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SPAIN & PORTUGAL Your lowdown to the top destinations
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Velkomst Prepare to be spoilt for choice as you choose your ideal golfing break ANY of us look forward to our annual sunshine golf break and for the large majority that means a trip to Spain and Portugal. It’s not difficult to see why. With a plethora of topquality courses including highcalibre superstars and greatvalue lower-profile options, no matter what you’re looking for Spain and Portugal offers something for everyone. In fact, there is so much golf that the only problem is in narrowing down your search.
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Spain and Portugal are perfect spots for year-round golf To assist, we have put together the ultimate guide to golf in Spain and Portugal and found some amazing offers to tempt you. Vilamoura has long been the heartland of golf in Portugal so you’ll find lots of familiar courses and resorts on these pages but there is much more on offer. Head north to Lisbon or to
Portugal’s second city, Porto, for a fabulous alternative to the much-loved Algarve – or try the island of Madeira. Spain boasts over 300 courses – with some fantastic destinations spread across the Andalucia region. And that’s without taking into account the great island breaks on offer - from the Balearics to the Canaries and Madeira - meaning you really are spoilt for choice. Spain and Portugal offer a climate perfect for year-round golf, and flights are readily
available to all parts of the country from across the UK. Why not give our experienced sales team a call on 0845 250 8415 and they will happily build you the perfect golf break.
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Algarve Where the ‘golfing holiday’ began
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
FRA 2.238 KR.
FRA 1.588 KR.
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
7 nights’ B&B 7 rounds
FRA 5.308 KR. DONA FILIPA & SAN LORENZO GOLF COURSE 5★
VALE DO LOBO
Play at: San Lorenzo Golf Course • Gratis golf, book tidlig rabat
FRA 3.698 KR.
PENINA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT 5★ ALVOR
Play at: Championship Course & Resort Course • Gratis golf, gratis middag ved 5+ nætter
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HE Algarve is where the ‘golf holiday’ began many years ago, and it remains one of the most popular golfing destinations in Europe today. We start our journey through Portugal’s most popular golf region with Sir Henry Cotton’s classic championship layout at the impressive Penina Hotel and Golf Resort. This was the first 18-hole course to be built in the Algarve and has hosted no fewer than 10 Portuguese Opens.
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San Lorenzo - long established as an Algarve classic
San Lorenzo Golf Course
The resort is set in a stunning 360-acre estate and boasts two additional courses to Cotton’s design along with a fabulous five-star hotel. Similarly impressive, Dona Filipa Hotel is just 10 minutes from the world-class San Lorenzo course. This has 154 rooms, stunning scenery and amenities galore. Many of the rooms and public areas have been recently refurbished, to further enhance the property. The luxury five-star hotel sits on the Atlantic Ocean and the Vale do Lobo beach. Guests can dine at two restaurants on site, with the ‘Praca’ - a hub of great bars and restaurants - just a wedge away. Situated close by is the superb the San Lorenzo course, which
offers a collection of perfectly manicured greens and fairways that border the region’s scenic lagoons. Originally designed by the American course architect Joseph Lee, this 18-hole layout opened in 1988 and has long been established as an Algarve classic. While much of the course has an inland feel as it winds through the surrounding pine woods, the short 5th treats you to views of the glorious sandy beaches of the south-west coast of Portugal. The Amendoeira Golf Resort also has two brilliant courses, the Faldo and O’Connor Jr, a short drive north west of Albufeira. They are two of the really powerful courses in Portugal with the Englishman’s design regarded as one of the most exacting in the whole of continental Europe. Also available within the Oceanico Resort group are the Pinhal and Laguna layouts. Pinhal was the second course to be built here and was created by Frank Pennink, who was also responsible for designing the Old Course. Laguna was formerly a 27hole layout before one of the loops was used to create the front nine on the Millennium Course. It contains many lakes, which influence play on 11 holes, 79 bunkers and is more exposed than other Vilamoura courses so the wind is more of a consideration.
3 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 2.108 KR.
FRA 1.938 KR.
7 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 5.028 KR.
