The Algarve is without a doubt one of the most popular golfing destinations in the world. Wherever you are staying you are never far from a course. It is advisable to telephone beforehand if you require a game or contact your Eurosun representative who will be happy to arrange tee-off times during your stay. The cost does vary but is approximately $50 to $60 a round. The main golf courses in the region are:

Palmares Golf Course

East of Lagos, Palmares is considered to be of the most scenic golf courses in the Algarve.
Telephone: (081) 62961
Vilamoura’s I, II and III
The Vilamoura complex is now complete with the latest addition of the Vilamoura III course. Each course has excellent facilities with the sea providing a spectacular backdrop. The championship course at Vilamoura I will demand a handicap certificate to play.
Telephone: (089) 313652

Parque da Floresta Golf Course

Located ten miles west of Lagos, the course is set in a hilly countryside with some dramatic holes. Telephone: (082) 65333
Penina The famed 18 hole championship course designed by the late Henry Cotton and two 9 hole courses, found near Portimao in the west. Telephone: (082) 313652
Quinta do Lago Golf Course

This 36 hole course has been hailed as one of Europe’s finest courses with outstanding greens. Telephone: (089)394529
 

Vale do Lobo  Golf Course

Another very popular course. Vale do Lobo boasts the most photographed hole in Europe – the long par 3 which stretches over two ravines to the green 210 yards away. Telephone: (089) 394444