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Castro Marim Portimao » Portugal Vila Nova de Cacela » Po Penina Hotel & Golf Resort Monte Rei Golf & Cou Positioned in the western Algarve, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is renowned as the true home of Portuguese golf. The only resort in Portugal to offer three golf courses, its par 73 Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course was the first 18-hole course to be constructed in the Algarve and is noted for offering some of the finest and most challenging golf you can find anywhere, making it a must-play on any visit to the region. The resort is set in a stunning 360-acre estate amidst beautiful natural landscape surroundings. The marquee championship course has hosted 10 Portuguese Opens and scores of other prestigious tournaments. The Academy Course and the Resort Course both provide a golfer the opportunity to fine-tune one’s short game, while offering gentle training grounds for beginners. The greens are relatively small and accuracy off the tee and for approach shots is required. Penina also offers guests a host of other amenities, including the Algarve’s largest private outdoor pool (unheated and seasonal), floodlit tennis, a beach club and the Kangaroo Club for children. All make it the perfect holiday destination with golf at the top of the list. Monte Rei Golf & Country Club is s glorious countryside in Portugal’s the unspoilt countryside between Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, M 2007. This par 72 championship co with water coming into play on 11 a challenging and distinctive layou landscape. Monte Rei Golf & Coun of beautiful villas available for shor Miradouro Village, making it ideal a A dedicated concierge is available reservations, golf bookings and an www.penina.com 92 Top 100 Stay & Play 2018 www.monte-rei.com