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When people mention Portugal and golf, they automatically think of Algarve, but we have a lovely alternative for you, in the form of the Estoril coast, just to the West of Lisbon. The Estoril & Sintra Golf Coast, with its big sandy beaches, has nine superb golf courses to choose from. This unique part of Europe, just half an hour from Lisbon’s International Airport, offers good weather all year round and a wonderful varied coastline.

Whether you decide to stay in the city of Lisbon itself or spend your golfing holiday based along the lovely Estoril coastline, you will not be short of things to see and do. Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, stretches along the banks of the Tagus river. The city has many fine buildings with facades clad in ornate ceramic tiles and the fortress from which Lisbon first developed is surrounded by mediaeval streets. Trams run through the city adding to its charm and there are plenty of good shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy as well as fantastic nightlife along the river banks.

On the outskirts of the city are the cosmopolitan, seaside resorts of Estoril and Cascais with their numerous shops, restaurants and bars. Enjoy the Casino in Estoril for an evening out or spend some time walking along the marina in Cascais. The famous beach of Guincho is only a few minutes away for those who enjoy surfing or windsurfing. Or take the local train into the centre of Lisbon itself for a great day or evening out.

Cross over the river and travel south of Lisbon through the quiet countryside of the Costa Azul to Sesimbra, a picturesque fishing town with a mediaeval castle on top of the hill, and enjoy a more gentle life style. This seaside resort is popular with the Portuguese and the restaurants serving traditional food are well worth an evening out!

That could be why this area is becoming such a popular golfing destination !

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Hotel Palacio		Hotel Tivoli		Quinta da Marinha		Hotel Baia		Hotel Inglaterra
Estoril - 5 star		Lisbon - 5 star		Cascais - 5 star		Cascais - 3 star		Estoril - 3 star

6 night LISBON / ESTORIL (5 star)		6 night LISBON / CASCAIS (5 star)		7 night CASCAIS (3 star)
All airport and hotel/golf transfers 2 nights at the Hotel Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon 4 nights at the Palacio Estoril in Estoril Sharing twin rooms on B&B One round of golf at Belas Clube Campo 3 rounds at Estoril Golf Course		All airport and hotel/golf transfers 2 nights at the Hotel Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon 4 nights at Quinta da Marinha, Cascais Sharing twin rooms on B&B One round of golf at Belas Clube Campo 3 rounds at Estoril Golf Course		7 nights at the Hotel Baía in Cascais Sharing twin/double rooms on B&B Group D car rental from Lisbon airport 5 rounds of golf - Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha, Oitavos, Belas, Estoril
Price per person from 840 euros		Price per person from 910 euros		Price per person from 870 euros

7 night ESTORIL (3 star)		7 night ESTORIL (5 star)		3 night ESTORIL (5 star)
7 nights at the Hotel Inglaterra in Estoril Sharing twin/double rooms on B&B Group D car rental from Lisbon airport 5 rounds of golf - Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha, Oitavos, Belas, Estoril		7 nights at the Palacio Estoril in Estoril Sharing twin/double rooms on B&B Welcome dinner (drinks not included) Group D car rental from Lisbon airport 5 rounds of golf - choose between: Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha, Oitavos, Belas, Estoril, Lisbon Sports Club, Quinta da Beloura		3 nights at the 5 star Palacio Estoril in Estoril Sharing twin/double rooms on B&B Welcome dinner (drinks not included) 2 rounds of golf at Estoril Golf Course
Price per person from 850 euros		Price per person from 850 euros		Price per person from 280 euros

HOTELS

Hotel Palacio

Since the 1930’s Hotel Palácio Estoril has been welcoming guests from the four corners of the world.Splendid classical surroundings offer the height of elegance and comfort, distinguished by their renowned hospitality. Situated in the heart of Estoril, just a 20 minute drive from Lisbon, the Palácio is a luxury five star hotel enjoying beautifully landscaped gardens and magnificent sea views. Overlooking the beautiful Casino gardens and the sea, the hotel offers a total of 161 elegant rooms, including 32 suites. All rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with all the luxuries of a five star hotel, whilst the majority benefit from garden and sea views. On its doorstep, a wealth of leisure and cultural activities include the famous casino and modern congress centre as well as white sandy beaches and exclusive golf courses.

