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COVER

For the past 40 years Portugal Travel News (PTN) has been developing asilent work far from fait-divers and focusing on being an important tool topromote Portugal as a destination. Portugal was still plunge into dictatorshipwhen the international edition emerged from Publituris newspaper, the firstEnglish publication focused on our tourist destination. Tourism was still tak-ing its first steps and the country was coming out of the dark period that last-ed four decades. Golf was seen as an elite sport, an activity for the “rich”always linked to major businessmen and a certain right-wing political vision.Let’s not forget that left-wing parties were reinforced in the first post-revo-lution years.Today we cannot help but smile when we recall those times, they were almostamusing events. For example, Sir Henry Cotton, the British golf hero, winnerof three editions of the British Open, arrived in the Algarve in the 60s withthe mission to design and follow up the construction of Penina, the first golfcourse in our tourist destination. He also decided to settle here with his fam-ily. He was unquestionably the major promoter of golf in the Algarve after1967 through the movie and TV show “Wonderful World of Golf” and manyarticles in golf magazines. Sir Henry not only motivated the tourists but alsoimportant players. One of the delightful details of Sir Henry was his caddy,Pacífico, a fine Algarve donkey.Portugal and especially golf have many delightful stories. Currently our coun-try is one of the most accomplished golf destinations in the world. These arenot my words but the conviction of the players. In this edition we have select-ed some of the best greens so you can check them out for yourself.

Ruben Obadia - Director

Golf… with history

4 - 8 Turismo de Portugal

12 - 13 Portugal Masters

14 - 22 Algarve Courses

24 - 39 Lisbon Courses

40 - 44 North & Centre Courses

52 - 53 Azores Rustic Golf

54 - 58 Azores & Madeira Courses

52 - 5326 - 27

Lisboa Golf Coast

Rustic Golf

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ast October an international golftournament gathered the best pro-fessional golf players, thousands ofviewers and dozens of journalistsand national and foreign opinionmakers in one of the main interna-tional tourist destinations. The eventwas the third edition of PortugalMasters. It took place in the Algarve,which reinforced its status as an allyear-around golf destination par

excellence. The result was the projection of Portugal’s image for hun-dreds of thousands of fans and potential tourists in several countries.The attending golfers, prominent players in the European andInternational Top, the nearly 40 thousand viewers that watched thetournament onsite and over 650 hours of international TV broadcastsprovided by the event established Portugal as an undeniable destina-tion of the international route for the sport. But all this also proved thesuccess of the strategy of the official entity for tourism. Turismo dePortugal decided the tournament would take place for at least threeyears, placed Portugal Masters as one of the largest events in thetouristic and sports calendar in Europe and provided the Algarve andbusinessmen of the industry with yet another event, for them to previ-

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GolfThe key to the sustainability

of tourist destinations

Portugal as an undeniable

destination of the international

route for the sport

� Luis Patrão, president of Turismo de Portugal

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� Belas Clube de Campo

Turismo de Portugal hasbeen stimulating and

supporting structuring eventsfor this sport such as Estoril

Open de Portugal, LadiesOpen, Madeira Islands Open,

Portugal Nations Cup or thevenue Portugal Golf Show

� Quinta do Vale Golf Course, Algarve

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ously program the touristic options on offer.However, in addition to guaranteeing its continuity it is also essential toassure a structured level and approach to golf. Hence in addition toPortugal Masters, Turismo de Portugal has been stimulating and sup-porting other structuring events for this sport such as Estoril Open dePortugal, Ladies Open, Madeira Islands Open, Portugal Nations Cup orthe venue Portugal Golf Show.The official entity perceives golf as an anchor for development, it helpsin the struggle against seasonability in tourism, it sponsors a balancedexpansion of the country and promotes abroad the exceptional condi-tions of the country to practice the sport simultaneously with the uniquequality of the touristic options and hotel offer. Moreover it is the enginefor regional and local economies that generates and expands businessopportunities for companies located in the areas influenced by the golfresorts and golf courses, which thus extend the greens, create and main-tain jobs, originate and share wealth.Besides appealing to tourists with an elevated purchasing power and forprolonged stays, golf bestows the destination with a perception of high-quality, valuing the environment as well as the associated facilities andservices. Portugal also has unique conditions provided by the weather,the land and the private investments carried out in recent years to attractgolfers in the so-called low season and hence increase the occupancyrates in hotels and sustain the demand for support services.However the major challenge for golf and the engaged agents – com-mon to the tourism industry all over the world in the next few years – willbe to guarantee the sustainability of the activity. By preserving and avoid-ing the excessive use of the natural resources, eliminating any potentialenvironmental threats, promoting the creation of qualified and stablejobs throughout the year, finding new ways to create and share wealth

A golf villa at Parque da Floresta, Algarve

Golf is seen as an anchor for development, it helps

in the struggle against seasonability in tourism

� Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. Course, Algarve

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with the local and regional communities, guaranteeing profitability butalso taking even more responsibility as an employer and developmentpotentiating agent.In this case, Portugal already has a new generation of golf facilities thatentailed the design of more efficient golf courses, the setting up andconversion of the sprinkling systems that significantly reduce energyconsumption, the creation of structures with a better incorporation in thelandscape and the conservation of the surrounding fauna and flora, thusincreasing the development together with other products such as birdwatching activities in the same area of the golf course.Turismo de Portugal is promoting the creation of a Product Club with thepurpose of contributing to that sustainability, which will allow not only forthe agents to share good practices in golf course management but alsoto contribute to the creation of integrated products with a higher addedvalue and extended advertisement, leading to the increase of the num-ber of golfers and a larger profitability of the investment.Besides the investment made in the last three years (2007-2009)included in “Plano de Golfe” (Plan for Golf), which allowed to support thehosting of events and its international promotion, the AutoridadeTurística Nacional, the national tourism authority, is partner in businesswith several tourist and hotel investments that comprise the constructionof golf facilities and is also taking part in the construction of the newpublic golf course at Jamor, with the aim of making the access to golfeasier for all citizens. In this product, similarly to the remaining strategicdirections, Turismo de Portugal is not limited therefore to watching butalso making it happen.�

San Lorenzo golf course

The national tourismauthority is partner inbusiness with severaltourist and hotelinvestments that comprisethe construction of golffacilities

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Aldeia dos CapuchosNew golf course just outside Lisbon

The practice course is

comprised of 10 tees where

golfers can improve and learn

the skills of the sport,

individually or in group classes

isbon Golf & Spa Coast Resort, the golf courseof the largest integrated resort in Lisbon,Aldeia dos Capuchos, has recently inauguratedthe new driving range. The practice course iscomprised of 10 tees where golfers canimprove and learn the skills of the sport, indi-vidually or in group classes.

The golf course at Aldeia dos Capuchos, located in Caparica, just 15minutes away from Lisbon downtown, opened the new driving rangelast November. With a putting green, the 9-hole golf course now has agolf school for initiation, designed for all types of golfers. Here golf

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players can learn and improve their game at classes coordinated by pro-fessional golf trainers.Next to the driving range there’s an inviting area where golfers can enjoya drink and socialise.The golf course is already approved to host official events; with 1402mtotal length, this is considered an executive course, it can be played inone round of 9 holes or in two, and cover up 2804m (7 PAR3 holes and2 PAR4 holes). And it’s perfect to test the skills of the several types ofplayers.Each hole has 2 tees (white and yellow) for men and 1 tee (red) forladies. Slight slopes, a large lake included in the game, well dimensionedgreens with minor rises, as well as bunkers strategically placed to pro-vide a pleasant challenge compel golfers to switch their skills in a per-manent test throughout the course.According to António Carmona dos Santos, manager of the Golf CourseAldeia dos Capuchos, “these executive 9-hole courses close to the citiesare great to promote golf since players can play one round in a shortperiod of time, even during lunch time, with no disturbance to the work-ing hours”.Golfers can also enjoy the Club House, an area with a beautiful land-scape over the Atlantic Ocean, the mouth of Tagus River, the lake, andHoles 1, 2 and 9 combined with the fine quality service.�

“These executive 9-holecourses are great topromote golf since

players can play oneround in a short period

of time, even during lunch time”

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Algarve

“We will promote golfin new markets”

The opening of new air routes

through Ryanair starting

March 2010 will expand the

promotion of this product in

other markets such as the

Spanish, Italian and French

olf is still one of the touristic products of theAlgarve region with a special focus on theBritish, Irish, German, Dutch and Scandinavianmarkets.

How many golf courses does the Algarveregiona currently have and how many are

under construction?Presently, there are 35 golf courses in the Algarve. This year two newcourses were inaugurated from Oceânico Group, Amendoeira andO'Connor, and among those still under construction I would like toemphasize Almada de Ouro Resort in Azinhal, Castro Marim, an 18-holegolf course foreseen for 2012, Corte Velho by Six Senses, also inAzinhal and also an 18-hole course, for 2011/2012, and TerrasVerdelago Resort, in Altura, an 18-hole for the first trimester 2012.There are other projects anticipated from east to west in the Algarve,

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Daniel Queirós, ececutive director Algarve Promotion Bureau

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and as soon as they get approved we will make them public.

