Ribagolf II
Aldeia dos Capuchos
Idyllically situated close to Lisbon downtown , in a quiet and beautiful region , Aldeia dos Capuchos offers you the best of both worlds . Declared by the Portuguese State as a project of national interest , this Resort received the Architecture Council Award for its excellence . With ten hectares of green areas , Aldeia dos Capuchos is the magical place to enhance your senses . With 1402m of total length , the golf course of Aldeia dos Capuchos is an excellent course for a quick game . With the sea as background , the golf course allows you to play wonderfully trough 9 holes ( 7 par-3 ’ s and 2 par 4 ’ s ) of beautiful design . Small undulations , a big lake and several bunkers will certainly sharpen up your game .
Ribagolfe II
A shorter test than its sibling but still measuring more than 6,800 yards , Ribagolfe II is a great compliment to Ribagolfe I . Blessed with the same indigenous cork oak canvass , the course designers have crafted a more forgiving but equally appealing golf course with wider fairways and landing areas . The huge , moderately contoured greens , however , provide a stiff test if you ’ re to score well .
Montado
Host to many professional tournament from the European Challenge Tour , Montado has received praise from the best players in Europe . Set in flat terrain , the Montado has been built to the south of Setúbal in a landscape planted with old corkoaks , young olive-trees , chestnuts and pines , whilst all around it wind a series of creeks and natural lakes . A feature hole at Montado is the scenic thirteenth , a par 4 that affords a fine view of Palmela castle and provides an excellent opportunity for a birdie . Surrounded by the famous muscatel vineyards that were first planted here more than a century ago , the Montado course has already hosted international tournaments , such as the Axa Challenge Tour and the Grand Final of the European Challenge Tour ( 1997 ).
Santo Estêvão
The newest course in the Costa Azul region , Santo Estêvão opened in 2004 and is set in the fertile rolling landscape of the Northern Alentejo region . Designed by Donald Steel , the course plays up to more than 7,000 yards , with well-designed , strategically-placed bunkers and greens offering a layout that will challenge golfers of all abilities and the gently undulating land makes for an easy , pleasant walk .
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