Golf Breaks & Holidays in Vilamoura

Vilamoura is the Algarve’s biggest and most complete golf destination, with a huge choice of courses, a lively marina, great hotels, and everything in one easy, modern resort.

Yes — Vilamoura is excellent for golfers of every ability, thanks to the variety of courses in the resort:

• Millennium and Pinhal are great for mid–high handicappers, with generous fairways, forgiving layouts, and plenty of enjoyable, playable holes.

• Laguna suits improving players and mixed-ability groups. Its wide, open feel gives lots of room off the tee, but the water hazards keep things interesting for confident golfers.

• Vila Sol is ideal for steady mid-handicappers and above. With three loops of nine (Prime, Challenge and Prestige), it’s beautifully designed and a little more demanding in places without being intimidating.

Together, these courses make Vilamoura one of the best destinations for groups with a mix of experience levels — everyone can find rounds that feel comfortable, enjoyable, and still rewarding.

Yes — PGA professionals are available at local academies for individual lessons, group coaching, and on-course sessions. It’s a great option for improving your game during your trip.

Absolutely. Many hotels are close to the marina and golf shuttle services make course access easy. Taxis and transfers are quick and affordable, so a car isn’t essential.

All Vilamoura courses are only a short drive from the marina — typically 5–10 minutes depending on traffic and your accommodation location.

Vilamoura Marina is one of the Algarve’s highlights — stylish, modern, and lively. It’s full of restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and evening entertainment, making it the perfect post-golf meeting point.

Yes — Vilamoura has a long sandy beach right beside the marina, and nearby Praia da Falésia is regularly ranked among Europe’s best beaches.

Very. Vilamoura is safe, clean, and easy to get around, with beaches, bike routes, mini-golf, boat trips, and plenty of family-friendly places to eat.

Standard golf attire applies: collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers, and golf shoes. Denim, beachwear, and football shirts aren’t permitted.

Spring and autumn are peak seasons for golf, and the marina area can be lively in the evenings. Courses book up quickly in these months, so it’s best to reserve early.

Yes — Vilamoura’s central location makes it easy to combine rounds across all three premium golf zones, perfect for golfers wanting variety during their stay.

Yes — Vilamoura has several supermarkets, pharmacies, cafes, and shops around the marina and residential areas, making self-catering holidays very convenient.

Definitely. Many golfers choose Vilamoura for extended winter stays thanks to mild weather, course variety, and excellent local facilities.

Vilamoura is one of the best Algarve resorts for mixing golf with relaxing days out. You can spend time on the beach, wander the marina, enjoy spa treatments, hire bikes, or take a boat trip along the coast. The food scene is excellent too, with everything from casual cafés to seafood restaurants and stylish marina-side dining. Whether you want a slow day in the sun or a long lunch with a view, Vilamoura has plenty to enjoy away from the fairways.