Golf Holidays Algarve

Although the choice of European golf resort becomes wider every year, the Algarve in Portugal remains a firm favorite with golfers from all over the world. There are numerous reasons why the Algarve continues to go from strength to strength and one of them is the sheer variety of golf courses and leisure activities on offer.

Golf tourism in the Algarve tourist requirements developed by listening to Algarve golf. Infrastructure in the popular golf resorts such as Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago is designed around the needs of a golfer, creating an environment that he or she will want to return year after year.

Resorts and golf courses are close together, there are more than forty golf courses in the Algarve, the nearest is 15 minutes drive from Faro Airport and the farthest is about 90 minutes drive. All Algarve golf resorts are of the highest standard with many currently ranked the world's top 25 years.

This means that golfers are literally spoiled for choices and can play a number of courses on golf holidays in the Algarve, and still have enough time to enjoy a huge variety of recreational opportunities offered.

Lets take Vilamoura golf resort as an example. Vilamoura has won the title of Europe's best golf resort on numerous occasions. There are six golf courses in the resort, as designed by golf legends like Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo, all of which can be reached in less than 10 minutes by taxi. Vilamoura has its own marina, casino and night club open seven days a week.

Vilamoura Marina hosts a large variety of activities, including restaurants, bars, shops and strip clubs. There are cruises, water sports, diving and deep-sea fishing companies that operate directly from the marina throughout the year. The fact that all these activities can be found within a few minutes walk from Vilamoura's golf means the golfer may increase and golf and leisure during their stay.

Facilities in Vilamoura's golf resorts and hotels are equally impressive. New 5-star Tivoli Victoria hotel, for example, over looking Victoria Golf Course and provides everything from the health spa and gym for shopping the competition and conference facilities. There are not one but two high-class restaurants, and indoor and outdoor pools.

Since the Algarve village throughout the year, golfers have the flexibility of booking their Algarve golf vacations whenever you want. All the low cost carriers provide regular flights to and from Faro airport and the resultant competition means that flight costs are still low. Similarly, Algarve golf resorts are competing against each other to provide the best value golf packages and breaks, which means that there are always great deals to be had with packages available for any budget

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So, if you're thinking of taking a golf vacation this year, have a look at what the Algarve golf holiday can offer in terms of golf facilities, leisure activities and value for money. Algarve you will find hard to beat on all fronts, and with the added advantage of having more annual sunshine than any other European golf destination, you will certainly come home with a tan.