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Oitavos Dunes Golf Course
Lote 64, 2750-040 Aldeia de Juzo, Portugal
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Locker Room
Within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Oitavos Dunes golf course was designed by the American architect Arthur Hills and opened in 2001, built with genuine care to preserve the dune ecosystem it sits on. It became the first course in Europe, and only the second in the world, to earn Audubon International's Gold Signature Sanctuary status, and it's hosted the Portuguese Open twice, in 2008 and 2009.
The round moves through three distinct landscapes: umbrella pine forest planted more than fifty years ago, wind-sculpted natural dunes, and open, exposed links-style terrain, with the Atlantic Ocean, the Sintra mountains and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point, in view throughout. Quick, sloping greens and genuine wind off the sea make club selection as important as the shot itself, and no two holes play the same. Book this if you want a genuine links experience without leaving mainland Portugal.
Facilities include a driving range, academy, locker rooms and a clubhouse with sea views, and the course is consistently rated Portugal's number one. Conditioning is excellent across the vast majority of visits, whatever the weather throws at it. One thing worth budgeting for: buggy hire here runs higher than most Portuguese courses and doesn't include GPS, so factor that into your day. For golfers who want the best course in the country and don't mind paying resort prices to play it, Oitavos Dunes is the one to book.
The round moves through three distinct landscapes: umbrella pine forest planted more than fifty years ago, wind-sculpted natural dunes, and open, exposed links-style terrain, with the Atlantic Ocean, the Sintra mountains and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point, in view throughout. Quick, sloping greens and genuine wind off the sea make club selection as important as the shot itself, and no two holes play the same. Book this if you want a genuine links experience without leaving mainland Portugal.
Facilities include a driving range, academy, locker rooms and a clubhouse with sea views, and the course is consistently rated Portugal's number one. Conditioning is excellent across the vast majority of visits, whatever the weather throws at it. One thing worth budgeting for: buggy hire here runs higher than most Portuguese courses and doesn't include GPS, so factor that into your day. For golfers who want the best course in the country and don't mind paying resort prices to play it, Oitavos Dunes is the one to book.
At Oitavos Dunes 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.
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facilities Available on this Course
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Full Set
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: Without GPS
Putting Green
Juniors: Up to 18 years old
Score Card
Course Map
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Quick greens and surprising slopes
*Mix - Some parts of the course have the links feeling
Guest Reviews
Peter Crockett
2026-09-28
great course with some amazing views
Graeme Veale
2026-09-21
Great course which is actually fairly forgiving, and very well maintained. However not significantly better than eg Penha Longa or Quinta da Marinha which cost less. Very nice clubhouse and we had a good lunch before going out.
Janette Watson
2026-09-14
The course was pleasant with some good views. The staff at the course were very attentive - taking bags, cleaning clubs etc.
we hadn’t pre booked a buggy and there weren’t any available- but the course is walkable with few hills.
Colm Russell
2026-05-10
What a course! One of the best we have ever played!! Will return to play again.
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