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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 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 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 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 Victoria
Although essentially a flat course, mounds have been created to define each hole 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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Oceanico O'Connor
Christy O’Connor explained: 'I wanted one hole where it was just oranges 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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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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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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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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Salgados
There are few trees here, but lots of water hazards and bunkers Full details
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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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Pinta
Pinta runs through an old olive grove, where some of the trees are more than 700 years old, and features large, generally fast, well kept greens, often with tricky slopes, protected by huge bunkers Full details
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Gramacho
The new nine, designed by Nick Price, is truly superb, using the rolling terrain to create a scenic and interesting course, which will be enjoyed by all levels of golfer Full details
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Benamor
Offering superb sea and mountain views, the course is not long but tricky, with undulating fairways running between the olive groves and with some challenging par-3s and 5s Full details
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Castro Marim
Overlooking River Guadiana near the historic town of Castro Marim close to the Spanish border, this superbly designed course runs through undulating hills dotted with pines and has wonderful river, sea and mountain views Full details
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Alamos
There are some stunning drives through tight tree lined avenues but also some holes where you can open your shoulders 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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Morgado
This is a very peaceful and pleasant place to play golf; indeed it is hard to find a more idyllic rural course Full details
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Palmares
There are now three loops of nine holes, Lagos, Alvor, and Praia, all with their own character Full details
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Penina Championship
The first tee is just a few yards from the hotel, and the course is an excellent test of golf with numerous trees, water hazards, bunkers, big greens and large teeing areas Full details
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Boavista
Indeed the greens are already recognised as among the area's best Full details
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Quinta da Ria
The front nine is extremely pleasant but not too challenging, with a nice mix of holes Full details
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Quinta de Cima
Designed by famous American architect Rocky Roquemore, the course is a wonderful test of golf in a beautiful countryside setting amongst almond and carob trees Full details
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Silves
In common with its brothers in the Pestana group Pinta and Gramacho, the greens are very quick and true Full details
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Quinta do Vale
Quinta do Vale overlooks the Guadiana River separating Portugal from Spain Full details
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Parque da Floresta
The fairways roll up and down through hills demanding accurate shots and good placing Full details
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Alto
On the first nine holes, players have the added pleasure of enjoying an excellent view over Lagos Bay Full details
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