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barbara
from Canada
Quinta do Vale on Thu, 13th Mar 2025 Beautiful course, you can walk first 9 but back 9 is too hilly to walk. |
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jacques
from Russian Federation
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 7th Jan 2025 Satisfied Canadian for first game Great stafff Average design with good conditions but could be better Not busy when we were there so great pace of play Affordable |
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William
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 5th Nov 2024 Very nice facility in a stunning location, if you like water hazards then this course will entertain you, very friendly staff who were always willing to help, will definitely be back |
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PAUL
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Tue, 10th Sep 2024 P.O.D. TEAM A VERY DIFFICULT COURSE WITH NARROW FAIRWAYS AND WATER HAZARDS . IT TOOK US FIVE HOURS TO COMPLETE .NOT ENJOYABLE FOR MEDIUM HANDY CAPPERS . AWESOME FACILITIES . |
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PAUL
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 10th Sep 2024 P.O.D. TEAM Fantastic course ,very challenging with a lot of water .Bring plenty of balls ! |
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Stefan
Lahme
from Germany
Monte Rei on Mon, 26th Aug 2024 Good , but not perfect Great design, maybe the best on the Algarve. Good condition, even in dry August. Played the course as a single in less than 3 hours. Some greens, the first 2 holes are really bad, the rest is not really good. Long walks from the end of the fairways and where you can use the buggy. Over all, for me there is no 5 star world class course on the Algarve, this is the best you can play |
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Mike
Humbles
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Fri, 12th Jul 2024 Hidden gem! What a hidden gem of a course, very near to the Portuguese/Spanish border. Perhaps not quite as well maintained in places as some of the more expensive courses in the Algarve, but there are so many interesting holes here that it's easy to forgive that. It's a really enjoyable course with some lovely views. Would absolutely recommend a visit here. |
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Mike
Humbles
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Fri, 12th Jul 2024 Fantastic experience Our second trip to this fantastic course. The whole experience here is top notch from arrival to leaving and is based around ensuring that everyone enjoys their day here. Cracking course, that was more challenging this time with the wind getting up, with so many wonderful holes, especially the 13th and 14th and once again, we had the feeling of having the course all to ourselves. I can't imagine a golfing trip to the Algarve that doesn't include a visit here. Simply stunning. |
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Jens Christian
from Norway
Monte Rei on Sun, 28th Apr 2024 Very dissapointing Terrible fairways, which should have been informed beforehand, very dissapointing for the price they charge |
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Philip
from Netherlands
Castro Marim Golf on Thu, 11th Apr 2024 Very good Nice courses and good organization |
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mandy
byrne
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Fri, 29th Mar 2024 A Star from arrival to departure |
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Steve
from Portugal
Monte Rei on Tue, 27th Feb 2024 Not the course it once was Monte Rei remains a stunning golf course and one that I never cease to enjoy playing. This said, the course is way off its best and the yesteryear lush and green fairways have given way to brown bare lies unbefitting of the course. Even the greens are suffering and the course is in desperate need of some tlc and investment. The staff remain excellent and attentive as always. |
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Donnie
from Portugal
Castro Marim Golf on Tue, 27th Feb 2024 Castro Marim on a windy Saturday in late February. We played the Grouse and the Guadiana as the 2x9 combination. On balance the course was in fair condition for February. The fairways were very patchy with preferred lies in operation. The greens were excellent. The downside was the pace of play. Both courses were too difficult (long) for the standard and age profile of those playing. I play off 7 and it was a challenge for me. Push the tees up for both men and women with a handicap recommendation of who should play off which tees. This would speed up play and make it more enjoyable. |
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John
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Wed, 7th Feb 2024 Well worth a visit First time playing the course. Challenging but fair. Probably a little easier once knowing the course and will definitely be playing it again. Great views and some great holes, well done Steve!! |
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Mair
Jones
from Portugal
Quinta do Vale on Fri, 2nd Feb 2024 Quilts do Vale - great day of golf Course in excellent condition.Lovely scenery Very modern buggies Clubhouse with stunning views and friendly staff |