FRA 4.998 KR. AMENDOEIRA GOLF RESORT 4★ ALCANTARILHA
Play at: Faldo & O’Connor courses • Gratis buggies, gratis golfbane opgradering
VILAMOURA TOUR 4★
VILAMOURA
Play at: Pinhal & Laguna Stay at: Vila Gale Ampalius • Vintersol priser
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Algarve Eight short breaks all under 2.022 KR.
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.808 KR.
FRA 1.508 KR.
DOM PEDRO GOLF 4★
VILA GALE TAVIRA 4★
Play at: Pinhal, Laguna
Play at: Castro Marim Atlantic Course & Benamor Golf
VILAMOURA
TAVIRA
3 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.128 KR.
FRA 1.498 KR.
PESTANA GOLF RESORT 4★
VILAMOURA TOUR 4★
Play at: Alto Golf, Gramacho, Pestana Vila Sol, Pinta or Silves
Play at: Pinhal, Laguna Stay at: Luna Olympus Ekstra værdi: 1 ud af 4 bor gratis
CARVOEIRO
VILAMOURA
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HE Algarve offers golfing choice like no other destination in Europe - for both groups and couples alike - with world class courses in abundance. And there is plenty to see and do off the course as well - from the bustling towns of Vilamoura and Albufeira to the unspoilt beauty of Tavira In fact, just a short hop east of the ancient city of Tavira is Benamor Golf course.
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Great golf and culture is on show at Castro Marim
Monte Rei Golf Course
Completed in the spring of 2000, this Sir Henry Cotton designed 6,100-yard par 71 layout is a delight for all standards of player. And in the nearby foothills of Barrocal, visitors can enjoy some of the best mountain and sea views the Algarve has to offer. This combination of great golf and culture is showcased once again at the Atlantic Course, Castro Marim.
Located near the historic town of Castro Marim in the peaceful eastern Algarve, this recently built course runs through undulating parkland and hilly terrain - and enjoys superb views of the mountains and over the Atlantic. The 5,757-yard par 72 calls for careful play, with strategically placed water hazards and fairway terrain that can put you in trouble. Best of all, it is less than a hour from Faro Airport. Providing unlimited golf on six different courses, excellent practice facilities and a tasty breakfast before your round, Pestana Golf Resort is another great base for your next break and comes highly recommended. Located next to the stunning beaches of Portimao and the Monchique mountains, Morgado Golf & Country Club is a superb 4-star resort. The hotel is surrounded by large landscaped gardens along with panoramic views of the par 73 Morgado Golf course - widely regarded as one of the longest courses in the Algarve. 3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.270 KR.
FRA 998 KR.
PESTANA DOM JOAO II 4*
TIVOLI MARINA PORTIMAO 4★
ALVOR
PORTIMAO
Play at: Alto, Gramacho, Pinta, Silves, Vila Sol • 1 ud af 12 spiller & bor gratis
Play at: Alamos, Salgados, Morgado • Begrænset antal
3 nights’ HB 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.918 KR.
MORGADO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4* PORTIMAO
Play & Stay at: Alamos, Salgados & Morgado
FRA 2.022 KR.
BROWNS SPORTS & LEISURE CLUB 4★ VILAMOURA
Play at: Pinhal, Laguna • Gratis transfers til Vilamoura golfbaner
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Algarve Great courses and beautiful beaches for golfing groups
ILAMOURA is a fantastic base for a trip to the Algarve - and surrounded by stunning courses including Laguna, Pinhal, Millennium, The Old Course & Victoria. But further afield, an attractive play-and-stay option is the Pestana Vila Sol resort, where there are 27 holes designed by Donald Steel. The Prime and Challenge nines are the toughest, with the Prestige’s holes being shorter and narrower.
