Portugal
Portugal

Portugal

A golf journey to Portugal provides your group with the best resort golfing Europe has to offer, beautiful seaside landscapes, and culturally immersive city stays. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy incredible courses, with our expert team crafting a bespoke plan for your group.

Relaxing European golf

Luxurious Portuguese Golf Journeys

Portugal is uniquely positioned in European golf, offering visitors exceptional resort stays, quality golf experiences, and beautiful landscapes and culture. Between vibrant city stays and relaxing resort retreats, there’s something for every golfer.

Beautiful coastal golf

From the Algarve to Lisbon and beyond, Portugal entices visitors with a broad range of exceptional courses.

The highest standards of resort hospitality

Portugal is renowned for its brilliant golf resort experiences, allowing your group to relax in style in luxurious surroundings.

A unique cultural experience

Your group can enjoy delicious local wines, distinctive cuisine, and deep culture in Lisbon and beyond.

Warm weather and relaxed resorts

Secluded Destinations on Portugal’s Golf Coast

Retreat into a nation of deep hospitality, warm seaside landscapes, and excellent golf. Whatever your group is searching for, Portugal has an answer.

Soak up the sun on Portugal’s south coast, and immerse yourself in a wide selection of seaside courses, all in the most beautiful surroundings.

Quinta do Lago
Palmares
Monte Rei
Els Course
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Mix the allure of Lisbon’s deep history and culture with the joys of exceptional golf on modern courses.

West Cliffs
Penha Longa
Praia D’El Rey
Oitavos Dunes
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The best of Portugal

Sample itineraries to inspire you

Every itinerary is bespoke, with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.

Algarve

Lisbon

Day 1
Portugal's Golden Golf Coast Awaits
Portugal's Golden Golf Coast Awaits

You've arrive in The Algarve

Touch down on Europe's finest golf coast, where terracotta cliffs, Atlantic light, and remarkable courses await you.

Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 2
Quinta do Lago - Where Champions Begin
Quinta do Lago - Where Champions Begin

Quinta do Lago North

The North Course at Quinta do Lago is a tournament-hardened test of precision and nerve set among ancient umbrella pines.

Quinta do Lago North Course

Quinta do Lago North Course

Central Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 3
Vilamoura - The Algarve's Timeless Heart
Vilamoura - The Algarve's Timeless Heart

Vilamoura Old Course — Algarve's benchmark since 1969

Opened in 1969 and still the benchmark of Algarve golf, the Old Course at Vilamoura plays through umbrella pines with class.

Old Course Vilamoura

Old Course Vilamoura

Central Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 4
Palmares - Where the Atlantic Views Are Unrivalled
Palmares - Where the Atlantic Views Are Unrivalled

Palmares Golf Club — clifftop links, Lagos estuary

Draped across clifftops above the Lagos estuary, Palmares is one of Europe's most scenic courses and a wonderful test.

Palmares

Palmares

Western Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 5
Laranjal — The Algarve at Its Most Compelling
Laranjal — The Algarve at Its Most Compelling

Quinta do Lago Laranjal — parkland through orange groves

Routing through orange groves and umbrella pine forest, the Laranjal Course at Quinta do Lago is beautifully demanding.

Quinta do Lago Laranjal Course

Quinta do Lago Laranjal Course

Central Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 6
Quinta do Lago - The Championship Star
Quinta do Lago - The Championship Star

Quinta do Lago South — multiple European Tour host

The South Course has hosted more European Tour events than any other Algarve layout — a tough, gloriously rewarding test.

Quinta do Lago South Course

Quinta do Lago South Course

Central Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 7
Monte Rei - The Best Course in Portugal?
Monte Rei - The Best Course in Portugal?

Monte Rei Golf Club — Jack Nicklaus design

Jack Nicklaus's extraordinary creation in the Eastern Algarve is the country's finest course — and magnificently so.

Monte Rei

Monte Rei

Eastern Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 8
The Els Club — A Fitting Algarve Finale
The Els Club — A Fitting Algarve Finale

The Els Club Vilamoura

Ernie Els's bold signature design on the Algarve rounds off this extraordinary golf week with power and personality.

