The Algarve is Portugal’s main tourist regions and makes an ideal location for a family holiday.  With the sun, sea and sand attracting many families to the Shores of the Algarve it is easy to understand why the Algarve in Portugal is a popular destination for a peaceful holiday with your family, and your golf clubs.  Yes don’t forget to take your golf clubs as you will be able to get more than a few rounds of golf in while you are there, even if you are with the family.

Why choose the Algarve?

• The Algarve region in Portugal has a number of golf courses that are maintained to an impeccable condition.
• These courses will test your skills with most courses offering a mixture of 3, 4 and 5 Par holes.
• There are plenty of things to do and see so you don’t have to worry about your family entertaining themselves while you go for a round of golf.
• Unlike the weather found in the UK or northern Europe, you won’t be restricted by inclement weather.  The weather in the Algarve is consistently reliable all year round.
• The warm weather, sea views and fresh ocean air makes an ideal location to relax and relieve the everyday pressures of back home.
• You can be playing golf in the morning at sunrise and by the afternoon relaxing on the beach by the seaside.

Golf Courses in the Algarve

Here are some of Portugal’s best known courses:

San Lorenzo Course

San Lorenzo Golf Course is an immaculately kept and designed golf course.  This 18 hole golf course starts with a Par 5 and ends with a Par 4 with an overall Par of 72.  To be able to golf here men are expected to have a minimum handicap of 28 and women are expected to have a minimum of 36.

From Faro – 39 Minutes to Drive (19.1km)

From Albufeira – 44 Minutes to drive (41km)

Salgados Golf Course

The location of this 18 hole golf course makes it a little more challenging from other courses in the Algarve region.  Surrounded by lakes, accuracy is key for making it round this Par 72 course.  Like San Lorenzo the minimum handicap for men is 28 and 36 for women.

From Faro – 45 Minutes to drive (47km)

From Albufeira – 19 Minutes to drive (8km)