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Golf Courses: Vale da Pinta Golf Course - Vale de Milho Golf Course

Gramacho Golf Course

The attractive undulating terrain, shimmering lakes and sloping fairways of Gramacho Golf offer golfers a wonderful journey through the Algarve countryside. Featuring a number of ancient olive, almond and carob trees, the grounds are maintained at tournament standards throughout the year and each round is a genuine challenge.

Founded: 1991
Architects: Ronald Fream and Nick Price
Director: José Carlos Matias
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: 5,532 m
SSS: 71
Handicap: Men 27, Ladies 35
Fairways: Ryegrass, Bermuda
Greens: Bent grass

Facilities: Driving range, putting green, chipping area, bunker practice, video room, pro shop, restaurant and bar. Club rental, buggies, trolleys and caddies available. The golf academy offers private lessons, group clinics and an excellent beginners school.

Contact details:
Gramacho
P.O. Box 1011
8401-908 Carvoeiro
Lagoa, Algarve
Tel: +351 282 340 900
Fax: +351 282 340 901
GPS Coordinates: 37 07’ 30.07” N – 8 29’ 14.44” W

Vale da Pinta Golf Course

One of the best designed courses in Europe, Vale da Pinta is situated a short drive east of Portimão in the sunny Algarve. Both novice and experienced golfers will enjoy a memorable game on this challenging championship course, featuring strategically placed sand bunkers, wide greens and ornamental lakes are surrounded by olive, carob and fig trees.

Founded: 1992
Architect: Ronald Fream
Director: José Carlos Matias
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Length: 5,679 m
SSS: 72
Handicap: Men 27, Ladies 35
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Bentgrass

Facilities: Driving range, putting green, chipping area, bunker practice, video room, pro shop, restaurant and bar. Private lessons, beginner’s classes, club hire, buggies and trolleys available. Enjoy luxury accommodation at one of our recommended hotels in the Algarve.

Contact details:
Vale da Pinta
P.O. Box 1011
8401-908 Carvoeiro
Lagoa, Algarve
Tel: +351 282 340 900
Fax: +351 282 340 901
GPS Coordinates: 37 07’ 56.05” N – 8 25’ 41.44” W

Vale de Milho Golf Course

Situated between Portimão and Albufeira, this 9-hole course is surprisingly challenging and a real test for champions. Offering wonderful views of the Atlantic, the game is played through a scenic landscape of large, contoured greens, tall trees and lakes. Vale de Milho was designed by Dave Thomas, whose most famous project was the prestigious Brabazon course at The Belfry, UK. Maintained to high standards throughout the year, Vale de Milho is ideal for beginners and families, and also offers an opportunity for golfers to improve their short game.

Founded: 1990
Architect: Dave Thomas
Director: Mark Stilwell
Holes: 9
Par: 27
Length: 926 m
SSS: 54
Handicap: Certificate not required
Fairways: Paspalum
Greens: Penneagle

Facilities: Putting green, chipping area, bunker practice, restaurant and bar. Season tickets, family discounts, club hire and trolleys available. Enjoy luxury accommodation at one of our recommended hotels in the Algarve.

Contact details:
Vale de Milho Golf Course
P.O. Box 1273
8401-911 Carvoeiro
Lagoa, Algarve
Tel: +351 282 358 502
Fax: +351 282 358 497
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Website: www.valedemilhogolf.com
GPS Coordinates: 37 05’ 50.29” N – 08 26’ 54.73” W