Alto Golf Course marker for Alto Golf Course
Address for Alto Golf Course Quinta Alto do Vale – Quatro Estradas, 8501-906 Alvor, Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Driving range Driving Range
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Academy Academy
Alto was the last course Sir Henry Cotton ever designed, and it shows a different side of him than the wide, forgiving layouts he's known for elsewhere. Opened in 1991 across two valleys near Alvor, this is a tight, technical test built for golfers who can shape the ball both ways, not muscle their way around.

Small, elevated greens and well-placed bunkers punish anything loose, and the fairways rarely give a second chance on a mis-hit. The front nine opens with sea views toward the bay of Lagos before the course tucks into rolling terrain on the back nine, building toward its most famous moment: the par-5 16th, known as Sir Henry's Challenge, reputed to be one of the longest par 5s in Europe at well over 500 metres. It's a genuine three-shot hole for most golfers, and a fitting climax to a round built on precision rather than power. This isn't a course that overwhelms with scale, it wins you over with craft, and regulars keep coming back specifically because it demands more thought than most Algarve rounds.

Facilities include a driving range, a resident academy, and a clubhouse restaurant with views back over both valleys. Alto sits close to Alvor and Portimão, making it an easy, low-key addition to a wider Algarve trip for golfers who want a proper technical test without the crowds of the bigger resort courses.
At Alto Golf Course, we have carefully designed our Golf Packages to combine refined accommodation with access to a selection of outstanding golf courses. By including your stay and your rounds in one exclusive offer, we are able to provide exceptional value at a preferential rate — ensuring a seamless and rewarding golf escape.
No Golf Package for Alto Golf Course at this time.

facilities

Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Reception Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Club House Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Driving range With driving range
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Academy With an Academy
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Trolleys Trolleys: Manual and Electric
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Locker Room Without Locker Room
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Pro Shop Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Golf Lessons Golf Lessons: Tony Bennett (TB), Kevin Parry (KP)
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Buggies Buggies: Without GPS
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Putting Green With Putting Green
Portugal golf courses -  Alto Golf Course Juniors Juniors: Up to 16 years old

Score Card

Scorecard Alto Golf Course

Course Map

Course Map Alto Golf Course

Tecnicals

*Parkland - Totally

*Undulated - Sloping greens

*Buggy Recommended - If Essential

*Signature Hole - 16th

*Water hazards - 2 Ponds that come into play, plus lateral ditches

*Tree Lined - With Pines and other varieties

*Dogleg - Few but nothing to acute

*Comments - Typical UK style designed course

Guest Reviews

Colin Wearn 2026-07-23

Very good. Course in good condition. Slow play in groups in front.

Danny Sullivan 2026-07-20

Course is in great condtions. Friendly staff & good value.

Christian Felgendreher 2026-06-19

The Buggy Passes have to be repaired.

Craig Frame 2026-05-26

Alto is as good as the Vilamoura courses, with a lot of similarities to Old and Pinhall, a thinkers course, tree lined dog legs , very small greens, in excellent condition

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