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William E
from Portugal
Quinta do Vale on Thu, 1st Feb 2024 Top Course What a surprise, first time we played, fantastic views over the course and it didn’t disappoint, tough track with lots of water and some great fairways and well kept greens which were tricky on some occasions, lovely helpful staff and it’s a walkable course for those that want the excercise |
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Birgit
from Spain
Quinta do Vale on Mon, 29th Jan 2024 Course is challenging and in good condition. New Buggies👍 |
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Andy
Richardson
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 Over priced, poor condition. This was to be our treat for our month in the Algarve. But we were so disappointed! For the most expensive course we have played in the algarve, this was a poor golf experience. Which is a shame because all the staff we met from start to finish were first class but the cousre condition did not deserve paying €170 each. The front nine particularly was terrible: fairways were bare in so many places and the greens were poor, presumably because of the drought conditions in the Algarve. It was the worst kept 9 holes we have played this year. However the back 9 for some reason was in better condition. It also has a more 'natural' feel to it. Will not be going back |
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Andrew
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Thu, 16th Nov 2023 Superb service, course condition didn't matc This place is all about the service. When we played the course was in fairly average condition with scrappy fairways and greens having been fertilised. It is a great golf course though, but not the best in Portugal. Such a shame the surrounding foliage has been damaged by wildfires in recent years. The service though is un-paralleled in Europe. From the bag drop, free buggies, plenty of visits from the buggy bar, to the superb pro-shop, friendly staff and excellent bar, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend paying €5 extra for the post round tapas, which is basically a 3 course meal! |
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Jason
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Mon, 6th Nov 2023 Really enjoyed our golf at Castro Marim friendly staff made us feel really welcome- course in ok condition greens had a lot of unrepaired pitch marks - but definitely would return |
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Danielle
from Turkey
Castro Marim Golf on Tue, 17th Oct 2023 Give yourself a test! Technically hard and testing course. Up keep could be better. Greens need more work. Staff are lovely and most helpful. |
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Philipp
from Portugal
Quinta do Vale on Fri, 30th Jun 2023 Nice one in the east! Very challenging Golf Course. Narrow Fairways and once you miss this you find yourself in a penalty area or you do not find the ball. Nice staff around and good range and practice facilities. Very good conditions of the fairways and the greens. |
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Dougie
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Thu, 15th Jun 2023 Disappointing This was my 3rd visit to Monte Rei and would have to say that the condition of the course was slightly disappointing. The welcome and attitude of the staff was, as usual, first class. The practice facilities were excellent but I feel there has been a definite decline in the condition of the course. The fairways are very dry, the greens a bit bumpy in places with some showing signs of disease and the bunkers were inconsistent with signs of grass growing through the sand. This course has always been the pinnacle of my visits to the Algarve but I think it may be my last as it is increasingly difficult to justify the undeniably high fees for an disappointing experience. If you do play the course, pay the extra €5 for the tapas. It is outstanding value. |
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martin
Pollard
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Mon, 12th Jun 2023 Must visit quim First time we have played east of Faro in our 15 past years of visiting the Algarve. Surpassed our expectations. Phenomenal views from clubhouse over into Spain and Castro Marin. Had a buggy which was needed for back 9, front nine could be walked. Lots of water hazodors on course - need to know where to go on holes1,7 and 10. Great challenge and superbly enjoyable. Caddy master at course and staff were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely go back as awesome value for money compared to other central algarve courses |
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Mike
Humbles
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Sun, 28th May 2023 Stunning course! Superb experience from start to finish. Service was first class and the course was nothing short of sensational. Every hole was interesting and a joy to play. A fantastic experience and worth every penny to play. Can't wait to return. |
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Arie
from Portugal
