Golf Holidays and Golf breaks in Óbidos hotels

Óbidos and Peniche are a subregion of Lisbon. Óbidos medieval village is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved in Portugal. For ages, Óbidos was strategically important in the territory because it was adjacent to the capital and located on a high elevation near the Atlantic coast. Peniche and the sea are inextricably linked. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of Portugal's largest traditional fishing ports and a major marine tourism hub.

It can be visited at any time of year. It is an amazing proposal for a romantic or just calm weekend because of the love stories that are told there and the medieval ambiance.

Where to stay in Óbidos/Peniche during your golf holidays

The Praia D'El Rey Marriott, situated between Óbidos and Peniche, has an indoor and outdoor pool, a Turkish bath, and a well-equipped gym with cardio and fitness equipment. The hotel also has tennis courts, horseback riding, diving, windsurfing, three restaurants and a bar with great views of the ocean.

The Bom Sucesso Resort is a vacation spot in Óbidos, which is 50 minutes north of the Lisbon Airport. It was made to be the perfect mix of fun, sports, and culture, with a unique atmosphere created by modern architecture that fits perfectly into the natural landscape around it. This resort has a pool, a bar, a football field, tennis courses, paddle courses, and a golf course.

The Evolutee Hotel overlooks the Óbidos Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean and has an outdoor pool with sun loungers for guests. The Elemental Spa offers a variety of treatments and massages for guests to choose from. At the clubhouse, you'll find a café, two bars, and a room for bag storage. The hotel also has a fitness center and a golf course.

Located next to the city wall, close to the city gates, and a short distance from Obidos town center, Josefa D’Óbidos Hotel is a great choice for travelers (around a 4-minute walk from the hotel). The nearest beach, located in Foz do Arelho, is around 12 kilometers distant. There is a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a cloakroom, and lifts, as well as a café, a pub, a games area, and a TV for people who want to pass the time while waiting for their flight. A restaurant within the Josefa d'Óbidos Hotel that caters to large groups of people.

Where to play golf in Óbidos/Peniche during your golf holidays

Bom Sucesso Golf is an 18-hole Championship Golf course that shapes the resort's housing centers, Hotel & SPA, and other leisure facilities. Due to its location between the sea and the Bidos lagoon, each allotment and housing lot has wonderful views of the surrounding natural beauty. The first nine holes are played on a flat part of the land, while the second nine are played on rough terrain, and are therefore particularly magnificent.

The Royal Obidos golf course is one of the most recent additions to the region's golfing landscape. This golf course, designed by Severiano Ballesteros, makes a significant contribution to the development of a burgeoning golf region just west of Lisbon. Royal Obidos is a Par 72 Championship course with long fairways and gorgeous coastal vistas that will not only be a pleasure to play but will also be a true test of golf for players of all skill levels.

The West Cliffs Links Golf Course is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, and each hole offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The par-72, 6382-meter West Cliffs Links golf course features five tees on each hole, Fescue grass in the fairways, and Agrostis on the greens. It’s a true championship course with larger, undulating greens. There are three lakes, one on the right side of hole 3, one on the 9th short par 4, with dogleg, where longer players can chance going for the green over water, and one on the 18th.

The golf course Praia D'El Rey, near Peniche, is undoubtedly the most beautiful in all of Europe. Located among huge pine forests and rolling dunes, it boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Berlenga Islands in the distance. Deep bunkers, sloping greens, and sand dunes contrast dramatically with the verdant fairways, giving this a true golfing challenge for all levels of players.

What to do in Óbidos/Peniche during your golf holidays

Throughout the year, a calendar of events keeps this small town lively, but the International Chocolate Festival, the Medieval Market, and Christmas, when the village is decorated with seasonal patterns, are unquestionably the most popular. The Baroque and Cravo Classical Music Seasons, as well as the Opera Festival, offer Óbidos a unique ambiance, with outdoor events on hot summer nights.

The main attraction in Óbidos is the castle. The castle dates back to the 13th century but the walls are from the Moorish times, making them even older than the castle. You can stroll around the exposed wall to get a good perspective of the town and the surrounding landscape.

Some of the structures worth seeing include the Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria (that even hosted a royal wedding centuries ago), the Igreja da Misericórdia, the Igreja de São Pedro, the Pelourinho, and, outside the walls, the Aqueduct and the Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra, have a round plan. The Municipal Museum of Óbidos also deserves a visit if you like art.

Another reason to visit Óbidos is that it has a big aqueduct that is 3km-long, dating back from the 16th century.

Not far away is the long sandy beach of Praia d'El Rey, where golfers may enjoy a golf course with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach of Foz do Arelho connects the Óbidos Lagoon to the sea, passing through the city of Caldas da Rainha, whose history is likewise tied to Casa das Rainhas. A great spot for seafood and fresh fish lunch or a seaside sunset.

The Door of Nossa Senhora de Piedade, commonly known as the Porta da Vila de Óbidos, represents the original entry to Óbidos and is distinctive in every way.

There are numerous walking trails in the area, including the Panoramic Route, Ecovia da Lagoa, Caminho do Carteiro, Rota dos Ginjais, and Rota do Aqueduto, among others.

Take a stroll through the village's main thoroughfare, Rua Direita, and admire the artwork on the buildings, little doorways, and flower-filled windows. Visit the Livraria do Mercado Biológico, which has shelves fashioned from fruit crates and sells books as well as natural products.

Peniche's historic town should be explored first before heading to the beach. This fort was created centuries ago to protect Peniche from attack, together with the Consolação Beach Fort and the Berlengas Island Fort, which were both erected to protect Consolação Beach and Berlengas Island, respectively.

What to eat in Óbidos/Peniche during your golf holidays

The fish stew from Lagoa de Óbidos is a local favorite, especially when paired with wines from the Demarcated Region of the West. Another draw is the famed Ginjinha de Óbidos, which may be had in a variety of locations, preferably in a chocolate cup.

Óbidos is also a specialised in cod dishes, like Bacalhau com Natas or Bacalhau à Brás, two of the main dishes in Portugal.