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Elsewhere, the eighttime consecutive host of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, Vale de Pinta golf, is rightly respected - not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment. Inaugurated in 1992, Vale de Pinta has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in Europe. After his success designing Vale de Pinta, Ronald Fream teamed up with the former
world No. 1 Nick Price to create the unique design of Gramacho. With 18 holes and 27 greens, plus numerous different tee points, players are able to enjoy the same course time and time again but always with slightly different challenges. Silves meanwhile sits in a serene spot at the foot of the Monchique mountain, but it’s anything but ‘a walk in the park’. For example, your drive at the opening hole has to flirt with
water hazards on both flanks. This course is for players - low handicaps will find it a serious challenge to come in under par. Most holes offer spectacular mountain views overlooking palm trees and olive groves, while the surrounding cork and citrus farms generate a true feeling of authentic Portuguese golf. The legendary Alto course is the last designed by architect Sir Henry Cotton, and features the 600-metre par 5 known as the ‘Sir Henry Challenge”.
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3 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 1.328 KR. 7 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 1.598 KR. PESTANA VILA SOL 5★
VILAMOURA
Play at: Alto Golf, Gramacho, Pestana Vila Sol, Pinta or Silves • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.270 KR. 7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 2.629 KR. TIVOLI CARVOEIRO 4★ CARVOEIRO
Play & Stay at: Tivoli Carvoeiro, Alamos, Salgados, Morgado • Vintersol priser
3 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
FRA 2.408 KR. 7 nights’ B&B 4 rounds
FRA 3.928 KR. DOM PEDRO MARINA 4* FARO
Play at: Quinta do Lago North, South & Laranjal
3 nights’ SC 2 rounds
FRA 1.268 KR. Quinta do Lago Laranjal course
Located on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Alvor, the rolling fairways and elevated greens reward anyone who enjoys a strategic game. A great play and stay option on the Algarve is the Boavista Golf & Spa Resort, which offers not only 18 fantastic holes, but also luxurious accommodation. The on-site championship course is a must-play during your break, while the Palmares and Espiche courses are also both short drives away.
The surrounding cork and citrus farms generate a true feeling of authentic Portuguese golf
7 nights’ SC 4 rounds
FRA 3.868 KR. BOAVISTA GOLF & SPA RESORT LAGOS
Play & Stay at: Boavista Golf & Spa Resort
STAYING IN THE ALGARVE... Perhaps the Algarve’s most popular ‘base’ is Vilamoura where tourists and golfing enthusiasts flock to make the most of the superb weather - especially the high winter temperatures when there are some great deals to be had. Offering accommodation to suit all tastes, Vilamoura also has plenty to keep visitors busy off the course, with its beautiful Marina complex - containing bars, restaurants and shops - the main centre of activity. Other nightlife includes Vilamoura Casino, which hosts regular evening entertainment as well as the gaming room. Tip: Make the most of free airport transfers when staying in the resort.
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Andalucia Visit some of mainland Spain’s most popular resorts
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 2.058 KR.
FRA 2.148 KR.
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FRA 5.388 KR. LA CALA RESORT 4★
FRA 4.928 KR.
H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA 4★
MIJAS
PUERTO BANUS
Play at: Asia, America, Europa courses • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis
Play at: Cabopino, El Chaparral • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis Inklusive gratis delt buggyy
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La Cala Resort
NDALUCIA really does have it all for the golfer looking for top courses, great weather and a break from the UK. Among its fantastic regions is the famous Costa de la Luz, located on the western-most part of the Andalucia coastline and stretching from the historic city of Cadiz up to the Portuguese border. There are several outstanding golf break options in this area, with the standout venue surely being Montecastillo.
