There are good golf journeys, after which there are golf experiences. Greg Evans latest journey by way of Portugal’s Alentejo and Lisbon areas with Golfkings was firmly within the latter class: 5 days of world-class programs, golden coastlines, and laid-back luxurious.
A late afternoon flight from Gatwick to Lisbon made for a simple begin. Inside two hours of touchdown, we arrived within the stylish coastal city of Comporta, checking into a trendy three-bedroom villa on the Pestana Comporta, a super base for teams of golfers.
Day Two: Torre & Pinheirinho
Our first full day started with a dawn drive to the brand-new Torre Golf Course, designed by Spanish legend Sergio García. Although it solely opened in October, it already appears like a contemporary basic, a superbly crafted mix of rolling parkland and open countryside, dotted with mature timber. Six tee containers guarantee accessibility, however don’t be fooled: its broad fairways and strategic bunkering demand thought and precision.
The ninth, Torre’s signature gap, sweeps gracefully throughout a valley, a gap you’ll keep in mind lengthy after you’ve left the inexperienced.
After lunch, we headed to the unique Pinheirinho Golf Course, the place we had been the one gamers on the course. Designed by Rocky Roquemore, its fairways wind by way of umbrella pines and wildflower-lined roughs. The course blends problem and tranquillity, with a robust deal with sustainability — restricted chemical use, thriving native grass, and a deep respect for the land.
Night in Comporta was spent precisely appropriately: sipping native wine and eating in one of many city’s relaxed eating places.
Day Three: Dunas – A Fashionable Masterpiece
Simply once we thought the journey couldn’t get any higher, Dunas Golf Membership exceeded all expectations. Arriving at daybreak, the course shimmered within the early mild, a dramatic structure carved by way of pure dunes. Dunas calls for creativity and management in equal measure, with deep bunkers that stay as much as their status. Each gap may declare “signature” standing right here; it’s a visible and {golfing} delight.
“If you happen to don’t like this course, you don’t like golf,” somebody stated on the flip. No one disagreed.
That afternoon, a dolphin-watching cruise from Troia Marina supplied a soothing distinction, calm seas, light waves, and the sight of dolphins gliding beside the boat. The night introduced a memorable wine tasting and dinner at Serenada Wine Resort, the place boutique batches of wine (solely 500–2,000 bottles per yr) are crafted with care and fervour.
Day 4: Troia to Lisbon
The subsequent morning took us to the legendary Troia Golf Membership, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design hugging the Atlantic coast. The par-4 third gap, with its sweeping sea view, is one among Jones’ private favourites, a lot in order that he included it in his “best 18”.
A brief ferry journey throughout to Setúbal and a brief drive led us to the PGA Nationwide of Portugal (Aroeira), the place lunch and a mild spherical on Aroeira 1 capped the day. We stayed on the Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon, simply quarter-hour from town, an ideal spot for golfers wanting a contact of city consolation.
Day 5: Farewell at Aroeira 2
Our closing spherical befell on the freshly renovated PGA Aroeira 2, a Donald Metal design that has matured superbly since reopening. The course is wise, strategic, and impeccably conditioned, a becoming finale to a rare journey. We had been additionally instructed it can host the Portuguese Open in 2026.
As we lunched on the Aroeira clubhouse, we mirrored on what made this journey particular: not simply the very good golf, however the easy organisation and heat hospitality that Golfkings delivered all through.
From Torre’s promise to Dunas’ brilliance and Troia’s timeless attraction, this was a visit that reminded us why Portugal stays one among Europe’s most rewarding golf locations.
Journey:
EasyJet from Gatwick to Lisbon
Lodging:
Pestana Comporta & Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon
Dolphin Watching Cruise https://rotasdosal.pt/en/actividades/dolphins/
Organised by: www.golfkings.co.uk
Additional information: www.visitalentejo.pt/en/ | www.visitportugal.com/en/