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 23rd May 2023 Wat een uitdaging Het ontwerp van een baan is naast status en onderhoud het allerbelangrijkst en dat ontwerp is op Quinta do Vale echt fantastisch, wat een genot deze baan te spelen, die for veel strategisch gelokaliseerd water een ware uitdaging is Ze zullen me hier vaker zien |
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David
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 23rd May 2023 Great Place - off the beaten track. Beautiful location right on the border with Spain. Staff could have not been more helpful or accommodating. Lovely well maintained course with lots of water (take plenty of balls!). Had the place almost to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. Beware, phones will connect to the nearest cell tower in Spain which will change the time on phones. |
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William
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Sun, 14th May 2023 What A Challenge Although a fairly new golf course it was in great condition. The greens are true and fast with all the bunkers in good condition. For what looks like a short course, yardage wise, it is a tough challenge with narrow fairways and steep changes in gradients. Add to this the narrow entrance to greens and run offs and you have to be accurate. The pro shop and bar were both friendly and helpful. A real test of your golf skills. Only small issue was that some fairways had wear and could give you a poor lie. |
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John
Robertson
from Portugal
Monte Rei on Tue, 9th May 2023 Disappointed I played Monte Rei for about the 6th time last week and for the first time I was disappointed. The service and organisation was excellent, as usual, but the course!! Greens very good, Fairways, poor, Bunkers, the worst I've seen them. The water from the watering system which gathered in the bottom of them, turned them rock hard. None of our group were complimentary of the course. I won't hurry back. |
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Timothy
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Wed, 3rd May 2023 Friendly reception and Golf Pro shop. Course a little bare in places due to lack f rainfall we assumed but greens in good condition and all three 9 hole courses were very pleasant to play. Note there are no water stations on the courses so take plenty of water!! |
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Michael
from Portugal
Castro Marim Golf on Mon, 1st May 2023 Nice and easy Nice golf course in good condition. Good and kind service |
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Kathleen
from Switzerland
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 18th Apr 2023 Value for money We quite liked the course - whose two halves had very different characters - lots of water on the first and ups and downs on the second. The course condition was in good condition and the pace of play was good. The staff were very friendly too. It's probably a 3 and a half, but for what we paid it was quite good. |
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Sylvia
from Netherlands
Monte Rei on Mon, 27th Mar 2023 Still one of the very best :) My third time at Monte Rei and I love everything about the course: it's challenging, especially yesterday when the wind was giving us a hard time (although that's fun as well) but still fair and you get to enjoy marvellous views. The greens still are difficult and at times you have to think about your course management, or simply 'go big or go home / no guts no glory' :) Hence, when we arrived in the morning, at 11.15, there was no possibility to order some breakfast and the way that message was delivered, could have been more friendly. Having said that, at the end of the day, we had the most friendly gentleman serving us for dinner and making us special mocktails :) So, all in all, looking forward to visit again! |
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Jon
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Thu, 16th Mar 2023 Lovely course, good test and greens fantastic |
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Harry
from Switzerland
Quinta do Vale on Tue, 14th Mar 2023 No gras on fairway The fairway was to dry and hard. Ball lies on hard turf most the time. Greens are in good conditions. Tees also not so nice. My wife and I will not return this month. The price should be 120.- for two with buggy and not the 165.-. |
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Erwin
from Austria
Quinta do Vale on Fri, 27th Jan 2023 Schöner Platz, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Schöner, schwerer Platz an der spanischen Grenze mit einem guten Preis - Leistungsverhältnis. Leider wurden die Grüns vor Kurzem aerifiziert, dies schmälert aber keinesfalls den tollen Golftag. Buggy ist sehr zu empfehlen. Sehr schöne Ausblicke sind garantiert. Viele Bauruinen neben dem Platz. Sie stören den Gesamteindruck aber nicht. |
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Erwin
from Austria
Monte Rei on Fri, 27th Jan 2023 Toller, schwerer Platz mit ausgezeichnetem Service Absolutes Highlight an der Algarve. Sehr schwerer Platz in einem ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Kaum ein Loch ist flach und die Grüns sind sehr schnell und schwer anzuspielen. Die relativ harten Fairways erleichtern das Spiel auch nicht gerade. Mittlere und höhere Handicaper sollten ein paar Bälle mitnehmen. Der Empfang ist sehr freundlich. Abschlagzeiten alle 12 Minuten und Buggy, Bälle auf der Drivingrange sind im Greenfee inkludiert. |