How many rounds did the golf courses registered in the Algarve?Up until October, around 900 thousand rounds.

How much does golf represent in the tourism revenue of the Algarveregion?I don’t have the exact figures for the Algarve, but I can tell you that it’sabout 1,8 billion Euros in Portugal annually, it mobilizes about 300 thou-sand players, that is, around 1,4 million rounds and 1,1 million overnightstays.

What tournaments were hosted this year in the Algarve?Throughout the year many tournaments are hosted by the golf courses,however the highlight goes to Portugal Masters in Oceânico Victoria golfcourse, in Vilamoura, hosted in October. It is considered one of the bestgolf tournaments in Europe. ATA welcomes a European tournament inseveral strategic issuing countries for the Algarve (UK, Ireland, Germany,the Netherlands, Scandinavia) called Algarve Golf Trophy, the final ishosted annually in the region. The entity also supports tournamentsorganised by some international golf federations such as the Irish andDanish.

The Algarve is still continuing to receive awards as a golf destination.In addition to the two distinctions/prizes awarded by IAGTO in 2000 and2006 for best golf destination in the world, the Algarve was recentlyrecognised in 2008 and 2009 in the category "Destination with best golfcourses in Europe" at the Golf Magazine Awards that took place inCologne, Germany. The prize was awarded by Golf Magazine.

How will the promotion of this touristic product be carried out by theATA in 2010? In which markets, and what is the budget for thatadvertising?ATA will continue the strategy set in the current arrangement model witha special focus on the British, Irish, German, Dutch and Scandinavianmarkets. The opening of new air routes by Ryanair will expand the adver-tising of this product in other markets such as the Spanish, Italian andFrench. The budget will be similar to that of 2009, that is, around 1 mil-lion Euros.

When will an application be made to welcome the International GolfTravel Market (IGMT)?The 2010 edition is already confirmed for Valencia in Spain; therefore, weare currently considering the possibility to make an application for theAlgarve to host the event in 2011 or 2012.�

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Algarve

� Boavista Golf

Phone (+351) 282 000 111

Site www.boavistagolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to go there From Faro Airport (Algarve), take the EN 125 towards Lagos, where

you will see signs for the Clube de Golfe Boavista on your left.

� Region

Location

Course

Pro’s

Green Keeper

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Architect

Opening

Facilities

Algarve

Lagos

António Castelo

Almerindo Sequeira

Joaquim Costa

18

71

White tees 5737m

Howard Swan

2002

Driving Range, Academy area, Health Club & SPA, Golf shop and Restaurant

� Parque da Floresta Golf

Phone +351 282 690 054

Site www.parquedafloresta.com ; www.vigia-resorts.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to go there Follow EN125 towards Sagres. After Budens, turn fight at the traffic

lights before the Selena crossroads.

� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Green Keeper

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Architect

Opening

Facilities

Algarve

Vila do Bispo

Alan Hodson

Luís Barroso

Nelson Candeias

18

71

5712m

Pepe Gancedo

1987

Pro shop, driving range, Vigia Golf Academy, 3 putting greens, short

game practice area, changing rooms and lockers, club hire, shoe hire,

buggies

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Algarve

� Oceânico Faldo Course

� RegionLocationDirectorHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveSilvesScott Christenson18 726598mNick Faldo2008Clubhouse, pro-shop with extensive range of products, greenside bar & café,spike bar and restaurant, banqueting room, luxurious changing rooms, putting-green and driving-range.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there The Resort is just 35 minutes´ drive from Faro Airport along the A22 motorway, 4 kilometres

inland from the beach resort of Armação de Pêra.

� Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course

� RegionLocationNameDirectorPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveVilamouraOceânico Old CourseEduardo de SousaManuel Pardal, Francisco Pontes18 726353mFrank Pennink1976Clubhouse, pro-shop, valet service, restaurant, bar, bar on the course, puttinggreen and driving range with chipping area.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From the EN125, take the road for Vilamoura and turn left when you see the sign for the club.

� Oceânico O'Connor Golf Course� Region

LocationDirectorHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveSilvesScott Christenson18 726708mChristy O'Connor Jr.2008Clubhouse, pro-shop with extensive range of products, greenside bar & café,spike bar and restaurant, banqueting room, luxurious changing rooms, putting-green and driving-range.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there The Resort is just 35 minutes´ drive from Faro Airport along the A22 motorway, 4 kilometres

inland from the beach resort of Armação de Pêra.

� Oceânico Old Course � Region

LocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveVilamouraMaria de Jesus BeltrãoJoaquim SequeiraJosé Maria Cristina18 736254mFrank Pennink1969Clubhouse, pro-shop, valet service, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course,putting green and driving range.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From the EN125, take the road for Vilamoura and turn left when you see the sign for the club.

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Algarve

� Oceânico Laguna Golf

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveVilamouraEduardo de SousaAbílio CoelhoVirgolino Santos18 726121mJoseph Lee1990Clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, putting green,driving range with bunker and chipping area.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From the EN125, take the next two rights. You will see the signpost for the club on your right.

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningGrass TypeFacilities

East Algarve - Castro MarimCastro MarimAntónio CavacoDavid Holder (Head Pro ) and Markus Thim (Assistant Pro)Luis Fialho3x9 27 holes36+36+35 two daily combinations of 18 holes 71 and 72grouse/guadiana - 5574 m and guadiana/atlantic – 5265 mTerry Murray2001Bermuda - Fairways - PA4 - GreensDriving Range, Short game area, putting green, looker rooms, Gym, Sauna,Bar, Restaurant, Acomodation on course

Phone +351 281 510 330

Site www.castromarimgolfe.com.

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there Taking the IP1 from Vila Real de Santo António/Castro Marim, continue towards Beja-Mértola.

After two km, you will see signs for the course on your right.

� Oceânico Millenium Golf Course� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveVilamouraEduardo de SousaAbílio CoelhoArmando Santos18 726157mMartin Hawtree2000Clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, putting green,driving range with bunker and chipping area.

Phone (+351) 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From the EN125, take the road to Vilamoura and take the next two rights. You will see the sign-

post for the club on your left.

� Oceânico Victoria Golf Club� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveVilamouraRomeu GonçalvesJosé DiasJoão Fernandes18 726609mArnold Palmer2004Clubhouse, pro-shop, valet service, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course,putting green, driving range with bunker and chipping area.

Phone +351 289 310 333

Site www.oceanicogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From the EN125, take the road for Vilamoura and turn left when you see the signpost for the club.

Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club

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Algarve

� Quinta de Cima

� RegionLocation Director Pro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

AlgarveVila Nova de CacelaJosé Manuel FerreiraTerry Pinner18726586mPaulo DiasRocky Roquemore2002Driving range (300 x 100 meters), Golf Academy, Putting Green; Reception andPro-shop, Hire of: Buggies, Pull trolleys, Electric Trolleys, Clubs and Golf Sets;Locker Rooms and Snack Bar in the Clubhouse.

Phone (+351) 281 950 580

Site www.quintadariagolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

� Benamor Golf

� RegionLocation Director Pro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

Central AlgarveTaviraJoão Paulo SousaKeith Ashdown18715497mNuno ConceiçãoSir Henry Cotton2000Driving Range, Putting Green, Putting Course, Chipping Area, Bar/Restaurant,Pro Shop

Phone (+351) 281 320 880

Site www.benamorgolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there Take the EN 125 from Faro towards Vila Real Santo António. 3 km after Tavira turn left, where you

see the sign for the course.

� Quinta da Ria� Region

LocationDirector Pro’sGreen KeeperHolesCourse DistanceOpeningArchitectFacilities

AlgarveVila Nova de CacelaJosé Manuel FerreiraTerry PinnerPaulo Dias186053m2002Rocky RoquemoreDriving range (300 x 100 meters), Golf Academy, Putting Green; Reception andPro-shop, Hire of: Buggies, Pull trolleys, Electric Trolleys, Clubs and Golf Sets;Locker Rooms and Snack Bar in the Clubhouse.

Phone (+351) 281 950 580

Site www.quintadariagolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

� Monte Rei Golf & Country Club� Region

Location Director Pro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

AlgarveVila Nova de CacelaIain McInally Iain McInally ans David Shepherd 18726567mJoão GoulãoJack Nicklaus 2007Driving range, putting area, chipping area, golf academy, pro shop, restaurant,club house.

Phone (+351) 281 950 960

Site www.monterei.com/golf

Email [email protected]

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Algarve

� Quinta do Vale Golf Resort

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sHoles ParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

AlgarveCastro Marim José OleaJose Olea18726511mts Luis Carrilho Severiano Ballesteros 2008Restaurant, Bar, Locker Rooms, Buggys, Trolleys, Academy, Practice Area, 9holes Pitch&Putt, Pro Shop, Golf Club.

Phone +351 281 531 615

Site www.quintadovale.com

E-mail [email protected]

� Vale do Milho Golf� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Grass Type

Facilities

Central Algarve

Lagoa

Mark Stilwell

Anthony Verbunt

9

27

919m

Fernando Luz

Dave Thomas

1990

Greens: Penn Eagle; Fairways: Paspalum

Mini Training Course, Putting Green, Chipping practice area, Practice Bunker, Golf

Shop, Snooker, Restaurant and Bar, with terraces and Internet Access.

