Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
Overview
Why it matters
Palmares gives Algarve golf its broadest sense of landscape. Three nine-hole loops move through parkland, higher ground, and links-like coastal terrain above the Bay of Lagos, with ocean views arriving often enough to shape the mood of the round.
It is not a pure links, and that is part of its charm. Palmares is variety golf: elevated drives, sandy textures, sea air, resort architecture, and enough width to make the day feel generous. For travelers routing west, it is essential.
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Par
72
Yardage
6,950
Holes
27
Opened
2011
Green fee
$130–$245
Difficulty
8/10
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Inside Loop rating
4.7 / 5
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Reader reviews
Trusted reads from the field.
Nina Feld
★★★★★
The views over Lagos made Palmares feel expansive, relaxed, and quietly luxurious.
Dine like a champion
Local tables worth planning around.
Inside Loop pairs every great tee time with restaurants that respect the same destination rhythm: provenance, service, and a room with memory.
Explore travel pairingsOn property
Al Sud
Contemporary Portuguese coastal cuisine
Michelin-starred
Elegant, glassy, and ocean-facing with destination-level cooking above the Bay of Lagos.
Palmares has one of Portugal’s best golf-to-table transitions: sea views on the course, then a serious tasting-menu finish without leaving the resort.