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El Chaparral has six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s The course was the first to be designed by Jack Nicklaus in Spain and hosted the Volvo European Masters on the European Tour from 1997 to 2001. The layout stretches to over 6,600 yards and is a classic Nicklaus creation with everything laid out in view and very few blind tee shots or approaches. Parkland in nature and winding over rolling terrain, it has recently undergone a £2m refurbishment to improve the bunkers and drainage systems. The five-star Barcelo Montecastillo hotel has 121 luxury rooms and several villas on the doorstep of the renowned championship course. If you’re heading to the Costa del Sol instead - or as well
as - then La Cala shouldn’t be missed. Three superb championship courses - Asia, America and Europa - each presenting their own unique challenges, slot seamlessly into a natural undulating backdrop of stunningly beautiful trees and flowers, rich with birds and wildlife. Designed by Cabell Robinson, each 18-hole course has been created to ensure a testing, yet truly exhilarating experience. For a change of scenery and course, Cabopino Golf and El Chaparral are both nearby and easily accessible. With an original design by Pepe Gancedo, El Chaparral is the only golf course on the Costa del Sol with six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s. With a total length of 6,000 metres, it offers a wide variety of holes and is a challenging course, requiring high levels of accuracy and skill. Located next to Puerto Banús in one of the most exclusive areas of Marbella, the H10 Andalucía Plaza hotel has been recently renovated - and is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the course. Designed as an adults only hotel, it has relaxed private areas where guests can enjoy a holiday with their companion or friends. Alternatively, the Hotel Mac Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, is a great base for enjoying the sun, the beach and the region’s wonderful courses.
3 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.348 KR.
FRA 1.498 KR.
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FRA 2.498 KR. BARCELO MONTECASTILLO GOLF 5★ CADIZ
Play at: Montecastillo Golf Course
FRA 4.188 KR. HOTEL MAC PUERTO MARINA 4★ BENALMADENA
Play at: La Cala, El Chaparral • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis, vintersol priser
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Andalucia Our selection of the top resorts for under 2.280 KR.
3 nights’ SC unlimited rounds
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FRA 1.298 KR.
ALCAIDESA APARTMENTS
FRA 2.017 KR.
ELBA COSTA BALLENA HOTEL 4★
SAN ROQUE
CADIZ
Play at: Alcaidesa Links, Alcaidesa Heathland
Play at: Ocean Club Golf • Opgrader til All Inclusive for 255 DKK pr personn
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ All-Inclusive 2 rounds
FRA 2.280 KR.
FRA 1.698 KR.
ATALAYA PARK GOLF HOTEL & RESORT 4★
HOTEL HOLIDAY PALACE 4★
Play at: Atalaya Park Old & New
Play at: Alhaurin, El Chaparral
NR PUERTO BANUS
BENALMADENA
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HE sheer choice and variety of golfing adventures in Andalucia is mind-boggling and that makes for some great value deals! One example is the superb Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort in San Roque. This boasts two magnificent golf courses - Alcaidesa Links and Alcaidesa Heathland, a total of 36 professional holes with spectacular views to the sea, Gibraltar and África, flanked by two natural parks that make the setting even more spectacular.
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The area around Almeria is one of Europe’s warmest
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Elsewhere, the area around the southern city of Almeria, in Andalucia is one of the driest and warmest places in Europe, making it perfect for those looking to take a golfing trip out of the summer season. Here, the five-star Hotel Golf Almerimar - which has 278 rooms and 27 holes on site - is
a great option for visitors. Its courses, Almerimar 1 and 2, were both designed by the legendary Gary Player and are defined by their wide fairways, large greens and an abundance of water hazards. Opened in 1992, Islantilla Golf Resort in Huelva features a 27 hole golf layout, which has become one of the most well-known golf courses in the region. Its careful design, gentle slopes, water, scenery, sea views, weather conditions and the Pencross greens and Agrostis fairways make for golf of the highest quality. Among our top tips for great all-inclusive accommodation are the 4-star Holiday Palace near Benalmadena. With stateof-the-art facilities and friendly staff, guests can be assured of an enjoyable stay. Elsewhere, the Elba Costa Ballena in Cadiz is another excellent option. Opened in 2008, this 4-star hotel has 236 fantastic rooms. Atalaya Park, located close to Puerto Banus, is also among the best options around.
3 nights’ HB unlimited rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.548 KR.
ISLANTILLA GOLF RESORT HOTEL 4★ HUELVA
Play at: Islantilla Golf Course • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis
FRA 2.068 KR.
H10 ESTEPONA PALACE 4★
ESTEPONA
Play at: Almenara, The San Roque New Course
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
FRA 1.878 KR.
HOTEL GOLF ALMERIMAR 5★ ALMERIA
Play at: Almerimar 1 & 2 • Gratis værelses opgradering
FRA 2.217 KR.
