Stunning Golfing and Walking Locations in Portugal

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If it’s a long, relaxing golfing holiday you’re looking for, Portugal is definitely the place to be. With

breathtaking scenery and sublime weather, why would you want to go anywhere else?

Oitavos Dunes

The course offers breathtaking scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and a stunning backdrop of the Sintra Mountains and with a mixture of challenging woodland and links-type holes, you’re bound to be entertained for hours!

Delivering 18 challenging and enjoyable holes for golfing fans to fall in love with, this is a popular par 71 course measuring over 6,300 metres from the competition tees.

Located west of Lisbon, beyond the lively, cultural towns of Estoril and Cascais, you will find yourself amongst the enticing Oitavos Dunes in Quinta de Marinha.

Praia D’El Rey

Located between the picturesque town of Peniche and ObidosLagoon, this commercial golf course is guaranteed to make your holiday both memorable and exciting!

This 18 hole mix of fragrant pine tree, steep sand dunes, deep bunkers and rolling greens is an assault on the senses. With a par of 73, this challenging golf course has been rated amongst the best in Europe, and with views of the blue Atlantic Ocean and the mystical Berlengas Islands, it’s no surprise.

The Perfect Blend of Golf and Culture

From picturesque fishing villages to the bustling, vibranttowns, ehen you travel to your golfing destination, there’s plenty of places along the way where you can soak up the beautiful local culture.

The coastal golf courses of Lisbon don’t just offer up awe-inspiring, dramaticbackdrops, they’re also perfect for giving your holiday a genuine taste of Portuguese life.

Wonderful Walks

With only one national park, the Parque NacionalPeneda Geres, Portugal has over 30 protected areas referred to as natural parks and natural reserves. These hidden gem walks through mountains and valleys offer up a variety of views to admire with your friends and family!

Portugal has a vast range of dramatic walks to experience this holiday.

Serra da Estrela

Here, amongst the clouds, you can marvel at the silence Serra da Estrela grants you so you can concentrate of the beautiful diversity of plant and wildlife without any mundane distractions.

A walk of pure dramatic, mountainous scenery, the breathtaking Serra daEstrela measures up to 1,993 meters at its highest peak in Torre.

Serras de Aire e Candeeiros

Its devastatingly beautiful limestone caves protect grottoes and ravines of stunning cave formations for you to explore. You simply can’t miss such a wondrous opportunity.

One of the 30 protected natural parks in Portugal, the Serras de Aire e Candeeiroshas a handful of hidden treasures for you to discover on your holiday.

Ilha da Berlenga

The uninhabited, natural reserve of Ilha da Berlengalies a mere 10km offshore. The ocean-ravaged shores grant visitors smudges of golden beaches along the shore line, perfect for water based activities though it’s really the birds you’ll want to see.

Home to a couple of fishermen, the island is dominated by sea birds of all species, a perfect bird watcher’s paradise.

Ria Formosa

A stunning location to delve straight into the Portuguese wildlife, this beautifully natural network of land formations and habitat zones will truly amaze any nature enthusiast.

The diverse eco-system of the Ria Formosa estuary is a maze of islands, golden beaches, marshlands and canals stretching 60km along the Algarve Coast between Garrão and Manta Rota.

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