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Vila Nova de Cacela » Portugal el Monte Rei Golf & Country Club ous Relais & Châteaux collection rto and the Douro, Casa da with a majestic yellow façade, service offered before, during ated Restaurant Largo do Paço n in 2013 as the best on the ite. The Amarante golf course, overs 40 hectares and offers 18 ighest courses in Portugal, all 18 and challenges – no two holes Monte Rei Golf & Country Club is set in over 1,000 acres of glorious countryside in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve. Located in the unspoilt countryside between the dramatic Serra do Caldeirão Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The first of two planned Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, Monte Rei North opened in June 2007. This par 72 championship course is a true one-off in design, with water coming into play on 11 of the 18 holes, and features a challenging and distinctive layout in a stunning Algarvean landscape. Monte Rei Golf & Country Club offers visitors a choice of beautiful villas available for short-term rentals, located in O Miradouro Village, making it ideal accommodation for golfers. A dedicated concierge is available to take care of restaurant reservations, golf bookings and any other requests. www.monte-rei.com Top 100 Stay & Play 2016 65