Quinta da Marinha,
Cascais, Lisbon Region 2750-004
Office
+351 21 486 0600Pro shop
+351 21 486 0600Fax
+351 21 486 0609Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
António Barros (Head Golf Professional).Academy
Oitavos Dunes Golf SchoolThe Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and duneland.
Designer:
Arthur Hills
38.700491
-9.464673
25 km W of Lisbon
Take the A5 heading west from Lisbon. At exit 12 follow signs into Cascais and then head west on the sea-front road for 2 km. Turn right at second Quinta da Marinha golf sign. At the "girl and dog" roundabout continue straight across and follow road to golf entrance.
Oitavos Dunes Golf Links: Originally starting out as Oitavos, now Oitavos Dunes, this relatively recent layout in the Algarve is now rated amongst the best courses in continental Europe. It is also the continent's most westerly golf course, one that provides a top-quality and challenging mix of woodland and links golf holes.
After a tree-lined and testing opening four holes, the next 12 are played in a more open undulating and linksy environment. From the middle section of this out-and-back layout you are afforded wonderful views onto the Atlantic Ocean. If the wind is blowing, this is where your golfing skills will be tested the most.
Three par-3s in four holes on the back-nine is unusual, but among them is the 14th - the signature hole and a truly world-class par-3. In keeping with the best links courses, the greens here are firm and fast, with slopes and borrows designed to outwit the best of putters. The course itself, built on sandy soil, can absorb any amount of water and still remains playable.
Although the green fee is among the more expensive in this area, its well worth digging a little deeper in your pocket and not missing out on the excellent links layout of Oitavos Dunes.
Stay&Play at Oitavos Dunes: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available of booked in advance.
Excellent
Oitavos Dunes is an Audobon International Gold Signature course, which recognises the Club's committment to developing and enhancing the outstanding array of flora & fauna that thrives in and around the course.
Oitavos Dunes has hosted many top level professional Tour events. For more details see: Top Golf Tournaments at Oitavos Dunes Golf Links.
Portugal's 6th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Continental Europe's 39th best course (Golf World, 2025).
World's former 55th best course (GOLF magazine, 2017; not in subsequent editions of this ranking).
Rua de Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha, Cascais 2750-374.
+351 21 486 0020
Visit websiteThe Oitavos is a five-star luxury hotel located on the Estoril coast, near to the town of Cascais and just 30 minutes drive from Lisbon airport. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the Oitavos Dunes golf course, and is surrounded by a splendid natural landscape. All 142 guest rooms, including 16 deluxe suites, have an area of at least 64 square meters. All guest rooms have their own balcony and views over the ocean and the golf course.
Oitavos Dunes
Quinta da Marinha
Estoril; Penha Longa; Beloura; Belas; Lisbon Sports Club.
Quinta de Marinha, 2750 Cascais
+351 214 86 98 81
Visit websiteBetween the Estoril coast and the inland mountains, the Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort is located in the Cascais/Sintra area 25 km from Lisbon. This 5-star resort hotel is located close to two 18-hole championship golf courses (Quinta da Marinha and Oitavos Dunes), with many other excellent courses nearby. An ideal place to play golf, while enjoying luxury accommodation and a wide array of other activities and amenities.
Quinta da Marinha
Oitavos Dunes
Estoril; Penha Longa; Beloura; Belas; Lisbon Sports Club.
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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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