Tee Up At Hotels In Portugal
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012From nine hole courses on the grasslands to impressive eighteen hole courses set amongst a backdrop of towering cliffs, there are over 30 golf courses in the Algarve. The golf courses in the Algarve are so good that many of them have hosted international competitions and tournaments. Budding Lee Westwoods book hotels in Portugal for a chance to play these legendary greens. Golf packages are offered at some of the hotels with offer guests not only reduced green fees on some of the best golf courses, but also expert tuition on how to improve your technique and stance.
Albufeira is a popular resort with long beaches of golden sands. Many tourists book into Albufeira hotels for the many tourist-based facilities here. The resort has a thriving nightlife and many watersports are on offer on the beaches. Golfers aren’t forgotten either as there are plenty of courses in the area.Salgados and Pine Cliffs are two of the best golf courses in the region.
Golfers who wish to play all the greens in the area could make the most of the cheap hotels available and move around. An example of an affordable and comfortable hotel in the area is the 3 star Barrocal Villa and Apartments in Pera. The Oceanico Nick Faldo golf course, the Salgados course and the O’Connor golf course are all close by. It would take around ten minutes to drive to these courses from the hotel. All of the hotel complexes 20 villas and 32 apartments are air conditioned and have satellite TV.The hotel is situated close to the town of Silves which has a famous castle and the fisherman’s village of Armacado de Pera, which boasts some of the best restaurants and nightlife in the region. Cycling or birdwatching enthusiasts may wish to explore the nearby Salgados Lagoon.