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Royal Óbidos
Located in the historic town of Óbidos , 45km north of Lisbon , golfers will find the blossoming Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort . The opening of this young resort was much anticipated , with its 336 acres of stunning natural landscape overlooking the Lagoa de Óbidos . Designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros , the golf course at Royal Óbidos covers 7,100 yards is of championship standard and presents an excellent and charming test for all levels of golfer . The feature hole on the front nine might be the par-5 2nd or the par-3 3rd : both greens are surrounded on three sides by water .
Did you know ?
The par-72 Ballesteros course includes five par-3s and five par-5s ... with three of each on the front nine .
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Montebelo
Golf at Montebelo may be some distance from another Portuguese course but here you will find 27 holes and a golf challenge that tests you every step of the way . This is crumpled , hill-top golf with fairways bounding in every direction , forest squeezing in constantly and sweet greens proving elusive as you navigate your way through the countless trees . The downhill par-4 16th is the signature hole with its ‘ hero ’ approach across water . The par-3 17th hitting across a valley , between the trees , is also a beauty .
The Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel , in nearby Viseu , as well as the course are part of Montebelo Hotels & Resorts . This 5-star hotel is a 20 minute walk from Viseu ’ s centre and features an extensive spa , indoor and outdoor pools , and 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 .
Did you know ?
This densely tree-lined course lost some 4,500 trees in recent years ... which just makes it more playable and all the more attractive .
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