Budget Golf Break
Torraltinha
Lagos
FLY
Into Faro and Drive for 1½ hour on Quiet Motorway
STAY At an apartment
in Torraltinha, Lagos
GOLF At Boa Vista, Palmares and Parque
da Floresta
The Apartment
In established residential area on outskirts of Lagos about 1.5kms from centre but with local shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. 5 minutes from several excellent beaches. The apartment comprises Living Room/Kitchen with sink unit, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, electric kettle, storage cupboards and marble worktops, comfortably equipped for up to 4 persons with T.V. (local channels only). In an Alcove off the Living Room with sliding door is an area with two bunk beds. Off an Inner hall, which has a wardrobe cupboard, is a Bathroom with bath, handbasin, bidet and W.C. and also access to a Bedroom with double bed, there is a door from this room to a small shady terrace. In the open area in front of the apartment entrance is a barbecue and a washing machine. The apartment is one of a small block in an established leafy area and there is access to a splendid swimming pool complex at no extra cost, which is about 3 or 4 minutes walk.
The Golf Courses
Boa Vista
This relatively new development on high ground to the west of
Lagos has an 18 hole course with a par of 71 and measuring 6053 metres
designed by Howard Swan.
The course is already in very good condition and has some spectacular views over the ocean and the town of Lagos. There are water features on several of the holes and the course has a wide variety of holes. We feel that Boa Vista will soon become one of the favourites.
There is a Clubhouse with a bar and restaurant as well as changing rooms and Golf Shop. A driving range, Putting and Chipping greens are amongst the facilities. The resort also has Tennis courts.Palmares
Close to Lagos it is one of the original courses of the Algarve and
universally regarded as one of the best. It enjoys some amazing coastal
views over the bay of Lagos and Alvor estuary. The course measurers 5961
metres and has a par of 71. The early holes are in links type country
close to the sea and the par 5 fifth must be one of the great holes of the
Algarve. After the 8th hole one climbs into the fig and almond
orchards amongst the rolling hills above Meia Praia.
The view from the 17th tee is spectacular and the hole itself is an interesting dog leg par 5.
The superbly sited Clubhouse has a bar with snacks and light meals available. The reception, Pro-Shop and Changing Rooms are in a separate building. There is a Driving Range, Putting and chipping green. Clubs, trollies and buggies are available for hire.Parque da Floresta
Some 18 miles west of Lagos and only 20 minutes from cape St.
Vincent this course is built in the wild hills and valleys above the beach
and fishing village of Salema. Spanish maestro Pepe Gancedo designed the
original 18holes and although some changes have been made to make the
course easier to play, it still retains much of its original character.
It measures 5.670 metres with a par of 72. There are so many interesting holes but perhaps the 5 short holes are its main feature. The stroke index 1 par five 9th hole is probably the most feared hole on the Algarve.
The superb Clubhouse overlooks 10th tee and the 18th green and has a good bar, splendid restaurant and locker rooms. There is also a Pro-Shop, as well as excellent practice facilities. Clubs, trollies and buggies are available for hire.
The resort also has a Bowls Club, Tennis Club, Archery, Horse Riding and a Health & Beauty Spa.
For 2 Golfers.
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7 nights accommodation in simple apartment at Torraltinha, Lagos.
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4 rounds golf at Boa Vista (2), Palmares (1) and Parque da Floresta (1).
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Group A car (unlimited mileage, from Faro airport).
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Including the services of Vicente & Brown to make all reservations and
to ensure a trouble free golf holiday.
Cost
per person from € per week
(excluding flights into Faro)
