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PORTUGAL: Coast of Lisbon 
It
is situated at 30 minutes from the centre of Lisbon, on the
south bank of the Tejo river and close to Caparica, in a magnificent
environment which the climate allows to play all year long.
Drawn by Donald Steel, the course extends among pines and offers
vast fairways which lead to high greens, all surrounded by lakes
and bunkers. Rich in challenge, each hole asks for concentration
in order to over go difficulties. However the presence of five
different departures makes it accessible to a wide public. The
club offers its complete services of which a training ground
considered as the best of the country.
This
residential complex is situated between the cities of Belas
and Vale de Lobo, at 20 minutes by car from Lisbon, on a 465
hectare domain from which the characteristics of the natural
environment were protected. Drawn by Rocky Roquemore, the course
takes place on a rather opened and more wave-like ground decorated
with different kinds of traps. Rich in challenge it is to become
an excellent championship golf course. In the meantime, whatever
is the level of the golfer's game it requires at the same time
strategy and precision in the game and remains very pleasant
to play. 
A
5 star hotel which will possess in all 140 rooms and luxury
suites is in project on the residential complex. 60 apartments
will also be added afterwards to the resort. Guests will benefit
from a complete set of services and activities among which restaurant
bar, lecture halls, swimming pool, spa …
The
course of Oitavos is considered as one of the best in the
region. Drawn by Arthur Hills, it was partially built on dunes
of sand and partially in the middle of the pine forest which
crosses Quinta da Marinha. The ground on which it takes place
is a nature reserve which contains hundred-years-old trees
and a various wild fauna. In agreement with its personal style,
the architect moreover knew how to respect the natural ability
of the ground. Being close to the sea, holes which are sometimes
raised up, sometimes low undergo the influence of the wind.
Rather difficult, the golf course offers magnificent points
of view on the ocean. The club offers a complete range of
services.
The
Penha Longa course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones II,
is a fabulous 18 holes situated at Sintra, at only 20 minutes
from Lisbon. It is integrated into the nature reserve of Sintra
and Cascais. The architect drew the course by taking advantage
of the gradually sloping ground and the magnificent points of
view on the surrounding landscape, from mountains to the sea.
The first 3 holes and 3 last ones are arranged in the hollow of
a valley covered with pines and with granite cliffs. 6th and 13th
holes, on the other hand, were built on a hill and offer a widened
sight on the region. Its characteristics of championship course
as well as its excellent level of maintenance, contributed to
be selected to welcome the Portuguese Open Championship of 1994
and 1995.
Drawn
by Rocky Roquemore and situated on a 60 hectare ground halfway
between Sintra and Cascais, this golf course 18 holes is one of
the most recent in the region. Integrated into a residential zone,
it takes place on a flat ground, offering a pleasant game no very
tiring in front of magnificent points of view on the Sintra mountains.
More than 40,000 trees were planted throughout the fairways: oaks,
pines, palm trees, cedars and magnolias, creating a magnificent
landscaped environment. Several lakes also add to the beauty of
the course. They moreover represent the elements which the players
will have most difficulties with. Holes 16 and 17, parallels from
one another, possess narrow fairways separated by a lake which
requires a great precision. In the last hole the green is hidden
by a lake, creating then an exciting challenge and a beautiful
final. The club offers a complete range of services.
Located
on the famous Estoril coast, at 25 km from Lisbon, the Quinta
da Marinha course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and was established
on a private domain of 110 hectares, afforested by pines. The
architect worked on a flat ground, arranging the course on 6100
meters, for one by 71. The most spectacular hole is n°13,
one by 4 of the 339 meters going down to the sea. Once on the
ground, the golfer has the Atlantic Ocean in thorough decorations.
The whole course is crowned with magnificent panoramic sights.
The following hole (one by 3), Requires a precise shot so that
the ball passes over a cliff and lands on a wide but shallow green.
The whole course is face partially with the superb line of the
Sintra Mountains. Most of the bunkers and a good number of lakes
make the game more difficult for the golfer. The hole n°10,
for example, possesses a green completely surrounded with water.
The
course is situated on the Costa Azul, between the cities of Sesimbra
and Setubal, easily accessible from Lisbon. Created in 1994, it
was drawn by Rocky Roquemore. It takes place on a flat ground
decorated with a pleasant forest of pines. If the novice players
do not take the most advanced departures, it is a golf course
which is directed to all game levels. With obstacles visible in
advance, we indeed have the feeling that it was created for the
essential purpose to be fun and to allow all players to spend
a good moment. The club offers a complete range of services of
which a training ground of a very good quality.
Drawn
by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1982, the golf course of Troia
is considered as the most difficult in Portugal. Its main obstacle
is due to the sand which lines the whole course. The ground is
besides very decorated with pines and wild plants. We find the
architect's signature on the greens which are at the same moment
small, narrow and always well kept by big bunkers. All the ingredients
of an impossible golf course seem to be present and nevertheless
when we are there, fairways seems wide and relatively harmless.
It is only when we arrive on the greens that we realize the real
challenge of the golf course. In 1983 it welcomed the Portuguese
Open. The club offers a complete range of services among which
restaurant bar, swimming pool, tennis court.
Including
two historical houses, the Albatroz hotel is located at the heart
of Cascais, in front of the sea. Rooms and suits are luxurious
and the attentive service up to the smallest detail. With luxurious
sunsets, the refreshing breeze of the sea and the song of the
gulls, you will find yourselves in a magic environment. In the
restaurant, in front of the panoramic sight, you will be able
to savor a sophisticated French or Portuguese cuisine, made by
the freshest local products. 
