Nearest Airport
: Faro Airport
at 50
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Nearest Ferry
: Portimao
at 10
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Nearest Train
: Silves
at 10
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Nearest Motorway
: A22
at 5
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Nearest Beach
: Carvoeiro Beach
at 250
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Nearest Golf
: Vale de Milho, Gramacho & Pinto
at 3
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Car: not necessary
Monte Dourado holiday apartment in the 'quintessential fishing village' of Carvoeiro .
Golf: The majority of Portugal’s best golf courses are located in the Algarve and many are amongst the best in Europe. The mild climate ensures that the game is played all year round. All abilities are catered for and Carvoeiro is a good base for those who want to enjoy the sport whilst on holiday. Many of the clubs allow non-members to play and dress codes are normally less formal than the UK.
Listed below are some of the golf clubs and facilities within easy reach of the apartment. For those who ae willing to travel slightly further afield there are many more to choose from along the Algarve coast.
Vale de Milho
This is a short nine-hole course, ideal for practicing with short irons. Open to non-members and families.
Quinta do Gramacho
Originally a nine hole course which has been extended to become a full 18-hole course. Good technique and club selection are required to play this course successfully.
Vale da Pinta
Situated near Carvoeiro in an old olive grove, Vale da Pinta is a championship course that is, nonetheless, adaptable to any kind of game.