Phone (+351) 282 358 953

Site www.valedomilhogolf.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there Take the EN125 to Lagoa and turn south towards Carvoeiro at the roundabout.

From Poço Partido or Carvoeiro, just follow the signs to Vale do Milho Golf.

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Algarve

Algarve golf courses

Palmares Golf Phone - +351 282 790 500Site - www.palmaresgolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Sir Henry Cotton Penina Championship Golf Course Phone - +351 282 420 223/4 Site - www.lemeridien.com/peninaE-mail- [email protected]

Penina Academy Golf CoursePhone - +351 282 420 223/4 Site - www.lemeridien.com/peninaE-mail - [email protected]

Pestana Alto Golf Phone - +351 289 460 870Site - www.pestanagolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

CS Morgado GolfPhone - +351 282 402 150Site - www.cshoteis.comE-mail - [email protected]

CS Álamos Golf Phone - +351 282 402 150Site - www.cshoteis.comE-mail- [email protected]

Pestana Gramacho Phone - +351 282 340 900Site- www.pestanagolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Pestana Vale da PintaPhone - +351 282 340 900Site - www.pestanagolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Central Algarve

Pestana Silves Golf Phone - +351 282 440 130Site - www.pestanagolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Oceânico Academy Phone - +351 289 310 333Site - www.oceanicogolf.comE-mail- [email protected]

Herdade dos Salgados Phone - +351 289 583 030Site - www.herdadedossalgados.comE-mail - [email protected]

Pine Cliffs Phone - +351 289 500 100Site - www.luxurycollection.com/golfalgarveE-mail - [email protected]

Vila Sol Golf Phone - +351 289 300 505Site - www.vilasol.ptE-mail- [email protected]

Royal Golf CoursePhone - +351 289 353 464Site - www.valedolobo.comE-mail - [email protected]

Ocean Golf CoursePhone - +351 289 353 464Site - www.valedolobo.comEmail - [email protected]

Quinta do Lago NortePhone - (+351) 289 390 700Site - www.quintadolagogolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Quinta do Lago SulPhone - (+351) 289 390 705Site - www.quintadolagogolf.comE-mail - [email protected]

Pinheiros Altos Golf CoursePhone - +351 289 359 910 Site - www.pinheirosaltos.ptE-mail - [email protected]

San Lorenzo Golf CoursePhone - +351 289 396 552 Site - www.lemeridien.com/donafilipaE-mail - [email protected]

Colina Verde Aparthotel & GolfePhone - +351 289 790 110Site - www.golfcolinaverde.comE-mail - [email protected]

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Where to Stay? Try these...ALGARVE

LAGOSTivoli Lagos**** R. António Crisógono dos Santos, 8600-876 LagosTel. (+351) 282 790 079Web - www.tivolilagos.com

Hotel Belavista da Luz***** Praia da Luz - Vila da Luz, 8600-147 LagosTel. (+351) 282 788 655Web - www.hotelbelavista.com

Vila Galé Lagos****Lagos8600 LagosTel. (+351) 217 907 610Web - www.vilagale.pt

Le Meridien Penina Golf & Resort ***** PO Box 146, 8501-952 AlvorTel. (+351) 282 420 200Web - www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

Hotel Algarve Casino***** Avenida Tomás Cabreira - Praia da Rocha,8500-802 PortimãoTel. (+351) 282 420 000Web - www.solverde.pt

PORTIMÃOTivoli Arade**** Rua Marinha, 8500 PortimãoTel. (+351) 282 460 201Web - www.tivoliarade.com

Hotel Júpiter**** Avenida Tomás Cabreira - Praia da Rocha,8500-802 PortimãoTel. (+351) 282 415 041E-mail - [email protected]

Estrela do Vau Alto do Vau - Sítio das Delgadas, 8500-308 PortimãoTel. (+351) 282 401 160Web - www.turimhoteis.com

Victor Plaza*** Quatro Estradas, 8500 PortimãoTel. (+351) 282 470 200E-mail - [email protected]

ALVORPestana Delfim**** Praia dos Três Irmãos, 8501-904 Alvor Tel: (+351) 282 400 800Web - www.pestana.com

Iberotel Alvor**** Sítio da Dourada 8500-053 AlvorTel. (+351) 282 400 525 Web - www.iberotel.pt

Tivoli Almansor**** Apartado 1299 Vale do Covo - Praia doCarvoeiro8401-911 Carvoeiro LGATel. (+351) 282 351 100E-mail - [email protected]

Hotel Carvoeiro Sol**** Largo Praia do Carvoeiro, 8400-560 CarvoeiroTel. - (+351) 282 357 211Web - www.carvoeirosol.com

Pestana Palm Gardens**** Vale de Centeanes - Praia do Carvoeiro,8400-525 LagoaTel.(+351) 282 350 200Web - www.pestana.com

Hotel Cristal**** Vale de Centeanes - Praia do Carvoeiro,8400-525 LagoaTel. (+351) 282 358 648Web - www.cristalalgarve.com

Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & HotelSpa***** Praia de Santa Eulália, PO Box 2445, 8200-916 AlbufeiraTel. (+351) 289 598 000Web - www.grandereal .com

Hotel Vila Galé Serro Alagoa***** Rua do Município, Lote 26, 8200-916 AlbufeiraTel. (+351) 289 583 100Web - www.vilagale.pt

Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort***** Praia da Falésia 644, 8200-909 AlbufeiraTel. (+351) 289 500 100Web - www.sheraton-algarve.com

Hotel Vila Galé Praia**** Praia da Galé, Lote 33 - Apartado 2204,8201-917 AlbufeiraTel. (+351) 289 590 180Web - www.vilagale.pt

VILAMOURAVilamoura Beach Hotel***** Rua do Oceano Atlântico, 8125-478 VilamouraTel. (+351) 289 381 600Web - www.vilamourabeach.pt

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura***** Marina de Vilamoura, 8125-901 VilamouraTel. (+351) 289 303 303Web - www.tivolimarinotel.com

Dom Pedro Golf & ResortRua Atlântico8125 - 478 VilamouraTel. (+351) 289 300 700

Dom Pedro Marina**** Rua Tivoli, Lote H 4, 8125-901 VilamouraTel. (+351) 289 381 000Web - www.dompedro.com

Vila Sol Algarve, a Renaissance Spa & GolfResort***** Morgadinhos, 8125-307 VilamouraTel. (+351) 289 320 320Web - www.vilasol.pt

Vila Galé Marina**** Avenida da Marina, 8125-401 VilamouraTel. (+351) 217 907 610Web - www.vilagale.pt

ALMANCILDona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort***** PO Box 1 - Vale do Lobo, Almancil, 8135-901 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 357 200Web - www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

Vale do Lobo de Luxe Resort***** Vale do Lobo, 8135-864 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 353 000Web - www.valedolobo.com

Hotel Quinta do Lago***** Quinta do Lago, 8135-024 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 350 350Web - www.quintadolago.com

Ria Park Hotel & Spa**** Vale do Garrão, PO Box 3410, 8135-951 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 359 800Web - www.riaparkhotels.com

Hotel Pinus Ria*** Val Verde - Quinta do Lago, 8135-037 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 359 160Web - www.hotelpinusria.com

Formosa Park Hotel**** Praia do Ancão,

8135-172 AlmancilTel. (+351) 289 352 800Web - www.formosapark-hotel.com

FAROHotel Faro**** Praça D. Francisco Gomes, 2, 8000-168 FaroTel. (+351) 289 830 830Web - www.hotelfaro.pt

Colina Verde Aparthotel & Golf**** Sítio da Maragota - Moncarapacho, 8700-078 MoncarapachoTel. (+351) 289 790 110Web - www.golfcolinaverde.com

PORCHESVila Vita Parc Resort & Spa**** Alporcinhos8400 - 450 PorchesTel. (+351) 282 310 100Web - www.vilavitaparc.com

Pestana Viking****Praia Senhora da Rocha - Lagoa8400 - 450 PorchesTel. (+351) 282 320 500www.pestana.com

TAVIRAHotel Porta Nova**** Rua António Pinheiro, 8800-323 Tavira Tel. (+351) 281 329 700 Web - wwwhotelportanova.com

Vila Galé Tavira**** Rua 4 de Outubro, 8800-362 TaviraTel. (+351) 281 329 900 Web - www.vilagale.pt

Vila Galé Albacora**** Quatro Águas, 8800-901 Tavira Tel. (+351) 281 380 800Web - www.vilagale.pt

MONTE GORDOHotel Casablanca Inn**** Praceta Casablanca, 8900-426 Monte GordoTel. (+351) 281 511 444Web - www.casablancainn.com

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Lisbon

Lisboa Golf Coast

The Lisboa Golf Coast brand is responsible for the promotion of over two dozen golf courses in Lisbon area

“Let us start to paymore attention to the

Scottish market”

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Which golf courses are promoted by Lisboa Golf Coast?We are currently promoting all golf courses in Lisboa area. But of course weare actively promoting those associated with Lisbon’s tourism association,Lisbon Golf Coast, namely, Ribagolfe I & II, Santo Estévão, Tróia, Quinta doPeru, Aroeira I, Montado, Campo Real, Bom Sucesso, Golden Eagle, Praia d’ElRey, Estoril, Oitavos Dunes, Quinta da Beloura and Belas.

