Vila Gale Cascais

Recently ranked as the 88th best course in the world by Golf Magazine, Oitavos Dunes Golf Course is a brilliant place to play. As its name suggests, it is set in the natural sand dunes of The Sintra and Cascais National Park. Should you not be playing your best, you can always take in the stunning sea views and wildlife.

Oitavos Dunes Golf Course’s signature hole is a par 3 with high sand dunes on either side. Having stunning views of the sea as its backdrop and requiring a tricky tee shot over a ravine, makes this a hole that you will never forget. This 18 hole, par 71, 6933 yard course was designed by Arthur Hills.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

The Estoril Golf Club first opened as a 9 hole course in 1929, but was upgraded to 18 holes in 1936. It is the oldest club in the Lisbon area, and is steeped in tradition, having held the Portuguese Open no less than twenty times. Great players like Colin Montgomerie, Gene Sarazen, and Bernhard Gallacher, have graced these fairways.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Having hosted two Portuguese Opens, Penha Longa Atlantic Golf Course is truly special. Set amidst the beautiful Sintra Mountains, this Robert Trent Jones JNR-designed course should be at the top of your "Lisbon must play" list. It also contains the 9 hole Monastery Course, which is perfect for a quick round before or after a flight.

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Distance From Course: 5 miles

Quinta Da Marinha Golf Course can be found 35 minutes to the West of Lisbon. 18 holes of beautiful parkland golf, coupled with stunning views of the Sintra Mountains and Atlantic Ocean make for a great day out.

The course was recently used for a European PGA Challenge Tour Event and as it is a relatively new golf course, this is testament to its undoubted quality.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Aroeira Pines Classic (formerly Aroeira 1), opened in 1973 and was designed by the great Frank Pennink. It hosted the Portuguese Open in 1996 and 1997, and has also hosted numerous Ladies Opens. 

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Distance From Course: 15 miles

Belas Clube de Campo is close to the town of Sintra, only 10 minutes away from Lisbon.   This is a championship standard, par-72 course designed by the famous American golf course architect, Rocky Roquemore. 

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Distance From Course: 12 miles

 This is one of the newest golf courses built on the Estoril coast, designed by the famous American golf course architect, Rocky Roquemore.  

The Sintra mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop while playing on this Par 72, 18 hole course filled with lakes and streams bordering the fairway.

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Distance From Course: 6 miles

The Lisbon Sports Club golf course is located in the Sierra Carregueira, 20km from Lisbon.  The layout of this 18-hole, par 69 course is said to resemble the beautiful and tranquil Scottish countryside.

Facilities include - Clubhouse with restaurant, bar and terrace, Pro shop, driving range, swimming pool, changing rooms with showers and sauna.

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Distance From Course: 11 miles

Opened in April 2000, Aroeira Challenge (formerly known as Aroeira II) was designed by the architect Donald Steel, who took care to comply with the recommendations of the European Tour and design a course capable of hosting the highest level of tournaments.

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Distance From Course: 15 miles