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Golf Holidays in the Centre of Portugal

Why You Should Visit the Centre of Portugal for Your Golf Holiday?

Scenic and Varied Golf Courses

The Centre of Portugal boasts some of the country’s most scenic and varied World-class championship golf courses. such as Guardian Bom Sucesso, Royal Óbidos and Praia d’el Rey provide not only challenging play but also breathtaking views, making your golfing experience truly memorable.

Rich Cultural Heritage

Beyond the fairways, the central region of Portugal is steeped in history and culture. After a day of golf, explore historic towns like Coimbra or visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tomar, home to the Convent of Christ. These cultural excursions offer a fascinating glimpse into Portugal’s past and provide a perfect complement to your golfing activities.

Gastronomy and Wine

A golf holiday in the Centre of Portugal isn’t complete without indulging in the local cuisine and wines. The region is famous for its delicious dishes, including fresh seafood, hearty stews, and delectable pastries. Pair your meals with local wines from the Dão and Bairrada regions, known for their excellent quality and distinctive flavors.

Affordable Luxury

While offering high-quality golf courses and accommodations, the central region of Portugal is often more affordable than more tourist-heavy areas. This means you can enjoy luxury experiences—such as staying in beautifully restored manor houses or boutique hotels. The value for money is exceptional, allowing you to enjoy a high-end holiday at a more reasonable cost.

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A golf holiday to the Centre of Portugal is an experience that combines stunning landscapes, exceptional golfing, rich cultural immersion, great gastronomy and overall a fantastic holiday for golfers and non-golfers alike.

This region, often overshadowed by the more popular Algarve, offers a unique and tranquil setting for golfers of all levels.

The Centre of Portugal is home to some superb golf courses like West Cliffs Golf Links, Portugal’s number 2 ranked course. As well as West Cliffs, some of the golf courses in Central Portugal include Praia d’el Rey, Royal Obidos, Guardian Bom Sucesso and Campo Real, all of which provide a high-quality golf experience for all levels of handicaps.

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West Cliffs Golf Links

Owned and managed by the popular Praia del Rey Golf Resort, the West Cliffs course has everything….and more. The course is arguably the best golf course in Portugal. Almost every hole boasts spectacular views of the Atlantic as the holes carve they way through the natural sand dunes.

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Guardian Bom Sucesso

The course is an 18-hole, Par 72 championship course designed by Donald Steel located an hour’s drive from Lisbon. The course is a challenging parkland layout with some spectacular views over the sea and the Óbidos lagoon and perfect for players who enjoy a good challenge.

Praia d’el Rey Golf Course

Praia d’el Rey Golf Course is situated 1 hour from Lisbon’s Airport. Its known for its magnificent coastal setting parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. The course is consistently ranked highly in Portugal & Europe’s Top 100 Courses, with it currently ranking in the Top 60 in Continental Europe and in the Top 10 Courses in Portugal.

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Royal Obidos Golf Course

Royal Obidos Golf Course is situated 1 hour from Lisbon’s Airport. It makes up part of the Silver Coast Region of Portugal, which is known for its magnificent coastal setting close to the Atlantic Ocean. The 18 Hole Championship Course was designed by Seve Ballesteros. Golfers will find a mixture of both Parkland & Links style golf throughout, with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean & Obidos Lagoon.

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Campo Real Golf Course

Located 30 minutes from Lisbon the course has tight driving holes, undulating fairways and small greens and surrounded rolling hills with naturally undulating terrain. Dramatic slopes and wooded valleys provide a test to all standards of players. The front nine is quite tough; the 6th in particular. Hole 17 is the most picturesque, offering an amazing view over the resort and the vineyards.

Montebelo Golfe

Montebelo Golfe, is ten minutes away from the town of Viseu. The course offers 27 holes representing a real challenge for those of all experience levels, thanks to the 200-hectare background of gorse and heather, as well as to the predominance of pines and oak trees.

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Places to Visit in the Centre of Portugal

Aveiro

Considered the "Portuguese Venice" this coastal city it was recently voted as "the most romantic city in Europe". With the Aveiro Lagoon the city can be discovered by boat, on foot or bycicle. Discover the city's art nouveau in one its tours throuh the Art Nouveau route.

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Viseu

Located in the Centre of Portugal surrounded by mountains and rivers is the birth city of Vasco Fernandes. Throughout the city you will find the artistic heritage of this famouse Renaissance painter. Visey Cathedral is a great starting point for a visit to the city.

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Tomar

Founded in 1160 the city was concieved to the archetype of the Acropolis and the Pantheon and is the most important place of the Templar History in the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Convent of Chris is absolutly mandatory while visiting Tomar.

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Want to experience what the Centre of Portugal has to offer?

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Hole with white flag surrounded by trees at Guardian Bom Sucesso

Guardian Bom Sucesso

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  • Restaurant
  • Trolley Hire
  • Buggy Hire
A hole with white flag and bunkers with beach view in background at Praia d'el Rey Golf Course

Praia d’el Rey Golf Course

  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Changing Facilities
  • Driving Range
  • Chipping & Putting Area
Hole with white flag and fairway at West Cliffs Golf Links

West Cliffs Golf Links

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  • Changing Facilities
  • Driving Range
  • Chipping & Putting Area
Aerial view of Royal Obidos Golf Course

Royal Obidos Golf Course

  • Driving Range
  • Chipping & Putting Area
  • Pro Shop
  • Clubhouse

Campo Real Golf Course

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Trolley Hire
  • Buggy Hire

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