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Timothy
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Tue, 10th Jan 2023 Average for Algarve Very imposing club house, but course not quite up to same standard. Reasonable value friendly staff. |
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Manfred
from Austria
Quinta do Vale on Mon, 19th Dec 2022 The golf course was very beautiful, but quite difficult to play in. There was a lot of water and one should definitely stay on the fairway. We couldn't find our golf balls as they all rolled in the clovers and grass. |
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Daniel
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Sun, 27th Nov 2022 . |
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Hans-Peter
Monte Rei on Fri, 18th Nov 2022 great course, very friendly and helpful staff. Every hole is different. We played with very strong wind, which makes the course even more difficult. A challenge everytime. |
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Brian
Mccluskey
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Sat, 12th Nov 2022 Great challenge Lovey course up in the hills . Long par 4s, heavily bunkered greens, great golfing challenge. The, greens and fairways are excellent but a lot of the surrounding trees and shrubs have been destroyed in the forest fires. Its a shame as some of the holes not touched by fire show how beautiful this course has been. |
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Juhani
Uljas
from Finland
Castro Marim Golf on Sat, 5th Nov 2022 Partly in poor condition, rented clubs and buggies old |
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Annette
from Germany
Castro Marim Golf on Sat, 5th Nov 2022 Unfortunately the fairways and greens are not in a good shape. Difficult course, which was very beautiful to play three years ago. Sad, that the quality lacks. But still a very beautiful surrounding and clubhouse. Very, very friendly and helpful Marshall !! |
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Antoon
from Portugal
Castro Marim Golf on Fri, 4th Nov 2022 Finding driving range and various courses pretty difficult. Better signs pls. |
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Martin
from Germany
Castro Marim Golf on Sat, 29th Oct 2022 A very good overall experience Golf course in excellent condition, very interesting to play, relaxing as not overcrowded, stunning views, very friendly staff. A very good overall experience. We will be back. |
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Walter
Schärer
from Switzerland
Monte Rei on Mon, 24th Oct 2022 Poor value for money - not commendable Very disappointing experience. While the weather was not the best during our round, the course didn't live up to Monte Rei's marketing promises and our expectations, given the ultra-high green fees. The staff is very friendly and helpful, but too many details like a slow buggy, not well-maintained bunkers, and rusty steel rakes (!) made for a poor experience. We're not coming back to Monte Rei. |
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Roddy
Finlay
from United States
Monte Rei on Mon, 24th Oct 2022 Apparently I am at fault Abysmal customer service ! My bag was 'secured' to the cart by a member of staff. It fell off having been driven about 250 meters and the driver shaft snapped on the tarmac cart path,. Monte Rei denied any liabilitysaying that it was impossible for their staff to make a mistake in fixing the bag, and it must have been my fault ! Truly shocking |
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Alexis
Zaranis
from United Kingdom
Monte Rei on Fri, 21st Oct 2022 What a day! Number 1 course in Portugal? 100% yes. Don’t get me wrong, others (Quinta, OC, Val) are brilliant, but this one blew our mind. Will be back! |
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David
from United Kingdom
Quinta do Vale on Sat, 15th Oct 2022 Great course, water is the main challenge so hitting quite straight is important. Most holes reasonably flat and some on the back nine quite steep so a good mix. Great views across river estuary. Will definitely return. |
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David
from United Kingdom
Castro Marim Golf on Sat, 15th Oct 2022 Challenging course, fantastic views Very picturesque course and quite hilly. Several challenging holes as you would expect in the hills and tight fairways due to shale/rocky edges. Some areas a touch boggy, presumably through overwatering but do understand that it does need regular watering due to the dry landscape. Will definitely return. |
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Philippe
from Portugal
Castro Marim Golf on Fri, 14th Oct 2022 Too much people Greens and Fairways in bad shape, insufficient number of buggies, no starter on course and certain holes with five parties on one hole, slowly game much more than 4 hours and alf,... Positive point the staff at the proshop very kind, and an electric charger on the parking for electric cars. |
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Robert
from Portugal
Quinta do Vale on Fri, 14th Oct 2022 Good Design and good condition |
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