Estrada do Olival Parcela EQ1,
Querença, Algarve 8100-397
Office
+351 937 370 945Pro shop
+351 289 413 900Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Salvador Costa Macedo (Director of Golf).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb (golf carts/buggies compulsory).
Surroundings:
Wooded hills.
Designer:
Jorge Santana da Silva
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22 km S of Setubal (using Setubal-Troia car ferry).
Ombria Golf Course: designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, the dramatic course at Ombria weaves around ancient rivers and woodland, with plenty of pronounced elevation changes throughout. The two nine-hole loops set-off from Ombria's "hilltop village", where you'll find the castle-like clubhouse, surrounded by many other Portuguese-style buildings. To the east of the village lies the front-nine loop, to the south the back-nine.
At the "turn" of the front-nine, the plunging par-4 3rd and par-3 5th sit side-by-side. Each has a significant drop to their respective greens below. Leading you towards and away from these holes, the opening and closing stretches of the opening loop sit in the valley floor, with water much in play.
The more compact and less expansive back-nine, contains its own share of elevation changes, though not as dramatic as on the front-nine. From the closing stretch of this modern, well-balanced and wonderfully varied layout, you'll enjoy stirring views along a valley to distant hills and mountains beyond.
Pick of the holes: arguably Ombria's most scenic hole is perched at the highest point on the back-nine. The teasing short par-4 15th offers gorgeous views over the rest of the back-nine, while also taking in Ombria’s hilltop village and the Algarve’s classic valley and mountain landscape. Although not the most panoramic of Ombria’s dramatic collection of front-nine holes, the par-4 9th is certainly memorable. With water left and right off the tee, and a long approach into the also water defended green, you’ll need you’re A-game and a strong nerve to succeed at this long par-4.
Stay&Play at Ombria (from spring 2024): luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Soft spikes only. Golf carts compulsory.
Limited
Ombria is owned and was developed by the Finnish Pontos Group, a diversified investor primarily focused on real estate opportunities and development. The attractive Portuguese-style hilltop village they've created at Ombria includes the 18-hole championship golf course, resort hotel, residences, spa, and many other active lifestyle amenities and services.
Estrada do Olival Parcela EQ1, Querença, Algarve.
+351 289 413 900
Visit websiteOpening in the spring of 2024, the Viceroy Ombria Algarve Hotel and Resort offers 76 luxury guest rooms, accompanied by 65 apartment and villa-style residences. Here you can take in the views on Ombria's winding hiking and biking trails, or enjoy the 18-hole golf course, with its many dramatic holes. There's the chance to unwind in the holistic-focused spa and pool, which overlook the gardens. Several restaurants and cafés offer regional wines and locally inspired dishes honouring Portuguese culture.
Ombria
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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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