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Vale do Lobo Golf Resort
Algarve, Portugal

Vale do Lobo Golf Resort

Vale do Lobo Golf Resort

Vale do Lobo is one of the Algarve's oldest and most storied golf addresses, best known for the Royal Course's dramatic clifftop par-3 16th, played out over the Atlantic. The Ocean Course offers a slightly gentler companion round, and both are laid through pine trees and rolling terrain that stays scenic without feeling gimmicky. Rather than a single hotel block, the resort is villa and apartment led, giving it more of a residential feel, with everything centred around the Praça's restaurants and bars. Faro Airport is only around 20 minutes away, and the whole place carries a calm, unpretentious atmosphere shaped by decades of repeat visitors.
  • ✓Royal Course: Home of the Famous Clifftop Par-3 16th
  • ✓Second Course: The Ocean
  • ✓Former European Tour Venue
  • ✓Villa & Apartment-Style Resort Living Around the Praça
  • ✓20 Minutes from Faro Airport
Hotel Quick Facts
  • Nearest AirportFAO
  • Best MonthsMar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Amenities & Services
2 Championship Golf CoursesVilla & Apartment AccommodationBeachfront Praça (Restaurants & Bars)Buggies IncludedFree TaylorMade Club Hire

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Vale do Lobo Golf Resort

Vale Do Lobo Resort

3 Nights, 2 RoundsSelf CateringGolf Break
3 nights Self Catering at Vale do Lobo Golf Resort
2 rounds at VDL Royal or Ocean
Transfers not included
Travel 1st Nov 2026 – 31st Dec 2026
From per person£459ppEnquireView details
Golf at Algarve

Nearby Golf Courses

CourseHolesParDifficultyGreen Fee
Quinta do Lago South1871Hard€280
Vale do Lobo Royal1872Hard€195
Vilamoura Old Course1873Medium€130
San Lorenzo Golf Club1872Medium€175
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club1872Hard€250
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