PORTUGAL – Land of Sunshine
Portugal offers not only the excitement of a vacation abroad, but also the hospitality of a warm and gracious people. From the cooler northern region to the Algarve in the south, lush with olive and almond trees, you will be rewarded with breathtaking scenery and challenging golf. Check out the BEST OF PORTUGAL. Extend your trip and travel to Portugal’s EXOTIC MADEIRA with lush greenery, and majestic cliffs, or THE AZORES thought to be the lost continent of Atlantis!
BEST OF PORTUGAL (7 nights)
Day 1 Arrive in Lisbon, capital of Portugal, a beautiful city, once the center of a powerful empire. Cathedrals, museums, broad boulevards with outdoor cafes add to it attraction.
Day 2 Golf today on the Estoril GC, Portugal’s oldest course. Although not long, the layout is fairly tight. Wild flowers abound in the rough, and attires you feel you are in large garden.
Day 3 This morning a round at Quinta da Marina GC, located on the Estoril Coast set in a pine forest overlooking the Atlantic. Or play on the Pehna Longa Atlantico Course, set in the hills near Sinatra, a tough golfing challenge in a beautiful and historic setting.
Day 4 Depart Lisbon and drive south to the Algarve. Take your time and sightsee along the way.
Day 5 Vilamoura I is your venue today. Designed by Frank Pennink in the English style it is set among hundreds of pines. Lush fairways and well-kept greens make this a pleasure to play.
Day 6 Vale do Lobo GC, designed by Henry Cotton, is yours to tackle. There are 27 holes divided into three nines, providing everyone with a challenging day of golf.
Day 7 Today play Quinta do Lago GC with 36 holes meandering through a pine forest, creating a golfing paradise. Broad fairways of lush Bermuda grass deceive you from tee to green, although a ball is rarely lost.
Day 8 Unfortunately time to depart enjoy one of the extensions.
EXTENSIONS
THE AZORES (3 nights)
The Azores is an archipelago of nine green, mysterious volcanic islands that lie in the middle of the Atlantic. Marvel at their beauty and slower pace of life to be found in what seems like a time warp. Add some exciting golf and you have the recipe for a great vacation!
Day 1 Arrive n Ponta Delgado, capital of Sao Miguel the largest island. You will be assisted with your rental car or transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 Golf today on Achada das Furnas GC, designed by the famous Scottish architect Makenzie Ross. With a perfect blend of classical and modern design the course offers a pleasant round in natural surroundings of great beauty.
Take time to explore the island by car or bike! The most spectacular sight in the Azores is the 10-mile round crater of an extinct volcano that cradles five lakes.
Day 3 Free day to explore or spend a couple days on the picturesque island of Terceira said to be part of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Terceira GC opened in 1957 and has been a regular venue for top events. You will find lakes that cut into the fairways, small wood bridges and a pretty windmill to navigate pass! Worth spending a little more time to experience.
Day 4 Time to depart….
EXOTIC MADEIRA (3 Nights)
The Island of Madeira is located about 500 miles from the mainland of Portugal and a golfer’s paradise. The lush greenery, majestic cliffs, dazzling flowers and moderate year-round climate are just part of the reason Madeira is fast becoming a premier golf destination.
Day 1 Arrive in Funchal. Where you will be met and transferred or assisted with your rental car.
Day 2 Golf today on the Palheiro GC, considered one of Europe’s most beautiful courses. Overlooking Funchal, the course is compact and dramatic. A challenge for both the expert and resort golfer.
Take time to explore more of this spectacular island; you might want to ‘toboggan’ to Funchal from nearby villages or visit the Corral da Freitas, the floor of an extinct crater.
Day 3 Golf on Madeira GC, situated 1500 feet above sea level with fantastic panoramic views of the ocean. Robert Trent Jones designed this, one of Europe’s fabulous mountain golf courses. Although not a long course the wind makes it a tricky one, a game you are sure to enjoy.
Day 4 Time to depart…
NOTE: Courses shown are suggested, if your choice is not shown we can substitute or add it. Additional nights can be added to play more golf or sightsee.
