Golf courses in Algarve

The Algarve has been one of the most popular golf destinations in Europe for decades, and that is no accident. The region has an impressive concentration of top courses along Portugal's southern coast, easily accessible via Faro International Airport, which sits almost in the middle of the region. Land and you're on the first tee within half an hour. Leading Courses favourites include Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, a course that consistently tops the Portuguese rankings year after year. Generously laid out, superbly maintained and surrounded by a quiet, almost secluded setting in the eastern Algarve. Closer to the coast you'll find The Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf and the Oceânico Faldo Course at Amendoeira — two courses that differ in design and character but are both well worth a visit. A special mention goes to the 16th hole of the Royal Golf Course at Vale do Lobo. A par-3 where your tee shot must carry a ravine high above the Atlantic coastline — one of those holes you don't forget easily, even when you don't play it well. In terms of timing, the Algarve is playable for almost the entire year, with most rain falling between November and March. Spring and autumn are the busiest periods with the highest greenfees. Summer is warm but always manageable on the coast. Booking outside the peak season typically means sharper prices and quieter courses. Tee times at most Algarve courses are easy to book online via Leading Courses.