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Regularly cited as the home of Portuguese golf, Penina boasts three golf courses, one of which, the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, was the first 18-hole layout to be constructed in the Algarve. In fact, the par-73 golf course is regarded as the grandfather of all Portuguese courses, an affectionate nod towards the English professional golfer who designed Penina back in 1966 and for whom it's named after.
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Located on the coast a short drive north of Cascais, Quinta da Marinha Golf Course is an absolute gem of a layout. Set within a verdant natural park and part of a plush 5-star resort, Quinta da Marinha overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and affords fine views of the granite-hewn Sintra Mountains.
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The upscale Praia D'El Rey Golf and Beach Resort, near Óbidos, a pretty walled town one hour northwest of Lisbon and easily reached by motorway, is anchored by its exhilarating golf course.
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If you like widescreen seascapes or dramatic mountain views with your golf, you'll be suitably rewarded with both at this incredible layout, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Perched 500 meters above Funchal, the island's capital, Palheiro Golf unveils itself through the verdant Palheiro Estate, celebrated for its collection of rare and colorful subtropical flora that borders much of the course.
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Redesigned in 2014 by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling, with imaginative input from European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, Quinta do Lago's North Course has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy.
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Golfers playing the Vale do Lobo resort in the Algarve have the enviable choice of two of the region's best layouts: the Ocean Course and the neighboring Royal Course.
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The Portuguese Open has played out on this magnificent course no less than eight times, and its championship pedigree has placed the 18-hole 72-par Quinta do Lago South in the top tier of Portugal's - and indeed, Europe's - golf courses.
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The world-class Oitavos Dunes is a stunning natural links golf course designed by the highly regarded golf architect Arthur Hills. On the Lisbon coast, near the Sintra Mountains, the layout overlooks the Atlantic Ocean: indeed, every hole is influenced by the winds gusting off the sea, placing great demand for strategic play - low running shots are often required. Fast-paced greens further add to the challenge.
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The magnificent signature 16th hole of Vale do Lobo's celebrated Royal Golf Course is the most photographed hole in Portugal, and instantly recognized in European golf. The famous cliff-top carryover is one of the most challenging shots in the country and has become a symbol of golf in the Algarve.
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Arguably the most dramatic of Portugal's golf courses in terms of location, Penha Longa Atlantic South is another one of Europe's highest-ranking layouts. Integrated within the upmarket Penha Longa Resort near Sintra, the verdant 18-hole par 72 Atlantic South course sits within a protected natural reserve and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.