LISBON GOLF COURSES

The capital of Portugal and landmark of cultural and historical destinations

Lisboa is the capital of Portugal and lies on the north bank of the Tagus Estuary, on the European Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe. Greater Lisboa has an area of approximately 1,000 km2. The city lies more or less in the centre of the country, approximately 300 km from the Algarve in the south and 400 km from the northern border with Spain. Lisboa offers a wide variety of options to the visitor, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest only a few kilometres away from the city centre.

Less than 50 km from the city you’ll find ‘Ribagolfe’ - the most recent golf project at Herdade da Vargem Fresca, with two courses of 18 holes surrounded by the Ribatejo countryside.

On the south bank of the River Tagus, you’ll discover a real challenge at Aroeira II, part of a vast tourist complex. Even closer to the Capital, the Quinta da Marinha Oitavos course in Cascais is another great alternative. Designed by Arthur Hills, it is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to be awarded the Audubon International "Certified Signature Sanctuary/Gold".

The growth of Lisbon's "Golf Coast" over the last decade hasn't gone unnoticed: This year it was voted Europe's best golf destination by the more than 1,000 members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. Lisbon beat out nominees in Scotland, Ireland and Spain and emerged from the shadow of the Algarve, which copped the award last year. With about two dozen courses, the Lisbon region doesn't have the golfing quantity of the Algarve, but it can match its Portuguese rival in quality on the course and exceed it off.