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Quinta do Vale Golf Resort

Eiras da Achada,

Castro Marim, Algarve 8950-909

  • Office

    +351 281 531 615
  • Pro shop

    +351 281 531 615
  • Fax

    +351 281 531 776

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Open rural countryside and residential.

  • Designer:

    Seve Ballesteros

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Metres
6511
5756
4801
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.0
71.8
71.9

Location

Latitude:

37.247044

Longitude:

-7.450701

How to get there:

1.5 km N of Monte Francisco / 60 km NE of Faro.

Quinta do Vale Golf Resort

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2007

Quinta do Vale Golf Resort: located amongst small rolling hills a good 10 km back from the coast, Quinta do Vale is home to a well-regarded Seve Ballesteros-designed golf course. Close by, and visible from the course's higher elevations and the clubhouse, is the Portuguese-Spanish border, clearly marked by the Guadiana River.

Not too much real estate has been, or can be built around the course, which retains a pleasantly open and natural feel. The equal number of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s weave their way through the rugged landscape. Several ponds and a meandering stream making their presence felt, especially on the arguably more testing front-nine loop, where water constantly threatens.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28, women 36.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes at peak times in high season (spring/autumn): €78.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

With a population of around 6500, the town of Castro Marim mirrors the Algarve in that it looks out towards the sea and the mountains. The town is on the west bank of the Guadiana River; guarding the town on opposite hills, stand the medieval Castle of Castro Marim and the 17th century Forte de São Sebastião (fortress). These ancient monuments bear witness to the importance of the town as a border settlement in medieval Portugal.

Located just 2.5 km from Quinta do Vale is another of the eastern Algarve's inland golf courses, Castro Marim, which includes onsite accommodation.

Published ranking

Portugal's 48th best course (Golf World, 2022).

Where2Stay

  • Octant Praia Verde Hotel4-star

    Rua de Real Village, Praia Verde, 8950 Algarve.

    +351 281 530 600

    Visit website

    Surrounded by thick pine forest overlooking the sea, the Octant Praia Verde is a place where Mediterranean inspiration is all about taking your time and enjoying the pure state of nature and the people, the flavours and uniqueness of this region. The hotel is is located 16 km from the town of Tavira and 57 km away from Faro Airport. The Spanish border is just 12 km away.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Quinta da Ria; Quinta de Cima; Monte Rei; Castro Marim.

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Quinta do Vale; Benamor.

  • Castro Marim Luxury Villas

    Castro Marim, nr Monte Francisco, Algarve 8950-190.

    +351 281 510 340

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    Castro Marim offers a range of villas and village houses for holiday rental. The properties are built and equipped to high specifications, and offer a choice of two, three or four bedrooms.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Castro Marim

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Quinta do Vale

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Monte Rei; Quinta da Ria; Quinta de Cima; Benamor.

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