How many rounds have been performed in those golf courses?According to the data available, 388 thousand rounds were played.

How much does golf represent in Lisbon’s tourism revenue?Golf represents about 6% of direct revenues for Lisbon. A golfer spends onaverage about 205 Euros a day, and that is why golf players are such goodcustomers.

What tournaments were hosted this year in Lisbon?There were many tournaments, but the most important are always those relat-ed to the European Tour such as the Portugal Open at Oitavos golf courseand the Ladies Tour at Golden Eagle golf course. Apart from these majorinternational events other smaller ones were hosted for national and interna-tional amateur players.

Were there any noteworthy distinction in magazines?Lisboa Golf Coast is one of the few destinations that has 3 golf courses onthe "Top 100 Continental Europe" of the English magazine Golf World.

How will Lisboa Golf Coast promote this touristic product abroad in 2010,and in which markets will the advertising take place? What is the budget forthat support?The promotion will be carried out as in previous years with somechanges/adaptations to the increasingly competitive market. We will probablystart to pay more attention to the Scottish market. From March 4th onwardswe will have direct low cost flights between Edinburgh and Lisbon three timesa week, through EasyJet. Until now there were no direct flights betweenthese two cities, and without direct flights it is difficult to attract golfers.We will be promoting Lisboa Golf Coast in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands,Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. We will spend600 thousand Euros in advertising Lisboa Golf Coast in 2010.�

“Golf represents about6% of direct revenues

for Lisbon”

� Benjamin Oosterveer, Golf Product Manager

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� Golf do Estoril

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

LisbonEstorilFrancisco PinheiroDaniel Grimm, Carlos Aleixo, Henrique Paulino, Joaquim Rodrigues, Gordon Young18+96918 holes: 5313m / 9 holes 2371m Francisco PinheiroJean Gassiat (1929) + Mackenzie Ross (1936)1929 + 1936Training Course, Professional Instructors, Putting Green, Chipping Area,Trolleys and Caddies, Clubhouse with Bar and Restaurant Service.

Phone (+351) 214 680 176

Site www.clubegolfeestoril.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there Take the A5 from Lisbon and then the access road for Sintra/Estoril and turn right into the EN9

towards Sintra. The course is 200 metres ahead on your.

� Ribagolfe I/II� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

LisbonSamora CorreiaJosé Maria Cazal-RibeiroJoão Pedro Sousa3672Ribagolfe I – 6707m / Ribagolfe II - 6214mMartijn HuininkRibagolfe I – Peter Townsend / Ribagolfe II – Michael KingRibagolfe I – 2004 / Ribagolfe II – 2004Pro-Shop, Putting Green, Practice Bunkers, Driving Range, Chipping Green,Electric Buggies, Manual Trolleys, Electric Trolleys, Changing Rooms, RentingLockers, Towels, Parking and Restaurant

Phone (+351) 263 930 040

Site www.ribagolfe.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there After Vasco da Gama bridge, turn on your right hand side to IC3 direction Porto Alto and follow

this road. 10,8 km after the bridge exit, turn on yor right hand side to N 119 direction Coruche.

500 meters before the Infantado roundabout is the main gate of Ribagolfe (km 23)

Phone (+351) 212 979 110

Site www.aroeira.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there From Lisbon, take the 25 de Abril bridge and turn right for Costa da Caparica

and turn left at the second set of trafic lights. From there, follow the “Golfe”

signposts.

� Aroeira I & II� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Facilities

Lisbon

Charneca de Caparica

Carlos Fonseca and Francisco Pinto Leite

Joaquim Moura

18

72

Aroeira I – 6090m

Aroeira II – 6377 mts

Aroeira I - João Cabral

Aroeira II – João Cabral

Aroeira I – Frank Pennink

Aroeira II – Donald Steel

Aroeira I – 1973

Aroeira II – 2000

Restaurant, Golf shop, School, Buggies and Trolleys.

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� Montado Golf Course

� Region LocationDirectorPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen Keeper ArchitectOpeningFacilities

Lisbon Palmela Marco Andrade João Pedro Carvalhosa 18 72 6224m Carlos VieiraDuarte Sottomayor / Jorge Santana da Silva (Remoldated Course Architect in 2006)1996Aparthotel in 2008, bar, Restaurant, Spa, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipp& pitch area and Pro shop.

Phone (+351) 265 708 150

Site www.golfdomontado.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there From Lisbon, take the southbound motorway and exit at Setúbal. When you reach the traffic

lights, turn left towards the Alentejo /Algarve. At Pontes, there are signposts for the course on the

left of the road. Follow these indications.

� Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf Course� Director

Pro’s Holes Par Course DistanceGreen Keeper ArchitectOpening Facilities

Filipa Filiol de RaimondManuel Brito9291402 /1184/ 1053Área GolfJorge Santana da Silva2008Driving range, putting green, golf classes, Pro Shop, buggies, trolleys, bagsand clubs rental, 4-star hotel, restaurant and spa.

Phone (+351) 212 909 000

Site www.aldeiadoscapuchos.com

Email: [email protected]

Address Largo Aldeia dos Capuchos, 2825-017 Caparica

� CampoReal� Region

LocationSecretário de golfPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen Keeper ArchitectOpeningGreen FeeGrass Type

Facilities

Phone (+351) 261 960 899

Fax (+351) 261 960 894

Site www.camporeal.pt

Email [email protected]

How to get there 30km from Lisbon, after the Sul exit for Torres Vedras, take the A8.

OesteTurcifal - Torres VedrasRui RodriguesJonas Jakobsson18726009 mVera Quintas RebeloDonald Steel200555€Greens: *Agrostis stolonifera*, variedade L-93; Tees, Fairways e Roughs: 30%*Lolium perenne* (Perennial Ryegrass); 20% *Poa pratensis* (KentuchyBluegrass); 40% *Festuca rubra rubra* (Red Fescue); 10% *Agrostis castel-lana* (Highland Bent).ClubHouse, Golf Shop

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� Bom Sucesso Golf Course� Region

LocationDirectorProfissionalHolesParCourse DistanceGreen Keeper ArchitectOpeningFacilities

LisboaÓbidosFrancisco Pinto LeiteVasco Espírito Santo18726234mDuarte BeltrãoDonald Steel2008Driving range, Putting green, Chipping area, Clubhouse, Restaurant and Bar,Store, Lock Rooms, Buggies, Electric Trolleys and Trolleys rent

Phone (+351) 262 968 562

Site www.bomsucesso.net

Email [email protected]

How to get there Take Segunda Circular in direction to A8 Oeste. Head Towards A8 Leiria during 65 km. Take Exit

13 to A-Da-Gorda. Head towards Amoreira (follow the Bom Sucesso red signs) during 3 km. At

Amoreira, turn right in direction to Vau/Bom Sucesso.

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� Penha Longa Atlântico� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen Keeper ArchitectOpeningGreen FeePrice of classesFacilities

LisbonSintraJason KingRobert Judd and António Dantas18725955 mJoaquim MarmeloRobert Trent Jones Jr.1992€90,00 / € 120,00HOUR – € 58,00restaurant; driving range; chipping green; putting green; pro-shop; buggy bar;halfway bar.

Phone (+351) 219 249 031

Site www.penhalonga.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there Take the EN9 towards Estoril-Sintra and turn left towards Lagoa Azul. The course is on your left.

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Lisbon

� Golden Eagle � Phone (+351) 243 940 040

Site www.goldeneagle.pt

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there Drive out of Lisbon on the A1 motorway towards Porto, exit at junction 5 - Aveiras. Drive along the

IC2 and follow the golf course directions signs.

� Vimeiro Golf� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sHoles ParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningFacilities

LisbonVimeiroPedro AscensoPedro Ascenso2x9684814 mRui Neiva CorreiaFrank Pennick1963Driving Range, Academy, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar and Shop.

Phone (+351) 261 980 800

Site www.golfvimeiro.com

E-mail [email protected]

How to get there From Lisbon, take the A8 to exit no. 9 (Vimeiro) and continue towards Vimeiro. Then continue on

to the Porto Novo beach, exiting at the signpost for “Marinha Grande / Lisbon A8”. Take the A8 to

exit no. 9 (Vimeiro) and the rest of the journey is the same.

