backdrop and panoramic views sweeping from the
coast at Praia da Luz across to the mountains Serra de Monchique.
Located just outside the popular fishing town of Lagos in the
Western Algarve lies the picturesque course of Espice Golf. This
challenging 5862 meter par-72 layout offer superb rolling terrain
to include lakes, streams and indigenous plants. Unlike a majority
of courses in the Algarve, Espiche is set in the countryside with
unspoilt views of vineyards and the Monchique Mountains. Its
new clubhouse was built on the site of an old Algarvian farm,
maintaining its sense of heritage. It boasts stunning terrace views
to the countryside. Facilities include bar, restaurant, changing
rooms and reception area. There’s also a driving range to sharpen
your game.
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