VIK GRAN HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL 4★ MIJAS
Play at: Cabopino, Los Arqueros, El Chaparral
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Andalucia These destinations are great for groups...
HE Costa del Sol is an obvious choice if you want to enjoy a golfing holiday in the Spanish sunshine - and with good reason. The region stretches from Gibraltar in the south west to Malaga in the east and visitors can choose from an array of perfectly presented courses where water is rarely far from being in play. In fact, there are over 50 courses in this sun-kissed region and many directly
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overlook the warm waters of the Alboran Sea, on the other side of which is Morocco and the North African coast. Let’s begin in the Marbella area, which is in the heart of the Costa del Sol and therefore a natural base for your trip. Needless to say, in Marbella glamorous beaches, bars and restaurants are certainly not in short supply and neither are high-quality resorts and courses. Los Arqueros Golf is definitely one to include in any itinerary.
A mixed course situated less than an hour from the Malaga and Gibraltar airports, and only 10 minutes from Marbella, it was the first golf course to be designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros. It is set among the mountains of the Sierra de Ronda, and has an original layout in beautiful surroundings. Its prime location makes this an ideal destination for a stressfree golfing holiday. Also close to Marbella is El Paraiso, where you’ll need a
deft touch around the greens and the right club selection to card a low score. El Paraiso boasts generous, easy walking fairways set amongst palms and pines, oleanders and olives with meandering streams and two magnificent lakes. The par 71 course stretches from 4,998 metres for the ladies to 6,131 metres from the championship tees and plays host every year to the Andalucian PGA tour. Just one hour from Almeria
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FRA 2.180 KR. 7 nights’ B&B 4 rounds
FRA 4.654 KR. MARBELLA TOUR 4★ MARBELLA
Play at: Los Arqueros, El Paraiso Stay at: Hotel Blue Bay Banus • Inklusive buggies
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 2.208 KR. 7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 4.708 KR. HOTEL ALMENARA 4★ SOTOGRANDE
Play at: Almenara Golf Course • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis
3 nights’ HB unlimited rounds
FRA 1.358 KR. 7 nights’ HB 5 rounds
FRA 3.158 KR. HOTEL VALLE DEL ESTE 4★ ALMERIA
Play at: Valle Del Este Golf Course • Køb tidlig rabat
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 2.478 KR. La Quinta Golf
airport is the stunning Valle Del Este resort, which boasts a remarkable 18-hole par 72 desert style golf course. Valle del Este opened in 2002 and was designed by José Canales, who integrated the course into the surrounding landscape by making use of natural vegetation. The raised tees are surrounded by volcanic rock making for a truly surreal golfing experience. The 4-star contemporary hotel comprising 153 rooms with views of the course.
In Marbella, glamorous beaches, bars and restaurants are certainly not in short supply
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 5.298 KR. SAN ROQUE CLUB SOTOGRANDE
Play at: San Roque Old & San Roque New • Vintersol priser
STAYING IN ANDALUCIA A playground for the rich and famous, Marbella is also a popular destination for visitors looking for some sunshine and great golf. However, there is far more to Andalucia than just this one glamorous location. In fact, each of its eight regions - Huelva, Sevilla, Cadiz, Malaga, Cordoba, Junta, Gronola and Almeria - have something unique to offer visitors. Skydiving, 600km of sandy beaches, fabulous natural scenery, flamenco... the list of activities and attractions goes on and on. And as for the food - it has to be tasted to be believed! This is especially true of the gastronomic hotspot of Benahavis which has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in the region and draws visitors from across the world.
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Lisbon Head for the bright lights and great courses of the capital
LTHOUGH the Algarve might be considered Portugal’s standout region for golf, the area around the country’s capital also boasts a collection of outstanding courses. Nearby is Quinta da Marinha, an excellent base for a golf trip west of the capital. The setting is beautiful with the mountains of Sintra on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. As well as being picturesque, the course is never less than challenging, especially when the wind whips in from the Ocean, which is when things can become very interesting. Another world-class resort in the western Lisbon region is the fantastic Penha Longa.