RegionLocationPro’sHolesParCourse DistanceGreen KeeperArchitectOpeningGrass Type

Facilities

LisbonRio MaiorDavid Ashington 18726623mJames CassidyRocky Roquemore1994Greens and Tees - Bent Grass (Penn Cross)Fairways – Bent Grass (Penn Eagle)Driving range, Putting Green, Golf Academy, Pro-Shop, Clubhouse, Restaurant and Bar

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advertising

Bom SucessoGolf Resort

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famous golf architect once said “ To create agreat golf course requires a great piece ofland.” Bom Sucesso fulfils this statement tothe highest degree. The Resort sits in a val-ley with views to mountains in the West, thesea in the East and forested slopes to theNorth and South. The golf course features a

first nine holes in the valley plain, whilst the second nine holesmeanders through more undulating land. The Architect, Donald

A

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Steel, has made superb use of the terrain, providing a challengingtest of golf and also a sectacular ‘Nature Walk.’ Bom Sucesso has anenvironmental, green theme which the golf course upholds in everyway. The Eucalyptus trees removed during construction have beenreplaced by a mixture of Olive and Pine trees, while the fairways,rough and tees have been carpeted with a mixture of Bent, Fescueand Rye grasses which give a perfect green surface to play from, allyear round. The large, undulating greens are sown with Penn A4bent grass, which offer a fast, true surface to putt on, their con-struction features the USGA specification, which makes them holdwell struck shots and allows for pitch and run strokes as well. Theyalso have the benefit of immediate drainage, so that play is alwayspossible in any weather. As well as the natural heath land groundcover, hazards include several large lakes and beautifully maintainedsand traps, filled with white sand.

To prepare for your game, the practice facilities are first class andagain offer sublime views. The Range features three grass tees, fromwhich balls can be hit down to the base of a valley or across it to aplateau at the same height as the tees, six greens provide targets atvarying distances. The pitching green hás a large sand trap and thena variety of places to play from fairway or rough grass, with theoptions to play lob, pitch or pitch and run shots. Two putting greensallow players to practice this skill or just simply to learn the greenspeed, which is kept bewteen 9 and 10.5 on the stimpmeter.The permanent Clubhouse is currently under construction in it’slocation next to the site of the Hilton Hotel, due to open in 2012. Inthe meantime, a temporary clubhouse provides excellent service offood & beverage, locker rooms and storage for the buggies, trolleysand rental clubs. At check-in, there is a small shop which can supplygolfing requisites and logoed golf clothing.

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The course has a par of 72, with the classic mixture of four par 5’s,four par 3’s and 10 par 4’s. Each hole has four tees, theChampionship, Players, Signature and Elegance, which offer a rangeof distances from 6,400 metres/7,040 yards down to 4,842metres/5,326 yards, so anyone can enjoy a game to suit their ability.The location is blessed with an idyllic climate for golf, with soft gen-tle breezes cooling the player in summer time and the valley settinghelping to hold heat and afford protection from the cooler north windin the winter. The Stuart Woodman Golf Academy provides the highest level ofcoaching, with Stuart holding the dual qualifications of AdvancedFellow and Honorary Memberof the PGA and the Resident ProfessionalFilipe Gonçalves being a fully qualified PGA of Portugal Member.Visiting professionals are welome to bring their own groups to play andlearn here by prior arrangement with the Golf Operations Manager.

For those wishing to stay on site, the choice of accommodation is of5 star quality, featuring T1, T2 and T3 units which are the reason forthe fame of Bom Sucesso. Each street has beendesigned by a dif-ferent, internationallty known architect, 23 in total. The BrownsRestaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner service, while theCommercial Centre offers several choices for relaxing food and drink,aswell as the typical facilities of a world class resort, including asuper-market.Golf is not the only sport available, other facilities include tennis, pad-dle tennis, football, cycling, a childrens’ play park and the nearby seawhere our own Rio Cortiço Restaurant provides fresh sea food in arelaxed atmosphere.At any time of the year and whether a group or an individual, BomSucesso provides the idyllic stay in unspoiled surroundings.�

S. Woodman

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Lisbon golf courses

Belas Clube de CampoPhone - +351 219 626 640Site - www.belasgolf.com [email protected]

Belavista GolfPhone - +351 218 310 860Site - [email protected]

Botado Golf ClubPhone - +351 262 757 700Site - www.atlanticogolfehotel.comatlanticogolfehotel@atlanticogolfehotel.com

Lisbon Sports ClubPhone - +351 214 310 077Site - [email protected]

Oitavos DunesPhone - +351 214 860 600Site -www.oitavosdunes.ptE-mail [email protected]

Paço do LumiarPhone - +351 217 591 719Site - [email protected]

Praia D'El Rey GolfPhone - +351 262 905 005Site - [email protected]

Pestana Beloura GolfPhone - +351 219 106 350 Site - [email protected]

Quinta da MarinhaPhone - +351 214 860 180Site -www.quintadamarinha.comE-mail [email protected]

Quinta do Perú Golf & Country ClubPhone - +351 212 134 320Site - [email protected]

Santo Estevão GolfPhone - +351 263 949 492Site - [email protected]

Tróia Golf Championship CoursePhone - +351 265 494 024Site [email protected]

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Lisbon City

Corinthia Lisboa Hotel*****Tel. - (+351) 217 236 363www.corinthiahotels.com

Dom Pedro Palace*****Tel. - (+351) 213 896 600www.dompedro.com

Eurostars das Letras*****Tel. - (+351) 213 573 094www.eurostarsdasletras.com

Four Seasons Hotel The Ritz Lisboa*****Tel. - (+351) 213 811 400www.fourseasons.com/lisbon

Hotel Altis*****Tel. - (+351) 213 106 000www.altishotels.com

Hotel Avenida Palace*****Tel. - (+351) 21 321 8100www.hotel-avenida-palace.pt

Hotel Bairro Alto*****Tel. - (+351) 213 408 288www.bairroaltohotel.com

Hotel Lapa Palace*****Tel. - (+351) 213 949 494www.lapa-palace.com

Hotel Real Palácio*****Tel. - (+351) 213 199 500www.hoteisreal.com

Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa*****Tel. - (+351) 213 818 700www.lemeridien-lisbon.com

Pestana Palace*****Tel. - (+351) 213 615 600www.pestana.com

Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa*****Tel. - (+351) 213 120 000www.sheraton.com/lisboa

Vip Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa*****Tel. - (+351) 210 435 000www.viphotels.com

Tivoli Lisboa*****Tel. - (+351) 213 198 900www.tivolihotels.com

Altis Park Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 218 434 200www.altishotels.com

Belver Príncipe Real****Tel. - (+351) 213 407 350www.hotelprincipereal.com

Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 213 404 040www.heritage.pt

Holiday Inn Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 210 044 000www.holiday-inn.com/lisbonprt

Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental****Tel. - (+351) 210 046 000www.holiday-inn.com/lisbon-contine

Hotel AC Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 210 050 930www.ac-hotels.com

Hotel Açores Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 217 222 920www.bensaude.pt

Hotel Aviz****Tel. - (+351) 210 402 000www.hotelaviz.com

Hotel Britania****Tel. - (+351) 213 155 016www.heritage.pt

Hotel Dom Manuel I****Tel. - (+351) 213 593 000www.hoteldmanuel.com

Hotel Fénix Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 213 862 121www.hoteisfenix.com

Hotel Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 213 500 000www.hotelisboa.com.ptHotel Florida****Tel. - (+351) 213 576 145www.hotel-florida.pt

Hotel Lisboa Plaza****Tel. - (+351) 213 218 218www.heritage.pt

Hotel Lisboa Regency Chiado****Tel. - (+351) 213 256 100www.regency-hotels-resorts.com

Hotel Lutécia****Tel. - (+351) 218 411 300www.luteciahotel.com

Hotel Marquês de Pombal****Tel. - (+351) 213 197 900www.hotel-marquesdepombal.pt

Hotel Mercure Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 217 208 000www.mercure.com

Hotel Mundial****Tel. - (+351) 218 842 000www.hotel-mundial.pt

Hotel Olissippo Castelo****Tel. - (+351) 218 820 190www.olissipohotels.com

Hotel Olissipo Oriente****Tel. - (+351) 218 929 100www.olissipohotels.com

Hotel Tryp Oriente****Tel. -(+351) 218 930 000www.tryporiente.solmelia.com

Hotel Real Parque****Tel. - (+351) 213 199 000www.hoteisreal.com

Hotel Sofitel Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 213 228 300www.sofitel.com

Hotel Vila Galé Ópera****Tel. - (+351) 213 605 400www.vilagale.pt

Hotel Villa Rica****Tel. - (+351) 210 043 000www.hotelvillarica.com

Hotel Vip Executive Art's****Tel. - (+351) 210 020 400www.viphotels.com

Hotel Vip Executive Barcelona****Tel. - (+351) 217 954 273www.viphotels.com

Hotel Vip Executive Diplomático****Tel. - (+351) 213 839 020www.viphotels.com

Hotel Vip Executive Madrid****Tel. - (+351) 213 191 760www.viphotels.com

Hotel Zenit Lisboa****Tel. - (+351) 213 102 200www.zenithoteles.com

Lisbon Marriott Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 217 235 400www.marriott.com/lispt

Novotel****Tel. - (+351) 217 244 800www.novotel.com

NH Campo Grande****Tel. - (+351) 217 917 600www.nh-hotels.com

NH Liberdade****Tel. - (+351) 213 514 060www.nh-hotels.com

Radisson SAS Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 210 045 000www.grupo-continental.com

Sana Lisboa Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 210 064 300www.sanahotels.com

Sana Malhoa Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 210 061 800www.sanahotels.com

Sana Metropolitan Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 217 982 500www.sanahotels.com

