Lisbon Golf Coast
Lisbon Golf Coast
The beauty of its coastal landscapes makes Lisbon a very appreciated golf region by golfers from around the world.
BEST GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS at the LISBON GOLF COAST
- Praia d'El Rey
- Penha Longa Golf Resort
- Quinta da Marinha Golf Resort
- The Oitavos
- Aroeira Golf Resort
- Troia Design Hotel
- Dolce Campo Real
GOLF between the Estoril Coast and the Sintra mountain
For golfers who like a good challenge, there are some great moments to be had between Sintra, Estoril and Cascais. Some carefully maintained courses can be found just outside Lisbon, set in breathtaking landscapes and with complex layouts.
Leaving Lisbon and travelling along the coast to the sea, you come to the emblematic and historic Estoril Golf Course, redesigned by Mackenzie Ross in 1936. This was where Severiano Ballesteros played his first professional competition outside Spain, at the age of 17. The uneven terrain of this course, combined with a landscape of pines and eucalyptus, promises a great challenge for testing the technique.
Continuing along the coast and passing Cascais, you will find the Quinta da Marinha Golf Club. This is a flat course but with a spectacular view over the sea and the Sintra Mountain, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones. Set amongst pines trees, the 13th hole is the most impressive. It is a par 4 of 339 metres, which descends towards the sea, ending in a green that has the ocean as a backdrop.
Now entering the coastal area of the Natural Park of Sintra, the Oitavos Dunes Natural Links Golf owes its design to the American architect, Arthur Hills, and respects the dune ecosystem on which it sits. It is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to be awarded the "Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary" by Audubon International. With great views of the Pena Castle and the Roca Cape, the course has wide, long fairways, but the main challenge lies in its rolling greens which demand finely-tuned puts.
Towards Sintra, in the foothills, Pestana Beloura Golf offers a very particular setting. More than 40,000 trees of various species, scattered around the course, form a green frame for a number of lakes and meandering streams that shape the fairways that are the delight of both professionals and those who just want to perfect their technique. It was designed by William Rocky Roquemore, the same architect who designed the exceptional layout of Belas Clube de Campo, also near Sintra. Very complete and varied, this course is used for various levels of handicap and has two holes that deserve particular attention: hole 2 and hole 18, a memorable par 4 called the Big Hole, where the second strike of the ball must travel 180 metres to the green that is well protected by a difficult to beat lake.
Across the river Tagus, golfers are faced with some courses located in exceptionally scenic areas, with good holes to put their skills to the test, designed by architects Rocky Roquemore, Frank Pennink and Robert Trent Jones.
Located in a large tourist complex, Aroeira II was the first golf course in Portugal to use Penn A2 type grass, which makes its vast greens truly fast and challenging, with bunkers on the fairways and five large lakes which require you to fly the ball over the water several times. Closer to the beaches of Costa da Caparica, but thickly wooded, is Aroeira I. Built by Frank Pennink, they have been the setting for some major international golf tournaments.
Near Palmela, the Montado Golf Course is dominated by a landscape of vineyards characteristic of the region, which gives it a character all of its own. The highlight is the 18th hole, whose green is located on a small island.
With the Arrábida Hills as a backdrop, the challenging Quinta do Peru Golf Course, by Rocky Roquemore, was considered one of the top 10 golf courses by European Golf magazine, a proof of which is the fact that it has hosted rounds of the European Challenge Tour.
In an area of natural landscape between the Sado estuary and the sea, the magnificent Golf Links in Troia has a famous par 4 (hole 3) that its architect, Robert Trent Jones, included in the 18 holes of the ideal golf course.
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For golfers who like a good challenge, there are some great moments to be had between Sintra, Estoril and Cascais. Some carefully maintained courses can be found just outside Lisbon, set in breathtaking landscapes and with complex layouts.
Best Courses - Lisbon Golf Coast
Leaving Lisbon and travelling along the coast to the sea, you come to the emblematic and historic Estoril Golf Course, redesigned by Mackenzie Ross in 1936. This was where Severiano Ballesteros played his first professional competition outside Spain, at the age of 17. The uneven terrain of this course, combined with a landscape of pines and eucalyptus, promises a great challenge for testing the technique.
Continuing along the coast and passing Cascais, you will find the Quinta da Marinha Golf Club. This is a flat course but with a spectacular view over the sea and the Sintra Mountain, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones. Set amongst pines trees, the 13th hole is the most impressive. It is a par 4 of 339 metres, which descends towards the sea, ending in a green that has the ocean as a backdrop.
Now entering the coastal area of the Natural Park of Sintra, the Oitavos Dunes Natural Links Golf owes its design to the American architect, Arthur Hills, and respects the dune ecosystem on which it sits. It is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to be awarded the "Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary" by Audubon International. With great views of the Pena Castle and the Roca Cape, the course has wide, long fairways, but the main challenge lies in its rolling greens which demand finely-tuned puts.
