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West Cliffs West Cliffs Praia D’El Rey Located less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon near the town of Obidos – you will find the stunning West Cliffs. Designed by World renowned course designer, Cynthia Dye – West Cliffs is a rare ocean side links course. The varied landscape and natural terrain was disturbed as little as possible to create an unique, World class 18 hole seaside links course on the Silver Coast, managed by Praia D’El Rey. Rolling sand dunes scattered with coastal vegetation with pine groves overlooking the ocean from above is where the wild west of Europe meets the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean. This privileged and exclusive location will mesmerize and challenge you to tame the forces of nature and perfect your game. 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. Royal Óbidos 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. 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. 55