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Golf from Quinta da Bella Vista
Fifteen golf courses sit within an hour's drive
Fifteen golf courses sit within an hour's drive of Quinta da Bella Vista, from the Sintra hills and
the Atlantic cliffs of Cascais to the lakes and pine forests of the Lisbon coast.
The nearest championship course is ten minutes away, and nine more are reachable within half an hour.
Driving times assume a weekday morning outside rush hour; add 15 to 20 minutes on weekday mornings
before 10:00 and on summer weekends toward Cascais.
Transportation is not included.
Within 30 minutes
Ten courses sit within half an hour of the Quinta, including three of the most celebrated in Portugal.
Penha Longa Resort
Atlantic Championship Course
About 25 minutes · Linhó, Sintra · 18 holes, par 72 · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Our nearest championship course winds through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, past the remains of an old aqueduct and a 14th century monastery, with Atlantic views from the front nine. Three times host of the Open de Portugal, it is ranked among the ten best courses in the country. A round here is the perfect start to any golf stay with us.
Monastery Course
About 25 minutes · Linhó, Sintra · 9 holes, par 35 · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
The shorter sister of the Atlantic Course is ideal for a relaxed afternoon nine. Holes play around the historic Penha Longa monastery, and the par 3 22nd frames the monastery and the rocky Sintra hills in a single view.
Pestana Beloura Golf
About 30 minutes · Quinta da Beloura, Sintra · 18 holes, par 72 · Rocky Roquemore
A friendly parkland course at the foot of the Sintra hills, with seven lakes and more than 40,000 trees. Its gentle terrain suits golfers of every level, and the closing hole asks for two brave carries over water. A great choice for families and mixed groups.
Clube de Golf do Estoril
About 35 minutes · Estoril, Cascais · 18 holes, par 69, plus a 9 hole course · Mackenzie Ross
Founded in 1929, Estoril is one of the oldest clubs in Portugal and hosted the Portuguese Open around twenty times. Seve Ballesteros and Colin Montgomerie have walked its tree lined fairways.
Tee times are booked by phone on +351 214 680 176.
Belas Clube de Campo
About 20 minutes · Belas, Sintra · 18 holes, par 72 · Rocky Roquemore
Set among the valleys of the Serra da Carregueira, Belas offers rolling fairways and views toward Sintra's Moorish Castle. The course hosted the Challenge Tour Grand Final in 1998 and the Senior Open de Portugal in 2011. The hilly layout rewards a buggy and a sharp short game.
Lisbon Sports Club
About 20 minutes · Belas, Sintra · 18 holes, par 69 · Hawtree and Sons
Founded in 1922, the Lisbon Sports Club is the second oldest club in Portugal and has kept a classic, unhurried character. A brook comes into play on twelve holes of this Scottish style layout, and there is not a single villa in sight. A favorite with golfers who love tradition.
Oeiras Green Valley
About 20 minutes · Barcarena, Oeiras · 9 holes, par 37 · Jorge Santana da Silva
Reopened in June 2026 as the first municipal golf course in Portugal, run with the Portuguese Golf Federation. Nine holes cost around 32 euros, which makes this the best value round near Sintra and a relaxed place for beginners to start.
Oitavos Dunes
About 25 minutes · Quinta da Marinha, Cascais · 18 holes, par 71 · Arthur Hills
The crown jewel of Lisbon golf. This links style course rolls through dunes and umbrella pines with the Atlantic visible from every hole, and the par 3 14th points straight at Cabo da Roca. Long ranked among the best in the world, Oitavos will host the DP World Tour Open de Portugal in May 2027.
The course is open while its hotel is renovated until January 2027.
Quinta da Marinha Golf
About 25 minutes · Cascais · 18 holes, par 71 · Robert Trent Jones Sr.
The only Portuguese design by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. runs through pine forest toward the Atlantic, with the sea in view on the dramatic 13th. The par 5 18th finishes over water in front of the clubhouse. Pair your round with lunch in Cascais or a walk along the Guincho coast.
