Top 10 Best Algarve Courses in 2026
The Algarve is one of the most popular and best golf destinations in Europe, attracting golfers from around the world thanks to its superb climate, stunning scenery, and exceptional course design. Located on Portugal’s beautiful southern coast, the Algarve offers a wide range of championship layouts, many created by world-renowned golf architects and set among dramatic coastal cliffs, rolling countryside, and fragrant pine forests. With more than thirty excellent courses to choose from, the Algarve provides an outstanding golfing experience for players of all abilities.
From the popular golf courses in Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago to lesser-known golf courses located in the western and eastern Algarve, the region has some of the best golf courses in Portugal. Many of these courses have hosted major professional tournaments and consistently rank among Europe’s top golfing venues. Combined with mostly year-round sunshine, excellent facilities, and easy access from Faro Airport, this is why the Algarve is a favourite destination for golfers planning a golf break in Portugal.
This page highlights a selection of the best Algarve golf courses, based on 8,668 of our clients' reviews, helping golfers understand each course's latest condition and their experience on the day they played.
#1 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 9.2 based on Quinta do Lago South Reviews
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#2 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 9.1 based on Laranjal Reviews
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#3 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.8 based on Quinta do Lago North Reviews
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#4 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.8 based on Old Course Reviews
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#5 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.7 based on Vale do Lobo Ocean Reviews
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#6 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.7 based on Ombria Reviews
Ombria Course
| Groups +16 PaxBuggies included (1stFeb to 21stJun) • (7thSep to 29thNov) | from €176 |
| Summer Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(22ndJun to 6thSep) | from €99 |
| Winter Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(30thNov to 31stDec) | from €99 |
| Easter Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(28thMar to 12thApr) | from €152 |
| Twilight (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(1stMar to 30thJun) • (1stSep to 30thNov) | from €131 |
| 1 Player + 1 Buggy(1stFeb to 21stJun) • (7thSep to 29thNov) | from €185 |
| Early Bird (1 Player + 1 Buggy) | from €131 |
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#7 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.7 based on Monte Rei Reviews
Monte Rei Course (Castro Marim Golf)
| Golf & TapasBuggies included | from €230 |
| Golf & VistasBuggies included | from €285 |
| Twilight (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(1stMar to 14thNov) | from €175 |
| 1 Player + 1 Buggy | from €190 |
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#8 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.6 based on Gramacho Reviews
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#9 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.5 based on Quinta da Ria Reviews
Quinta da Ria Course (Tavira Golf)
| 18 Holes Round | from €100 |
| Groups +12 Players | from €115 |
| Twilight(16thFeb to 30thNov) • (1stFeb to 28thFeb) • (1stApr to 15thJun) • (1stJul to 30thSep) | from €101 |
| Summer Special (2 Players + 1 Buggy)(16thJun to 31stAug) • (16thJun to 31stAug) | from €214 |
| Summer Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(16thJun to 31stAug) • (16thJun to 31stAug) | from €117 |
| Winter Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(1stDec to 31stJan) • (1stDec to 31stDec) | from €117 |
| Winter Special (2 Players + 1 Buggy)(1stDec to 31stJan) • (1stDec to 31stDec) | from €214 |
| Easter Special (1 Player + 1 Buggy)(30thMar to 11thApr) • (22ndMar to 3rdApr) | from €140 |
| Easter Special (2 Players + 1 Buggy)(30thMar to 11thApr) • (22ndMar to 3rdApr) | from €270 |
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#10 Course in the Algarve with an average rating of 8.4 based on Vale do Lobo Royal Reviews
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