DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL
PORTO E NORTE
Where to play in Porto
Estela
There are few golfers who don ’ t love a quality links course . After all , the essence and soul of the game is captivating … and golfers who visit the golf course at Estela won ’ t be disappointed . The links terrain rivals that of many links courses across Ireland and the UK , and it clings to three kilometres of sandy beach , stretching away from the clubhouse on both nines . Opened in 1988 , this par-72 championship course is located 20 minutes from Porto ’ s international airport and located in the lively summer resort of Povoa de Varzim . Owing to its exposed sandy terrain , punishing rough , prevailing winds and quick greens , players will revel in the links conditions that demand their best golf , while also thrilling them with some wonderfully designed holes .
Did you know ?
Estela offers one of the best buffet lunches you ’ ll ever experience … and that ’ s just one more reason to love playing here .
WWW . ESTELAGOLF . PT
Oporto
Porto ’ s links course portfolio is boosted by this genuine links with deeply rooted values and traditions . Inaugurated in 1890 , this par-71 course plays to a length of 5,640 metres from the back tees . This might be shorter than many modern day courses but what ’ s lost in length on this classic course , is made up for with narrow and undulating fairways , and everpresent northerly winds . The course is located 17 kilometres south of Porto , close to the wonderful beaches of Espinho . As part of the “ Espinho Golf Week ”, Oporto Golf Club has been hosting a competition called the “ Skeffington Cup ” since 1891 .
Did you know ?
Established in 1890 , Oporto is the second oldest course in Continental Europe ( after Pau in France ).
WWW . OPORTOGOLFCLUB . COM
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