DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL
LISBON / ALENTEJO
Comporta Dunas
Oitavos Dunes
Oitavos Dunes lies within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park , only 30 minutes west of Lisbon Airport . It is set among pine woods and reforested dunes , in an area of great natural beauty . Being a seaside golf course , the ocean views prove dramatic although there is also fantastic scenery across the Sintra mountains and Cabo da Roca , which is Europe ’ s most western point . It is visible from holes 9 , 10 , 11 and 14 . The layout has been carefully crafted by the renowned Arthur Hills , who has created a 6,303-metre par-71 course , while maintaining and preserving the unique characteristics of the land . Oitavos Dunes was the first golf course in Europe , and the second in the world , to be awarded the Gold Signature Sanctuary status by Audubon International , in recognition of the highest levels of conservation .
Troia
Designed by the famous golf course architect , Robert Trent Jones , Troia is a real gem . It is often described as one of the most fascinating in Portugal , and rated as high as No . 25 by Golf World , in their Top 100 courses in the world ranking . The championship course is located 30 minutes south of Lisbon and about two hours north of the Algarve . It is not overplayed and has a wild but natural beauty . The rustic style clubhouse boasts stunning views from the terrace overlooking several holes and miles of unspoilt sandy beach .
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 to more than 7,000 yards , with well-designed , strategically placed bunkers and greens offering a layout that will challenge golfers of all abilities . The gently undulating land makes for an easy , pleasant round of golf .
Comporta Dunas
Located 1-hour from Lisbon , Comporta Dunas and Torre new golf courses will add to the strong offer of golf in Portugal . Each will both have their own 18-hole golf course designed by some of the most internationally renowned golf architects , with the Dunas course and clubhouse first to open in 2022 . This much anticipated 18-hole par-72 course is designed by David McLay-Kid , which is designed to host any kind of professional tournament at the same time they provide a stimulating challenge for any amateur . This links style course is sure to become a ‘ must play ’ and exciting new golfing experience .
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