Hotel Tivoli

In the heart of Lisbon and ideally located on its main avenue, we proudly present the Tivoli Lisboa, the ultimate five-star hotel in Lisbon, offering luxurious facilities and exceptional service. Since 1933, the Tivoli Lisboa has been a hallmark amongst Portuguese hotels - a must for anyone visiting Lisbon. This very special hotel combines the traditional art of Portuguese hospitality with facilities and services that meet the demands of modern-day travellers. Situated on the main avenue, Avenida da Liberdade, it offers all the facilities of a first-class hotel with a high degree of service and individual attention. All the guest-rooms are fully insulated and sound-proofed. Well-known for its fine cuisine, the hotel features the Terraço rooftop grill with its magnificent views over the centre of Lisbon and the Beatriz Costa Restaurant, which overlooks the Avenida da Liberdade and offers an informal buffet service.

Quinta da Marinha

Between the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the luxuriant green of the Sintra Hills, the Hotel Quinta da Marinha & Villas Golf Resort is a unique place of good taste and service. The hotel, villas, golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and other facilities are surrounded by more than 250 acres of awe-inspiring countryside in the Sintra-Cascais Nature Reserve. The aromas of the sea and the pine forests waft into the villas and the hotel’s 192 rooms and 8 suites. Clients can immediately enjoy the peace and tranquillity inspired by the natural tones and rustic style of the rooms. Bask in the light streaming into the hotel’s indoor gardens.

Hotel Baia

Hotel Baia is a superb 3-star property located in Cascais Bay, with a fantastic view over the ocean, and set in the heart of the quaint old fishing village. The 113 comfortable rooms offer stunning views of the Cascais Bay and a peaceful, cosy atmosphere. Most of the rooms have a private balcony overlooking the sea and the remainder have a view over the Town of Cascais and the mountains of Sintra. On the fifth floor you will find the roof top swimming pool and solarium. This is the ideal place to enjoy the fabulous view of the Cascais Bay while you refresh yourself with a cool drink or snack from the bar. The pool is covered and heated and open all year round. At the Hotel’s Grill Restaurant, famous for its traditional Portuguese and International cuisine, you will be able to savour specialties, including the freshest fish and sea food, whilst on our sea front terrace you will be able to enjoy a refreshing drink, a snack, or one of their famous barbecues.

Hotel Inglaterra

The Hotel Inglaterra is one of the most charming boutique hotels in Estoril. The striking architecture and individuality of the Hotel Inglaterra is what makes an impression on the first time visitor. An impression only similar to the one he feels looking around at the gorgeous surroundings, that include the Casino Estoril.Once a private palace, the early 20th century building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Estoril and perhaps in all of Portugal. Refurbished in 2006, its original décor is a deliberate and perfect mix of the old and the new. The Hotel Inglaterra is only about 20 minutes away from some of the best golf in Portugal, in Cascais and Sintra, which makes it a premium accommodation for golf holidays in Portugal. The world famous Praia do Tamariz beach is just a short walk from the hotel, and you can find many other amazing beaches nearby, in Cascais, just a dozen minutes away.

