Portimao Overview
Golf in Portimao
PORTIMAO,
The coastal town of Portimao has been an important location in the Algarve since Phoenicians times. The town and was extensively developed in the 19th century to become one of the most important centres in the Algarve of the fishing and canning industry until the early 1980s when a recession drove the remaining factories out of business. On the river front quayside there are cafes and the restaurants which promote the traditional meal of grilled sardines. Also, an award winning museum devoted mainly to the canning industry.
The beach area of Portimao is known as Praia da Rocha and had already become a tourist are in the 1930s. It is famous for its large sandy beach, its nightlife and its great selection of bars and restaurants offering different cuisines. A Boat Marina at the mouth of the estuary adds the fascinating sight of the many boats and yachts, and also a further choice of bars and restaurants in which to pass an agreeable evening.
There are four 18-hole golf courses in the immediate area of Portimao. The oldest is the Penina Championship Course on the west side of the town, the Alamos Course and its sister the Morgado Course located to the north of the town. The last golf course is the Alto Golf Course which lies between Praia da Rocha and the coastal village of Alvor.
ALVOR,
The historic fishing village and port of Alvor is another very popular destination for tourists to the Algarve. Most of the original buildings and its castle was destroyed in the earthquakes of 1532 and 1755. Alvor has maintained much of its Portuguese character and only developed with the advent of tourism.
Alvor village is located facing a natural lagoon opening onto the sea. There is a choice of a long open sandy beach or a number of small coves tucked under the cliffs. The quaint narrow streets are lined with bars with live music, and the different types of restaurants offering fresh fish cuisine.
Within minutes drive there are the 18-hole Penina Championship Golf Course and the 18-hole Alto Golf Course. Slightly further to the north are two 18-hole courses, the Alamos Golf Course and its sister the Morgado Golf Course.
Recent Portimao Course Reviews
Alto Golf
by
Gareth
from United Kingdom
Alto review
A really great course - quite a challenge with long par 4’s and the rolling terrain. I would say the greens were fast pace but soft leading to a lot of unrepaired pitch holes. I sorted 3 or 4 before each putt. Not the fault of the course. One thing that we did find that the rate of play was quite slow being held up at most holes after the 7th, again not too much of a drama but there wasn’t enough buggies for hire and a lot of groups had pull trolleys which maybe contributed to the slow play. The clubhouse is excellent and service was great. The rentals are the best - new qu10’s….going to struggle going back to my m6 now. I will play the course again next year though as one of the best in the area and a nice contrast to my home course which is a links.
Alamos
by
John
from Portugal
Excellent choice of 18 holes
Brilliant afternoon. The reception were so very helpful 👏
Alto Golf
by
Paul
from United Kingdom
Alto Golf Alvor
Great wee course, tight, but forgiving as well, will definitely be back.
Alamos
by
Sean
Kinsella
from Ireland
Enjoyable
Enjoyable Course, greens are good. some very plan holes and also some very good holes. Can be tricky especially the holes with ravine in play.7.5/10
Alamos
by
Brian
from United Kingdom
Alamos a surprise
We played tha Alamos course, which was an enjoyable course relaxing and not too hard, would say a good day out for tourist golf course .
Great views would suggest a buggy, club house a bit tired, good value.
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