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Join SandwedgedGolf weekends and breaks in the Algarve
Just three hours from the UK by plane, Portugal is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for golfing holidays. With its fantastic beaches, beautiful countryside and a wealth of excellent golf courses, it offers plenty for both holiday-makers and golfers alike.
The Algarve has in recent times, become a common destination for golf breaks in Portugal. Famed for its fantastic weather accompanied by long sandy beaches and picturesque coves stretching hundreds of kilometres, you can find plenty of great golf package deals on accommodation, resorts and golf courses to suit your specific golf break in the Algarve.
The central region is often popular and busy throughout the year for Algarve golf breaks. If you are looking for superior accommodation and a touch of style, look no further than the famous Quinta do Lago which boasts four outstanding golf courses including the Quinta do Lago South, used several times for the Portugal Golf Open.
Famous for attracting sports stars and celebrities, Vale do Lobo also offers a more luxurious Portugal golf holiday option. Courses here are a combination of links and parkland golf, providing both a challenging and enjoyable game for golfers of all standards.
Golf Breaks in Vilamoura, Perfect for year-round golf
An half an hour drive from Vale do Lobo finds you in the coastal town of Vilamoura. Vilamoura is arguably the best Portgual golf break destination, and one of Europe’s most successful golf holiday locations, just perfect for year-round golf in the Algarve.
The resort offers a wide range of accommodation for every budget, together with a good selection of bars, restaurants and a variety of sports facilities. There are a number of high quality courses in this area, the most notable being the Vilamoura Old Course, the second oldest course in the Algarve with wonderfully crafted tree-lined fairways and immaculately kept greens.
The Western Algarve region, with many of its town and villages unspoilt by tourism, offers something for everyone. Popular destinations include the fishing villages of Carvoeira, Alvor and Lagos. Here, you can find some impressive Portuguese golf courses that are easier to book than the busier Vilamoura courses. Penina, the oldest course in the Algarve, designed by Henry Cotton has hosted the Portugal Open on many occasions and is a ‘must play’ for visitors.
If it’s a taste of the real Portugal that you are looking for, the Eastern Algarve region is the place for you. Some of the best courses and most affordable golf courses in the Algarve can be found here. The fishing port of Tavira is a perfect base for your experience, offering brilliant traditional cuisine (naturally a wealth of superb fish restaurants) and welcoming local bars.