The golf courses of Albufeira are beautifully landscaped and you have to be very smart to make bookings during the peak season. It is better to come here a little before or after the peak season to avoid rush. You can go through the websites of the golf courses mentioned below to make booking in time and at cheapest rates.
This 9-hole Balaia golf course was opened in 2001. Despite its small size, it offers attractive opportunities to enhance your short game. It comes under the category of Executive Courses. This title is given to courses based on their subtle challenges and layout. Situated on the backside of Balaia Village Holiday Complex, the golf course offers a charming view with the blue sea in the background. When you come here, be prepared to test your direction and shot length.
Some holes are tricky and the clubhouse is immaculate. They also offer golf clubs on rent, which are good in quality.
This 9-hole course is maintained very well and is located practically on top of the cliff near Albufeira. Hotel Sheraton is the neighbor of this course and the manager as well. The most rewarding hole of the course is the ninth hole; it is played over a gorge with stunning views of the sandy beach. The locals call this hole as the Devils Parlor. This beautiful and small course is set amid the lines of pine trees. It gives a very charming and pleasant round of the game of golf.
This 18-hole course is located on flat lands on the backside of sandy beach named Praia de Gale. Environment friendly nature of this course is also connected to a Links Course. However, it has an added benefit of Sun. you can also find abundant water hazards and vegetation here. You need to have at least more than average set of skills to attain great results from your round of golf. The onshore breeze often prevails here and may influence your strike.
Since there are plenty water hazards in this course, you need to ensure that you do not fall short of golf balls. You are sure to lose some of your golf balls. Therefore, carry some extra balls. The greens are fast and beautifully undulating. Golfers, who come here once, do not forget to return.
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