Penha Longa Hotel is without doubt one of the best golfing resorts in Portugal. The owners, Ritz Carlton, have invested in both the hotel and golf courses in 2009 and so this means it is all now looking at its finest once again.

Tucked away in the Sintra hills, the Penha Longa Hotel is well positioned with the town of Cascais a mere 15 minutes drive away. The resort boasts 27 holes of fantastic golf, The Atlantic golf course (18 holes) and the Monastery golf course (9 holes). Both give all levels of golfer a great challenge and also catch the imagination with some historic ruins and other stunning views.

The Penha Longa hotel also offers the ever impressive Six Senses Spa. This is the perfect place to spend a couple of hours being pampered. If fine dining is your thing then Penha Longa is perfect. There are 5 restaurants there offering all different kinds of food from traditional Portuguese to Japanese.

With its Royal historical roots, it is easy to see what Penha Longa is one of the best!