<<Back | Pestana - Three courses and prime resort near Carvoeiro | Only a stone’s throw from the lively beach-town of Carvoeiro, the Pestana golf complex includes three excellent courses, the 18 hole, Pinta Course, the 9 hole Gramacho Course and the Academy Course. | | Pestana Pinta Course | With splendid views of the Monchique mountains, the Pinta course is, near Carvoeiro, is considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in the Algarve. Designed, by Ronald Fream, to follow the natural contours of the land, the course is apt to be played by golfers of all standards. | | The par-3 fifth, with the green below the tee, is probably the most notorious hole on the course and vies for the title of signature hole, with the much talked about par-3 seventh, played over a valley dotted with bunkers. Facilities include, putting and chipping green, David Leadbetter golf academy. | | 18 Holes; Par 71; Tel: 282 340 900 | Pestana Gramacho Course | | Until September of 2002, this course was a rather uncommon double-nine designed by Ronald Fream. However, the course was re-designed by Nick Price and Rick Elliott and now possesses its full quota of 18 holes. | | The signature hole is widely considered to be the par 3 tenth which has a green surrounded by trees and bunkers and adjacent to a lake. Facilities include putting and chipping greens, David Leadbetter golf academy, trolleys and buggies. | | 18 Holes, Par 71; Tel: 282 340 900 |
Vale de Milho - Demanding course with computer swing analysis | | Located in the pleasant coastal resort of Carvoeiro, this par-3, 9 hole course (unique in the Algarve) offers an excellent variety of holes designed to test players' short game skills. | 
| | Holes range from 60 metres to 164 metres and the course comprises regular sized greens with bunkers and water hazards as would be expected on a full size course. | | The layout is within a park area of a residential complex offering excellent amenities to residents and visitors. Extras include indoor video and computer swing analysis. | | 9 Holes, Par 27; Tel: 282 358 502 | |
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