David
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 26th Oct 2024 Great course, picturesque. Variety, good greens. And the staff were super friendly and helpful |
Mike
Rodgers
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 23rd Oct 2024 One of the most enjoyable courses I have ever play I had heard good things about Ombria from a member of my club but I was blown away by the course; we've been playing golf in the Algarve and Costa del Sol for over 10 years and this is probably the best course we've played. Our groups was a mix of handicaps (2 up to 27) but we all played from the back '58' tees and everyone coped with the forced carries. The front nine is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride of golf, starting with back to back par 5s where you have to cross water hazards twice (the 2nd is particularly exacting), followed by a 50 foot drop to the 3rd fairway. Two par 3 holes follow (one with another 50 foot drop from the tee) then another par 5, a par 3 and then two tough par 4 holes at 8 and 9. Hole 9 is a beast. The back nine has a lot less water but the elevation changes and carful tree placement continue the excitement but it is more forgiving and more scoreable than the front nine. Condition was near perfect from tee, through fairway and onto the greens. It is not a cheap round of golf and there are no practice facilities other than a putting green but it is simply a must play golf course in the area. One criticism off the course is the cost of the food in the clubhouse. It is not cheap and we were disappointed to find the bar closed when we finished playing at 6.50pm. But that should not detract from an amazing golf course. |
Robin
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 16th Sep 2024 If your visiting Portugal golfing this course is a must. Excellent greens and 1st class service |
Marianne
from Russian Federation
on Mon, 16th Sep 2024 A bit of a dissapointment No drivingrange, putting area near hole 10 (far from tee 1), buggybar has very few drinks (mainly beer) bar service at clubhouse was not good, we waited 10min outside without someone asking if we want to order. The price is too high, greens were not in good shape (especially for this ammount of money), too much sand in the bunkers, the layout is not very clear, loads of people were lost or on the wrong faiway |
Paul
from Ireland
on Mon, 16th Sep 2024 A Gem Beautiful course with stunning views. Course in very good condition. Par 5's are short but some really excellent holes on this course. |
Derek
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 3rd Sep 2024 Quirky but challenging fun Quirky course with more than normal number of par 5s and 3s. In good condition, lots of elevated tees. Was recommended we play off “53” tees unless handicaps 7 or less. This made the course on the short side, I would go for “58” tees otherwise lots if wedges to the greens. |
Dominic
from Germany
on Tue, 20th Aug 2024 Great course outside of Vilamoura The course was in very good condition and was very nice to play on. Well frequented, but not crowded. The staff was very friendly. The price-performance ratio was excellent! The locker room and showers were outstanding. The terrace in the restaurant is also highly recommended for lunch and drinks after the round! I would definitely come back.' |
Travis
from United States
on Mon, 19th Aug 2024 Wonderful Course What a fun course. Ton's of shot variety, great conditions, and a good value. Would highly recommend playing here. |
David
from UK
on Tue, 13th Aug 2024 Brilliant new course. Stunning new Algarve course. The front nine is really novel and tests all your skills. Greens really tricky to read. All in great condition. I’ve played all the Algarve courses and Ombria is up there with Monte Rei and QDL South. |
Tobias
from Portugal
on Sat, 6th Jul 2024 Should definitely be played Sehr freundliches Personal vom Gate bis zur Übergabe des Buggys. Toll… Sie waren sehr fürsorglich, indem sie mir sagten, ich solle besser eine Kopfbedeckung bei dem heißen Wetter tragen. Der Platz ist klasse in die sehr hügelige Landschaft platziert, es macht viel Spaß von hoch oben auf die tief liegenden Grüns zu schlagen. Ich habe Anfang July 2024 für 85 € inclusive Buggy spielen dürfen und komme 100% wieder. Weiter so !!!👍🏽 |
William
from Portugal
on Wed, 26th Jun 2024 Would have been Would have been 5 stars, but no driving range yet, super course, helpful staff, and unbelieveable value for money, will come again. |
Karl
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 24th Jun 2024 Ombria 10/10 First time at Ombria, what a course and layout!!! The staff were very professional in the bar afterwards, especially the young black girl and the bar manager. The only downside was the starter who was arrogant, unwelcoming and had no people skill’s whatsoever. Definitely going back if the price is right 👍 |
Shaun
from United States
on Sun, 9th Jun 2024 Great scenery, really nicely manicured course. They ran out of carts so we were rushed out of ours after our round. In addition, the beverage cart didn’t come around until we’re were nearly done with the front 9. Seems like there are still some teething problems but nice course overall. |
David
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 3rd Jun 2024 Fantastic Ombria Fantastic day of golf. Although the course is only open just over a year, it is amazing. The elevated tees are spectacular and the scenery second to none. The service provided by everyone was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. |
Andrew
from United States
on Thu, 30th May 2024 A new gem - well worth a visit. Ombria is a new gem and a really good test of golf. The front nine is very challenging for a first time visitor with lots of opportunity to get into trouble but the good golfer will enjoy the challenge. The back nine is more forgiving and easier on the nerves but still a good test. The course is in a great setting. Very well maintained with firm but true greens. Definitely worth a visit for regulars to Golf in the Algarve. |
