Aroeira 1 and 2 TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
A former Portuguese Open venue, Frank Pennink's Aroeia 1 is one of the best-established courses in the Lisbon area. A classic parkland course close to the coast. The great scottish course architect Donald Steel added the more strategic Aroeira 2 in 2000. We recommend both highly. If you are staying at Caparica, these are the nearest courses. Terrain is lightly undulating, so both courses are a comfortable to walk.

Belas
Considered a triumph for designer Willaim Roquemore, this 1997 course combines modern course design techniques of the highest standard with a superb setting just outside Lisbon. A spectacular looking course over rolling countryside with mountain views. Excellent.

Beloura
This par 73 parkland course offers a very fair challenge and a strong finish. A good course for mid-handicappers, and for low handicappers to get their game in shape before taking on the championship courses. An easy course to walk.

Campo Real
A new Donald Steele course is always a cause for celebration, and this classy layout doesn't disappoint. Set in rolling countryside north of Lisbon.

Estoril
A course with a great tradition, this is the oldest course in the Lisbon region, designed by MacKenzie Ross of Turberry-fame, and 20 times host to the Portuguese Open. It enjoys an imposing location above Estoril, with sea views. Undulating parkland.

Golden Eagle
This Rocky Roquemore course is one of Portugal's "hidden gems", and deserves to be better-known. Set in mature rolling countryside north of Lisbon, not far from the famous Praia del Rey.

Oitavos TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
When it opened in 2001, Oitavos was widely hailed as one of the finest links courses in mainland Europe, and was immediately placed in Golf World's "Top 100 Courses in Europe" at 33. A genuine links challenge next to the Atlantic Ocean. It will be host to the Portuguese Open for the next 3 years.

Penha Longa TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
This Robert Trent Jones Jr. course is well established as one of Portugal's top half-dozen courses, and a must for most visiting golfers to the Estoril area. Laid out over mountain foothills, around a 14th century palace, many historic features remain, including an ancient aqueduct behind the 6th green.

Praia del Rey TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
Rated by America's "Golf Magazine" as the best course in Portugal. We agree. A truely breathtaking course, mainly links, on the west coast north of Lisbon. We can arrange villas and apartments by the course, if you would like to base your holiday there.

Quinta da Marinha
Robert Trent Jones' well-established 1984 seaside course, mainly level parkland and heathland with several lakes, and views to the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra mountains. An easy course to walk.

Quinta do Peru TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
This is one of the finest parkland courses you will find anywhere. Every hole is a treasure, the setting is beautiful, the quality is first-rate. If you have the chance, you must play Peru - it is pure golfing pleasure. Lightly undulating terrain makes this a comfortable walk. Designed by William Roquemore

Santo Estevao
The legendary course architect Donald Steele intended this to be a course suitable for all levels of handicap. Lightly undulating, an easy course to walk.

Ribagolf 1 and 2
A rising star in Portuguese golf, Ribagolf provides a classy golfing experience, aimed at attracting tour events. Both the courses were cleverly intergrated among mature features. With 3 sets of tees for men and 2 for ladies, you can play the length of course to suit you. Ribagolf 1 is the longer of the two courses. Both are a comfortable walk.

Troia TOP COURSE RECOMMENDATION
Widely regarded as one of the best courses in the whole of Europe, Robert Trent Jones' classic links is a course of some mystique, set on a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic. Sand dunes and tall Atlantic pines set the challenge. A visit there will reward you with a stunning course right next to the ocean that is rarely over-crowded. Not recommended for high handicappers. A comfortable walk.