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Opened for play in November 2004, the Arnold Palmer designed Victoria Course instantly became regarded as one of Europe’s finest and played host to "The World Cup of Golf" in November 2005.

At present it is the longest course on the Algarve measuring 6560 metres from the back tees.  Built on virtually flat terrain a number of water hazards and waterfalls strategically guard a number of the fairways and greens with manmade mounds adding some undulation to the fairways. No two greens are the same, making careful placement on approach shots a must.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

As its name suggests, the Millennium Golf Course opened for play in the year 2000 and is a combination of nine holes from the original Laguna Course and nine newly designed holes.

The generous fairways encourage players to open their shoulders on tee shots. Holes 3 to 7 are exceptions, rewarding accuracy rather than distance. The Millennium is a fairly straightforward course to play as there is a selection of four tees per hole, making it a fair test and an enjoyable course for players of all abilities.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

Close to the resort of Carvoeiro surrounded by Olive Groves, the championship Vale da Pinta Golf Course has built a reputation over the years and has one of the best designs on the Algarve.

Dog legs are Pinta`s main feature and accuracy and care must be taken to position your ball from the tee and allow for an easier approach shot. At just over 6600 yards, the par 71 Vale de Pinta Course provides a suitable test of golf for all level of player and leaves a lasting impression on first time visitors.

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

A sister course to Vale de Pinta Golf Course, Gramacho was designed by Nick Price and Ronald Fream who have teamed up to create a unique and challenging, but attractive layout.

The Gramacho Golf Course boasts a total of twenty-seven greens which enable visitors to experience different challenges each time they play.  A number of strategically placed bunkers and water features litter the course and a high degree of accuracy is required on tee shots and approaches. 

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

Close to the centre of the resort of Vilamoura on flat ground, the Laguna Golf Course is unlike the other courses in the area as it offers a links style feel with few trees and open fairways.

As its name suggests, the Laguna Golf Course has many large water hazards which come into play on a number of holes and strategically placed bunkers require some care on both tee-shots and approach shots. Due to its open surroundings, wind can play a major factor and influence club selection especially on the par 3s.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

The Silves Course first opened in 2006 and is a parkland golf course.

The course boasts great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and has become a firm favourite among visiting golfers as it offers a good test for all standards of player.

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

The new Faldo Course owned by Vilamoura is now open and receiving great reviews.  Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6598m PAR 72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well.

In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale's heather, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire's sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr., this course complements the neighbouring Oceanico Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley. Its various water features, both lakes and watercourses that are spread throughout the entire course, demand accuracy and test all golfers. The course has been skillfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees, affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles