Welcome Irish golfers to Portugal in 2025
A big thank you to Destination Golf Media Ltd for publishing its annual guide to golfing in Portugal, a key publication for promoting golf tourism to the country. Known as a popular summer destination in the United Kingdom, Portugal boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, 850 km of coastline, and countless white sandy beaches – ideal for holidaymakers.
With its year-round sunshine and mild climate, regions like the Algarve and Lisbon are prime destinations for golfers. But Portugal offers much more, including lesser known areas such as Porto, Northern Portugal, the Douro Valley, Alentejo, and Central Portugal. These vibrant regions feature charming towns, rich culture, and excellent restaurants and bars serving local delicacies. They also offer a chance to uncover some of the country’ s best-kept secrets.
Alentejo, located between the Algarve and Lisbon, is easily accessible from both Faro and Lisbon airports. Central Portugal is reachable from Lisbon and Porto airports, and Porto, the Douro Valley, and Northern Portugal are just a direct flight away from the UK.
Golfing in Portugal leaves a lasting impression on all who experience it because of the exceptional courses set in breathtaking landscapes, a pleasant climate year round, and the warm welcome extended to golfers.
Awarded the World’ s Best Golf Destination by the World Golf Awards in 2024, Portugal features a wide variety of courses suited to all levels and budgets. With over 80 courses nationwide and more being developed, each offers its own unique challenges for both amateur and professional golfers. Welcome to Portugal and everything it has to offer!
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira Director, Ireland Portuguese National Tourist Board
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