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PINHEIROS ALTOS
Located on the edge of the Algarve, Pinheiros Altos is one of the most prestigious and successful golfing centres in Europe, and features a 27-hole championship course that offers exciting challenges and varying degrees of difficulty. The course boasts three 9-hole groupings, each a par 36, with numerous ways of playing 18 sublime holes, depending on your level of experience.
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The original 18 holes were designed by the respected American architect Ronald Fream and the additional 9 holes, created by the highly regarded Portuguese golf architect George Santana da Silva, opened in 2007. All nine holes have their starting and finishing points in close proximity to the beautiful Pinheiros Altos Clubhouse. The firm, fast greens, sown with Pentcross Bent and combined with the Bermuda fairway grass, provide resilient and excellent surfaces on which to play golf and make Pinheiros Altos a must play course when visiting the Algarve. Just a stone’s throw away from extensive unspoilt beaches and the expansive Atlantic ocean, guaranteeing one of the most scenic rounds you will ever play.
A renowned centre of golfing excellence, Pinheiros Altos boasts an incredible range of amenities designed to help you get the most out of your game.
Sitio dos Pinheiros, Quinta do Lago, 8135-863 Almancil, Algarve
Contact
Telephone: +351 289 359 910 golf@jjwhotels.com www.donafilipahotel.com/golf
Social Media
Facebook: pinheirosaltos
How to Find
From Faro Airport: Leave the airport and drive approximately 3 km until you see signs for Faro and Portimão. Turn right towards Portimão. This will bring you to main road - EN 125. Continue for approximately 4 km and then turn right direction to Portimão. Keep driving for approximately 3 Km and turn right to Almancil. Drive for a further 2 to 3 km until you reach the center of Almancil. At the first set of traffic lights turn left, continue on this road towards Quinta do Lago. When you reach the first round-about, take the forth exit. Continue straight for approximately 2 km. After approximately 2km, you have reached Pinheiros Altos.
GPS Coordinates
37°02’53.1”N 8°00’30.4”W
Clubhouse
The Clubhouse has a bar and a restaurantThe Portico - which offers a lavish range of European cuisine, where one can sit on the large terrace overlooking the stunning golf course and lakes.
Pro Shop
The pro golf shop staff pride themselves on stocking the latest top quality designer golf wear and branded equipment.