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Alvor ยป Portugal Pestana Gramacho Residence Located on the 8th fairway of Pestana Gramacho Golf, the new addition to Pestana Golf Resorts, has just opened! Designer, Ronald Fream teamed up with the former world No. 1 Nick Price to create the unique design of Gramacho. With 18 holes and 27 greens, plus numerous different tee points, players are able to enjoy the same course time and time again but always with slightly different challenges. Having hosted the Portuguese Ladies Open on a number of occasions Pestana Gramacho is recognized as a championship course enjoyable and playable even by those with a higher handicap. Apart from the fantastic golf design, Ronald and Nick managed to incorporate the traditional landscape by utilizing the natural stone outcrops, historical dry stone walling and existing ancient trees with some artfully sculpted lakes and bunkers. The effect is a wonderful journey through the countryside. The complex itself comprises of 34 studios, t1+1 and t2 apartments, as well as 23 hotel rooms, all built to the highest standards, with spacious living areas and private balconies, complete bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. All rooms are equipped to the highest of standards with all amenities that you would come to expect with a property of this standard. Aside of the large garden areas, guests and owners can also enjoy a communal swimming pool with pleasant leisure areas. www.pestanagolf.com/en/golf/gramacho/ / PetanaGolfe @PestanaGolf Top 100 Stay & Play 2018 37