AMERICA'S BEST!

One of the best places to go for a golfing holiday in the sun is Portugal. Portugal has so much to offer the golfer because it has some amazing golf courses and the warm weather is great. There is nothing worse than having to play golf in the wind and the rain so having the chance to play your favourite sport in your short sleeves with the sun on your back is every golfer’s dream. Most of the great golf courses in Portugal are located near Lisbon and in the Algarve. However there are a few great courses on the island of Madeira.

If you are booking a golfing holiday to Portugal then you can do this through your travel agent or you can choose to do it separately. It is easy to find accommodation, flights and car hire Portugal is not an expensive country to get to so you can enjoy playing a round of golf in the sun with your friends without having to spend a small fortune. The following is some information on the best golfing locations in Portugal. 

Lisbon

The best thing about golfing holidays near Lisbon is that it is convenient in terms of travel to and from the airport and the Capital. There are some amazing courses available in this area and you will also get to explore all that Portugal has to offer. Of the many amazing courses near Lisbon, the CampoReal is probably among the best. This course is challenging for even experienced golfers and it is attached to one of the best hotels in Portugal which boasts top restaurants and a spa as well as a superb club house.

The Algarve

Over the last few years, many British holidaymakers have been taking golfing holidays on The Algarve. In fact it has actually become one of the most popular golfing destinations in the whole of Europe. The fabulous weather combined with amazing beaches and fantastic courses make this the perfect choice for a golfing holiday. One of the most famous golfing resorts in The Algarve is Vilamoura because of the amazing courses here. The Monte Rei golf course which was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2007 is already known as one of the better courses in the country.

Madeira

Madeira is an island which is located around 1,000km off the coast of Portugal and there are two great courses to be found here. It is fast becoming a popular choice with golfers who want to enjoy their game of golf in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. If you want to play golf with some spectacular views while you play then the Santoro de Terra course is for you.

Booking a golf holiday in Portugal is really easy. You can take care of all the arrangements yourself from booking rounds of golf, to accommodation, flights and car hire. Portugal is well known for its friendly people so you should definitely consider this wonderful country for your next golfing holiday.