Golf Holidays and Golf breaks in Algarve, Portugal

algarve Golf Holidays (126) and golf breaks in Portugal

Algarve - A place in the sun

Illuminated by the generous southern weather, the visitor to the Algarve finds here the tranquillity ofslow days - and a world of novelties to experience the best holidays ever!

It is said that we should not return to the places where we were happy. Nothing could be less true! The Algarve, for so many of us associated with the memory of the endless summers of our childhood,is always a place of happy returns.

Whether it's to return to familiar places where we feel comfortable and at ease, or to dive into new discoveries, there is always a world to experience in this unique region.

From Barlavento to Sotavento, from the mountains to the coast through the barrocal, the Algarve concentrates a huge variety of landscapes, attractions and experiences.

In an area of around 5,000 km2 spread over 16 municipalities, with almost 200 kilometres of coastline that can be traced through dramatic cliffs or laid out in long sandy beaches dotted with dunes, there is room for a little bit of everything.

Holiday destination par excellence for millions of Portuguese and foreigners, the Algarve is much more than just sun and beach: the rich culture of these lands and these people invites us to get to know the cities and towns, with the marks of history kept in their walls and monuments.

A very complete destination, from the wonderful hotels to the versatile golf courses.

Algarve - Leisure

In the cities, towns or villages, such as Albufeira, Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Faro, there is a special animation in the Algarve. From the busiest discos to the most traditional popular festivals, there is no shortage of options!

Small and large at the same time, familiar and cosmopolitan, the Algarve lives in the style and at the speed of each one.

Whether on a beach full of bars, restaurants and discotheques or in the religious festivals of a rustic and picturesque village, the diversity of the Algarve's communities is reflected in the entertainment on offer.

In common, the taste and tradition of welcoming people and making each visitor feel at home.

From fishing communities like Lagos, Carvoeiro, Portimão and Tavira to the old memories of the canning industry, not forgetting the thousand-year-old historical heritage - and the cosmopolitanism of the marinas, a meeting point for travellers and adventurers from all over the world - the Algarve continues, as at the time of the Discoveries, to have its arms open to the world.

In Discovery

Discovering the pedestrian streets of the historic centres of the large cities or venturing into the quiet alleys of the inland villages. A walk through these communities is an encounter with the very identity of the Algarve people.

Museums, cultural centres and entertainment venues guarantee a unique experience, with a rich and varied programme for all tastes.

It is a journey which is made almost instinctively. Just follow your senses. If you like to feel the pulse of the nightlife, just choose from dozens of bars, discos and entertainment venues - many of them world-famous - and let yourself be carried away by the action.

If you prefer, you can join the popular festivals and traditions and follow the pilgrimages that are part of the populations' ancestral devotion.

Or simply sit at a terrace, watch the people go by and let the will of the moment decide your course. That is one of the good things about the Algarve: here, life's pleasures do not require much planning!

Algarve - The beaches

Long sandy beaches, small coves, secluded or accessible - and lively - beaches are the hallmark of the Algarve. With good reason!

Whatever your favourite scenery, you will find it in the Algarve.

Whether you have a predilection for kilometres of coastline where you can stroll peacefully along the shore or you prefer the more hidden and quiet beaches nestled between cliffs, the region has more than enough on offer to fill you up!

Along its 200 kilometres of coastline, there are dozens of beaches for all tastes. Many of them have been awarded the Blue Flag, which attests to the quality of the Algarve's waters and support facilities.

The areas of the Algarve

If you like the most unspoilt nature, just head for the Costa Vicentina. A unique natural sanctuary with rugged beaches (access sometimes reserved for the more sporty and adventurous). Here you can experience the feeling of complete peace and quiet and isolation, even in the height of summer.

On the south coast, the Barlavento is made of nooks and crannies, among luminous cliffs which hide small, welcoming beaches and charming caves.

In Sotavento, there are long sandy beaches where you feel like strolling aimlessly, enjoying the mild temperatures and the pleasant sea.

In the Ria Formosa area, the islands once again change the scenery, with tongues of sand and absolutely magical beaches, where you feel like just lying there, disarmed by the scenery and surrendered to the wonders of nature.

And if you have a restless spirit, the best thing is to take advantage of the best of all worlds and tour the various Algarves, enjoying these spectacular beaches, of all types, all sizes, for all tastes.

Text and images: Special Dossier - Algarve (Expresso)

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal and as a hotel offer suitable to the prestigious condition of being the best golf destination in Europe.
Most hotels in the Algarve are located on the coast, and we can classify hotels by star but also by being part of resorts, and there are also hotels that offer alternative accommodation such as villas or apartments and other typically beach hotels, and most of them offering the golfer a wide range of services that are very satisfactory and suitable for golfers such as, shutle bus to golf courses, luggage rooms for golf clubs and late check out.
The 5 * and 4 * star hotels in Algarve also offer spa services with wellness and beauty treatments, sports or relaxation massages, Turkish baths, and heated swimming pools.

Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Albufeira, located in the center of the Algarve and have the larger concentration of the hotels, resorts and golf courses in the Algarve. International hotels chains, like Hilton with 3 options, Hilton Vilamoura Hotel the Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and the Vilamoura Garden, and Anantara a luxury hotel, by Victoria Golf Course are well established in Vilamoura, Pine Cliffs Marriot in Albufeira or JJW Hotels in Quinta do Lago.
On the West, Lagoa, Portimão and Carvoeiro, for its diversity and natural beauties also have very relevant demand and subsequent hotel brands like Vila Galé, Dom Pedro and Pestana the largest portuguese hotel chain with 16 hotels along the Algarve supply a relevant offer for the tourist and the golfers worldwide.
Tavira and Monte Gordo, in the Eastern Algarve, have a coastal zone with different characteristics, where you can discover the Ria Formosa and its rich marine flora, vivalves and shellfish, also has lower levels of hotel offer, but Vila Galé again with two hotels in Tavira and Ozadi, Maria Nova and Robinson Club in Quinta da Ria an All Inclusive option, constitute very interesting and suitable offers for that part of the Algarve. Pestana hotel group is also present with the Pousada Convento de Tavira a historic hotel.

With an area of about 5,412km2 and a population of 451,000 inhabitants, the Algarve has a Mediterranean climate, mild winters and long, dry summers. Dozens of championship golf courses, and lots of accommodation options to choose, its rich natural and tasty gastronomy are more than enough attributes to attract millions of tourists and enthusiastic golfers every year.