Being centrally located, Parque da Corcovada is a convenient base for golfers.
The five Vilamoura courses are only 15 minutes drive away. Balaia, Salgados and Pine Cliffs a mere 5 minutes drive. Other great golf courses like Quinta do Lago, S. Lorenzo and Vale do Lobo or Vila Sol are just an easy half-hour drive away.

See www.algarvegolf.net/courses/index.htm for details of  discounted green fees and package bookings.                         

Balaia golf course www.balaiagolfvillage.com

A 9 Hole Executive Golf Course to test every golfer irrespective of handicap. Set around lakes, rolling hills and a mixture of pine and cork trees. This course requires pin point approaches, a fine touch around the greens and a solid putting stroke.
There is a west facing 40+ bay driving range with various practice positions and many targets. Chipping, pitching, bunker and 3 putting greens to hone your short game to perfection! 

Every Wednesday, a 9-hole individual Stableford tournament is held, followed by a glass or two of cool Sangria and prize giving... these events are open to all golfers and begin after 2.30 pm.

Handicap requirements  -  n/a
Green fees – 9 Holes 22.50 euros 18 holes 35.00 euros
Golf Lessons, golf clubs, trolley’s, lockers and towels available

Pine Cliffs golf course www.sheraton-algarve.com/golf

The compact 9-hole golf course is surrounded by magnificent old pine trees and requires a precise game. World famous "devils parlour", a challenging Par 3 crossing the cliffs, offers breathtaking views to the near Atlantic Ocean. The practice area includes a driving range with 9 different flag positions, a chipping & pitching area and a large putting green. The sunny terrace of the Corda Café invites you for a drink or snack after the game.

Handicap requirements  -  men’s 28  women’s 36
Green fees –  9 Holes 40.00 euros 18 holes 80.00 euros
Golf Lessons, golf clubs, trolley’s, lockers and towels available

Salgados golf course
www.nexus-pt.com/salgados/welcome.htm

Salgados overlooks the lengthy Praia Grande west of Albufeira, with its open terrain and seaside location, Salgados is very much a traditional links course. The eighteen holes play across level ground for an agreeable walk, but the 6,080 metre par 72 layout is a true test of golf. With sand dunes on one side and marshland on the other, the course meanders through a thriving wildfowl habitat of saltwater lagoons, canals and freshwater lakes. Water hazards on many of the holes call for steady nerves as much as accuracy. Sea breezes, so welcome on warmer days, become a factor to be reckoned with when they freshen.

Handicap requirements -  men’s 28  women’s 36
Green fees –  18 holes 63.00 euros
Golf Lessons, golf clubs, trolley’s, lockers and towels available