Dale
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 19th May 2024 Spectacular Ombria Front 9 went for the spectacular & didn’t disappoint. Back nine was more open, but still had its challenges. Greens were great & course in lovely condition. An easy course to recommend |
John
from Portugal
on Wed, 1st May 2024 Fantastic Fantastic course in great condition. Customer service is first class. |
Jens Christian
from Norway
on Sun, 28th Apr 2024 Fantastic course |
Darren
Howes
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 25th Apr 2024 Stunning. Must play once You have to play here once even if just for the clubhouse and views. You won’t find a course with more spectacular views. Greens were running at 11 on the stimp. Crazy front nine then back nine more forgiving. Plays much harder than its slope. I’m 3.4 and had to play off 1 on the yellows and got nowhere near my handicap but loved every minute |
Stephen
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 10th Apr 2024 Bit of a strange and confusing course layout but the course itself was superb. Considering it’s only a year old it already looks mature. Really enjoyable course with some tough holes. |
Richard
Ledgard
from United States
on Mon, 8th Apr 2024 Ombria the hidden gem Play this course before it becomes out of your price bracket. Really tough start and not for the very high handicapper but class act. |
Steven
Kozlowski
from Canada
on Sat, 6th Apr 2024 Umbria course Excellent service all around. The course is beautiful with lots of up and downs. A real challenge to pick the right club. Greens were quite tricky. |
Gary
from Portugal
on Fri, 22nd Dec 2023 Great course, fun to play. Fantastic course and golf experience. Tees, fairways and greens all excellent, all firm and true. Some very interesting and challenging holes requiring accuracy of line and distance, together with fantastic views and scenery. Not for the true beginner but really interesting, fun and challenging for all others, many tee options. |
Nigel
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 23rd Nov 2023 Fantastic experience A new course that we found in excellent condition. The course is very challenging for the average golfer but well worth a visit as the scenery and course quality is wonderful. The welcome and service was great although the clubhouse facilities are limited at the moment. |
Bruno
from Portugal
on Mon, 13th Nov 2023 Ombria Der Platz selbst ist gepflegt, dazwischen nur Gebüsch etc. Noch kein Clubhaus und nur vom foodtruck Sandwiches. Dauert noch ...Teils schlecht beschriftet und teils gefährliche Überschneidungen!! Buggy wird nicht geputzt übergeben twilight mit Buggy für 2 P €206 .-- |
darren
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 12th Nov 2023 Course is amazing especially front nine in a couple of years be awesome clubhouse and practice faculties need to be ready |
peter
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 5th Nov 2023 First time at ombria What a great challenge. Really entertaining and unique course. Greens in superb condition and some very challenging holes that might spook some, especially when windy. Obviously brand new, so fairways and greens lacking depth of grass roots but in time this will change and the course will improve. Likewise the clubhouse is not complete yet but this did not distract from the enjoyment. As the course becomes busier it could get very slow as suspect lots will be looking for golf balls and a few holes cross over meaning waiting for players to finish a hole before teeing off, i.e the first. 6 par 3’s and 5 par 5’s means it has the fewest par 4’s i’ve played, hence the uniqueness. Walking is not possible, buggys i presume are mandatory. I look forward to playing again though especially when more mature. |
Kim
Hakin
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 11th Oct 2023 Slow play A lovely course - the first nine holes with many elevated tees, are really special. Let down, however, by poor management. Two rounds both took 5 hours to play. No marshals (that we could see) to speed things up - maybe just too many on the course. Not enough buggies - we had to wait for ours even though those behind us had theirs. Quite a contrast from the efficiency of the Quinta courses we played later in the week. It's a new course so hopefully these sort of things will be ironed out in due course, when I would look forward to returning. |
James
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 8th Oct 2023 New course with potential to become highly rated. Course, which is set in the hills just North of Loulé, only opened to the public earlier this year. Buggies included are essential as there is a lot of elevation changes from greens to tees. Views spectacular. Course condition excellent with some very large greens proving a real test. Very tight front 9 - if you miss the narrow fairways your ball will fall off the sides into scrub land or dry river beds or trees. Back 9 more forgiving. The clubhouse is not yet open making the overall experience somewhat disappointing….no terraces open for sitting on and no bar facilities. There is a caravan in the area by the first tee serving a very limited range of drinks and snacks. Nowhere to sit. In time and when the development is complete this course certainly has the potential to be up there with the best the Algarve has to offer, but still a long way to go. |
Peter
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 30th Sep 2023 Great course will be amazing when they get the facilities finished |
nicola
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 26th Sep 2023 A little gem Awesome golf course |
Paul
Taylor
from United States
on Sat, 23rd Sep 2023 Don't expect a Raincheck Scenically superb somewhat contrived course design with 6 par 3's. unsuitable for higher handicappers. Agree with others: play it once but don't expect to make a regular haunt. Service polite but refused a raincheck on an exceptionally bad day with driving rain saying that the course was still 'open'. |