Tivoli Jardim****Tel. - (+351) 213 591 000www.tivolihotels.com

Tivoli Oriente****Tel. - (+351) 218 915 100www.tivolihotels.com

Turim Europa Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 210 330 800www.turimhotels.com

Turim Lisboa Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 213 139 410www.turimhotels.com

Jerónimos 8 Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 213 600 900www.jeronimos8.com

Fontana Park Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 213 576 212www.fontanaparkhotel.com

Hotel Vincci Baixa****(+351) 218 803 190www.vinccihoteles.com

Estoril & Sintra

Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa*****Tel. - (+351) 213 199 500www.hoteisreal.com

Farol Design HotelTe.- (+351) 214 823 490www.farol.com.pt

Hotel Albatroz*****Tel. - (+351) 214 847 380www.albatrozhotels.com

Hotel Cascais Miragem*****Tel. - (+351) 210 060 600www.cascaismirage.com

Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho*****Tel. - (+351) 214 870 491www.guinchotel.pt

Palácio Estoril Hotel & Golf*****Tel. - (+351) 214 648 000www.palacioestorilhotel.com

Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort*****Tel. - (+351) 219 249 011www.penhalonga.com

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais*****Tel. - (+351) 219 233 200www.tivolihotels.com

Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort****Tel. - (+351) 214 860 100www.quintadamarinha.com

Hotel Atlantis Sintra Estoril****Tel. - (+351) 214 690 721www.graopara.pt

Riviera Hotel Carcavelos****Tel. - (+351) 214 586 600www.rivierahotel.pt

Hotel Praia Mar****Tel. - (+351) 214 585 100www.almeidahotels.com

Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira****Tel. - (+351) 261 869 900www.vilagale.pt

Hotel Atlântico****Tel. - (+351) 214 680 270www.hotelatlanticoestoril.com

Hotel Inglaterra****Tel. - (+351) 214 684 461www.hotelinglaterra.com.ptHotel Vila Galé Estoril****Tel. - (+351) 214 648 400www.vilagale.pt

Amazónia Jamor Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 214 175 638www.amazoniahoteis.com

Lagoas Park Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 211 109 700www.tdhotels.pt

Hotel Real Oeiras****Tel. - (+351) 214 469 900www.hoteisreal.com

Pestana Sintra Golf****Tel. - (+351) 214 825 900www.pestana.com

Tivoli Sintra****Tel. - (+351) 219 237 200www.tivolihotels.com

Oeste

Hotel Westin CampoReal SPA & Golf*****Tel.- (+351) 261 960 900www.camporeal.pt

Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResort*****Tel. - (+351) 262 905 100www.marriottpraiadelrey.com

Hotel Real D´Óbidos****Tel. - (+351) 262 955 090www.hotelrealdobidos.com

Atlântico Golfe Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 262 757 700www.atlanticogolfehotel.com

Leiria / Fátima

Hotel Miramar ****Tel. - (+351) 262 550 000 www.hotelmiramar.pt

Hotel de Fátima **** Tel. - (+351) 249 533 351 www.hotelfatima.com

Templários

Hotel dos Templários****Tel. - (+351) 249 310 100www.hoteldostemplarios.com

Ribatejo

Estalagem Vale do MansoTel.- (+351) 241 840 000www.estalagemvalemanso.com

Hotel Lusitano - Golegã****Tel. - (+351) 249 979 170 www.hotellusitano.com

Santarém Hotel****Tel. - (+351) 243 309 500www.santaremhotel.pt

Costa Azul

Hotel do Mar – Sesimbra ****Tel. - (+351) 212 288 300 www.hoteldomar.pt

Sana Sesimbra Hotel****Tel: (+351) 212 289 000 www.sanahotels.com

Melia Aldeia dos Capuchos****Tel. - (+351) 212 909 000www.solmelia.com

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa****Tel: +351 212 289 800 www.sesimbrahotelspa.com

Riviera Hotel Setúbal****Tel. - (+351) 265 550 700www.rivierahoteis.com

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North & Centre

� Oporto Golf Club

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceOpeningFacilities

NorthParamos - Espinho Manuel ViolasEduardo Maganinho / José Maganinho José Granja 1871 5551m 1890 Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitch & Putt, Bar and Restaurant.

Phone (+351) 227 342 008

Site [email protected]

Email [email protected]

How to get there From the A1 Porto-Lisboa motorway, turn on to thre EN109 and continue to Espinho. The course is

south of the city. From the A1 Lisboa-Porto, exit for Vila da Feira. Take the IC1 towards Espinho to

the Miramar exit. The course is signposted.

� Miramar Golf Club� Region

LocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningFacilities

NorthVila Nova de GaiaÁlvaro Teles de MenesesSérgio Ribeiro e Nelson RibeiroMiguel Câncio9702759 (white); 2393 (red)Frank Gordon1932Golfshop, Restaurante, Bar, Driving range and Putting green

Phone (+351) 227 622 067

Site www.cgm.pt

Email [email protected]

How to get there Take the A1 Porto/Lisboa and exit on to the EN 109 towards Miramar. Turn right when you see a

yellow sign for the course. Oporto – 12 Km. Oporto airport – 20 km.

� Quinta da Barca Golf Course

� RegionLocationDirectorPro’sGreen KeeperHolesParCourse DistanceArchitectOpeningType of GrassFacilities

NorthEsposendeJoana OsórioAndré Teixeira João Pedro9623914mJorge Santana da Silva1997Greens: Penncross; Fairways: LFDriving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Golf Academy, Pro shop,Buggies, Trolleys, Clubhouse, Restaurant and Bar.

Phone (+351) 253 966 723

Site www.golfebarca.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there Take the IC1 from Oporto towards Viana do Castelo and exit for Esposende. At the firs roundabout

you will see for the course.

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North & Centre

Phone (+351) 22 969 21 22

Site www.valepisao.com

E-mail www.valepisao.com

� Vale do Pisão Golf Course

� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Facilities

North

Santo Tirso

Stuart Woodman

Jorge Couto e Ouroso

9+9

74

6532m

João Pinto Abreu

Jorge Santana da Silva

2009

Academy, Driving Range, Putting Green, Golf shop, C-swing, tomi

putter, Bunker Practice, Chipping Zone, Explanar, restaurant & Bar

Phone (+351) 253 591 916

Site www.rilhadas.com\golfe

E-mail [email protected]

� Rilhadas Golf Course� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Facilities

North

Fafe

Ricardo Gonçalves

Paulo Teixeira

9

30

José Manuel Costa

José Lencastre

2008

Pro shop, driving range, academy, school, putting green, chipping

green, changing rooms, bar and restaurant

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North & Centre

North & Centre golf courses

Amarante GolfPhone - +351 255 446 060Site - www.golfedeamarante.comE-mail - [email protected]

Curia Golf ClubPhone - +351 231 516 891Site - www.curiagolfe.com Email - [email protected]

Estela Golf ClubPhone - +351 252 601 567Site - www.estelagolf.ptEmail - [email protected]

Montebelo GolfPhone - +351 232 856 464Site - www.golfemontebelo.ptEmail - [email protected]

Áxis Ponte de Lima GolfPhone - +351 258 743 414Site - www.axishoteisegolfe.comEmail - [email protected]

Quinta da Barca Golf CoursePhone - +351 253 966 723Site - www.golfebarca.comEmail - [email protected]

Quinta das Lagrimas Golf AcademyPhone - +351 239 802 388Site - www.quintadaslagrimas.comEmail - [email protected]

Quinta do FojoPhone- +351 227 727 070 / 80 Site - www.golfojo.com Email - [email protected]

Vidago GolfPhone - +351 276 90 96 62 Site - www.vidagopalace.comE-mail - [email protected]

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Where to Stay? Try these...NORTH & CENTRE

AMARANTECasa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux**** Largo do Paço, 64600-017 AmaranteTel. (+351) 255 410 830Web - www.casadacalcada.com

Hotel Navarras*** Rua António Carneiro4600- 049 AmaranteTel. (+351) 255 431 036Web - www.maisturismo.pt/hnavarras

BAIÂODouro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa****Santa Cruz do Douro4640-423 BaiãoTel. - (+351) 254 880 000Web - www.douropalace.com

BRAGAMeliã Braga Hotel & Spa****Avenida João Paulo II4715 BragaTel. - (+351) 707 299 707Web - www.meliabraga.com

ESPINHOHotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center*****Avenida da LiberdadeSão Félix da Marinha4410-154 EspinhoTel. (+351) 227 338 030Web - www.solverde.pt

PraiaGolfe**** Rua 64500-357 EspinhoTel. (+351) 227 331 000Web - www.praiagolfe.com

ESPOSENDEAxis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel****Avenida Raul de Sousa Martins - Ofir4740-405 EsposendeTel. - (+351) 253 989 800Web - www.axishoteisegolfe.com

PONTE DE LIMAHotel Ponte de Lima Golfe*** Quinta de Pias, Fornelos4990-620 Ponte de LimaTel. (+351) 258 900 250Web - www.hoteldogolfe.com

OPORTOHF Ipanema Park*****Rua de Serralves, 1244150-702 PortoTel. - (+351) 225 322 100Web - www.hoteisfenix.com

