If you’re a golfer passing through the Algarve you simply have to play this course. It’s a Golfbreaks.com bestseller and a golf holiday must.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
The Monte Rei Golf Club is set in the picturesque foothills of the Eastern Algarve, with sweeping views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Monte Rei North (Monte Rei Golf Club)
The Monte Rei Golf Club is set in a privileged position at the foothills of the Eastern Algarve; with stunning views of Serra do Caldeirão Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The par 72 Championship course measuring 6567m from the Tournament tees is a truly challenging design with water coming into play on eleven of the eighteen holes, the course features an enjoyable series of eight par-4s, five par-3s and five par-5s in a brave and distinctive layout. The course presentation is superb, each hole a mouth-watering prospect blending effortlessly into this natural canvas. Several lakes, indigenous plants and native grasses, surround fairways and greens, providing golfers with superb test of golf and some unforgettable experiences.
18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 7224. Parkland / Inland.
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Vila Gale Tavira & Vila Gale Albacora
Where you can stay
Vila Gale Tavira
The Vila Gale Tavira has 268 Arabic styled rooms which all come equipped with balcony, air -con and satellite TV. Located on the banks of Ria Formosa, in the centre of Tavira, this hotel is close to many quality golf courses and has great leisure facilities including an outdoor pool and spa.
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Hotel Vila Gale Albacora
The Vila Gale Albacora has 157 well appointed rooms, the hotel has a unique architectural and cultural setting in the middle of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
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Vale do Lobo Resort
This resort is one of the finest in Europe, choices range from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom villas with a private pools. Every sporting whim is catered for here not to mention two outstanding golf courses.
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Islantilla Golf Resort Hotel
Islantilla is a 4* typical golf resort, located only 800 metres from the beach. It has 208 rooms, mostly twins and Junior Suites. This hotel has good leisure facilities.
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Vincci Canela Golf
Taking its inspiration from the Portuguese Quintas and 18th century palatial homes, this bona fide 5* hotel has 56 double rooms and two suites decorated in an avant-garde style.
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A buggy with GPS, Personalized Bag Tag and water are included in the green fee rate.
Location
Pocinho (40 mins east of Faro Airport)
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