Towards Sintra, in the foothills, Pestana Beloura Golf offers a very particular setting. More than 40,000 trees of various species, scattered around the course, form a green frame for a number of lakes and meandering streams that shape the fairways that are the delight of both professionals and those who just want to perfect their technique. It was designed by William Rocky Roquemore, the same architect who designed the exceptional layout of Belas Clube de Campo, also near Sintra. Very complete and varied, this course is used for various levels of handicap and has two holes that deserve particular attention: hole 2 and hole 18, a memorable par 4 called the Big Hole, where the second strike of the ball must travel 180 metres to the green that is well protected by a difficult to beat lake.
Across the river Tagus, golfers are faced with some courses located in exceptionally scenic areas, with good holes to put their skills to the test, designed by architects Rocky Roquemore, Frank Pennink and Robert Trent Jones.
Located in a large tourist complex, Aroeira II was the first golf course in Portugal to use Penn A2 type grass, which makes its vast greens truly fast and challenging, with bunkers on the fairways and five large lakes which require you to fly the ball over the water several times. Closer to the beaches of Costa da Caparica, but thickly wooded, is Aroeira I. Built by Frank Pennink, they have been the setting for some major international golf tournaments.
Near Palmela, the Montado Golf Course is dominated by a landscape of vineyards characteristic of the region, which gives it a character all of its own. The highlight is the 18th hole, whose green is located on a small island.
With the Arrábida Hills as a backdrop, the challenging Quinta do Peru Golf Course, by Rocky Roquemore, was considered one of the top 10 golf courses by European Golf magazine, a proof of which is the fact that it has hosted rounds of the European Challenge Tour.
In an area of natural landscape between the Sado estuary and the sea, the magnificent Golf Links in Troia has a famous par 4 (hole 3) that its architect, Robert Trent Jones, included in the 18 holes of the ideal golf course.
In addition to golf, this region offers many attractions for the whole family, like seeing the dolphins in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, touring the mediterranean Arrábida Mountain, part of the Natural Park, or visiting Setúbal and Palmela. And never forget that we are in a wine region, where the famous Azeitão buttery cheese and fresh fish are also much appreciated gastronomic specialities.
Golf further up North & Porto
Close to the sea and the mountains, this region is known for its green landscapes and exceptional wines, among which the world famous Port Wine. Here you can play golf in a wide variety of courses, surrounded by inspiring landscapes.
Praia D'El Rey Golf Courses
Set between the sea on one side and a patch of green countryside on the other, this golf course stretches over dunes, cliffs and pinewoods, forming a natural backdrop for a game of golf on one of the sunniest stretches of the Portuguese coast.
The Praia d'El Rey course is full of surprises: on the 2nd hole, you play with a view towards the nature reserve of the Berlengas Islands; on the 12th, the Atlantic Ocean is your constant companion; while, on the 14th, golfers have to contend with the changing moods of the wind, and, on the 17th, they have to hit the ball a full 570 metres before reaching the green. After all the excitement of your round, you’ll find a restaurant waiting for you with a panoramic view over the sea, priding itself on its professional and genuinely personalised service.
A few kilometers away is the unforgettable town of Óbidos with the Royal Obidos Golf Course. The town is encircled by a mediaeval wall, where you will find a most fascinating historical heritage, and a little further on is the city of Caldas da Rainha, a former spa resort that has become famous for its artistic pottery making, an age-old tradition resulting in the production of some highly picturesque and typically Portuguese pieces, whose history you can discover at the Ceramics Museum.
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Quinta da Marinha Golf Resort
R. Palmeiras, 2750-005 Cascais, Portugal
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Located less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon in stunning Cascais, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is part of the ‘Great Hotels of the World’ portfolio and boasts a Robert Trent Jones-designed par-71 golf course with outstanding views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra Mountains.
Culture and history info
Lisbon is Portugal's capital and the hub of a multifaceted area that appeals to different tastes and senses.
In a city that has been influenced by many different far-off cultures over time, there is still a village feel in each historic neighborhood. Stroll through the Pombaline grid of streets in the Baixa district that opens on to the Tagus in Praça do Comércio, then follow the river to discover some of the city’s most beautiful parts: the monumental area of Belém with its World Heritage monuments, the mediaeval quarters and the latest contemporary leisure spaces, such as the Parque das Nações.
In greater Porto there are various reference courses, and of course, there is the advantage of being able to visit one of the most beautiful and dynamic cities of the Old Continent, which has been considered, several times, as the best European city break. Exploring the historic city centre is a must – classified as Word Heritage by UNESCO -, the traditional Bolhão Market, the beautiful Lello Bookshop and the centenary Café Majestic, a gem of the Art Nouveau, nominated one of the most beautiful cafes in the world several times. In the evening, the restaurants, bars, galleries and clubs on the streets of Cândido dos Reis and of Galeria de Paris, all fill up...
