Portobelo
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Includes:
- 4 Nights Accommodation Dom Pedro Portobelo
- Twin Room (2 sharing)
- 3 Rounds of Golf
- Shared Buggies
- Golf Transfers Included
- Breakfast Included
Essentials Golf Retreat
Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation Dom Pedro Portobelo
Twin Room (2 sharing)
3 Rounds of Golf
Golf Transfers Included
Breakfast Included
Signature Golf & Stay
Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation Dom Pedro Portobelo
Twin Room (2 sharing)
3 Rounds of Golf
Shared Buggies
Golf Transfers Included
Breakfast Included
Grand Elite Golf Experience
Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation Dom Pedro Portobelo
Twin Room (2 sharing)
3 Rounds of Golf
Shared Buggies
Golf Transfers Included
Breakfast Included
Return Airport Transfers (Faro)
Apartments
Studio
Studio Sea View
One-bedroom Apartment
Large apartment for holidays in Vilamoura, with living room with two sofa beds, kitchenette and Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment Sea View
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Experience championship golf at Dom Pedro Portobelo, where Vilamoura’s renowned courses are within easy reach. With its prime beachfront location, spacious apartments, and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect base for a flexible and memorable golf escape in the Algarve.
Pinhal Golf Course – Vilamoura
A historic parkland layout originally designed by Frank Pennink in 1976 and refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1985 . Nestled among umbrella and Atlantic pines, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches approximately 6,353 m from the white tees.
Course Features:
Well-defined tree-lined fairways require accurate tee shots.
Smaller, subtly contoured greens guarded by bunkers demand precision .
Water hazards appear on five holes, yet remain fair for most golfers .
Signature Hole:
Hole 4 (Par‑4): This challenging layout features a lake guarding the green with an undulating surface that penalises the slightest error .
Additional Info:
Flat to gently rolling terrain, with recent lengthening on several holes for modern play .
Panoramic clubhouse overlooking range and practice area with restaurant and bar .
Millennium Golf Course – Vilamoura
A modern par-72 course designed by Martin Hawtree, officially opened in 2000. It restructured part of the legacy 27-hole Laguna layout . Measuring around 6,154 m (6,754 yards), Millennium offers a balanced mix of parkland and water features .
Course Features:
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Front 9 weaves through pine groves, requiring careful navigation .
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Back 9 opens into wider lands with lakes challenging approaches .
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Recent renovations include reworked tees, greens, bunkers, and varied course character .
Signature Holes:
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Hole 6 (Short Par‑3): Water guards the left, bunker on the right—precision essential .
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Hole 16 (Par‑4): Uphill tee shot, bunkers flanking the fairway—demanding both distance and accuracy .
Practical Details:
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Flat, walkable layout, friendly yet challenging for mid-handicappers .
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Facilities include driving range, putting green, pro shop, and clubhouse with restaurant/bar .
Laguna Golf Course – Vilamoura
A classic par‑72 layout designed by Joseph Lee and opened in 1990, Laguna Golf Course originally formed part of Vilamoura’s 27‑hole layout. Measuring approximately 6,121 m (6,694 yards) from the back tees, it offers a flat parkland experience with strong links‑style influences, thanks to winds, water, and strategically shaped fairways.
Course Features:
- Front 9 plays as open, gently undulating parkland—walkable yet with water hazards and 79 bunkers shaping play.
- Back 9 shifts to a links-style feel: broader fairways, more exposed to coastal winds, with lakes influencing at least 11 holes.
- Renovations over time have improved tee placements, bunkering, and water features, reinforcing its strategic challenge.
Signature Holes:
- Hole 9 (Par‑4): The standout hole—requires a precise drive with out‑of‑bounds left, a fairway bunker right, and water guarding the approach.
- Hole 12 (Par‑3): A premium short hole played over a lake to a slightly elevated green—requires accuracy and mettle.
- Hole 17 (Par‑3): Plays over water to a tiered green with bunker protection; picturesque, yet unforgiving if misjudged.
Practical Details:
- Flat and easy to walk; buggy use is available and recommended depending on individual mobility.
- Facilities include a shared clubhouse with Millennium, pro shop, driving range, putting green, bar/restaurant, buggy service, lockers, and free shuttle from hotels.
- The course presents a satisfying challenge: not overly long, but defined by shots over water, wind exposure, and strategic bunkering—appealing to mid‑handicappers seeking thoughtful play.
Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Couse – Vilamoura
A championship par‑72 course designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 2004, the Dom Pedro Victoria is Portugal’s longest golf layout at approximately 6,651 m (7,275 yards) from the back tees .
Course Features:
- Built with tournament play in mind — rolling, spectator-friendly terrain covers around 90 ha and features constructed mounds to mimic inland hills and help define fairways .
- Classic Arnold Palmer design with wide undulating fairways, strategically placed water hazards and large, flat bunkers, reminiscent of a Florida-style resort layout with a distinct Algarve character .
- Preserves natural wetland areas, almond, carob, and olive trees, and includes several lakes in play that add both beauty and challenge .
Signature Holes:
- Hole 17 (Par‑4/5): Considered the signature hole — water runs alongside the entire right-hand side with dramatic waterfalls and complex undulating greens, offering a true test for championship play .
Practical Details:
- Flat layout with multiple tee options (5–6 per hole) making it accessible yet still challenging — amateurs and pros alike can enjoy it .
- Facilities include extensive practice areas (large putting green, driving range, short-game zones), a clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant/bar, buggy service and lockers .
- Hosts the European Tour’s Portugal Masters since 2007 and was the venue for the 2005 WGC-World Cup — firmly cemented as a premier championship venue in Europe .
Old Course – Vilamoura
A distinguished par‑73 classic designed by Frank Pennink and opened in 1969 (renovated by Martin Hawtree in 1996), the Old Course at Vilamoura is often regarded as the “Grande Dame” of Algarve golf. Measuring approximately 6,254 m (6,845 yards) from the back tees, it features mature pine-lined fairways and gently undulating terrain .
Course Features:
- Parks-style layout reminiscent of classic British inland courses, set among stately pines .
- Rolling terrain with doglegs throughout; back 9 features more elevation and strategic fairway shaping .
- Small, well-guarded greens and punishing bunkers demand precision; par-3s in particular test shot-making skills .
Signature Holes:
- Hole 4 (Par‑3, ~200 yards): The legendary signature—played over water to a well-protected green, framed by towering pines and often influenced by wind .
- Hole 8 (Par‑4, ~400 m): The toughest on the course (SI‑1), requiring a long, precise tee shot and a demanding approach to a challenging green .
Practical Details:
- Flat-to-undulating, walkable layout; buggy recommended for comfort .
- Facilities include clubhouse (with bar/restaurant and buggy bar), pro shop, driving range, putting green, locker rooms, and free shuttle service from Vilamoura hotels .
- Known for its immaculate presentation and championship conditioning—formerly hosted the Portuguese Open—and praised for its environmental management under ISO 14001 .