Infante Sagres*****Praça Dona Filipa de Lencastre, 624050-259 PortoTel. - (+351) 223 398 500Web - www.lagrimashotels.com

Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa***** Rua Tenente Valadim 1464100-476 PortoTel. +351 220 404 000Web - www.sheratonporto.com

Porto Palácio Congress Hotel & Spa*****Avenida da Boavista, 12694100-130 PortoTel. - (+351) 226 086 600Web - www.hotelportopalacio.com

Tiara Park Atlantic Porto*****Avenida da Boavista, 14664100-114 PortoTel. - (+351) 226 072 500Web - www.tiara-hotels.com

Bessa Hotel****Rua Dr. Marques de Carvalho, 1114100-325 PortoTel. - (+351) 226 050 000Web - www.bessahotel.com

Best Western Hotel Inca****Praça Coronel Pacheco, 524050-453 PortoTel. - (+351) 222 084 151Web - www.hotelinca.com

Quality Inn Portus CalleAvenida da Boavista, 10604100-113 PortoTel. - (+351) 210 046 320 (Sales Center)Web - www.choicehotelseurope.com

Pestana PortoPraça da Ribeira, 14050-513 PortoTel. - (+351) 223 402 300Web - www.pestana.com

Hotel Vila Galé Porto**** Avenida Fernão de Magalhães, 74300-190 PortoTel. (+351) 225 191 800Web - www.vilagale.pt

POVOA DO VARZIMHotel Novotel Vermar Póvoa do Varzim**** Rua da Imprensa Regional4490-518 Póvoa do VarzimTel. (+351) 252 298 900Web - www.novotel.com

VILA NOVA DE GAIACasa Branca Beach & Golf Hotel**** Rua da Bélgica, 86, Praia de Lavadores4400-044 Vila Nova de GaiaTel. (+351) 227 727 400Web - www.casabranca.com

Holiday Inn Porto Hotel**** Avenida da República - Apartado 3684401-997 Vila Nova de GaiaTel. (+351) 223 742 600Web - www.holidayinn.com

Mercure Porto Gaia**** Manuel Moreira Barros, 618 D4400-346 Vila Nova de GaiaTel. (+351) 223 740 800Web - hoteis.hotelopia.pt/portugal/porto

LAMEGOAquapura Douro ValleyQuinta Vale de Abraão - Samodães5100-758 LamegoTel. (+351) 254 660 600Web. - www.aquapurahotels.com

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� António Carmona Santos - Managing Partner of the company Carmona Santos, Lda.; Managing Director of Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf Course;and President of the Portuguese Association of Golf Managers.

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46 PORTUGAL TRAVEL NEWS - GOLF - 2010

Golf and Tourism in Portugal

Golf is played in our country

since the 19th century, but

contrarily to what happened in

most countries, it only

developed recently as a result

of the tourism thrust

ur privileged climate as well as the creation ofseveral hotels oriented to the Sun & Beachmarket caused a problem related to season-ability. Hotels would be full during the summerbut had low occupancy rates for the rest ofthe year. After the creation of Le MéridienPenina Hotel & Golf in the 50s, and the hiring

of renowned professional Sir Henry Cotton to design and manage theentire complex, everything started to change. Attracted by the statusand prestige of the English golfer, guests from the UK started to seethe Algarve not only as a peaceful and protected destination where it

O

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was pleasant to spend the summer months in the beach, but alsoas the new destination to play golf. The Algarve began strengthen-ing its position thanks to the quality of the golf courses, the pro-motional activities that the organisation of major internationalevents brought about and also the considerable increase of thenumber of accommodation units. In 2007 about 250 thousandtourists visited the Algarve as a result of this sport.Everything seemed secure. Demonstrating annual increases over7%, life was easy and nobody thought of assessing if the adaptedmodel was everlasting or if some changes should be made to pre-vent any alarming situations. When it was least expected, a global

financial crisis came to happen. The crisis affected many countries,among which the UK. It is easy to point fingers after mistakes aredone, but it is crucial to learn something from it.The golf oriented market did not cease to exist. There are current-ly 60 million golf players around the world, among those about 20million enjoy travelling to play the sport. In Europe, golf has beenstrengthening its position, in addition to the 3, 5 million British,there are also around 700 thousand golfers from Northern Europe,500 thousand German players, 400 thousand from France and 320thousand from Spain. However there is a strong decline in the num-ber of visitors.

“There are currently 60million golf players

around the world, amongthose about 20 million

enjoy travelling to play thesport”

� Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf Course

Golf in Portugal

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What can we do?It seems clear that it is necessary to make some changes to the exist-ing model in order to maintain or increase the occupancy rates of ourgolf courses. We need to take urgent measures, for example:1. To create a national strategic plan for golf. All interested entities

should participate in the development of the golf industry inPortugal.

2. To perform integrated promoting actions, by region or even nation-wide.

3. To diversify the offer compared to the traditional markets, takingaction in the Northern European countries and more assertively inthe Spanish market.

4. To promote without further delay the practice of golf on a nationallevel, attracting more players through training programs to be per-formed in the several golf courses. Without the domestic market, itis not possible to consolidate our golf industry.

5. To improve the current trading systems turning to the direct salethrough the Internet (it is essential to rely on an excellent nationalwebsite in which all Golf Courses should participate).

6. To get advantageous deals with different airlines, especially withthe national airline, in order to get special tariffs for golfers.

ConclusionIt is necessary to face the crisis as an ordinary event that will berepeated every so often and understand that there are no indis-putable systems. Those who adapt manage to survive. Given thecurrent conditions of the market, our position can be characterisedby:

In 2007 about 250thousand tourists visitedthe Algarve as a result of

this sport

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Positive factors:- First-class golf courses, enough in number to become a golf desti-

nation.- We exist in the market for many years, and we are acknowledged for

our quality.- We have been promoting our destination through major events.- We have an exceptional climate.- We have fine-quality hotels, enough in number for the market.- We have a high-quality offer for supplementary and cultural pro-

grams.

Negative factors:- We are very dependant from the British market.- We need to considerably improve the level of our services.- We must show a better commercial assertiveness.- We have to improve the cooperation between the various golf

courses.- We need to define strategies through a global plan for the indus-

try of golf.- We have a domestic market that is very small.- Transportation costs are very high from and to the foreign markets.

Moreover there is the most determining factor to succeed:“Quality/price ratio”. If there is the means to take advantage of themany benefits and if we adapt the necessary measures that put anend to or lessen our weaknesses, it will be possible to go through thisdifficult period and maybe come out of it bearing a reinforced posi-tion.�

“We exist in the marketfor many years, and weare acknowledged for our quality”

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Azores

Ever heard of rustic golf?Come to the Azores…

uch has been written about golf and muchmore will be written, from the perpetual andmethodical question about its origin to whichplayers can say they had the pleasure to bethe first to play the game. Maybe the Chinese?And why not the Flemish or the French? Andwhere are the Scottish in the middle of the

controversy?Guias Essenciais – Golfe, by Arnold Palmer, Ed. D.K./Civilização“… the only fact in the entanglement of rumors and theories is that thefirst printed reference to golf dates back from 1457, in an Act ofParliament issued by James II, King of Scotland. It stated: ‘football andgolf should be utterly outcast and must not be practiced’, and in facthe managed to banish the game. The king was worried that many ofhis countrymen were at the golf courses improving their swing whenthey should be practicing target shooting. It was unlikely that using aclub would keep away invaders, whereas a straight flying arrowwould…”

M History proves that in Scotland all social classes “used clubs to strikeanything available” and played in courses created at their own judg-ment, thus there was the need to have a standard regulation. The reg-ulation would be introduced in 1764 by William St. Clair of Roslin, headof the golf clubs of Leith and St. Andrews. From this date on, treatiesincluding the rules and its interpretations never stopped. Thousands ofgolf courses appeared worldwide. Millions of golfers practice theirswing and fail at the putt, and think: “Tomorrow I’ll hit the perfect score”.Arnold Palmer once said: “What other people may find in poetry or artmuseums, I find in the flight of a good drive". Let us be level-headedand combine all this in the pleasure of art. Millions of players breathe inhealthy atmospheres in the 4 to 8km when roaming the green fields,enjoying a quietness that is crucial to a good stroke and the tranquilli-ty and richness of the human relationships that sports provide, eitherwith other people or privately.But where does the Rustic Golf of Azores that was mentioned earliercomes from? These are nine islands, coincidentally one island for eachtee and pin, a perfect first round of golf.

In December 2006 at S. Miguel we conducted the first experience with five

pioneer golfers. The mingling sessions are still taking place and we have played

17 times in almost all the islands, except Graciosa and Terceira

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the fields where their herds graze. Others envision the creation of a per-manent golf circuit and are preparing to train and challenge the nextdoor neighbour for a play.