Alan
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 11th Sep 2023 Excellent new course in a beautiful setting. Course will probably be enjoyed most by medium and low handicap players. |
Alex
Legge-Beale
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 10th Sep 2023 Must play Cant not give it 5*. Its a must. The course needs some refining (proper restaurant, driving range), but for pure golfing its incredible. Shout out to Paolo as well. |
jens
from Denmark
on Sat, 2nd Sep 2023 Ombria golf is worth a visit For a new course a very good experience. Fantastic layup and very high standard of hospitality. Don't hesitate to test yourself and the course👍 |
Iain
on Sun, 20th Aug 2023 Over Rated Completely over rated golf course and under whelming compared to the reviews I read prior to play. Greens are in good condition but fairways will take more time to bed in which is understandable for such a new course. Course has gimmicky holes which become tiresome. Front nine has plenty of undulation and course is in good condition but there are many better Algarve courses to play. Pace of play was unacceptable at 4.5 hours for a 3 ball. Unfortunately they set time par at 4 hours 45 mins which is frankly ridiculous on a course where buggy’s must be used. Staff are excellent and new buggy’s are well equipped. |
Alexander
Moynihan
from United States
on Sat, 19th Aug 2023 Sandy Front nine very compact with poor signage . Back Nine better but not great. I can see problems with slow play when the course Is busy plus getting players from car park to club House. Over all does not match Up to other courses in the Algarve. The staff where first class. |
Stefan
from Germany
on Mon, 14th Aug 2023 Spectacular, but Ombria is spectacular, but more scenic than a series and good golf course. The front nine plays thru a very narrow valley and up step hills, the back nine on the other side of a hill. Play it once and decide if it fits you. Condition was good for a new course, service excellent. |
Jan
from Netherlands
on Sat, 29th Jul 2023 Simply lovely A fantastic course. Great elevated tees in a beautiful vally. |
Martin
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 21st Jul 2023 Ombria Definitely the best course on the Algarve if you are looking for a stunning well kept playable course Some Tee shots are daunting but very playable The course uses the terrain like no other The front 9 are outstanding while the back 9 are still fantastic though not quite as spectacular I wonder if it will ever host the Portuguese open though as it may not quite be challenging enough even off the back Tee’s However that is of no interest to us average golfers who will love to play this stunning course |
Dave
from Portugal
on Fri, 30th Jun 2023 Superb Course but Clubhouse not quite finished This is an outstanding course with some stunning views from the Tee boxes. Greens are true, bunkers challenging but in very good condition with plenty of sand. A couple of the Tee Boxes were a bit scrappy but don't let that put you off. There are a couple of tight fairways but if you stay straight you'll be fine. We saw lots of activity from the greenkeepers and this course is being well looked after. Be aware that you need to book clubs in advance if you need them. Do not assume they will have them available although they did for us on the day. I fully expect the cost of playing this course to rise significantly next year once the clubhouse is fully open so recommend playing it soon if you want a bargain. |
William
from Portugal
on Fri, 23rd Jun 2023 Almost there Course fantastic, personnel couldn't do enough, shame that there is no bar or restaurant, or driving range. But well worth a visit, We'll be back next year when infrastructure is ready. |
Darren
Howes
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 15th Jun 2023 Darren Howes Quality course and service. I think the nines should be reversed so you can use the putting green first |
Mike
from United States
on Mon, 5th Jun 2023 A new gem, great greens |
Darren
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 31st May 2023 Ombria Great course tactical but easy if you stay straight will for sure be back. Loved it |
David
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 23rd May 2023 Spectacular New Course Stunning course, but not quite ready (e.g. bar not open, hire clubs not arrived, still fitting out the club house). That aside which I am sure will be sorted soon the course is spectacular with many of the tee boxes cut high into the side of the mountains playing in to well manicured fairways and fast, true greens. |
Steve
from Portugal
on Mon, 22nd May 2023 Service very good. Course very difficult and not for the average golfer. Very long carries to many fairways. Lots of trouble. Very poor signs for the next tee and virtually no information at tees with no map or index or distances. Went wrong way at least 5 times as no indication of next tee. Score card is a joke, it being a scrap of paper with a map that was so small as to make it useless.. No food available. |
Garry
from Portugal
on Thu, 18th May 2023 1 for all golfers living and visiting the Algarve We played ombria today for the first time, the welcome from the staff was first class and they couldn't of been more friendly, The golf course was an absolute pleasure to play, So many great looking holes and stunning views. The greens was fast and very true, (tricky to read). Fairways and rough in first class condition, This is one of the best golf courses in the Algarve yes its up there with Monte Rei and Laranjal, ( in my opinion) Just make sure you pick the right tees for your level of golf. I didn't play well today but that didn't take away the pleasure of playing Ombria golf course . We will definitely return. Thank you Ombria |
Craig
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 27th Apr 2023 Put Ombria on the map Really enjoyable course, elevated tees are stunning. |