The Algarve is renowned for its golf courses and they are all within easy travelling distance of the Quinta.

Salgados Golf Course

The Salgados Course is just one mile from the Quinta and is 6,080 metres in length with a par 72.
Built in 1994 it is one of the most respected links courses in the Algarve.

To book at Salgados Golf Club, please book through the Quinta office who may be able to obtain a discount.

Tips for Salgados Golf Course

To gain maximum satisfaction from playing here you need to think about each shot carefully. Pay particular attention to where you anticipate landing each drive and never under-estimate the on-shore breeze. You will be tested on every shot in your bag right from the first tee.
The Par 5 sixth hole has a lake running the entire length of the right hand side. The fairway is generous enough off the tee, but there's a tendency to "think left" and you can overdo it.

The hole is 515 metres. The green is offset to the right, protected by the water, and the fairway here is a good deal narrower. The approach is all carry, with a scant 20 metres or so in front of a two-tiered green. Have a thought that it might be wiser to "take the dry route" round to the left.

The next hole is a testing par 4 of 415 metres. You're usually playing straight into the wind and it is technically, probably one of the best holes in Portugal.

On the par 3's, the 12th is over water - 130 metres to a tricky two-tiered green. It should not be difficult but can be intimidating.

The 14th and 15th are two par 5's where you can really open your shoulders.

The 15th is 545 metres and you are teeing off over a tidal creek. With a line or ornamental bushes to the right, left looks the best line, but you do need to avoid the dune hummocks which divide this form the fairway of the previous hole.

Other Golf Courses

Carvoeiro has 2 courses ( Pinta - 6,152 metres Par 72 and Gramacho - 5,919 metres Par 72)
Vale do Lobo has 2 courses - Royal and Ocean Links
Vilamoura. 3 courses. Laguna, Pinhal and the Old Course
Quinta do Lago and Ria Formosa - both par 72s
Alto (nr Alvor 5,961 metres par 72)
Penina (nr Portimao 6,343 metres par 73)
Parque de Floresta (nr Lagos 5,670 metres par 72)