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Although, strictly speaking, more the central coastal region of Portugal rather than the north, the area around the capital city Lisbon is Portugal's second main golf destination. Approximately 3 hours north of the Algarve any visitor staying in or near Lisbon has the combined benefits of some excellent courses, a fascinating city to explore, the proximity of Estoril's luxurious beach resort and other attractions such as the historic town of Sintra just to the north.
Just over 10 miles south of Lisbon, Portugal the original golf course at Aroeira - which dates back to the 1970s - was designed by Frank Pennink with later revisions by Robert Trent Jones. Dubbed the "Wentworth of Lisbon" due to its similarities with the famous London club and has hosted the Portuguese Open. British architect Donald Steel added a second course. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Aroeira in Portugal, today. A pretty course, not overly long, with a charming clubhouse and strong golfing tradition. One of the oldest courses in the country, Estoril hosted the Portuguese Open between 1953 and 1972. Tight fairways set amongst eucalyptus, pine and mimosa trees and small greens demand accuracy rather than length. Designed by Mackenzie Ross of Turnberry Ailsa fame. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Estoril in Portugal, today. Penha Longa, on the southern slopes of the Serra de Sintra to the west of Lisbon, offers 27 holes of fine golf at one of Portugal's finest resorts. The championship Atlantic Course affords views of both mountain and sea and is complemented by the 9-hole Monastery Course. Both designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Penha Longa in Portugal, today. Praia D'El Rey Golf & Country Club is a beachfront resort near the historic town of Óbidos, about a one hour drive north up the coast from Lisbon. Opened in 1997 the course is set partly in extensive pine forest and partly on links. Views over the Atlantic and Berlenga Islands. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Praia D'el Rey in Portugal, today.
This championship golf course, located on the Estoril coast just west of Lisbon, was designed by Robert Trent Jones and is set in a private estate. A number of the holes offer wonderful views of the Atlantic while others face north towards the backdrop of the Sintra mountain range. A number of lakes also stud the course. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Quinta da Marinha in Portugal, today. Troia Head south from Lisbon to the Costa Azul area and take a short ferry ride to Troia's peninsula setting. Built in the early 1980s by Robert Trent Jones the course is considered one of the toughest tests in the country. Sand borders the whole course and narrow fairways wend through pine woods to small greens. Call IGT to book your golf vacation including Troia in Portugal, today.
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