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Bom Sucesso Golf do Botado Bom Sucesso 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. Located on the Silver Coast, this new Donald Steel course opened for play in September 2008. It is a very good test of golf, at 6,228 metres in length. This 18-hole championship golf course stretches along the length of the resort binding, the Hotel & SPA and the other leisure facilities. The par-72 golf course has undulating fairway on the back nine. The greens can be a little undulating too in parts, but the condition is always maintained so players do have a fair chance of a good score. The bunkers have a rugged and intimidating look, forcing golfers to keep away from them. The course benefits from natural beauty and has panoramic views to keep you company for the round. Montebelo Royal Óbidos Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel, a member of the Montebelo Hotels & Resorts is just a 20 minute walk from Viseu’s centre, this 5-star hotel features an extensive spa, indoor and outdoor pools with 172 spacious and modern rooms. The Congress centre is fully equipped for meetings and banquets offering a unique, sophisticated space with a high level of service. Located in one of the most pleasant areas of the city of Viseu and very close to its historic center, Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel has perfect surroundings with wonderful panoramic views over the city. Considered the best city in Portugal by to DECO (Consumer Defense Association), Viseu is a lively base for golfers. Located in the historic town of Óbidos, just a short 45km drive North of Lisbon, is the brand new golf resort of Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort. The opening of this new resort was much anticipated, with 336 acres of stunning natural landscape available overlooking the lagoon (Lagoa de Óbidos). Designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort covers 7100 yards of Championship standard golf, which is sure to present a good challenge for all levels of golfer. The feature hole of the front nine is the 5th, an exciting 520m par 5, with a final approach into a large undulating green surrounded on three sides by water. 71