The Algarve in Portugal is an ideal location for renting a holiday apartment. Whether with family or friends this pleasant, sun kissed opening off the Mediterranean with its soft sandy beaches and adventurous, wild seas provides the perfect respite to city chaos.
Lovely appointed apartments make the area one of the most favoured golf holiday destinations and there are plenty of well-manicured greens for amateurs and professionals alike to have a round.
Excellent destinations with nearby golf courses include:
Vilamoura – a picturesque coastal resort on Portugal’s south coast in the heart of the Algarve’s tourist region. There are a number of recommended golf courses locally, the beach and sea life is exceptional and there are interesting Roman ruins nearby and an adventure aquatic park as well.
Albufeira – this busy Algarve fishing resort takes its name from the Arabic for “castle by the sea” and Albufeira is a bustling holiday location with lively bars and restaurants and plenty of sporting activities within easy reach. Golf is ever popular here but there is also a thriving yacht chartering service and lots of wave action in the sea.
Monte Gordo – a suburb of Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Monte Gordo borders the Spanish region of Ayamonte and ever since the 1960’s has been recognised as a swinging hot spot. There are lots of vibrant, trendy bars and cafés, a casino and nightclubs. For those looking to get away from the noise and excitement there is a museum and local archaeological sites to explore.
Portimao, is the perfect location for lovers of aquatic pastimes. Portimao has wonderful beaches and sea fronts where you can swim, surf and sail under the constant Portuguese summer sun.