Quinta Do Lago

Opened 2009, the land on which is was built was originally an orange grove.  Boasting spectacular fairways and well-defined greens, Laranjal is renowned for its five beautiful lakes, umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees.  At 6,480 metres in length, the challenging course demands the highest level of concentration and accuracy. Its distinctive rolling terrain has been expertly designed and manicured to provide a world-class golfing experience.  Featuring five par 5s, eight par 4s and five par 3s, the course is sown with Bermuda grass on the fairways and Penn A4 on the greens, ensuring excellent putting surfaces throughout the year.

The North Course at Quinta do Lago is one of the Algarve’s most charming venues with many holes framed with stately umbrella pines and some greens that nestle in truly magnificent sites.  In 2014, after a €9.6m renovation program, which included the rebuilding of all greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation/drainage systems and cart paths. The new-look North course reopened to critical acclaim and is firmly regarded within the top courses in Portugal.

This course has hosted the Portuguese Open 8 times and is regarded by many as the finest course in the Algarve. It was built in 1974 and has stood the test of time well, as one of the finest in the region. The course is carved through a pine forest which is part of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, an eco-system that hosts a variety of birds.