
This is one golf course you really can’t miss when on a golf break in the western Algarve. It is a golf holiday must.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
Palmares Golf Course opened in 1975 and is a wonderful varied course which has five of its 18 holes winding through the dunes along the Atlantic coast and with the remaining thirteen laid out over gently undulating fairways.
Palmares Golf Course (Palmares Golf Course)
Palmares Golf Club is known as the Jewel in the Crown. Designed by Frank Pennick, this golf course is a mixture of links and inland and is situated in a stunning location close to the historic town of Lagos. Golfers are set a challenge from the get go with a par 4, dogleg start leading to the links part of the course. Following the 6th hole, the course provides a different type of challenge as it turns back inland and towards the clubhouse featuring undulating valleys bordered by pine trees. Palmares is a fantastic option for those who are looking to play quality golf which combines a great blend of links and inland golf.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 6497. Links / Woodland.
Accommodation
The following superb hotels to stay at include Le Meridien Penina, Tivoli Carvoeiro, The Marina Club and Tivoli Lagos.
Where you can stay

The Marina Club - Lagos
Situated in the heart of Marina de Lagos The Marina Club is a made up of apartments and townhouses, leisure facilities include a swimming pool and spa. Rooms are well appointed with kitchenettes and LCD TV’s
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Le Meridien Penina Golf & Resort
The 5* Meridien Penina Resort Hotel is situated in a beautiful part of Portugal, with 196 comfortable guest rooms, all with the modern comforts you would expect from a quality resort.
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Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort
Parque da Floresta is a golfers paradise; the different types of accommodation will give you the ideal base to enjoy the impressive onsite golf course. Bedrooms offer en-suite facilities with a spacious open plan kitchen and living room combination
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Pestana Golf Resort - Carvoeiro
A wonderful collection of townhouses and villas makes up this impressive golf resort. There are two golf courses on-site, a tennis academy, swimming pools and even a 5-a-side football pitch.
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Tivoli Lagos
Set right in the heart of Lagos this 4* hotel has 324 rooms all with air con, satellite TV and mini bar. The hotel has three restaurants all serving different types of international cuisine.
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Did you know?
In 2003 Palmares hosted two PGA Europrotour tournaments
Location
Palmares Golf Course is located 45 minutes west of Faro Airport.
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