Lisbon Golf Holidays - Your questions answered

Here are some frequently asked questions and our top tips for one of our favourite golf holiday destinations:

Which resort is best to stay at for a golf holiday in Lisbon?

Lisbon has a resort for everybody. The most popular resort is Cascais which is a wonderful seaside town with a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafés to choose from. Cascais is also very close to a selection of championship golf courses, including Oitavos Dunes, Quinta da Marinha and Penha Longa! 

Costa Caparica is also a great place to stay in the south of the city and offers incredible value for money. Pair up with golf on the PGA Aroeira courses and Quinta do Peru and you have one of the best value stay and play golf holiday packages in Europe when paired with the Crowne Plaza Costa Caparica Hotel.

Outside of Cascais and Costa Caparica, you can choose one of Lisbon’s golf resorts including Praia Del Rey in the North, Penha Longa or Quinta da Marinha, which all offer onsite golf.

The Comporta region of Lisbon is up-and-coming as one of the must-visit destinations in Europe. Offering unspoilt beaches, world-class golf amenities and some amazing accommodation options. 

Is golf expensive in Lisbon?

Lisbon offers some of the best value golfing experiences in Europe, let alone Portugal. You can play true championship golf courses for less than you would expect to pay in the southern destinations including the Algarve and Costa Del Sol. 

What are the best golf resorts in Lisbon for couples?

Penha Longa Golf Resort is a great choice for golfing couples. A Ritz-Carlton managed property, the resort has 27 holes onsite, a great spa, plentiful restaurants and bars alongside a fully integrated leisure resort with outdoor swimming pools and excellent rooms. 

Kimpton Quinta da Marinha is another resort that suits couples perfectly. Only a 5-10 minute taxi takes you into central Cascais and onsite you have an abundance of facilities including spa and 18-hole championship course. 

Evolutee Royal Obidos in Lisbon’s North is a great spot for a couples golf trip. A boutique hotel with direct access Royal Obidos GC, lovely onsite spa and dining options.  

What are the best golf resorts in Lisbon for groups?

There are many great options in Lisbon for golf groups. From the buzzing seaside resort of Cascais, we recommend the Vila Gale Cascais and then you have the surrounding golf courses within 20 minutes. 

Praia del Rey is arguably the best golf resort for groups due to its beachfront location and plenty of restaurants and golf options. Onsite you have the Praia Del Rey course and West Cliffs and then within 10 minutes you have Royal Obidos. Combined, it makes for a great group golf holiday experience. 

When is the best time to play golf in Lisbon?

Lisbon offers the best golfing weather in May-June and September-October. It can be hot during the main summer months but playable. The shoulder season months of March and April offer a cooler climate and still very popular for golf trips in this part of the world.
  

What are the best golf courses in Lisbon?

Lisbon has a selection of Portugal’s best courses. Our recommendations for the best courses to play in the region are:

What are the most golfer-friendly hotels in Lisbon?

Lisbon offers truly 5-star hotel experiences. Our recommendations are: