Palmares - Length - 5,961m, Par 71, 18 holes.
Some say that this is the jewel in the crown of the Algarve and unique. The Frank Pennink designed course enjoys a beautiful location, next to Lagos with magnificent views over the bay. Palmares hosted in 2003, two PGA Euro pro-tour tournaments. Since 2002, the qualifying School of European Seniors Tour, have been playing in Palmares.
Some say that this is the jewel in the crown of the Algarve and unique. The Frank Pennink designed course enjoys a beautiful location, next to Lagos with magnificent views over the bay.
Palmares hosted in 2003, two PGA Euro pro-tour tournaments. Since 2002, the qualifying School of European Seniors Tour, have been playing in Palmares. Link to Palmares Web Site.
Boavista Length 5,751m Par 18
Boavista enjoys a beautiful location in the Western Algarve on a headland between Lagos and Praia da Luz, with great views of the bay of Lagos, and the distant Monchique hills. Boavista was designed by Howard Swan, one of Britain's most prominent contemporary course designers. The 18 hole championship course offers exceptional playing conditions across two distinctive parts, the Resort Section and the Country Section. As well as challenging and varied holes, players at Boavista can enjoy breathtaking ocean views and spectacular scenery! Link to Boavista Web Site.Parque Da Floresta Length 5.673m Par 72
This course is located in the most western part of the Algarve. It is a fascinating course in a beautiful location with attractive views of the countryside on the horizon by the sea. The fairways roll up and down through hills demanding accurate shots and good placing. The Par-3 15th of 159 meters is a golfer’s dream. Parque da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort boasts an imaginatively designed, 18 hole par 71 golf course, which spans the hills and valleys that surround the resort. It has a number of spectacular holes that run along valleys, past eucalyptus covered ravines, flanked by olive, palm and pine trees. With no two holes remotely similar, the variety and appeal is endless. The resort has its own golf academy, health and beauty spa, gymnasium and full range of sports and leisure activities, bars and restaurants.
Link to Parque Da Floresta Web Site
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