Vale do Lobo is one of the most celebrated and famed golf resorts in the Algarve and it might just be the perfect location for those golfers who are seeking a memorable break this winter.
There are two outstanding courses here, including the par 72 Royal Golf Course that was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on original drawings by Sir Henry Cotton, which is recognised as one of Portugal’s most scenic and challenging courses. The island green of the 9th and the famous clifftop carryover of the 16th – one of Europe’s most photographed holes – are enough to get any golfer’s pulse racing. The course’s rolling fairways are set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wildflowers, for an incredibly immersive experience in nature during play.
Elsewhere, the undulating fairways of the par 73 Ocean Golf Course, which run alongside the Ria Formosa nature reserve before leading gently down to the shores of the Atlantic, are another favourite with golfers from around the globe. Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, the iconic course has been delighting golfers for 40 years, with recent enhancements ensuring players can continue to excel on its inspiring holes.
The resort is also home to an impressive Golf Shop, offering an extensive selection of premium apparel and essential products, including a seasonally changing range of golf shirts, shorts, jackets, dresses, sunglasses, gloves, bags and more. Accessories from Titleist, TaylorMade and Srixon are all stocked, along with clothing and footwear from designer brands including J.Lindeberg, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Peter Millar, Ping, Par69, GFore, Tail, Daily Sports, Galvin Green, Ecco, Skechers, New Balance, Kankura and Calvin Klein. A select number of stylish Vale do Lobo branded items are also available, ensuring every golfer can always look their best out on the fairways.
The golf shop is located in Vale do Lobo’s welcoming clubhouse, along with a fitness centre and a comprehensive range of golfing services. The perfect place to enjoy with family and friends following an unforgettable experience on Vale do Lobo’s courses, the clubhouse is also home to the hugely popular Spikes lounge and cocktail bar completes with golf-inspired signature drinks. Chef Maurice Belhaj and his family serve up a superb range of Mediterranean and modern European dishes, from duck breast salad with foie gras to roasted lamb carré with spinach gratin. The legendary apple and blueberry crumble is a much-deserved rewarded for those who’ve played well – or an ideal consolation prize for those who haven’t!
Players of all levels who would like advice on improving their game can book coaching sessions with Vale do Lobo’s expert golf professionals. The resort also runs a hugely popular Junior Golf Academy during school holidays, where younger players can refine their skills and techniques with five days of personalised lessons.
Hernâni Estêvão, Managing Director at Vale do Lobo, said: “We are delighted to welcome golfers of all ages and abilities at Vale do Lobo. Our exceptional range of services and facilities ensures every player feels both welcome and challenged to excel during their time at the resort. With golf being such a social sport, we also offer a year-round selection of exciting tournaments, competitions and other events, supporting every golfer to create cherished memories and play their best game.”
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