Trip guide

Golf in the Algarve – 42 courses, corridors, and stay-and-play picks

Every major Algarve golf course with reviews, resort corridors from Quinta do Lago to Monte Rei, and where to stay for a golf week.

The Algarve has 42 championship and resort courses in this guide — from Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura to Monte Rei on the Spanish border. Golf here works when you pick the right corridor first, then book tee times before hotels.

Each course links to a full attraction review. For itinerary order and booking tips, read Algarve golf trip planning.

Quick corridor picker

Corridor Best for Signature courses
Quinta do Lago / Vale do Lobo Flagship weeks, Ria Formosa edge South, Royal, San Lorenzo
Vilamoura Multi-course variety, marina dinners Old Course, Victoria, Laguna
Lagos / Palmares West-coast views, dramatic light Palmares loops, Espiche
Portimão / Penina History + value Penina Championship, Morgado
East (Tavira / Monte Rei) Quiet tee sheets, winter sun Monte Rei North, Quinta da Ria

All 42 courses

Quinta do Lago & Almancil

Vilamoura & Vila Sol

Vale do Lobo

Albufeira & Pine Cliffs

Silves & Amendoeira

Carvoeiro & Lagoa

Portimão & Alvor

Lagos & Palmares

West Sagres belt

East Algarve & border

Inland Loulé

Golf hotels in our database

Stay-and-play properties with full reviews:

Booking order

  1. Pick corridor (table above).
  1. Lock tee times for headline courses.
  1. Book hotel with parking or shuttle.
  1. Add rest days — west coast wind wipes afternoon cards.

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