Vila Gale Ampalius,
Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal |
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The Ampalius is a big imposing hotel between the casino and marina, overlooking Vilamoura's sandy beach.
A favourite with groups for its favourable location and excellent facilities, the Ampalius is notable for its semi-circular shape. The rooms are modern, decorated in the usual Vila Galé warm style and unusually large for a 4-star (especially the sea view rooms). The free Vilamoura golf course shuttle buses serve this hotel.
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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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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 Old Course
Formerly Vilamoura 1, the Old has hosted The Portuguese Open 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 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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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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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 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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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 South
The course is favoured by long hitters, but accuracy is also required Full details
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Salgados
There are few trees here, but lots of water hazards and bunkers 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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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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