Golf Holidays and Golf breaks in Algarve - Portugal

Ahhh, the magnificent Algarve! This wonderful region in the south of Portugal has been voted several times on international stages Best Golf Destination in the World. Over 300 days of sunshine a year, high quality accommodation, exceptional restaurants offering first class local and international cuisine, a very friendly atmosphere, beautiful coastal scenery and 39 of the best golf courses in the world explain why many generations of golfers have experienced pure bliss on their golf holidays and created life long memories.

Any golfer looking for an unforgettable golf break should book a trip to the Algarve.

Golf Holidays and Golf Breaks in the Algarve - Where to stay?

The Algarve has so much to offer and such beautiful, stunning and unique places that can be visited year after year adding fresh experiences to your golf holidays.

Lagos, Alvor, Portimão, Carvoeiro in the Western Algarve, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Faro in the Central Algarve. Tavira, Altura, and Monte Gordo in the Eastern Algarve are the main destinations to stay on a golf holiday.

Each of these cities has its own personality and charm and the golfer will find in each one of them hotels, flats, villas or more or less luxurious resorts able to satisfy the whims and wishes of each traveller. It is important to note that the Algarve is only 165km long between its two extremities - Sagres in the west and Vila Real de Santo Antonio in the east near the Spanish border, which means that you can stay in any town in the region and easily go golfing on any of the Algarve's best courses.

Golf Holidays and Golf Breaks in the Algarve - Golf Hotels

From the many accommodation options available, Tee Times Golf Agency, highlights some hotels for their special service to golfers, their flexible golf packages, and their location that will provide unforgettable golf holidays. We start with the offer of the Pestana Group, with 4* and 5* star hotels in Alvor, Villas and Apartments in Carvoeiro with excellent packages. In Lagos, the recently inaugurated Boutique Hotel dos Palmares for its spectacular views and preferential conditions to play the Palmares course, the Tivoli hotel in Carvoeiro also for its fantastic views and service, as well as golf packages with courses in the area.

In Albufeira the Nau Group has several hotels offering "All Inclusive" and in Vilamoura the Dom Pedro, Vila Galé, Sheraton, Hilton and Tivoli Groups all offer special conditions for golfers, including corporate and society groups. In Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo two luxury resorts in the Algarve we can highlight the Conrad Hotel and Wyndham Grand Algarve, the classic Dona Filipa hotel or the modern Magnolia hotel for those seeking a premium service. In addition to other services, all benefit from transfers provided by the golf courses in the area.

In the west, a clearly under-populated region, there are lodgings nestling in nature, such as the boutique hotel Praia Verde and the Eurotel in Altura. The Monte Rei resort offers golfers customised, adaptable villas with premium service. At Quinta da Ria, the Robinson Club offers an All Inclusive service for its guests.

Golf holidays and Golf Breaks in the Algarve - Where to play?

The Algarve has 39 golf courses and is Europe's premier golf destination, attracting players from all over the world. This ideal destination for golfers of all ages and abilities has something for everyone's taste and budget.

All the golf courses are parkland, with the exception of the newer 9 hole Palmares golf course near the beach, and the Salgados golf course which features a more links style layout.

The Algarve has a mild climate all year round, although it has different price seasons throughout the year. To make it easier to find a place to play, the golf courses offer a variety of prices depending on whether it is low season January, July and August, mid-season February, June, September and November or high season March April May and October. Not only do green fees change throughout the year, but also the offers themselves, with more flexibility in the middle and low seasons for green fees with buggy offers and also extended twilights.

Golf holidays and Golf Breaks in the Algarve - what to do?

If you have one or two days free on your golf holiday, there is plenty you can do in your spare time.

Do a wine tasting, spend a day on the magnificent white sandy blue flag beaches, take a boat trip visiting the Algarvian coastline, or visit the spectacular Serra Algarvia in a group or on private tours.

Golf Holidays and Golf Breaks in the Algarve - Gastronomy

In 2022 the Algarve will have 6 Michelin star restaurants, Al Sud in Lagos from chef Louis Anjos; A Ver Tavira in Tavira from chef Luís Brito; Vistas, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Tavira from chef Rui Silvestre; Gusto By Heinz Beck in Almancil from chef Heinz Beck; Vista from Bela Vista Hotel & Spa in Portimão from chef João Oliveira and the Bon Bon Bon restaurant in Carvoeiro from chef José Lopes and 2 restaurants with 2 Michelin stars, Ocean from Vila Vita in Lagoa from chef Hans Neuner and Vila Joya in Albufeira from chef Dieter Koschina

The flavours of the sea are the standard bearers for the high quality of the food served in the Algarve. The restaurants have excellent fish and seafood, always fresh to turn into delicious dishes. During the summer, grilling, particularly of fresh fish, is very popular in the Algarve. Other more elaborate dishes, such as octopus rice, açorda de marisco, tuna onions, caldeirada de peixe or the famous "Cataplana", are appropriate in mid-season and winter.

Combine these flavours with one of the region's magnificent wines and one of the popular traditional sweets, and you have reached heaven.

The Algarve is one of the trending destinations for 2023

According to a report by Mabrian Technologies, which examines the destinations that will be trending in the active tourism, nature, and well-being segments in 2023, the Algarve is one of the main three destinations this year.

Mabrian claims that 2022 will be remembered as "the year of revival of many of the classic destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East," adding that "it was verified that the desire for travel remained intact following the easing of mobility limitations".

Mabrian's research used data collected from the TripAdvisor website to show how "the interest in tourist activities connected to nature, active tourism, and wellness has clearly gained in significance since 2019, in a trend that looks to continue to expand".

Therefore, new activities are becoming more appealing to tourists than traditional attractions like sun and sea or cultural events.

Mabrian performed an in-depth analysis of more than 700 locations worldwide and came up with a list of the top 10 spots that strike the best balance between a number of factors, including the prominence of active tourism, the availability of nature and wellness products, the expansion of new air routes, the number of places received this year, and the average price of hotel accommodation for the upcoming months.

With "an attractive combination of tourism offerings", "extremely competitive lodging pricing", and "a major rise in air connectivity", the Algarve came in third position, after Bali and Crete.

Some of the reasons why the Algarve is a great destination for active tourism are its outstanding golf courses, its beautiful beaches with perfect conditions for watersports, and its pleasant weather.

Mabrian adds that "it is necessary that destinations promptly discover new worldwide patterns among passengers, in order to try to provide a tourist offering that is as broad as possible and in accordance with new trends".

Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy the top-rated golf courses in the region, the gastronomy, the stunning landscapes, and the vibrant Portuguese culture that will make you want to come back.