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 9-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.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. No handicap required.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2019].
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.
Praia da Falesia, nr Albufeira, 8200 Algarve.
+351 (289) 500 100
Visit websiteThe Sheraton Algarve, a Luxury Collection hotel and resort, features an iconic luxury hotel with six swimming pools, a host of indoor and outdoor activities, the 9-hole Pine Cliffs golf course, Experience wellness centre, Annabel Croft Tennis Academy and a wide array of water sport activities.
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