Golfe do Jamor
About 25 to 30 minutes · Cruz Quebrada, Oeiras · 9 holes, par 35 · José Sousa e Melo
The first fully public course in Portugal sits inside the Jamor National Sports Center and serves as the national team's training base. It is short, welcoming and well kept, an easy choice for a quick nine or a first round on holiday.
30 to 60 minutes
Five more courses fit inside an hour, in Lisbon, the Torres Vedras wine country and across the Tagus.
Dolce CampoReal Lisboa Golf
About 35 to 40 minutes · Turcifal, Torres Vedras · 18 holes, par 72 · Donald Steel
Built on a former royal hunting estate, CampoReal plays through protected hills and old vineyards north of Lisbon. It hosted the Ladies European Tour Portugal Ladies Open in 2010 and 2011. Quiet fairways and a scenic 17th make it a peaceful escape from the busier coastal courses.
THE ONE Hills Lisbon City Golf
About 30 to 35 minutes · Lumiar, Lisbon · 9 holes, par 29 · Gary Grandstaff
The only golf course inside Lisbon itself, formerly known as Paço do Lumiar. Seven par 3s and two par 4s make a quick, flat round of about two hours, easy to combine with a day in the capital. Club rental is included in the guest package.
PGA Aroeira Lisboa, No. 1 Course
About 45 to 55 minutes · Charneca de Caparica, Almada · 18 holes, par 72 · Frank Pennink
Nicknamed the Wentworth of Lisbon, this pine lined classic hosted the European Tour Portuguese Open in 1996 and 1997. Fully renovated in 2024, Aroeira is now one of only three PGA National venues in Europe, alongside Gleneagles and The Belfry. The beaches of Costa da Caparica are minutes away.
PGA Aroeira Lisboa, No. 2 Course
About 45 to 55 minutes · Charneca de Caparica, Almada · 18 holes, par 72 · Donald Steel
Five lakes bring water into play on seven holes of this more modern layout, a former host of the Ladies European Tour Portuguese Open. Renovated in 2025, it pairs perfectly with the No. 1 Course for a two day visit south of the river.
Quinta do Peru Golf and Country Club
About 55 to 65 minutes · Azeitão, Sesimbra · 18 holes, par 72 · Rocky Roquemore
Set in pine forest at the edge of the Arrábida Natural Park, Quinta do Peru is one of the most respected tests in the Lisbon region and hosted the European Mid Amateur Championships in 2025. Afterward, stop in Azeitão for its famous cheese and Moscatel wine.
Worth the drive:
Beyond one hour
These courses are more than an hour away, but each one is a reason to plan a golf day trip.
The driving time is listed first for every course.
Royal Óbidos Golf Course
Driving time: about 1 hour 5 minutes · Óbidos · 18 holes, par 72 · Seve Ballesteros
The final course designed by Seve Ballesteros, Royal Óbidos hosted the Open de Portugal every year from 2020 to 2025. Twelve holes look out over the Atlantic toward the Berlengas Islands and six over the Óbidos Lagoon. Combine your round with a visit to the walled medieval town of Óbidos.
Praia D'El Rey Golf Course
Driving time: about 1 hour 10 minutes · Óbidos · 18 holes, par 73 · Cabell B. Robinson
Pine forest and coastal dunes come together on one of the top five courses in Portugal, twice host of the European Cup. The par 3 8th plays over a lake and the 15th runs right along the beach. Just five minutes from West Cliffs, which makes it easy to play both in one trip.
Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf
Driving time: about 1 hour 5 minutes · Óbidos · 18 holes, par 72 · Donald Steel
A welcoming Donald Steel course overlooking the Óbidos Lagoon and the ocean, set within a resort famous for villas by leading Portuguese architects.
Wide greens make it a relaxed round for higher handicaps.
Ribagolfe Lakes and Oaks
Driving time: about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes · Samora Correia, Benavente · two 18 hole courses, par 72 · European Golf Design
Two courses carved from untouched cork oak forest across the Tagus. The Lakes course, at more than 7,300 yards, is often called the Valderrama of Portugal and hosted European Tour Qualifying School from 2009 to 2014.