Rustic Golf of the Azores - 1st Circuit of the Forest RecreationalReserve in S. Miguel

With the cooperation of the Direcção Regional dos Recursos Florestais(forest resources department) and the Direcção Regional de Turismo,the tourism entity for the Azores, we are currently preparing the “RusticGolf of the Azores – 1st Circuit of the Forest Recreational Reserve in S.Miguel” in 2010. The circuit will be comprised of the 6 events, one foreach municipality, and will take place between March and October. Theactivity will be included in a promotion and development strategy for golfand also aimed to advertise the Forest Recreational Reserves and itssuitability for integrated leisure activities to enjoy and respect Nature.To talk about golf is exciting. It’s a game played in the sand of the desertor the snow of the mountains. Golf is (special) strokes in cities, towns orvillages. Golf is Imagination!And our own very “serious” joke: “Life is a game, the important is golf!”Enjoy your clubs.

Text byLuis Venâncio Silva ResendesCarlos Manuel P. Teixeira da Silva�

Four islands are PAR3 – Sta. Maria, Graciosa, Flores and CorvoThree islands are PAR4 – Terceira, S. Jorge and FaialTwo islands are PAR5 – S. Miguel and Pico

At Azores there are only three golf courses, two in S. Miguel Island, oneof them, created in 1939, is one of the oldest in Portugal, and anotherin Terceira. The islands provide endless pastures sided by wonderfultrees and flowers, creeks, exuberant landscapes including challengingfog, stone walls and “corraletas”.At Azores we also have a passion for Nature and an immense pleasurefor golf. Let us return to the origin and like the Scottish start to walk thefields to see if we hit the small hole signaled by a flagpole with thefewest amount of strokes.In December 2006 at S. Miguel we conducted the first experience withfive pioneer golfers. The mingling sessions are still taking place and wehave played 17 times in almost all the islands, except Graciosa andTerceira. We’ve played in several areas, but in Caldeirão in Corvo Islandor on top of the ashes of the Capelinhos volcano it was a grand andunforgettable experience since we felt small, reduced to our realdimension. At all events we worried that the villages promoted thegame together with our cooperation and we wished to develop initiationactivities for children and adults. And our wish became true, a satisfac-tion for us.In the rustic greens of the Azores 97 golfers have already played. Manyalready purchased the equipment and started on tournaments across

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Azores & Madeira

� Batalha Golf Course

Phone (+351) 296 498 559 / 60

Fax (+351) 296 498 284

Site www.azoresgolfislands.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there Two hours by plane from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada. Upon leaving

Ponta Delgada, follow the highway in the direction of Capelas. Before

reaching Fenais da Luz turn right to Aflitos

� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Green Fee

Grass Type

Price of classes

Facilities

Azores

Aflitos – Ponta Delgada

Pilar Melo Antunes

Rui Índio, André Medeiros

27

72

Pros: A+B - 6435m, B+C - 6395m, C+A - 6574m

Men: A+B - 6120m, B+C - 6001m, C+A - 6209m

Ladies: A+B - 5366m, B+C - 5311m, C+A - 5463

Manuel Peixoto

Cameron & Powell

1996

80€ - 18 holes; 49€ - 9 Holes

Fairways: Bermuda; Greens: Penn Links; Ruoghs:

Festuca arundinacea

Upon Request

ClubHouse with covered 3.000 square meters with

Bar, Restaurant for Golfers only. Social Bar, Luxury

Restaurant, Meeting Room for 300 people, Pro-

Shop and TV/Video Room. Driving Range (for 80

players), Chipping Area and 2 Putting Greens with

2.000 square meters.

� Furnas Golf Course

Phone (+351) 296 584 341 - 296 584 651

Site www.azoresgolfislands.com

Email [email protected]

How to get there Two hours by plane from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada. Upon leaving Ponta

Delgada follow the north coast in direction to Furnas

� Region

Location

Director

Pro’s

Holes

Par

Course Distance

Green Keeper

Architect

Opening

Green Fee

Grass Type

Price of classes

Facilities

Azores

Achada das Furnas - 9675 Furnas - São Miguel

Pilar Melo Antunes

Rui Índio, André Medeiros

18

72

Pro: 6232m / Men: 5955m / Ladies: 5256m

António Peixoto

Mackenzie Ross and Cameron & Powell

1936 / 1986

80€ - 18 holes; 49€ - 9 Holes

Fairways: Loliuons, Festuca, Poa pratensis; Greens:

Penn links; Roughs: Loliuons, Festuca, Poa pratensis

Upon Request

ClubHouse with Bar, Restaurant, Pro-Shop and TV

Video Room. Two Putting Greens with 950 square

meters; Practice Tee and Chipping Area for 20

players.

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Azores & Madeira golf courses

Campo do Clube de Golfe Ilha TerceiraPhone - +351 295 902 299Site - www.terceiragolf.com Email - [email protected]

Palheiro GolfPhone - +351 291 790 120Site - www.palheirogolf.comEmail - [email protected]

Porto Santo GolfPhone - +351 291 983 777Site - www.portosantogolfe.comEmail - [email protected]

Clube de Golf Santo da Serra Phone - +351 291 550 100Site - www.santodaserra.com Email - [email protected]

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Where to Stay? Try these...Azores & Madeira

AZORESS. MIGUEL

Hotel Príncipe do Mónaco*****Avenida Infante D. Henrique S/N9500-000 Ponta DelgadaWeb - www.principedomonaco.com

Furnas Spa Hotel****Avenida Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, S/N - Furnas9675-022 PovoaçãoTel. - (+351) 296 549 000Web - www.furnasspahotel.com

Bahia Palace Hotel & Resort**** Praia da Água d'Alto9680-365 Vila Franca do CampoTel. (+351) 296 539 130Web - www.hotelbahiapalace.com

Hotel Marina Atlântico****Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 19500-767 Ponta DelgadaTel. - (+351) 296 307 900Web - www.bensaude.pt

Hotel Açores Atlântico**** Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 1139500-150 Ponta DelgadaTel. (+351) 296 302 200Web - www.bensaude.pt

Hotel Holiday Inn*** Avenida Dom João III, 299500-310 Ponta DelgadaTel. (+351) 296 630 000Web - www.holidayinnazores.com

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel***Rua Padre José Jacinto Botelho9675-061 FurnasTel. - (+351) 296 549 090Web - www.bensaude.pt

Royal Garden Hotel**** Rua de Lisboa9500-216 Ponta DelgadaTel. (+351) 296 307 300Web - www.investacor.com

Estalagem Senhora da Rosa**** Rua Senhora da Rosa, 3Fajã de Baixo9500-450 Ponta DelgadaTel. (+351) 296 630 100Web - www.estalagemsenhoradarosa.com

Hotel Caloura Resort**** Rua do Jubileu, Caloura9560-206 LagoaTel. (+351) 296 960 900Web - www.calourahotel.com

Hotel Avenida****Rua Dr. José Bruno Tavares Carreiro9500-119 Ponta DelgadaTel. - (+351) 296 209 660Web - www.bensaude.pt

São Miguel Park Hotel***Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral9500-222 Ponta DelgadaTel. - (+351) 296 306 000Web - www.bensaude.pt

Estalagem dos Clérigos****Rua dos Clérigos, 19630- NordesteS. Miguel - AçoresTel. (+35) 296 480 100Web - www.bensaude.pt

TERCEIRAHotel do Caracol**** Estrada Regional 1, Silveira9700-901 Angra do HeroísmoTel. (+351) 295 402 600Web - www.hoteldocaracol.com

Terceira Mar Hotel**** Portões de S. Pedro, 19700-967 Angra do HeroísmoTel. (+351) 295 402 280Web - www.bensaude.pt

FAIAL

Hotel do Canal***Largo Dr. Manuel de Arriaga9900-026 HortaTel. - (+351) 292 202 120Web - www.bensaude.pt

MADEIRAEstalagem Serra Golf**** Casais Próximos - Santo da Serra9100-255 Santa CruzTel. (+351) 291 550 500E-mail - [email protected]

Hotel do Santo**** Santo António da SerraSítio dos Casais Próximos9200-160 MachicoWeb - www.enotel.com

Hotel Vila Galé Santa Cruz**** Rua de S. Fernando 9100-157 Santa CruzTel. (+351) 291 529 000Web - www.vilagale.pt

Hotel Santa Catarina**** Rua Bom Jesus, 229100-152 Santa CruzTel. (+351) 291 520 000E-mail - [email protected]

Estalagem Casa Velha do Palheiro***** Rua da Estalagem, 23, São Gonçalo 9060-414 FunchalTel. 8+351) 291 790 350Web - www.palheiroestate.com

Choupana Hills Resort & Spa***** Travessa do Largo da Choupana9060-348 FunchalTel. (+351) 291 206 020Web - www.choupanahills.com

PORTO SANTO

Pestana Porto Santo*****Estrada Regional 1209400-015 Porto SantoTelefone:(+351) 291 239 577Web - www.pestana.com

Hotel Porto Santo**** Campo de Baixo9400-015 Porto SantoTel. (+351) 291 980 140Web - www.hotelportosanto.com

Hotel Torre Praia**** Rua Goulart Medeiros9400-164 Porto SantoTel. 291 980 450Web - www.torrepraia.pt

Hotel Quinta do Serrado**** Sítio do Pedegral9400-010 Porto SantoTel. (+351) 291 980 270E-mail - [email protected]

Hotel Vila Baleira Thalassa**** Sítio do Cabeço da Ponta, Apartado 2439400-090 Porto SantoTel. (+351) 291 980 800Web - www.vilabaleira.com

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