Quinta do Vale Golf Course
Seve Ballesteros only put his name on a handful of courses, and Quinta do Vale, set in a natural valley above the Guadiana River with Spain visible across the water, is one of his most distinctive. The layout itself tells you as much: six par 3s, six par 4s, and six par 5s, a deliberately unconventional structure that keeps the round from ever settling into a rhythm.
Water is the story on the front nine, coming into play on most of the opening holes and demanding real discipline off the tee, especially with the coastal breeze that tends to pick up as the round goes on. The back nine moves into more sheltered, undulating ground, giving some relief before the closing stretch asks for one more decision. This is a course built on options rather than a single correct line, true to Seve's own game: every hole rewards the golfer willing to take on a risk, while still leaving a safer route for anyone playing it smart. Bring a few spare balls for the water, and treat a calm day here as a gift.
Facilities include a driving range, a resident academy, and a clubhouse restaurant with sweeping views back over the valley and river. Quinta do Vale pairs naturally with the other east Algarve courses nearby for a golfer looking to build a full trip around this quieter, less-crowded corner of the region.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Cobra set
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
Without locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 18 years oldQuinta do Vale Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Andy Morris
2026-07-08
Lovely set up interesting holes all in great condition.
Ali Starrett
2026-07-05
Amazing!
Andrew Macdonald
2026-06-21
Hi this review is for all the courses we booked through you, Quinta, Ria, Castro, El Rompedo. The service at all the courses was exceptional, having booked twilight tee times they all let us tee off earlier than original times and this helped us immensely.
Anthony Boyle
2026-05-25
Very good course. Only down side was 6 ball infront off us. But overall great day ????
David Parsons
2026-05-21
Quinta do Vale is in good condition and always presents a challenge, especially in the wind. Staff are very helpful and it was a pleasure to play there.
Cathy Proto
2026-05-12
Very good and helpful welcome. All staff really friendly. Course very challenging especially on such a windy day as we played it.
JULIAN PALLISTER
2026-05-11
In good condition
Val Brooks
2026-04-24
Poor condition, for first timers you would need a caddy on a lot of shots. Not sure of where we were going or wheee hazards came in to play.
Jeffrey Bowden
2026-02-23
Course in lovely condition following the extreme rain earlier in the month, with only a couple of really wet areas. Greens still very firm and quick. We had an enjoyable round despite the slow play of the 3 groups ahead of us.
Barbara Hipp
2026-02-17
Nice course in good condition. Staff was very friendly.
Philip Mitchell
2026-02-15
After weeks of heavy rain and numerous cancelled events, we were amazed that this course was in such excellent condition throughout. Good layout and excellent playing surfaces. Be warned, water comes into play on numerous holes making it a course best played in calm weather. It was exceptionally windy when we played leading to an exceptional number of lost balls.
Phil Kennis
2026-02-14
Well organized
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Back 9
*Tree Lined - Sparcely
*Exposed - Very exposed on front 9
*Buggy Recommended - Essential
*Water hazards - Few, clearly seen for decision on lay up or not
*Parkland - Park and Heathland
*Signature Hole - 10th
*Comments - Individually designed holes, value for money
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