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An 18 hole course designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. In his own words, the undulating terrain makes each hole a new challenge, from mastering the double-dogleg to softly putting the tiered greens. It is a course for those who like challenge in their game. The open aspects and ruggedness add to the excitement and the Par 5 16th, appropriately named 'The Giant' at 660 yards is the longest in Europe. The natural advantages of the terrain have been used to sculpt a garden-like course with

Newly built and opened in 2002, Boavista has already established itself as one of the best courses in the area. The layout is cleverly integrated into the natural terrain as the rolling fairways weave their way between water hazards and shrewdly placed bunkers. Boavista's signature hole is the par 3 6th, which requires a 210-yard shot across a deep ravine onto a three-tiered green. The course has great views of the Atlantic Ocean and is definitely one for the 'must play' list. Designer: Howa

Situated in the unspoiled Eastern Algarve region on the southern coast of Portugal, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club - a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course - will encompass over 1,000 acres of countryside and is sure to be one of the premiere golf resorts in Europe. The course itself is unusual in that it will have five par-5 and five par-3 holes, built around five lakes and, because of this, it will play longer than its 7197 yards. Naturally, in addition to all of this, there will be a world

Designed by Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6,604 meters par-72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well. In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale's heather, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire's sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play. PAR 72 Leng

Opened in 2000, Oceanico Millennium is Vilamoura's fourth course and has proved to be an exciting and popular addition. The new front 9, which mostly runs through a pine forest, is a perfect compliment to the reshaped loop of the old Laguna course that makes up the back 9. Wide fairways, large greens and four different sets of tees make the Oceanico Millennium course enjoyable for all levels of player, with the emphasis on precision rather than power. Although it's a relatively new course, Ocean

Originally designed by Frank Pennink and remodelled by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Oceanico Pinhal has an exciting mixture of British and American style holes. The front 9 meanders through an exclusive residential complex, while the back 9 is built on more open and undulating land with occasional glimpses of the sea. The fairways on the Oceanico Pinhal course are lined with pine trees and the greens are tight and fast, so accuracy is the key to success here. The Pinhal clubhouse was completely renov

The oldest course in the area, Palmares used to be the only place to play in the far west. With the recent increase in competition, the owners of Palmares golf course have invested in new tees and greens that have significantly improved the course and reaffirmed its status as a 'must play'. Located in an enviable position with spectacular views of the Bay of Alvor & Lagos and the Monchique Mountains, Palmares combines links and parkland holes to glorious effect. Situated close to the historic c

Rated 84th in Europe by Golf World magazine, Penina is a truly magnificent course. The course has had its critics over the years and has been much changed, but our recent inspection confirmed that it's among the very best in the Algarve. The challenging layout will test every golfer's shot-making ability. You'll need long irons and even woods to reach some of the par 3s, and you'll have to hit great 2nd shots on the 1st, 2nd, 9th and 12th holes. The hotel also has the less demanding academy and

Pine Cliffs is a delightful 9-hole course with spectacular views over the coastline and out to sea. It's only minutes from the Sheraton Algarve hotel and is perfect if you want a quick game, or you can play it twice for a thoroughly enjoyable 18 holes. The par 3 6th (nicknamed 'Devil's Parlour') is particularly memorable, with a sheer 200 ft drop down a red stone ravine greeting your arrival on the tee. Designer: Martin Hawtree Fairways: Bermuda Greens: Penncross Par: 32 Length: 2540

Bordering the Ria Formosa estuary, the impressive Quinta da Ria must be a candidate for one of the most beautiful golf settings in the Algarve, with spectacular views of the mountains and coast. Quinta da Ria is built on flattish terrain with greens that are slightly undulating and well guarded by bunkers and, on 6 holes, man-made lakes. Beware of the reeds that have sprung up around all the water hazards, and steer clear of the 300+ mature olive and carob trees that were transplanted to the cou

Formerly a 9-hole course, Gramacho is now a conventional 18-hole layout. With the addition of the new 9 holes, designed by ex-Open champion Nick Price, it has become a serious rival to its championship neighbours. Built on undulating terrain and with a myriad of tactically positioned bunkers and newly planted trees, course management and accuracy are vital to success here. In our opinion though, Gramacho's biggest advantage is its greens, which have been compared with those at Augusta - need we

The magnificent Quinta do Lago South is the Algarve's original championship course and is still one of its best. It has been a regular host to the Portuguese Open - it was here in 1989 that Colin Montgomerie won his first European Tour event. It's a great course in a beautiful natural setting with everything you could want for an enjoyable game - testing par 4s, generous fairways on the par 5s, short holes across water (including the spectacular par 3 15th), tricky doglegs, cleverly placed bunke

Salgados is situated very close to the sea and water is a permanent hazard on the course, coming into play on almost every hole. You need to play straight on this challenging layout, which has a very American feel. Salgados provides a contrast to any other course in the area and is fine if you're looking for something different, but is nonetheless not one of our favourites. If you like Florida golf though, give it a try. Designer: Pedro Vasconcelos/Robert Muir-Graves Fairways: Bermuda Tift

Renowned course designer Ronald Fream considers Pinta his finest creation, and it is without doubt one of the best courses in the region. It takes full advantage of the landscape's natural valleys and undulations to provide a true test of golf and, with five different sets of tees, can be enjoyed whatever your ability. The course is characterised by large greens protected by strategically placed bunkers, as well as by the ever-present olive trees that decorate the fairways. Ranked in Golf World'

The immaculately manicured Royal course offers players of all abilities unrivalled variety and quality. Along with the neighbouring Ocean course, it enjoys an unparalleled natural setting with stunning views over the Atlantic, and it features some of the most spectacular holes on the Algarve. The cliff top par 3 16th is the most photographed hole in Europe. Buggies are compulsory before 10:30am and recommended at all other times. Prices at Vale do Lobo are among the most expensive in the area -