
Boavista Golf Resort
Luxurious holiday resort
Boavista Golf Resort is a luxurious holiday resort on the Western Algarve, 50 minutes drive from Faro International Airport and just west of the historic town of Lagos. The resort boasts an 18-hole golf course, designed by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European Institute of Golf Course Architects. Harmonising with the area’s natural terrain Boavista offers a tranquil setting with fabulous sea views.
All things Golf
The resort facilities include a golf academy, driving range and golf clubhouse where a restaurant and bar serve a range of traditional Portuguese and European cuisine. Holiday recreational facilities include the children’s play area, tennis courts, football pitches and heated swimming pools. Boavista is only five minutes east of the family beach of Praia da Luz, and five minutes west of several of the beautiful beaches in the Lagos area.
Stunning Golf Views
Accommodation is of a very high standard. Most properties have stunning golf views, from village golf apartments with shared facilities, to private detached villas with their own pools. Fairviews Village is set between the 1st and 2nd Holes of the golf course. The Village has its own private heated outdoor swimming pool and separate babies’ pool. Sun terracing onto well landscaped gardens provides the finishing touch.
Golf Courses in the Algarve
The map below shows the location of various golf courses throughout the Algarve. For more information about each one including contact details, please scroll down the screen.

1. San Lorenzo
Ranked No.8 in Europe but very difficult to get starting times and very expensive.
Tel: +351 289 396534
2. Pinheiros Altos
2 very different nines; one through rolling countryside with umbrella pines, the other dropping down to the Rio Formosa Nature Reserve with numerous lakes.
Tel: +351 289 359910
3. Quinta do Lago & Ria Formosa
Home to 7 Portuguese Opens. 4 nines combining scented pine forests and lakes. Spectacular views. Luxurious and exclusive.
www.quintadolago.com
4. Vale do Lobo
Ocean Course - designed by Sir Henry Cotton 30 years ago and boasting the famous 7th hole along the spectacular cliff tops. Royal Course added in 1997.
www.valedolobo.com
5. Vilamoura
The Old Course - built in 1969 to a design by Frank Pennink; refurbished in 1997. Very classic English style. Pinhal - pine tree lined fairways and occasional glimpses of the sea. Laguna - fairly flat incorporating water hazards. Three 9-hole loops provide a variety of combinations.
Tel: +351 289 310341
6. Vila Sol
Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1991, it hosted the Portuguese Open for the next 2 years. In 1996 awarded a Green Flag by the European Golf Association’s Ecology Unit for its high standard of environmental management.
Tel: +351 289 300523
e-mail: golfsecretary@vilasol.pt
7. Sheraton Pine Cliffs
Exceptional cliff top position and well known for its appeal to international golfing celebrities.
www.luxurycollection.com
8. Salgados
Un-characteristically flat; adjacent to a bird sanctuary; links-style golf with lots of water.
www.nexus-pt.com/salgados
9. Carvoeiro
2 courses PINTA and GRAMACHO designed by Ronald Fream. Gently undulating with almond, carob and olives trees.
www.pestana.com
10. Vale do Milho
Designed by Dave Thomas. A good course for beginners not necessarily requiring the use of woods.
Tel: +351 282 358502
e-mail: valedemilhogolf@mail.telepac.pt
11. Alto Club
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Features the longest par 5 in Europe. Rolling countryside.
Tel: +351 282 460870 v
e-mail: golf@altoclub.com
CONCESSIONARY GREEN FEES.
12. Penina
Sir Henry Cotton’s masterpiece. Flat; lots of mature trees including Eucalyptus.
www.portugalinsight.pt
13. Palmares
Spectacular views of the Bay of Lagos. Links-style golf on the first 9; more hilly on the second nine.
Tel: +351 282 790500
www.palmaresgolf.com
CONCESSIONARY GREEN FEES.
14. Parque da Floresta
The most westerly Algarve course. Very hilly with deep ravines. Spectacular views.
Tel: +351 282 690054/55
www.parquedafloresta.com
CONCESSIONARY GREEN FEES.
15. Boa Vista Golf
This course is located between Lagos and Luz - an 18 hole Championship course designed by Howard Swan Msc.
Tel: +351 282 000111
www.boavistagolf.com
16. Morgado do Reguengo
New 18-hole championship course in the foothills of Monchique - gently rolling countryside.
Tel: +351 282 402150
e-mail: golf@altoclub.com.
Luzvillas can offer the following properties on the Boavista Golf Resort:
Guests receive discounts on golf