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There are three loops of nine holes to choose from here: the Atlantic Championship, the Atlantic North and the Atlantic South. The Championship is the standout option and also the most difficult. Set among the Sintra foothills, the course snakes through wooded valleys and up to tee boxes and greens set on elevated rocky outcrops. It was back in 1992 that Robert Trent Jones Jnr brought all his skills to bear, creating what is a thrill-seeking golfer’s delight. Moving to the north and west of Portugal’s capital, we come to Bom Sucesso and Praia D’El Rey. Both are considered within the Top 200 courses in Continental Europe, so this is
Quinta da Marinha is never less than challenging certainly an attractive itinerary waiting to be tackled. Set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, Praia D’El Rey benefits from spectacular views out to the Atlantic and beyond to the Berlengas Islands. Laid out by the celebrated American architect Cabell B Robinson in 1997, it is complemented by selfcatering apartments and a Marriott hotel on site. The course at Bom Sucesso is a relatively new and impressive track designed by esteemed British architect Donald Steel.
It offers views out over the coastline and to the ocean beyond, with the Obidos Lagoon in the foreground. Also in the Lisbon area are the two championship Aroeira layouts. Set in a pine wood with several lakes - and benefiting from a microclimate that allows all year round golf both courses provide a test. Aroeira I opened in 1973 and was designed by Frank Pennink. Aroreira I plays through mature pines so there is a premium on hitting the narrow fairways. The Donald Steel-designed Aroeira II opened in 2000 and provides a contrast to its neighbour, being wider and flatter with more lakes and bunkers to avoid.
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Penha Longa Championship Course
4 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.948 KR.
FRA 2.398 KR.
7 nights’ B&B 6 rounds
7 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 3.208 KR.
FRA 5.428 KR.
MARRIOTT PRAIA D’EL REY GOLF RESORT 5★
PENHA LONGA RESORT 5★
Play at: Praia d’El Rey, Bom Sucesso Golf, Royal Obidos or Campo Real
Play at: Atlantic Championship, Atlantic North/South
LISBON
SINTRA
3 nights’ SC 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.370 KR.
FRA 2.038 KR.
7 nights’ SC 5 rounds
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 3.196 KR. AROEIRA GOLF RESORT 3★ CAPARICA
Play at: Aroeira I & II
FRA 3.438 KR. HOTEL QUINTA DA MARINHA 5★ CASCAIS
Play at: Quinta Da Marinha • Vintersol priser
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Lisbon Offering some of the top courses in Continental Europe
3 nights’ BB 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
7 nights’ BB 4 rounds
5 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
FRA 1.714 KR.
FRA 3.468 KR.
FRA 3.540 KR.
FRA 4.558 KR.
DOLCE CAMPOREAL 5★
VIVA MARINHA 5★
Play at: Camporeal or Royal Obidos
Play at: Quinta da Marinha, Lisbon Sports Club, Estoril, Oitavos Golfe, Belas Clube De Campo Golf, Quinta da Beloura, Atlantic Championship
LISBON
CASCAIS
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N a beautiful area to the west of Lisbon lies one of Continental Europe’s original venues. Estoril is undoubtedly one of Portugal’s classic courses. It is a relatively short parkland course that has hosted the Portuguese Open on numerous occasions and several amateur events. It sits close to the Atlantic coast and provides great views.
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You will struggle to find a weak hole at Oitavos Dunes
Oitavos Dunes
If you’re in need of a real test of your golfing mettle, the 7,300-yard Royal Obidos course is a must play while in Lisbon. The first hole, a generous right handed dogleg, heads north, setting up a spectacular combination of holes overlooking the lagoon (Lagoa de Obidos). The feature hole of the front nine is the 3rd, a 144-metre par 3 off the yellow tees to an island green. The second nine holes overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Six holes meander between an intricate ecosystem of lakes interconnected by cascading streams. The highlight of the back nine is the 18th, a 490-metre par 5 off the yellow tees, with a panoramic view over the back nine, the clubhouse and the ocean beyond. Nestled in the Torres Vedras district of western
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Portugal is the stunning Dolce CampoReal Resort, with its 151 luxurious rooms and suites and equally impressive golf course. Designed by well-known architect Donald Steel, CampoReal is a challenging par-72, 18-hole layout that runs through the hills. Blind shots, steep inclines and wooded valleys create a series of obstacles that will make playing this course unlike any other you’ve encountered before. To the west of Lisbon is Oitavos Dunes, which many consider the best course in the country. Some rate it the best in mainland Europe. Designed by the leading American architect Arthur Hills, it is far removed from the kind of target parkland golf familiar to the Iberian countries, instead offering a wonderful combination of woodland and links-style holes. You will struggle to find a weak hole here and the finish is brilliant and varied with three par 3s and a brace of par 5s all being encountered in the last seven holes. The par-3 9th and 14th are sensational, and an added benefit to a visit to Oitavos Dunes are the pretty towns of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra. Elsewhere, Belas is a championship course which has the Carregueira Mountains in the background, and the Lisbon Club is one of Portugal’s oldest courses, having been founded in 1880.
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FRA 1.838 KR.
FRA 2.218 KR.
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7 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 4.538 KR. LISBON TOUR 4★
CASCAIS & ESTORIL
Play at: Oitavos Golfe, Atlantic Championship Stay at: Vila Gale Cascais
FRA 4.648 KR. PALACIO ESTORIL HOTEL & GOLF 5★ ESTORIL
Play at: Golf do Estoril • Inklusive velkomstmiddagr
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THE GREAT GOLF GUIDE 2016 | SPAIN & PORTUGAL RAN CANARIA has a climate and landscape which is almost perfect for year-round golf. And, with seven great courses to try, visitors can enjoy a real feast of golf. There are two outstanding courses at the Salobre resort, with the Old and the New layouts providing variety but also a challenge for visitors. The Salobre resort also has an on-site five-star luxury Sheraton hotel and spa. Elsewhere, the championship course at Anfi Tauro Golf is another superb option. This desert layout is set among a spectacular landscape of palm trees, lakes and volcanic mountains. Also in the south of the island is the Philip MacKenzie Ross design at Maspolomas and the beautiful oceanside layout at Lopesan Meloneras. While in the north, the stunning Bandama Golf Hotel provides access to the Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas - a parkland course which lies in the crater of an extinct volcano.
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Gran Canaria Desert-style courses and superb year-round golf
Lopesan Meloneras
5 nights’ HB unlimited rounds
5 nights’ halfboard 4 rounds
FRA 5.668 KR.
FRA 7.308 KR.
SHERATON GRAN CANARIA SALOBRE RESORT 5★
SEASIDE SANDY BEACH 4★
Play at: Salobre Old & Salobre New Course
Play at: Salobre South Course, Lopesan Meloneras, Golf de Maspalomas, Anfi Tauro Championship
EL SALOBRE
MASPALOMAS
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5 nights’ B&B 3 rounds
FRA 3.428 KR.
FRA 2.829 KR.
GRAN HOTEL LOPESAN COSTA MELONERAS 4★
BANDAMA GOLF HOTEL 3★
Play at: Lopesan Meloneras, Golf de Maspalomas
Play at: Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas
MASPALOMAS
LAS PALMAS
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ITH such a wealth of options elsewhere in Portugal, you could be forgiven for overlooking Porto as a place to base your next golf break, but there are some excellent options around Portugal’s second largest city. The beauty of playing here is that there is something to cater for everybody. The Vidago Palace resort has undergone recent renovations and offers a stunning five-star hotel and attached course set in a small town outside of the city. Alternatively, the five-star boutique Casa da Calcada is an hour from Oporto, the oldest course in Portugal. Or you can stay to the south of the city near the beach at the Hotel Solverde Spa and Wellness Centre. North of Porto you will find Ponte de Lima, which has a three-star hotel and attached course, and it is a short drive out to the coast where you can play the challenging links at Estela.
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Porto Often overlooked, but rarely bettered
Vidago Palace
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FRA 2.524 KR.
FRA 1.166 KR.
