Estela Golf Club marker for Estela Golf Club
Address for Estela Golf Club Rio Alto, 4570-242 Estela
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Driving range Driving Range
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Academy Academy
Estela Golf course sits on the Minho coast north of Porto, near Póvoa de Varzim, where three kilometres of natural sand dunes run straight into the Atlantic. Founded in 1987 by a group of northern Portuguese industrialists determined to bring golf to a region that had none, it was designed by the Portuguese architect Duarte Sotto-Mayor, who trained under Robert Trent Jones. It's one of the country's genuine links courses, not just a coastal course borrowing the name.

The wind decides everything here. Narrow fairways run through the dunes with barely a fairway bunker in sight, because the dunes themselves do the work. The par-4 6th is the signature hole, a tee shot over a pond to a fairway that climbs the hillside, an old windmill standing behind the green. Two lakes add further bite, and greens that run fast and true reward anyone who can flight the ball low under the breeze. Estela has hosted the Portuguese Open and the Atlantic Open Vinho Verde, among other national and European events.

The clubhouse looks out over the course and the ocean, with a restaurant, driving range and golf academy alongside. A handicap certificate is required to play. For golfers who want proper Scottish-style links golf without leaving Portugal, and don't mind the weather doing some of the talking, Estela is one of the country's real tests.
At Estela Golf Club, 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.

facilities

Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Reception Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Golf Clubs Golf Clubs: Full Sets
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Club House Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Driving range With driving range
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Academy With an Academy
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Trolleys Trolleys: Manual
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Locker Room Without Locker Room
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Pro Shop Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Golf Lessons Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Buggies Buggies: Without GPS
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Putting Green With Putting Green
Portugal golf courses - Estela Golf Club Juniors Juniors: Up to 16 years old

Score Card

Course Map

Course Map Estela Golf Club

Tecnicals

*Flat -

*Undulated - fairways

*Exposed - right next to the sea

*Water hazards - a few water hazard , but none near the greens

*Links Course -

*Signature Hole - the 6th par 4 , with a tee shot over small pond and a fairway winding up the hillside. Behind the green a impressive windmill

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Guest Reviews

Ariejan Tulen 2026-06-09

Beautiful golf course, but playing conditions can vary enormously depending on the wind! It can even happen on 18 holes that you play two different courses because the wind changes in strength or direction!

Carlo Crozzoli 2026-06-01

Beautifully maintain ned, very challenging and speedy round.

Rui de Matos Machado 2026-05-30

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Kevin Prideaux de Lacy 2026-04-10

A truly wonderful links course

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