Ria Plaza,
Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal |
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Hotel Ria Plaza is a small modern and friendly hotel in the Quinta do Lago estate.
The hotel (formerly called Pinus Ria) offers fantastic value for money in the middle of this golf-rich area, with the Quinta do Lago courses, San Lorenzo and Pinheiros Altos five minutes one way, and the Vale do Lobo courses five minutes the other way. The hotel offers free transfers to the above mentioned courses. The commercial centre at Quinta do Lago is within easy walking distance with its selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Being a new hotel, all the facilities and accommodations are well furnished. The Ria Plaza is a good choice for couples, groups and families looking for an inexpensive base with easy access to the top courses. |
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Pinheiros Altos
Wide tree lined gently undulating fairways, perfectly kept greens, and well-placed hazards create a superb golfing experience Full details
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Quinta do Lago Laranjal
Originally an orange grove, today Larangal is a beautiful 18 hole championship course which offers all its guests an enjoyable and challenging time Full details
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Vale do Lobo Royal
This hole requires a shot of more than 200 yards over three spectacular cliffs, with the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean waiting for an errant shot left of the green Full details
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Vale do Lobo Ocean
There are some superb links-style holes overlooking the ocean and some parkland holes weaving through the luxury Vale do Lobo Estate Full details
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Quinta do Lago South
The course is favoured by long hitters, but accuracy is also required Full details
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Quinta do Lago North
Not as long as its sister course, and not quite as challenging, the North has several interesting doglegs Full details
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Vila Sol
Another Portuguese Open venue, Vila Sol has some truly memorable holes with picture postcard views from many tees Full details
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Oceanico Millennium
Some of the new nine (front nine) is set amongst beautiful pine trees where you need to be very accurate Full details
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Oceanico Pinhal
One of the main characteristics of this course is the small size of its greens, requiring great precision with approach shots Full details
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Oceanico Victoria
Although essentially a flat course, mounds have been created to define each hole Full details
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Oceanico Laguna
You won't encounter much in the way of vegetation here, but several water hazards and strategically placed bunkers combined with the occasional strong wind make this a difficult course to score well on Full details
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Oceanico Old Course
Formerly Vilamoura 1, the Old has hosted The Portuguese Open Full details
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