From the oldest club in the Iberian Peninsula to the dunes of Comporta and the championship venues of the Algarve. Filter by region, style or challenge, then open any course to see how it fits a group journey.
Founded in 1890 by British port-wine families, the oldest golf club in the Iberian Peninsula.
Groups arrive expecting a round and leave talking about the clubhouse, where the walls read like a history of golf in Portugal. The course is walkable and forgiving off the tee, so mixed handicaps stay together and the pace never drags. Lunch here is unhurried and properly old-fashioned, which makes it a fine opening round for a week in the north.
Three kilometres of Atlantic dunes, fast greens and a relentless sea breeze.
This is the round your low handicappers will want on the itinerary, with the wind turning every club choice into a conversation. Higher handicappers still enjoy it if we start them from forward tees and keep the format a team one. The ocean is in view from almost every hole, so the photographs are as good as the scores are honest.
Philip Mackenzie Ross (1936), Cameron & Powell (2010)
Centenary trees and elevated tees in the grounds of a historic palace hotel.
A quiet, green, deeply civilised morning of golf in the hills, with elevated tees that flatter almost everybody. The palace grounds make it an easy day for non-golfers, who can take the spa or the gardens while the group plays. We often pair it with an afternoon in the Douro for groups who want one memorable day away from the coast.
Dunes and wild cliff-top holes high above the Atlantic.
The most dramatic round on the Silver Coast and the one groups talk about at dinner. It rewards a confident ball-striker, so buggies and a scramble format keep the day enjoyable for everyone else. The terrace afterwards, looking down the coastline, is worth reserving a long lunch for.
Seve's rolling layout with views over the Óbidos lagoon.
Generous fairways and a calm, resort rhythm make this a good second or third round of the week, when legs are tiring. The clubhouse handles groups well and lunch comes out quickly if you have an afternoon transfer. Mid and higher handicappers tend to post their best score of the trip here.
Pine woods giving way to seaside holes along the dunes.
Two rounds in one: a sheltered start among the pines, then an exposed stretch by the dunes where the wind decides things. It suits a group of mixed abilities because the trouble is visible and avoidable. A reliable, well-run venue for a larger party, with space for sixteen or more players to tee off comfortably.
Sandy dune-land, umbrella pines and ocean views between Cascais and the Sintra hills.
Our most requested round near Lisbon, and deservedly so: natural, uncrowded and beautifully conditioned. Walking is a pleasure here, and the ocean stretch in the middle of the round is the moment the group stops to take pictures. Strong players find it a genuine test, while the openness keeps it fair for everyone else.
A championship test in the protected hills of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
Cool, shaded and hilly, which makes it a fine choice in high summer when the coast is bright. Take buggies: the elevation changes are part of the drama and keep the round moving. The resort's dining is among the best in the country, so this is the day to build an evening around.
Pines, lakes and sea views on the edge of Cascais.
Flat, friendly and close to Cascais, this is the round we suggest for arrival day or for a group with beginners among them. Tee times are usually straightforward to arrange at short notice. Afterwards you are ten minutes from the seafront restaurants, which makes for an easy first evening together.
A tree-lined classic and host venue of the Open de Portugal.
Tight avenues of pine reward straight hitting and make for a satisfying, strategic round rather than a long one. Good value for a golf society playing several days in a row. The pine shade is welcome in summer and the venue is used to handling full starting sheets.
Ranked number one in Portugal: a bold, natural course routed through wild dunes.
The round your group will remember longest, wide off the tee but full of decisions as you approach the greens. It plays best walked in the morning light, and it suits keen golfers of any handicap who enjoy imaginative shots. Tee times are limited, so we secure these first when we build a Comporta itinerary.
The estate's second layout, set among pines close to the Dunas course.
A gentler companion round to the dunes, ideal for an afternoon when the group still wants golf but not another examination. Being on the same estate means no transfer between rounds and a single relaxed lunch. A sensible choice for groups with a wide handicap range.
A Jack Nicklaus Signature design among cork oaks and pines in the eastern Algarve.
Immaculate, quiet and generous with space, with each hole framed on its own so the round feels private. Service is the draw as much as the golf: buggies stocked, halfway house attentive, nothing hurried. Worth the extra drive east for a group's marquee round of the week.
A pine-lined classic that has hosted the Portuguese Open many times.
A proper tournament course that still lets a mid handicapper enjoy the day from the right tees. The clubhouse is built for groups, so lunch for sixteen is routine rather than an event. Everything around it, from hotels to restaurants, is within a few minutes by minibus.
Holes along the Ria Formosa lagoon, with herons and flamingos for company.
The prettiest round in the central Algarve and a favourite with groups who like their golf peaceful. The closing holes by the lagoon are a memorable way to finish an afternoon. Access is limited, so we book well ahead and treat it as the highlight of the itinerary.
Vilamoura's original course: grand, strategic and framed by umbrella pines.
Old-school, tree-lined golf where position matters more than power, which levels a mixed group nicely. It sits in the middle of Vilamoura, so a large party can walk to dinner afterwards. A dependable choice for a society playing four or five rounds in one base.
Home to one of Europe's most photographed holes, played across ochre cliffs.
Groups come for the cliff carry and stay for a round that is more varied than its reputation suggests. We station a photographer or simply build in extra time at that tee, because everyone wants the picture. Buggies are advised, and the resort makes lunch and dinner for a group straightforward.
A modern championship-standard redesign in the heart of Vilamoura.
Wide, well-conditioned and modern, with enough length to satisfy the stronger players in the party. The practice facilities are the best nearby, so it works well as a first morning or for a warm-up before a golf day. Efficient starting sheets make it easy for larger groups.
Twenty-seven holes between the Bay of Lagos, dunes and almond groves.
Twenty-seven holes give us flexibility with a big group, splitting loops so nobody waits on a tee. The seaside stretch feels closer to a links than anywhere else in the western Algarve. Views over the bay from the terrace make it a natural place to end the golfing week.
Links-styleChallenging
About 1h from Faro
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