Lisbon: The best destination in golf? Part 1

In part 2, Nathan and I traveled from the North of Lisbon down to Cascais and then down to the South of Lisbon. For our first night, we stayed at the remarkable Dom Pedro Lisboa situated right in the heart of Lisbon.

After an early wake-up, we made the journey to Troia Golf Club, a breathtaking course set in a fantastic links environment. It proved to be a challenging yet unforgettable round with the 16th hole, a par 4, standing out as one of the most memorable holes with its stunning backdrop.

Our last round of golf took place at Quinta do Peru, just 30 minutes south of Lisbon. It's a beautifully designed course framed by the Arrábida Natural Park. We wrapped up our trip by spending the final evening at the incredible 5-star Penha Longa Resort, where we experienced a truly luxurious stay. Nath even claimed to have tried the best curry in his life!

Lisbon is truly one of Europe's best golf destinations with world-class golf resorts, stunning landscapes and historic culture to take in on and off the course.

Favourite Lisbon golf courses: West Cliffs, Oitavos Dunes, Praia D'El Rey & Penha Longa.

Top places to explore off the course: I’d recommend discovering the nearby historic towns of Sintra and Cascais. Standing on top of the Sintra mountains 1,800 feet above sea level, you’ll see the colourful Pena palace with its stunning backdrop overlooking all of Lisbon. Downtown Lisbon is a great place for outdoor dining, with bars and restaurants open until late.