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7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 5.263 KR.
FRA 2.484 KR.
VIDAGO PALACE RESORT 5★
AXIS PONTE DE LIMA GOLFE RESORT 3★
Play at: Vidago Palace Golf Course
Play at: Ponte de Lima Golf Course, Estela Golf Course, Amarante Golf Course, Vidago Palace Golf Course
PORTO
PONTE DE LIMA
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.916 KR.
FRA 2.018 KR.
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7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 3.397 KR. HOTEL SOLVERDE SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 5★
FRA 4.553 KR. CASA DA CALCADA RELAIS & CHATEAUX 5★
PORTO
AMARANTE
Play at: Oporto Golf Course
Play at: Amarante Golf Course
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THE GREAT GOLF GUIDE 2016 | SPAIN & PORTUGAL ORTH-EAST Spain is home to one of the country’s best layouts, the Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya. As would be expected of a European Tour host bidding for the 2022 Ryder Cup, it is long with tight fairways and undulating greens. PGA Catalunya is also home to the Tour course, which sits in the shadow of its neighbour but should not be ignored. It has wider fairways, shorter holes and a more sympathetic design. It therefore sets up very well for the club golfer. There is however more to golf in the Costa Brava than PGA Catalunya. The Links and Forest courses at Emporda offer contrasting 18-hole tests in the heart of the region. The Links Course is an inland track which has many features commonly found on seaside courses. Meanwhile, the Forest Course is a more classic woodland offering – here you will find more spacious fairways that are flanked by pine trees.
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Costa Brava Follow in the footsteps of Tour players at PGA Catalunya
PGA Catalunya
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
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FRA 2.828 KR.
FRA 2.998 KR.
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7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 5.932 KR. PGA CATALUNYA RESORT 4★
FRA 5.638 KR.
HOTEL CARLEMANY 4★
GIRONA
GIRONA
Play at: Stadium Course, Tour Course Stay at: Park Hotel San Jorge • 1 ud af 8 bor gratis
Play at: Golf Girona, Golf d’Aro
3 nights’ B&B 2 days unlimited golf
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
FRA 1.978 KR.
FRA 1.858 KR.
7 nights’ B&B 5 days unlimited golf
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
FRA 4.498 KR.
FRA 4.798 KR.
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GOLF & SPA EMPORDA 4★
PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE 4★
Play at: Empordà Forest, Empordà Links
Play at: Golf d’Aro, Stadium Course, Tour Course
TORROELLA DE MONTGRI
PLATJA D’ARO
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HILE there is a great deal of high-quality golf on the Spanish and Portuguese mainland, the islands also have their gems. Tenerife has eight courses, with the majority located on the southern and western shores. The course at Las Americas is set into an amphitheatre to provide shelter from the wind and features a number of lakes, streams and bunkers. Alternatively, the popular holiday destination of Mallorca has over 15 courses scattered across the island. Golf Santa Ponsa is among the best, having hosted six European Tour events, and the Martin Hawtree designed Real Golf de Bendinat - near Palma - is also one to add to the list. Our other island favourites include the sumptuous par 72 championship layout at Palheiro Golf Course in Maderia - along with the Juan Catarineu designed Fuertaventura Golf Club on the island of the same name. Both are well worth a trip.
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Island Gems A host of golfing delights away from the mainland
Alcanada, Mallorca
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FRA 2.238 KR.
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FRA 5.738 KR.
FRA 6.528 KR. LAS MADRIGUERAS
ELBA PALACE GOLF 5★
TENERIFE
FUERTAVENTURA
Play at: Las Americas • gratis buggy
Play at: Fuertaventura Golf Club
3 nights’ B&B 2 rounds
3 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 2.418 KR.
FRA 2.423 KR.
7 nights’ B&B 5 rounds
7 nights’ B&B unlimited rounds
FRA 5.928 KR. SON CALIU HOTEL SPA OASIS 4★
FRA 4.511 KR. CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO 5★
MALLORCA
MADEIRA
Play at: Golf Santa Ponsa I, Real Golf de Bendinat
Play at: Palheiro Golf Course
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