PORTUGAL - WESTERN ALGARVE - ALVOR - GOLF

Alto Golf Course

Alto Golf Course runs through two valleys, and was the last course to be designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Hole 16, one of the longest in Europe, is called “The Giant”, it is 604 metres for a Par 5.

Text provided by the Portuguese Tourist Office

Alto Golf is situated near the picturesque village of Alvor. Extraordinary white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and fascinating cliffs are part of its charm. This was the last course designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton, the triple winner of the British Open.

It embodies his belief that a golf course should test players with low handicaps, but also provide a pleasant game for golfers of only average ability. After his death, the project was continued by Peter Dobereiner, a well known golf journalist.

The course, with the beautiful Monchique mountains as its backdrop, runs through two valleys and offers winding fairways and gently undulating greens.

On the first nine holes players have the added pleasure of enjoying an excellent view over Lagos Bay. The last nine holes face inland, running through gentle mountain slopes to include hole number 16, which is said to be the longest hole in Europe: 604 metres for a Par 5. Any player who manages a birdie here will receive a certificate and his or her name will be inscribed on the club's roll of honour. All the other holes on the course are named, but this one has a special title: “The Giant”.

Architect

Sir Henry Cotton

Number of Holes

Length

6,125 m.

Par

Address

Caixa Postal 1, Alvor, 8500 Portimao

Telephone

(+ 351) 282 41 69 13

Fax

(+ 351) 282 40 10 46

Facilities

Driving Range - Putting Green - Practice Bunker - Resident Professional - Restaurant - Bar - Golf Shop

Directions

Turn off the EN 125 towards Alvor
On the Portimao - Alvor road, turn right at the turn for Praia de Rocha

Handicap required

Men 28 - Women 36

Accommodation

	Manor Houses Privately owned houses with separate guest accommodation
	Pousadas and Traditional Hotels Hotels in Castles, Monasteries, Palaces, Convents, etc. or in areas of outstanding beauty
	Modern Hotels Modern Hotels, Resorts and Apartments
	Villas and Houses Detached Quintas, independent Houses and Villas with private pool, rented direct from owners,
	Estate cottages Self catering Cottages and Houses with shared pool, usually in the grounds of a Manor House.
Suggested Accommodation
	Villas Albufeira area
	Villas Almancil area
	Villas Alvor area
	Villas Carvoeiro area
	Villas Lagos area
	Villas Loule area
	Villas Monchique area
	Villas Portimao area
	Villas Sagres area
	Villas Silves area
	Villas Vilamoura area

DISCOUNT RESERVATION INFORMATION
Booking Form for on-line reservations	Fax form complete and send by fax	Prices Northern - Lisbon - Algarve list price and discount price	Currency Converter into your local currency
A booking fee of 18 euros, per person, is also payable, this covers any number of rounds or courses in a single booking

PORTUGUESE GOLF MAPS Road map with the golf courses marked
Included is a guide book giving the number and length of the holes, and detailed information for each golf course

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