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GOLF

Quinta da Marinha
	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. The Quinta da Marinha course is set in a private estate of 110 hectares, wooded with pine trees. The architect has worked on the flat terrain, laying out the course over 6,071 metres for a Par 71. For most of the course, however, the fairways face inland with the beautiful outline of the Sintra mountain range forming their background. Many bunkers and a number of lakes give you plenty to think about the whole way round. The 10th, for instance, has a green entirely surrounded by water. Opened in December 1999, the Quinta da Marinha Hotel is ideally situated.behind the 10th green of the Quinta da Marinha golf course
Oitavos
	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. Oitavos Golf, set in Quinta da Marinha, lies within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It is set among pine woods and reforested dunes, in an area of great natural beauty. Being a seaside golf course, the ocean view is present all the time, although some of the more fantastic scenery come from the Sintra mountains and Cabo da Roca, the most western point in Europe. The layout has been carefully crafted by one of the great golf architects, Arthur Hills. Hills has maintained and preserved the unique caracteristics of the land, retaining much of the flora and fauna peculiar to the region.
Penha Longa
	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. Tucked away at the foot of the Sintra Hills, Penha Longa is a startlingly beautiful place. The course rides a rollercoaster route up and over the hills from where there are awe-inspiring views over the Atlantic (Golf World 2001). Set within the protected area of Sintra and Cascais, the Penha Longa Atlantic Course combines this undulating terrain with excellent sea and mountain views and is ranked 27th in Europe by Golf World Magazine.
Estoril
	Estoril was laid out in 1945 by Mackenzie Ross, famous for his restoration of Turnberry. Wooded, undulating parkland with sea views. Internationally famous for its location near the luxurious beach resort of Estoril, a number of alterations have been made to its original layout. The architect has made excellent use of the pine trees and eucalyptuses, which together with the uneven terrain make this course challenging in terms of accuracy rather than distance. It is a short course, covering 5,200 metres for a Par 69, providing an engrossing challenge. The 16th is internationally well known; a Par 3 of 184 metres. The Estoril course hosted the Portuguese Open Championship between 1953 and 1972, and also in 1977 and 1987, as well as several non-Pro international Championships. For that reason famous golfers of the calibre of Ramon Sota, Max Faulkner, Seve Ballesteros, Bernard Gallacher, Peter Alliss and many others have played here.
Beloura
	The foothills of the Sintra Mountains offer a breathtaking backdrop to the Quinta da Beloura Golf Course. The course, designed by the famous American golf course architect Rocky Roquemore, will stretch both your imagination and your golfing skills, providing an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all levels. This is a gently undulating Par 73, 18 hole course, measuring 5,774 metres from the Men's Tees and 5,173 from the Ladies Tees. The course has been planted with over 40,000 trees and flowers, including eucalyptus, oak, pine, magnolia, palm and other exotic species. Water comes into play on many of the holes as meander between the various lakes and streams that border the fairways. The course is irrigated automatically by its own water supply. This guarantees crisp lies on lush turf on all the fairways and true, holding greens.
Belas
	A winding challenging golf course, with spectacular views of the Sintra Hills. This golf course is generally considered to be among the best courses in Portugal. The course is divided into two parts - the first section passes through a naturally preserved landscape, and the second section runs by some houses that are part of the development but shielded by the planting of one thousand trees. This course was designed by US architect William 'Rocky' Roquemore. The par 72 championship course has five lakes set in the midst of its winding layout, fed by various small and picturesque watercourses. It is like an enormous nature reserve and meanders through the rising hills and valleys of the Carregueira Mountains. It is a pleasure to play whatever your handicap level and is acknowledged both locally and internationally as one of Portugal's best constructed layouts.
Lisbon Sports Club
	Situated very close to Lisbon, the course blends harmoniously into a romantic lanscape of dense vegetation. It demands both skill and imagination because of a watercourse which strongly influences at least twelve of the holes. At the first hole, a par 3, come a number of difficulties - woods to the left, stream to the right and bunkers on both sides - will challenge the player from even the first shot. Then, before the golfer is properly warmed up, they have to face another par 3 at the third, though this time of even greater difficulty due to its 180m length. Up until the final hole (a tricky par 4 crossed in the middle by a stream), the player can enjoy unforgettable contact with nature, and admire the cypresses, the eucalyptuses and wild flowers, while at the same time facing up to shots that will stretch their imagination.