Balaia Golf Course

Urbanização Balaia Golf Village, em Albufeira, com Código Postal 8200-594

Driving Range

Locker Room

Academy

Balaia sits between Vilamoura and Albufeira, in the grounds of the Balaia Golf Village resort. Opened in 2001 and designed by Southern Golf, it's a nine-hole, par-3 course, entirely about iron play and touch around the green rather than length. From the first tee, an old wooden bridge crosses between two lakes in front of the green, setting the tone for what follows.

The 2nd, 4th, 7th and 8th are the holes that ask the most of you, with the 4th the longest at 160 metres, flanked by trees that punish anything off-line. The 9th, generally reckoned the most attractive hole on the course, closes out the round. It's a short game workout more than a test of power, and a natural fit for beginners, families or a warm-up before a bigger Algarve course.

Facilities include a full driving range with a short game area and a section for professionals, several putting greens, and a clubhouse restaurant with a warm welcome. Book Balaia when you want golf without the four-hour commitment.

At Balaia 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 Balaia Golf Course at this time.

facilities Available on this Course

Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm

Golf Clubs: Single Golf Club

Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar

Driving range

Academy

Trolleys: Manual and Electric

Locker Room

Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm

Golf Lessons: Resident professionals

Buggies: With or Without GPS

Putting Green

Juniors: Up to 18 years old

Score Card

Course Map

Tecnicals

*Undulated - Hilly for a Par 3

*Exposed - Around 1 and 9

*Buggy Recommended - If Essential

*Water hazards - Couple of ditches and streams

*Parkland - Yes

*Signature Hole - 9th

*Comments - Pitch and Putt Par 3 course, good for short game

Experience Balaia Golf Course at its finest with preferred High and Low Season rates and priority tee time access. Through our direct partnership with the golf course and access to the official fact sheet, we provide real-time availability, accurate course details, and premium booking conditions — ensuring a seamless, first-class golfing experience in the Algarve.

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The Els Club Vilamoura (ex Victoria Golf Course) 6.21 Km
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18 holes, par 72

Hotels in Albufeira

Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa 1.03 Km

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura 8.16 Km

Hilton Vilamoura Hotel 8.45 Km

Guest Reviews

Graham Robinson 2026-10-06

Course is pretty much what you’d expect for the green fee. Greens are heavily marked with unrepaired pitch marks and scarred. Tee’s are acceptable although they could be flatter. Staff were a little abrupt and encouraged our group to rush to the first tee as quickly as possible even though it was some time before our scheduled slot. No pull trolleys available at check in though we were presented with some in front of the whole club house gallery just as we were preparing to tee off.

Robert Mckeown 2026-08-07

Reliable and cheaper than booking directly through golf club.

Brian Keenan 2026-08-02

Excellent service, great golf, great weather

Steve Howes 2026-07-05

didn't realise its par 3, but ironically worked really well for a hot day... quicker and more fun... even though first two holes tortured me! ;-). 8/10 just note its Par3.

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