Algarve, Portugal

Forty-two courses stretch across 160km of Atlantic coastline, anchored by some of continental Europe's finest layouts. The eastern Algarve delivers championship solitude at Monte Rei while the central resort clusters of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo offer world-ranked golf with full resort infrastructure.

Top Courses (country ranking)

• Monte Rei, North Course ( #2)

• Quinta do Lago, South Course (#3)

• Vale do Lobo (Top 10)

• San Lorenzo

By Introduction

• Dom Pedro Victoria, Vilamoura

Major Championship Host

• Quinta do Lago South: Portuguese Open

• Dom Pedro Victoria: Portugal Masters

Best Time to Travel

• March through May

• September through November

• December through February:

• Avoid: peak August