Trendy and sophisticated
Vilamoura is one of the prettiest seaside resorts in southern Portugal and is a city with more to offer than just beautiful beaches and incredible weather. It was built with the goal of making it an elitist center for golf. Nowadays, however, this city has matured a lot and has become a trendy and sophisticated resort, combining world-class golf courses with exceptional tourist facilities. Its real center lies in the surroundings of its marina, filled with luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants and chic bars.
Located in one of the most famous seaside districts of the Algarve, the hotel Vila Galé Ampalius invites you to enjoy the constant local animation, with its bars with multicolored paintings, restaurants and shops, without forgetting the irresistible beaches from Praia da Falésia and Praia de Vilamoura. In addition, the casino is one of the other attractions. At the Vila Galé Ampalius hotel, in most of its rooms and suites, you can wake up to sea views and have breakfast on the balcony, having the sun as your company.
The Laguna Golf Course has earned a reputation as being a somewhat unique offering within the Vilamoura golf portfolio. While its many water hazards and few trees set it apart, it truly finds its individuality in the number of holes which convey characteristics of a traditional links layout. American golf course architect Joseph Lee was given the responsibility for setting out the Laguna Golf Course over low-lying coastal terrain, and in this setting was able to establish 18 holes which offer a wide variety of playing conditions.
The course has been continually improved since the first ball was struck in 1990, although it retains all of the appeal of a modern test of golf, through which the strategic positioning of bunkers and a number of water obstacles demand accuracy of play. The Laguna Golf Course shares a well-proportioned and welcoming clubhouse with the neighbouring Millennium Golf Course.
For anyone looking for family golf offers in Vilamoura, the Laguna Golf Course is an interesting choice, with its nearby clubhouse and beautiful landscapes.
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Boasting a unique position within the Vilamoura portfolio, it is often asserted that the creation of the Millennium Golf Course was pivotal in cementing the status of this region as one of Europe’s most-visited and best-loved for golf. Opened in the year 2000 - comprising nine brand new holes and a refurbished inward half which had previously formed part of the original 27-hole Laguna Golf Course - this is a more open course that its neighbours, although holes 3-7 wind between pine trees.
For many, this stretch bears a resemblance to fairways of The Old Course Golf Club and Pinhal Golf Course, where landing areas grow narrower, requiring greater accuracy. A number of lakes, particularly interestingly on 17 and 18, enrich the remaining holes of the Millennium Golf Course, where a simple course strategy is always the best approach.
For luxury golf holidays in Portugal, the Millenium golf course is one of Vilamoura's best deals.
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The second golf course to call Vilamoura home, Pinhal Golf Course was opened for play in 1976 and owes its personality to both the original designer Frank Pennink, who also turned his hand to The Old Course Golf Club nearby, and Robert Trent Jones Sr., who made a number of significant refinements in 1985.
Traversing undulating parkland, many fairways are lined by pine trees. However, perhaps an even more significant challenge is presented by the Umbrella and Atlantic pines which present themselves on fairways and at times on the approach into greens. Length has recently been added on a number of holes, which ensure the test originally envisioned by Pennink is maintained. At a substantial 6,353 metres from the white tee markers, and with a par of 72, Pinhal Golf Course is certainly no pushover, although golfers will be pleased to learn that the ponds and stream which come into play on five holes should not, for the most part, present a serious threat.
One of the most remarked upon features of Pinhal Golf Course is the stunning panorama provided from the clubhouse, which extends over the excellent driving range and practice facilities and beyond. Completely renovated at the turn of the millennium, its veranda offers the perfect setting for post-round relaxation.
Its authorship and its features have made it into a must see in any Algarve golf tour. The Pinhal Golf Course in Vilamoura is an unforgettable part of the Portugal golf experience.
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HÔTELS
The program includes:
Arrival at Faro International Airport, reception by 1 English-speaking representative of Liger.
Transfer to your hotel:https://www.vilagale.com/en/hotels/algarve/vila-gale-ampalius
Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
- 3 nights accommodation including 2 rounds of golf per person, Laguna, Pinhal grounds;
- 5 nights accommodation including 3 rounds of golf per person, Laguna, Pinhal and Millennium grounds;
- 7 nights accommodation including 5 rounds of golf per person, 2x Laguna courses, 2x Pinhal and 1x Millennium;
Free shuttle between the hotel and Vilamoura Dom Pedro golf courses.
Optional excursions:http://www.liger.pt/en/destinations/algarve/cc-11
