Portugal, Golf Destination

Over the last three decades Portugal and especially the Algarve has been a growing golf destination. Because of the perfect climate and the amazing landscapes along the fabulous coastline the area has won great interest of golfers all over the world. The Algarve has numerous golf course and even more are being built. Take for example the magnificent golf course of Quinta Do Lago or Vale Do Lobo.
The last mentioned Vale Do Lobo has two outstanding and challenging golf courses. The Royal and the Ocean, which are based on original concepts by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton and later re-developed by the respected American golf architect Rocky Roquemore. Not for nothing that Vale do Lobo golf courses have been the host of the Portuguese Open already two times.
The main season for playing golf in Portugal is between late autumn and late spring. A lot of golfers from northern European countries come to Portugal, because the winters are mild and they can keep on playing on sunny days while at home the courses are unplayable. Although it is said to be almost always sunny in the southern parts of Portugal, be aware that it does rain from time to time.