Golf Courses in Lisbon
Portugal is famous for its golf, and there are nearly 20 highly rated golf courses in Lisbon and its surrounding areas. Many of the best ones are between Estoril and Sintra. There is also the emergence of the silver coast where you will find the no.2 ranked golf course in Portugal West Cliffs among others
List of Golf Courses in Lisbon
Aroeira Golf Course
Aroeira Golf Club was founded in 1973 and today has around 500 members who play regularly over the 36 holes at Aroeira. Over its thirty-year history Aroeira Golf Club’s teams have won several titles which bring honour to the club and its members.
Belas Golf Course
The golf course at Belas Clube de Campo is a “Championship Golf Course” incorporating an excellent layout with fairways and greens situated in deep valleys providing exceptional views of the local landscape. The course offers a total golfing experience pleasing everyone no matter what their handicap. It demands technique and strategy and is recognised nationally and internationally as one of the best golf courses in Lisbon.
Bom Sucesso Golf Course
BOM SUCESSO Golf Course provides the sport with excellent and unique conditions. If you’re looking for Golf Courses in Portugal, where you can practice the activity with the best natural conditions and performance support, whether you’re an amateur practitioner or a professional practitioner, this is the perfect place!
Dolce Campo Real Golf Course
The stunning Dolce Campo Real golf course is a challenging par 72 with 18 holes crossing the beautiful scenery of the protected area of the Serra do Socorro and Archeira. Host to the Ladies Open 2010/2011, the golf course was built on land formerly used by the Portuguese royal family as a hunting reserve.
Estoril Golf Course
Estoril Golf Course is 25 minutes away from Lisbon and just 3 from restaurants, hotels, casino and Estoril beach. The Estoril Championship Course started in 1929 and redesigned in 1936 by Mackenzie Ross. It is known as one of the oldest and most emblematic clubs in Portugal and where two of the Portuguese most important tournaments have been held frequently: the Portuguese Open 20 years and the Portuguese International Championship Amateur 63 years.
Lisbon Sports Club
The Lisbon Sports Club is located in Serra da Carregueira, Belas, circa 20 kilometres from Lisbon. The 18 hole circuit is one of the most original in the whole country: it is nested in a valley, making the most of the plains situated on the north side of the mountains. Since 1992 the LSC it prides itself on 18 holes, PAR 69, over 5,261 meters, with an extremely rich and beautiful forest biodiversity and a striking brook which runs throughout the entire course.
Montado Golf Course
After a large renovation, the “Golf Course of Montado” reopened in September 2006 and presents itself as one of the most beautiful and competitive courses of Portugal, in line with the excellent of the courses “Quinta da Ria” and “Quinta de Cima” (from the same group of promoters).
Oitavos Dunes Golf Course
The Oitavos Dunes Golf Course, which was designed by Arthur Hills, was developed by Quinta da Marinha and opened in 2001. Since then it has been recognised worldwide as one of the best natural links golf courses, and its sand dunes and ocean environment make playing it an experience similar to playing links courses in Scotland.
Penha Longa Golf Course
With its bold drives, courageous approaches and artful greens, it is both an adrenalin rush and a soothing journey through one of Portugal’s most inspiring landscapes. Exciting at every turn, this championship challenge and host to the Portuguese Open, is a master of variety and thrills and one of the top golf courses in Lisbon.
Praia D’el Rey Golf Course
Praia D’El Rey is arguably one of the most stunning golf courses in Europe. Set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, with spectacular views over the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands beyond.
West Cliffs Golf Course
West Cliffs golf course was open to the public in 2017 and has become one of the best if not the best course in Portugal, a must play for golfers visiting the area
Pestana Beloura Golf Course
Pestana Beloura Golf Resort is located in one of the most prestigious areas of Portugal. The historic town of Sintra and the cosmopolitan resorts of Estoril and Cascais are just a few kilometresaway and Lisbon international airport is within easy reach.
Quinta da Marinha Golf Course
The Quinta da Marinha Golf Course has 18 holes with 5.870 meters of pure nature and big challenges. This par 71, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, offers fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra Mountains.
Quinta do Peru Golf Course
This course is located on the south side of the River Tagus and is just a 30 minutes drive from Lisbon. Designed by Rocky Roquemore Quinta do Peru golf course is rated in the top 100 courses by world golf magazine.
Ribagolfe Golf Course I & II
Ribagolfe golf courses I & II located in a resort lying within a native cork oak forest, 40 minutes drive from Lisbon. Riba Golf I was designed by Peter Townsend (former European Tour player) and Riba Golf II designed by (former Ryder Cup player) Michael King with European Golf Design expertise.
Royal Obidos Golf Course
The course layout spanning 6.695m (approx. 7.300 yards) off the back tees, will represent a true test of golf for players of all levels. The first hole, a generous right handed dogleg, heads north, setting up a spectacular combination of holes overlooking the lagoon (Lagoa de Óbidos). The feture hole of the front nine is the 3rd, a 144m Par 3 off the yellow tees to an island green, with the stunning Óbidos lagoon in the background.
Santo Esteavo Golf Course
The Santo Estêvão golf course was designed by Donald Steel and inaugurated in 2004. the 6832m 18 hole golf course is located in the municipality of Benavente, in a totally preserved rural area.
Troia Golf Course
The Troia Golf Championship Course is located on the Troia Peninsula – about 40 min. drive from Lisbon. The Troia golf course lies on a long flat and sandy stretch of land across the Sado Estuary, which separates the Setubal lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. In this scenic location, golfers will enjoy one of the most fascinating and challenging golf course in Portugal.