Lisbon is one of Europe's major golf destinations. We went to Lisbon to put together a golf package that we feel, as golfers ourselves, would appeal to the majority of holiday golf groups.

The Resort
Cascais is a charming seaside town of quality on the Lisbon Golf Coast, with plenty of bars and restaurants in all price ranges for after-golf entertainment. It is superbly located for all golf courses. There is also an excellent metro train service right into downtown Lisbon. A return ticket to Lisbon costs just 2.60 euros.

The Hotel
We picked the Bay Hotel for it's location, next to the beach and in the heart of the town. Numerous bars and restaurants are on the doorstep, and the metro train station into Estoril and Lisbon is 5-minutes walk. Underground parking available, and breakfast included.

The Golf Courses (Distances from Cascais in kilometres in brackets)

Quinta da Marinha. (Cascais 2 kms)
Robert Trent Jones' well-established 1984 seaside course, mainly level parkland and heathland with several lakes, and views to the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra mountains. See picture right.

Oitavos (Cascais 2 kms)
A new course that has been widely hailed as one of the finest courses in Portugal, and one of the best links courses in mainland Europe, Despite it's youth, it is already ranked 33 in Golf World's "Top 100 Courses in Europe". A genuine links challenge next to the Atlantic Ocean. But the highest green fee in the area.

Penha Longa. (Cascais 7 kms)
This Robert Trent Jones Jr. course is well established as one of Portugal's top half-dozen courses, and a must for most visiting golfers to the Lisbon area. Laid out over mountain foothills, around a 14th century palace, many historic features remain, including an ancient aqueduct behind the 6th green.

Estoril (Cascais 7 kms)
A piece of golfing history, Estoril was laid out in 1945 by Mackenzie Ross, famous for his restoration of Turnberry. Wooded, undulating parkland with sea views. A classic design, contrasting with the american influence on other courses locally. No buggies.

Beloura (Cascais 7 kms)
A well-presented and maintained course by american William Roquemore. Mainly level, it suffers scenically from being in a development, but it's modest green fee will help keep your costs down.

Belas (Cascais 25kms)
Considered a triumph for designer Willaim Roquemore, this 1997 course combines modern course design techniques of the highest standard with a superb setting just outside Lisbon. Open rolling slopes among much water and sand.

What does it cost?
Prices vary according to season and courses selected. Please email us, and we'll put together a package specifically for your golf group. Email: golf@countryvillas.com .