Sports & nature
If you continue to the mouth of the river, you'll understand why we say that Lisbon is the center of a vast resort. Along the coastal road you’ll find beaches and beach resorts that combine villas and hotels from the beginning of the 20th century with marinas, terraces and excellent golf courses. Further along the coast you’ll come across world-renowned surfing beaches, but also the palaces scattered across the cultural landscape of Sintra, a World Heritage Site.
The wide variety of landscapes and heritage is always close by, whether to the north or south of the capital. With beaches, natural parks, cultural routes and accommodation for all tastes, it is hard to escape the Lisbon region on a visit to Portugal.
Lisbon Golf Coast
The beauty of its coastal landscapes makes Lisbon a very appreciated golf region by golfers from around the world.
Designed by architects known for challenging courses, such as Robert Trent Jones, Rocky Roquemore, Donald Steel, Frank Pennink, Severiano Ballesteros and Jorge Santana da Silva, the golf courses are remarkable for their quality and diversity, combined with the comfort and high level of service in their hotels and club houses.
Lisbon Golf Coast’s proximity to several areas of protected nature and to monuments and landscapes classified as World Heritage provides the perfect complement to a golfing holiday or a few concentrated days of golf.
The region was considered as Europe’s Best Golf Destination by IAGTO in 2007 and 2003, and contains the first golf course in Europe to possess the Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International.
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GOLF between the Estoril Coast and the Sintra mountain
For golfers who like a good challenge, there are some great moments to be had between Sintra, Estoril and Cascais. Some carefully maintained courses can be found just outside Lisbon, set in breathtaking landscapes and with complex layouts.
Leaving Lisbon and travelling along the coast to the sea, you come to the emblematic and historic Estoril Golf Course, redesigned by Mackenzie Ross in 1936. This was where Severiano Ballesteros played his first professional competition outside Spain, at the age of 17. The uneven terrain of this course, combined with a landscape of pines and eucalyptus, promises a great challenge for testing the technique.
Continuing along the coast and passing Cascais, you will find the Quinta da Marinha Golf Club. This is a flat course but with a spectacular view over the sea and the Sintra Mountain, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones. Set amongst pines trees, the 13th hole is the most impressive. It is a par 4 of 339 metres, which descends towards the sea, ending in a green that has the ocean as a backdrop.
Now entering the coastal area of the Natural Park of Sintra, the Oitavos Dunes Natural Links Golf owes its design to the American architect, Arthur Hills, and respects the dune ecosystem on which it sits. It is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to be awarded the “Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary” by Audubon International. With great views of the Pena Castle and the Roca Cape, the course has wide, long fairways, but the main challenge lies in its rolling greens which demand finely-tuned puts.
Towards Sintra, in the foothills, Pestana Beloura Golf offers a very particular setting. More than 40,000 trees of various species, scattered around the course, form a green frame for a number of lakes and meandering streams that shape the fairways that are the delight of both professionals and those who just want to perfect their technique. It was designed by William Rocky Roquemore, the same architect who designed the exceptional layout of Belas Clube de Campo, also near Sintra. Very complete and varied, this course is used for various levels of handicap and has two holes that deserve particular attention: hole 2 and hole 18, a memorable par 4 called the Big Hole, where the second strike of the ball must travel 180 metres to the green that is well protected by a difficult to beat lake.
Across the river Tagus, golfers are faced with some courses located in exceptionally scenic areas, with good holes to put their skills to the test, designed by architects Rocky Roquemore, Frank Pennink and Robert Trent Jones.
Located in a large tourist complex, Aroeira II was the first golf course in Portugal to use Penn A2 type grass, which makes its vast greens truly fast and challenging, with bunkers on the fairways and five large lakes which require you to fly the ball over the water several times. Closer to the beaches of Costa da Caparica, but thickly wooded, is Aroeira I. Built by Frank Pennink, they have been the setting for some major international golf tournaments.
Near Palmela, the Montado Golf Course is dominated by a landscape of vineyards characteristic of the region, which gives it a character all of its own. The highlight is the 18th hole, whose green is located on a small island.
With the Arrábida Hills as a backdrop, the challenging Quinta do Peru Golf Course, by Rocky Roquemore, was considered one of the top 10 golf courses by European Golf magazine, a proof of which is the fact that it has hosted rounds of the European Challenge Tour.
In an area of natural landscape between the Sado estuary and the sea, the magnificent Golf Links in Troia has a famous par 4 (hole 3) that its architect, Robert Trent Jones, included in the 18 holes of the ideal golf course.