Castro Marim Golf Course marker for Castro Marim Golf Course
Address for Castro Marim Golf Course Sítio do Lavajinho, 8950-190 Castro Marim, no Algarve, Portugal
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Locker Room Locker Room
Castro Marim sits right on the border, with the Guadiana river and Spain visible from its higher ground and the Atlantic glinting to the south. Terry Murray laid out the original Atlantic and Guadiana nines in 2001; a third, the Grouse, followed a few years later, giving the resort three genuinely different nine-hole loops and two ways to build an eighteen.

The Atlantic and Guadiana wind through mature pine, tight and demanding of accuracy, with elevated tees and dogleg fairways carved into the hillside. The Grouse opens things up considerably, rolling over higher ground with wide inland views and fewer trees to hide behind. Two holes on the Atlantic stand out for very different reasons: the par-5 4th, a sharply doglegging hole with a lake and elevated green that's been singled out in international golf writing, and the par-5 9th, which runs downhill all the way to the sea. Keep an eye out beyond the fairways too, this is genuine wildlife country, with wild boar, partridge, and even the occasional Iberian lynx spotted on the Grouse in the early morning.

Facilities include a driving range, a resident academy, and a clubhouse restaurant with a terrace looking back over the course. The greens here are consistently the best-praised part of the round; the wider infrastructure shows some age, so this suits golfers who value variety, views, and a quiet, unhurried atmosphere over polished modern conditioning. For a genuinely different corner of the Algarve, right at its eastern edge, Castro Marim is worth the drive.
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facilities

Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Reception Reception: Everyday from 7:30am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Golf Clubs Golf Clubs: Full Set
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Club House Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Driving range With driving range
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Academy With an Academy
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Trolleys Trolleys: Manual & Electric
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Locker Room With Locker Room
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Pro Shop Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:30am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Golf Lessons Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Buggies Buggies: Without GPS
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Putting Green With Putting Green
Portugal golf courses -  Castro Marim Golf Course Juniors Juniors: Up to 17 years old

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Course Map

Course Map Castro Marim Golf Course

Tecnicals

*Undulated - Very hills and valleys, but quite short in length

*Dogleg - Majority of Par 4's and 5's

*Tree Lined - Trees come into play mainly on the original 18 holes Guadiana & Atlantic

*Exposed - The new 9 ''Grouse '' is affected more by windy conditions

*Buggy Recommended - Essential hard to walk

*Water hazards - Very few, but all can be seen when approaching

*Parkland - Parkland Course

*Signature Hole - 9th on Atlantic course a spectacular par 5

*Comments - Course Rating and Slope Rating depending on combination of holes

Guest Reviews

Andy Morris 2026-07-08

The greens were in great condition and quite quick but the course in general was a bit tired.

Declan Mccarthy 2026-05-25

Excellent course in very good condition. The buggies were clean and modern and the bar and verandah area were spotless. Really enjoyed the day out

Danny Molhoek 2026-05-25

Nice course, greens in good condition, beautiful clubhouse

David Parsons 2026-05-21

Usual experience at Castro Marim. Nice staff, course in patchy condition in places, cart paths in desperate need of repair. Needs a bit of work.

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