International Olympic Academy Golf Course

Designed by two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend Jose Maria Olazabal, launched in partnership with the International Olympic Academy and the Hellenic Olympic Committee, International Olympic Academy Golf Course plays around the western part of the Navarino Hills area and benefits from having over half its holes along the ridge of the hill overlooking the Bay of Navarino. The front and back nine are distinctly different in layout. The front nine circles the southern portion on softly undulated terrain and leads through old olive groves in typical Greek landscape, while the back nine plays along the edge of the cliff and provides spectacular sea views. The par-72 layout measures 6,351 metres and provides a good challenge for top players and regular golfers. Precision over length is rewarded on several holes and long-hitters, if too aggressive off the tee, will find themselves under pressure a few times.

The golf course plays very fair for mid to high handicappers, with multiple forward teeing options, roomy bail-out areas to play safely around hazards, and bunkers that, despite their formidable appearance and strategic placement, are not too deep. Wind can be quite a factor on the course.

The Hills Course

The Hills Course is located on the eastern side of the Navarino Hills property and is perhaps best described as a scenic golf journey through nature. The course fits seamlessly into the land and, along the way, passes old olive trees, ancient rock walls and stunning ravines that carve deep into the Kinigou Hills, also designed by twotime Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend Jose Maria Olazabal. The course has five tee boxes per hole, one less than on the IOAC, and measures 6,251 metres from the back tees. Undulation is more of a factor and the scenery is vastly different. Only once, on the fourth tee, can you catch a glimpse of the sea, but the visual sensation is still dramatic, with mountain tops, long valleys and stunning rock formations.

The 18 holes offer a good balance and variety, from doglegs to uphill and downhill holes, long par fives, short par fours and challenging par threes.

Additionally, myriad strategic options await you and provide a good test for creativity and course management. The Hills Course gives you a fair balance between risk and reward and bail-out situations and puts a premium on strategy and shotmaking over power.

MONTADO HOTEL & GOLF RESORT

More than just a resort with a hotel and an incredible golf course, we want to be a oneof-a-kind experience.

With 90 rooms and 3 suites, we want to be the gateway for you to explore the best that this region has to offer – from the fantastic beaches of the Setúbal Peninsula to the delicacies of Azeitão, the fish and shellfish or the wines produced in this region. Take advantage of everything we have to offer: from the outstanding conditions of our 18hole green, located on an island, to the beauty of our surrounding location. Whether for work or pleasure, we look forward to seeing you.

Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, the Montado Hotel & Golf Resort is located in the “Costa Azul” (“Blue Coast”) region, in Algeruz (Palmela), near Palmela Castle. The Montado Resort is surrounded by vineyards that produce the region’s famous wines. Originally an oak grove (which is what the word “montado” means in Portuguese), where bubbling streams and ponds contribute to the magic and beauty of the resort, the golf course has been carefully set in a rural landscape that provides the ideal opportunity to escape from your daily routine.

The Montado’s golf course is also known for its 18th hole, where the green is located on an island. With its 18-hole golf course and hotel, this resort is unique in the Palmela region, making it perfect for anyone, especially golfers.

A unique place with plenty of options for anyone looking to relax or enjoy some family time: take a walk on the beaches of Tróia or visit Palmela Castle, the José Maria da Fonseca cellar or the Sado Estuary Nature Park. And, of course, make sure you take the time to appreciate the region’s wonderful gastronomy including such treats as the famous Tortas de Azeitão, “Moscatel de Setúbal” muscat wine and the fabulous cheeses. The ideal combination for the perfect vacation. www.montadoresort.com/