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
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.
Penina Resort
by
Stephen
from Portugal
Wild Boars attack greens
Course is in rough shape with 3 greens unplayable due to being damaged by wild boar on or about September 24, 2024. The staff was wonderful and we opted to play despite the disclosure, at checkin, about the damGe and temporary greens and damage. The courses exceptionally dry, the two stars is because we had the course to ourselves, saw one other couple, the whole time One Star, second star was the friendly staff!
Alto Golf
by
James
from Portugal
Alto golf Sept ‘24
Played this morning and the course was in great condition. Tees fairways and greens all in great condition. Tight course, with mostly tree lined fairways and a lot of dog legs. But fair too.
Alamos
by
Paul
from United Kingdom
Fantastic Day at Alamos
Excellent course in great shape. Not too taxing for us high handicap three ball, but enough to make you think. Contours on course amazing, putting not easy, but never is, greens in excellent condition, will deffo play again.
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