Palmares Golf

What makes Palmares Golf so special? Unique links and parkland in a spectacular seaside setting. 27 holes of varying difficulty, with the best views around, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr.

Palmares golf, located the Palmares Ocean Living and Golf Resort, is made up of 3 loops of nine holes, totally transformed by the American designer and brand leader, Robert Trent Jones Jr, in 2011. the course offers a mixture of parkland and authentic links - something unique in the Algarve. The higher part of the course features unforgettable views of the Ocean and Alvor estuary. There are sea views from 90% of the tees. The lower holes near the beach incorporate links dunes and long grasses and the sound of the sea. Few other courses in the Algarve offer clients the chance to get so close to the Ocean with their golf clubs! The sweep of the vista to the sea is inspiring. 

Each of the nine hole loops offers a different golfing experience.Bay varying the order of the route, you get a wide range of golf experiences from this gorgeous course.

Par 72, Length 6314 meters

Greens - Bent Grass Alpha

Fairways - Bermuda 419

Great design - According to the American designer Robert Trent Jones Jr, Palmares Golf Course is special on so many levels. The expansive ocean vistas, dramatic elevation changes, intimate valleys, and expansive dunes give an environment from which a golf course was crafted with enormous depth of character and challenge.

Pristine Quality - an investment in state-of-the-art green keeping equipment and techniques help maintain this course to the highest standards. The greens are fast and true, the sand in the bunkers of a consistent quality.

Easy Location - the A22 motorway, that stretches the length of the Algarve, means Palmares is only about an hour's drive from Faro airport.

The vibrant, popular holiday town of Lagos, with its excellent choice of restaurants, is just ten minutes away.

Guest facilities - there is a boutique hotel on site with restaurant and bar, serving a selection of traditional Portuguese dishes and international food as well as stunning views.

Practice facilities include a wonderfully naturalistic driving range in a valley setting.