Eastern Algarve Courses
2007/2008 Green Fees. Please call 0800 915 1804 for details.
Benamor
A few minutes drive from Tavira, Benamor is set in groves
of olive, cork, carob and almond trees on the lower slopes of the hills
and there are striking mountain and sea views. The rolling terrain and widely
varying holes provide an interesting test of your game. There are many strategically
placed bunkers and water hazards so precision off the tee and on the approach
shots is an absolute must. A big plus point is the absence (to date) of
holiday villas and apartments. The course length is modest, so Benamor offers
a gentle, peaceful and fairly undemanding round.
Designer: Henry Cotton/Howard Swan/Raymond Jones
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Penn A4
Par: 71
Length: 6017 yards
Green fees 01/11/07 - 31/10/08: £39
Quinta da Ria
Bordering the Ria Formosa estuary, the impressive
Quinta da Ria must be a candidate for one of the most beautiful golf settings
in the Algarve, with spectacular views of the mountains and coast. It's built
on flattish terrain with greens that are slightly undulating and well guarded
by bunkers and, on 6 holes, man-made lakes. Beware of the reeds that have
sprung up around all the water hazards, and steer clear of the 300+ mature
olive and carob trees that were transplanted to the course during its construction.
Definitely not to be missed if you're staying in the area.
Designer: Rocky Roquemore
Fairways: Bent Crenshaw
Greens: Bent Crenshaw
Par: 72
Length: 6700 yards
Green fees 01/11/07 - 31/10/08: £51
Quinta de Cima
On the other side of the road from Quinta da Ria,
there's Quinta de Cima. Although they're very close together, the two courses
offer very different challenges. They do have one thing in common though -
they're both golfing gems. Quinta de Cima only provides distant glimpses of
the sea and is hillier, longer and tougher than its neighbour, with lots of
bunkers and very tricky greens. A stream with a number of small waterfalls
crosses the 4th, 5th, 6th and 13th fairways and turns into a lake on the signature
18th.
Designer: Rocky Roquemore
Fairways: Zoysia
Greens: Bent Crenshaw
Par: 72
Length: 6950 yards
Green fees 01/11/07 - 31/10/08: £51
Castro Marim
Castro Marim is carved out of predominantly pine
woodland and set in rolling terrain against a hilly backdrop. There are impressive
views of the nearby River Guadiana and the Atlantic Ocean. The course designer,
Terry Murray, has used the natural ground cleverly and visitors are advised
to be wary of a sometimes deceptive landscape. The clever layout demands accurate
play and astute club selection. Opened in 2000 as the first phase of a luxury
resort, we're sure Castro Marim is destined to become a firm favourite with
UK golfers. Buggies recommended.
Designer: Terry Murray
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Penn A4
Par: 72
Length: 6010 yards
Green fees 01/11/07 - 31/10/08: 01/11/07 - 31/05/08, 16/09/08 - 31/10/08 £29; 01/06/08 - 31/08/08, 01/09/08 - 15/09/08 £25
Monte Rei Due to open Autumn 2006, this course promises to be something really special. With one Jack Nicklaus designed course opeing then and another in the pipeline this development will boost golf in the area even further. The new course features a total of 5 lakes and is bordered by indigenous trees and plants. We were allowed a sneak preview and were suitably impressed - make sure you add ti to your must play list!
Designer: Jack Nicklaus
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Creeping bentgrass
Par: 72
Length: 7197 yards
Green fees 01/11/07 - 31/10/06: 01/11/07 - 30/11/07, 01/03/08 - 31/05/08 £141: 01/12/07 - 29/02/08 £95