Pine Cliffs Resort,
nr Albufeira, Algarve 8200
Office
+351 289 500 113Pro shop
+351 289 500 113Fax
+351 289 500 117Website
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Pine Cliffs Golf AcademyThe Course:
9 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, resort villas & oceanside (Atlantic Ocean)
Designer:
Martin Hawtree
37.094505
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10 km W of Vilamoura / 32 km W of Faro.
Pine Cliffs Golf Course: This popular and well-maintained nine-hole course is perched on cliffs above the golden beach and blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Alternating par-4s and par-3s meander down to the cliffs' edge through a pleasant parkland environment, accentuated by stylish bunkering and a liberal scattering of umbrella pines.
Although many of the holes fall short of modern-day championship length, there are two notable exceptions. The good-length par-4 5th is played directly alongside the red sandstone cliffs. This challenging clifftop hole leads towards the signature par-3 6th, one of the most iconic golf holes on the Algarve.
Pick of the holes: the jewel of Pine Cliffs is the par-3 6th, known as the Devil's Parlour. From the championship tee it demands a dramatic 200-yard carry over a ravine to a deep but narrow green.
Stay&Play at Pine Cliffs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. No handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course.
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The nearby coastal city of Albufeira was once an important fishing village, before it became a major Algarve holiday destination. In addition to its large sandy beach, Albufeira is home to a large modern marina, which is used as a base for scuba-diving, dolphin-watching and boat trips.
Portugal's 40th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falesia, nr Albufeira, 8200 Algarve.
+351 (289) 500 100
Visit websiteThe Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection hotel and resort, features an iconic luxury hotel with six swimming pools, a host of indoor and outdoor activities, the nine-hole Pine Cliffs golf course, Experience wellness centre, Annabel Croft Tennis Academy and a wide array of water sport activities.
Pine Cliffs
All Vilamoura courses (Old, Victoria, Millennium, Laguna, Pinhal).
Salgados; Amendoeira (Faldo and O'Connor Jr courses); Vila Sol; Vale do Lobo; Quinta do Lago; San Lorenzo; Pinheiros Altos.
Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falésia, Algave 8200-593.
+351 289 247 270
Visit websiteLocated in Açoteias, next to Falésia Beach and close to Vilamoura, The Patio Suite Hotel has an open space lobby that flows to the different areas of the hotel. The roomy apartments, which overlook the pool or the pine grove, boast a décor inspired by nature. In the food court and Patio Bistro, you'll find a tasty variety of cuisine.
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Pine Cliffs (1 km); all Vilamoura courses (Old, Victoria, Millennium, Laguna, Pinhal).
Salgados; Amendoeira (Faldo and O'Connor Jr courses); Vila Sol; Vale do Lobo; Quinta do Lago; San Lorenzo; Pinheiros Altos.
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