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Modern golf is thought to have evolved from Scotland in the Middle Ages, spreading into the rest of the UK in the 19th century. Golf has since become a popular sport all over the world. Not just that, but more importantly, people are choosing holidays where they can have it all, sun, sea, sand and of course, golf (without the ball spending too much time on the beach of course). A golfing holiday in the Algarve may be the perfect blend of it all.
Golfing in the Algarve
Since the 1960s the Algarve has seen a huge amount of development due to the popular demand from an increased number of visitors. It was around this time that they began construction of a huge variety of hotels, villas, resorts, and golf courses that are now considered to be some of the best in Europe.
It is with thanks to the legendary Henry Cotton, who first put the Algarve on the golf globe. In the mid-sixties, at Penina, he designed the first grass course. It was just the first of three that he designed in the Algarve.
Algarve Golf Courses
There are now a vast range of fantastic golf courses with different layouts, levels of difficulty and prices. The courses are suitable for all players, from beginners to expert. With almost 40 exceptional golf courses, you will be spoilt for choice. Choose from Benamor, Quinta da Ria to the Boavista Golf Club, with its striking 18-hole, Par 71 championship Algarve golf course. It runs for 6,053 meters and combines incredible views of the Atlantic, which are simply astonishing.
The perfect golfing holiday destination
The Algarve has set its standards high to become a very popular destination, primarily because of its beaches, climate, safety, cuisine and relatively low costs, and because the Algarve is a mere two to three hours flight from most European capitals. Although there are many holidays in Algarve to choose from, it really is recommended for anyone with a passion or interest in golf; it has been named ‘The best Golf Holiday destination in Europe!’ by the British Magazine, ‘Today’s Golfer’, and ‘The New York Times.’
So, consider your next golfing holiday in the Algarve, Portugal.
