GOLF

Highlights include the Oceânico Old Course, considered one of the best in Portugal by Today's Golfer, and the Oceânico Victoria Course which hosts the Portugal Masters, one of the top tournaments in Europe.

Over the last few years, the Algarve has received various international awards, including Best Golf Destination, a distinction awarded several times by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The Algarve has around 40 golf courses (32 with 18 holes and 8 with 9 holes), spread across the whole region. Their locations favour natural surroundings. They are part of the landscape and provide good challenges for those playing. They are also easy to access and the fact that they are relatively close together means that during holidays it is possible to play on various courses, many of them designed by former players and champions such as Nick Faldo. Due to its appeal to tourists and the quality of hotel resorts, the Algarve is one of the most popular destinations chosen by golfers from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Ireland and Holland, who represent the majority of demand. The climate allows you to play all year round.