Quinta do Lago South Course

Quinta do Lago South Course

Central Algarve 12 September, 2026
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
Day 9
The Golden Coast Releases You Slowly
The Golden Coast Releases You Slowly

Until next time...

The Algarve ranks among the finest golf destinations in the world, and eight great rounds here confirms it completely.

Day 1
Where Atlantic Golf Meets City Soul
Where Atlantic Golf Meets City Soul

Welcome to Lisbon

Arrive in one of Europe's most captivating capitals — a city of fado, pastéis de nata, and five remarkable golf courses.

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 2
Portugal's New Links Revelation
Portugal's New Links Revelation

West Cliffs Golf Links — Atlantic clifftop course on the Silver Coast

Opened in 2019 on an Atlantic clifftop, West Cliffs immediately announced itself as one of Europe's great new courses.

West Cliffs Golf Course

West Cliffs Golf Course

Silver Coast / Óbidos 12 September, 2026
Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 3
Golf in a Royal Sintra Setting
Golf in a Royal Sintra Setting

Penha Longa Golf Club

Nestled in the Sintra hills within a 16th-century royal estate, Penha Longa is golf in a setting of rare historical grandeur.

Penha Longa Atlantic Championship Course

Penha Longa Atlantic Championship Course

Lisbon / Sintra 12 September, 2026
Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 4
Links Golf Above the Atlantic
Links Golf Above the Atlantic

Praia D'El Rey Golf Club — Silver Coast Atlantic links

Praia D'El Rey plays along a wild Atlantic beach on Portugal's Silver Coast — dunes, sea views, and demanding links golf.

Praia D’El Rey

Praia D’El Rey

Silver Coast / Óbidos 12 September, 2026
Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 5
Sintra's Clifftop Revelation
Sintra's Clifftop Revelation

Oitavos Dunes Golf Club

Framed by the Sintra hills and Atlantic, Oitavos Dunes is widely regarded as Portugal's finest golf course — rightly so.

Oitavos Dunes

Oitavos Dunes

Lisbon / Cascais Coast 12 September, 2026
Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 6
Golf Through Silver Coast Wilderness
Golf Through Silver Coast Wilderness

Terras da Comporta — Dunas Course, Atlantic dunes

The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta threads wild Atlantic duneland south of Lisbon — raw, beautiful, unforgettable.

Terras da Comporta - Dunas Course

Terras da Comporta - Dunas Course

Comporta / Alentejo Coast 12 September, 2026
Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness

Cascais
Day 7
Lisbon Lets You Go, But Only Just
Lisbon Lets You Go, But Only Just

Until next time...

The cobblestones, the Atlantic light, and six extraordinary courses — the Lisbon Coast is the European golf trip reimagined.

Surpassing your expectations

A Legacy of great experiences

The Carr Golf Approach

A unique approach for unmatched quality

Special golfing experiences require a special attitude. From our foundation to the present, we’ve been obsessed with the details that make a real difference to your journey.

All you need to know

Frequently asked questions

Golf is mainly played from April to September in Portugal with June and July the busiest months.

Ideally, you should contact the Carr Golf team 6 months before your preferred travel dates.

A passport with is valid for at least 3 months after your departure date is require, however a visa is not needed for stays less than 90 days.

You can book direct flights to Portugal's capital, Lisbon from the following North American cities:

  • New York (JFK & EWR)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • Boston (BOS)
  • Washington D.C. (IAD)
  • Philadelphia (PHL)

Portugal is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 8 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time in America and Canada.

The currency in Portugal is Euro. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are commonly used credit cards. 

It’s a personal choice, but we recommend purchasing travel and medical insurance before your trip. Our partner, Warren Peterson of TravelersMed.com, will be happy to help. You can call Warren toll free at 1800-584-3512.

Yes. You can ship your gear door-to-door with our trusted partner, Ship Sticks. It’s a convenient, cost-effective way to guarantee your clubs and luggage arrive in Spain on time. Explore this personalised service below.

Portugal has a mild, Mediterranean climate year-round. With rain and cool temperatures between December and February and pleasant hot, sunny weather from May to September. Pack light rain jackets and light sweaters in Spring and breathable clothing (shorts, light golf shirts) in the summer.

 

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Plan with our team

Alison Duffin
Sean Benville
Susan McCann

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Sean Benville

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer