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Quinta do Peru Paco do Lumiar Quinta do Peru Located in the heart of Lisbon, this friendly 9-hole course is designed for those who are looking for a leisurely game. Paco Do Lumiar is more than a golf course, as local families would congregate here for social functions and gatherings. The course is located in beautiful surroundings and is always kept in good condition. Golfers come here to make use of the practise facilities, get a lesson of the club pro and perfect their game before taking on the bigger courses. With the Arrábida mountains as its backdrop, the Quinta do Peru golf course offers amateurs a pleasant game, whilst also presenting a challenge for professionals. The course’s recognised quality has led to its hosting several events, including the Grande Final of the UAP Challenge Tour in 1995 and 1996. The front nine can be quite tricky, as the many trees and wild flowers need to be avoided. A real feature hole on this course is the par-3 eight. This 200-yard hole requires a precise shot over water to an undulating green. Aside from the great course, tourism is always popular in this region. Don’t forget to enjoy a drive or a walk through the Serra Aldeia dos Capuchos Oeiras 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. Situated in Oeiras and surrounded by the most important business centres of Portugal, this 3515-yard 9-hole course offers players an enjoyable and challenging golf experience in a quiet and secluded setting just 10 minutes away from the busy streets of Lisbon. The course is part of the Orizonte Group of seven golf courses to the south of Lisbon, offering fantastic deals. 46