Pinheiros Altos Golf Course, located in the luxurious Quinta do Lago Resort in Algarve, Portugal, is a charming 27-hole golf course renowned in the golfing world for its strategic layout that provides a thoughtful challenge. The fairways of the course, designed by Donald Steel and Jorge Santana da Silva in 1991, elegantly weave through a tranquil pine tree forest and roll out over expansive, inviting open spaces.
Pinheiros Altos is divided into three distinct circuits of nine holes each – the Pinheiros (Pines), Sobreiros (Corks), and Oliveiras (Olives), all beginning and ending at the Club House. The well-placed hazards on the course provide golfers a test of their mental game and skill.
The course comes with comprehensive facilities including a driving range, putting green, chipping & bunker area, a well-equipped pro shop, and a golf academy for those looking to improve their game. Additionally, multiple restaurants and bars provide a delightful dining experience post-golfing. Equipment rentals such as golf buggies and clubs are available for convenience.
Pinheiros Altos is a favored choice among golfers visiting Quinta do Lago, with around a quarter choosing to revisit and play the course again. It sees its peak visitor time in the summer months and is less crowded in winter. Golfers playing Pinheiros Altos also frequent other nearby courses such as Vale do Lobo Ocean and Vale do Lobo Royal in Vale do Lobo, Vila Sol in Vilamoura, Salgados in Albufeira, and Quinta do Lago South in Quinta do Lago.
Pinheiros Altos Golf Course summarized information:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal |
| Course Layout | 27 holes, Par 72 |
| Facilities | Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping & Bunker Area, Pro Shop and Golf Academy, Restaurants & Bars |
| Equipment Rental | Buggies & Clubs |
| Architect | Donald Steel/Jorge Santana da Silva (1991) |
| Repeat Bookings | Around one-fourth of visiting golfers play Pinheiros Altos more than once |
| Busiest Month | June |
| Quietest Month | December |
| Popular Nearby Courses | Vale do Lobo Ocean, Vale do Lobo Royal (Vale do Lobo), Vila Sol (Vilamoura), Salgados (Albufeira), Quinta do Lago South (Quinta do Lago) |
