Santo Antonio by Andy from Portugal
Himalayas in the Algarve
Wow. What an awesome course this is. I played 7 courses in 6 days in the Algarve this week. This was the most beautiful and challenging course I have ever played. Scenery and sumptuous surrounding properties. An awesome 18 hole layout. Elevated tees, plateau greens, sloping fairways, fabulous bunkers, water, palm trees everywhere. I will definitely play here again each time I visit Portugal. Can't wait to come back soon.

San Lorenzo by Christopher from Canada
San Lorenzo - nice but rough around the edges
Course is picturesque with holes overlooking the bay and running along the boardwalk. It was very enjoyable to play except for Hole 18 which is overly punitive. The cart paths are in bad shape. The greens are in reasonable shape. With no clubhouse, the small area where you check-in and get loaded onto carts became very congested. Restrooms are good quality portable toilets and there is a temporary structure for food service. Giving us a box lunch was a nice touch.

Salgados by Christopher from Canada
Salgados Golf Course not the highlight of our trip
Course played harder than it looks. Very flat with lots of water so the hazards are tough to see. Add in a stiff wind and it was difficult to judge distances playing the course for the first time. Green were just ok. Staff was helpful. The parking lot is too small.

Quinta do Vale by Christopher from Canada
Quinta do Vale was great!
Beautiful golf course with awesome views of the surrounding countryside. Tricky front nine with a lot of water. Greens were ok, just slow and grainy. Staff were excellent. Carts were luxurious.