A little too far out of town for large groups, this hotel is well suited to couples and smaller groups looking for something peaceful and relaxing on their golf holiday.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
Quinta do Peru and Aroeira 1 & 2 are all within 30 mins drive, Troia is approx 1 hour by car / ferry but is well worth the journey.
Where you can play
Riba Golfe I
Opened in the summer of 2004, this course belies it young years. Well groomed fairways guide you between cork oaks and gently sloping valleys.
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Riba Golfe II
Opened in the summer of 2004, this course was built with the local members in mind; cork oaks and water hazards are still prominent but the greens are more forgiving here than on Riba 1.
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Aroeira Golf Resort from £199pp
The Aroeira resort has two excellent golf courses. Aroeira I was opened in 1973 and hosted the Portuguese Open in 96 & 97. Aroeira II opened in 2000 and was designed by the renowned Donald Steel.
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Quinta do Peru Golf Course
Designed by Rocky Roquemore, Quinta do Peru is a real gem, winding through 355 acres of natural woodland with the Arrabida Mountains as a backdrop. It’s an experience every golfer should have.
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Santo Estêvão Golfe
Designed by Donald Steel, Santo Estevao is a course that starts off welcoming enough but gets tougher as you get into it.
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Troia Golf Course
Designed by the famous American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, Troia is a spectacular links and one of the most fascinating golf challenges in Portugal.
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This 4* hotel is located right next to the beach, and has 97 rooms with an indoor and outdoor pool. The hotel has one restaurant serving traditional Portuguese dishes including fresh fish.
Set by the coast at Sesimbra and within the Arrábida Natural Park, the Sana Park Hotel benefits from fantastic views out to sea and across the local countryside. A small fishing town spread out through narrow and often steep streets, Sesimbra provides the perfect blend of activities and location for non-golfers and those wishing to sample the local golf courses. All of the 100 rooms benefit from the sort of facilities you would expect for a 4* hotel including air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini bar and private safe. Many rooms also take advantage of balconies, which provide access to those superb views. The hotel also benefits from a number of excellent leisure facilities including a "panoramic" swimming pool with sun deck and a fitness centre with sauna, jacuzzi, solarium and gym. After a long day seeing the sites or enjoying the golf, Sana Park can provide you with a relaxing meal at their on site à la carte restaurant, a few drinks at their bar or both. Either way you will be treated to a relaxing and friendly atmosphere combined with great service.
Did you know?
Sesimbra is a popular area for deep-sea fishing.
Location
Sesimbra, Costa Azul (50 mins South of Lisbon).
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