Portugal is not one of the most widely visited countries in Europe for golf holidays. It has a good climate, but also is home to some really high quality courses, with many of differing levels to choose from. And it is this volume of choice that makes Portugal so good for golf. Some areas are home to just a few courses of a very high standard (sometimes championship standard), while other have plenty of choice but without such consistence in quality or difficulty.
The Algarve is a relatively small part of Portugal found on the southern most tip of the country, but despite this it contains the highest concentration of golf courses. This means that you can book a single place to stay in that region, and have a whole host of different courses at your disposal. And what's more they are comprehensive in terms of the abilities they cater for. There are some really challenging ones, or courses more ideal for those of modest ability.
The advantage of this is that it allows you to find a course that matches your ability, so that you can hone the skills you need to work on. It also means that if you get better and manage to complete a given course with a good score, you can move onto something a little harder to make the holiday more interesting.
Vilamoura is perhaps one of the most popular destinations for golf enthusiasts visiting the Algarve. There you have access to six great courses, but also easy access to some great bars and restaurants too. If you want to combine good golfing with some partying, then why not stay at Albufeira which is well known for its bustling night life, but is only a short drive away from Vilamoura's courses.
As should be clear, the Algarve, and the country it resides in, have some excellent options for golfers to have a great holiday. Enjoy the climate, the culture, and play some good rounds of golf.
The Algarve is a relatively small part of Portugal found on the southern most tip of the country, but despite this it contains the highest concentration of golf courses. This means that you can book a single place to stay in that region, and have a whole host of different courses at your disposal. And what's more they are comprehensive in terms of the abilities they cater for. There are some really challenging ones, or courses more ideal for those of modest ability.
The advantage of this is that it allows you to find a course that matches your ability, so that you can hone the skills you need to work on. It also means that if you get better and manage to complete a given course with a good score, you can move onto something a little harder to make the holiday more interesting.
Vilamoura is perhaps one of the most popular destinations for golf enthusiasts visiting the Algarve. There you have access to six great courses, but also easy access to some great bars and restaurants too. If you want to combine good golfing with some partying, then why not stay at Albufeira which is well known for its bustling night life, but is only a short drive away from Vilamoura's courses.
As should be clear, the Algarve, and the country it resides in, have some excellent options for golfers to have a great holiday. Enjoy the climate, the culture, and play some good rounds of golf.
