DESTINATION GOLF PORTUGAL 2025
Quinta da Ria
Quinta da Cima
A championship course of lazy rhythm and hypnotic flow, Quinta de Cima Golf is embraced by centenary olive and carob trees, as well as orange groves and vineyards. It all combines to maintain the region’ s original landscape and it is a charming course to play. It is also testing with the subtle movement and shape, and big undulating greens. Similar to its sibling, Quinta da Ria, the course was designed by Rocky Roquemore
Monte Rei
The Monte Rei golf course is set in the picturesque foothills of the Eastern Algarve, with sweeping views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains to the north and the Atlantic to the south. The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course opened in 2007, and measures 6,567 metres. It is one of Europe’ s best. Each hole is a design gem, blending effortlessly into its natural landscape, with ingeniously shaped and sculptured bunkers, exacting attention to detail, and water in play on 11 holes. It makes every hole as remarkable as the next and the golf course’ s presentation is exceptional. Monte Rei is Portugal’ s most exclusive estate, home to both the Jack Nicklaus North course and, soon, the South course. The estate includes three bars and restaurants, as well as superb leisure facilities. A wonderful range of accommodation choices is also available.
Quinta da Ria
Quinta da Ria Golf situated in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve is often described by visiting golfers as one of the most beautiful courses in the region. The Rocky Roquemore design is perched above the Ria Formosa estuary with views over the sand and tidal waters of the Nature Reserve below. The carob and olive trees define fairways and establish the course’ s rhythm while five lakes make timely appearances. The back nine are particularly impressive as they take you close to the beach, providing stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Quinta do Vale
Designed by Seve Ballesteros, Quinta do Vale features an 18-hole championship layout of six par-5s, six par-4s and six par-3s. That alone promises quite the adventure. The course has Bermuda grass fairways, Bent grass greens and the rough has an abundance of Festuca & Ryegrass. Marvellously integrated into the landscape and with dramatic views over the Guadiana River, Quinta do Vale sits in a calm, natural valley and is always overlooked from the clubhouse. Seve’ s creativity is to the fore and his goal of pleasing all golfers, no matter their handicap, is well realised.
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