5 golf courses in Almancil & The Golden Triangle, Algarve
The Golden Triangle — centred on Almancil between Faro and Vilamoura — is home to some of the Algarve's most exclusive golf courses, including the legendary Quinta do Lago layouts and Pinheiros Altos. This compact area offers championship-level golf alongside five-star resorts and fine dining, making it one of Europe's most sought-after golf destinations.
27 holes of parkland golf beneath umbrella pines in the prestigious Golden Triangle, opened in 1992. Three interchangeable nine-hole loops offer flexible combinations and a consistently scenic round through natural Algarve woodland.
The newest of Quinta do Lago's trio of courses, Laranjal was designed by Jorge Santana da Silva on what was once an orange grove — hence the name. Its par-72 layout from 2009 features undulating terrain and creative bunkering that give it a distinct character within the estate.
Designed by William Mitchell alongside the South Course and opened in 1974, the North Course offers generous fairways and sweeping Ria Formosa views in the heart of the Golden Triangle. A complete par-72 experience that suits golfers of all handicap levels.
Host to the Portuguese Open nine times, the South Course at Quinta do Lago is one of Portugal's most iconic layouts. William Mitchell's par-72 design from 1974 follows the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, blending championship challenge with an outstanding natural setting.
Closed for renovation from 19 October 2026, with reopening scheduled for mid-2028. Regularly listed among the best courses in Continental Europe, San Lorenzo borders the Ria Formosa lagoon and blends parkland and coastal golf in a remarkable natural setting. Designed by Joseph Lee and opened in 1988, access is typically reserved for guests of partner hotels.
