
Palmares Golf
Opened 1975, architect Frank Pennink
18 Holes, Length:5,961 metres, Par 71
A truly unique golf course set against a backdrop of spectacular and breathtaking scenery. Golf players all over the world have voted Palmares a real golfers challenge. Rolling downs covered with palm trees, almond trees, cedars and carobs. In the background, the historical city of Lagos, with its bay, make Palmares an unforgettable golfing experience.
Boa Vista Golf
Boavista Golf opened on 1st January 2002.
The impressive 18 Hole Championship golf course has been designed by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European Institute of Golf Course Architects.His philosophy - to create a course as if it has always been there - has been sensitively applied at Boavista, preserving, integrating and harmonizing with the area's natural terrain.
Parque da Floresta
Number of holes - 18, Length - 5,670 metres, Par - 72, Handicap certificate required - preferred, Soft spikes - yes, Dress code - tailored shorts and collared shirts only, Compulsory 1 set of clubs per player
Created by the renowned Spanish golf architect Pepe Gancedo in 1985, Parque da Floresta is one of Europe's most spectacular golf courses. With no two holes remotely similar, the variety and appeal of this unique course are endless, and one round will not be sufficient to appreciate its imaginative design. Meandering through the undulating terrain, it offers fantastic views of the surrounding Algarve countryside and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. In recent years there has been a considerable investment made in the course, including the addition of a Golf Academy and the redesign of several holes. A further commitment has been made to establish Parque da Floresta as the best maintained and manicured golf course on the Algarve. Parque da Floresta is the perfect location for golf holidays in Portugal having one of those rare courses that can stretch your skills to their limits, tempting players back year after year…
Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort. An easy drive from Faro international airport, yet truly a world apart. The resort lies between the Moorish town of Lagos and the ancient maritime port of Sagres, at the heart of Portugal's unspoiled Western Algarve and provides the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, beaches, towns and fishing villages