Dona Filipa and San Lorenzo Golf Resort,
Vale do Lobo, Algarve, Portugal |
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A luxurious hotel in an exclusive resort. One of the finest hotels and golf resorts in The Algarve, The Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort enjoys a fabulous location at the heart of the elite Vale do Lobo estate.
Here, guests enjoy the very highest standards of accommodation and service in this recently refurbished hotel, and the atmosphere is one of warmth and friendliness amongst the grand surroundings. Guests here have the exclusive benefit of pre-booking tee-times at San Lorenzo, The Algarve's premium course, an easy ten minutes drive away. The hotel also overlooks the 17th fairway on Vale do Lobo's Royal Course. Vale do Lobo's plaza with a selection of shops and restaurants, and a gorgeous sandy beach are also on the doorstep as is the Vale do Lobo Spa, just five minutes walk from the hotel. |
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Tournaments: |
San Lorenzo Festival - March 2012
17 Mar - 24 Mar 12: 7 nights twin room + bed & breakfast + 3 dinners with wine
4 rounds (4 x San Lorenzo ) + Services of Golf Escapes tournament organisers and local representatives |
£765.00
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San Lorenzo Festival - October 2012
20 Oct - 27 Oct 12: 7 nights twin room + bed & breakfast + 3 dinners with wine
4 rounds (4 x San Lorenzo) + Services of Golf Escapes tournament organisers and local representatives + 20% discount on drinks in the evening bar charged to your room |
£715.00
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Golf Courses: |
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San Lorenzo
The first five holes are through a pine tree forest, followed by water holes offering wonderful views over the Atlantic Ocean Full details
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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 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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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 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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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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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 Victoria
Although essentially a flat course, mounds have been created to define each hole 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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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 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 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 O'Connor
Christy O’Connor explained: 'I wanted one hole where it was just oranges Full details
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Oceanico Faldo
Nick said: "The land at Amendoeira is dramatic and the project has the potential to be a real talking point in the Algarve Full details
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Monte Rei
The plans are for a village of luxury houses (€€€), a five-star hotel and two golf courses Full details
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