Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
Palmares is where the mountains meet the sea, a breathtaking blend of links and parkland that captures the true spirit of coastal Portugal. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and reimagined in 2011, this 27-hole masterpiece overlooks Meia Praia Beach and the Bay of Lagos, offering some of the most stunning vistas in European golf.
Each of Palmares’ three loops, Alvor, Lagos, and Praia, delivers its own character and challenge. The Praia nine unfolds along the dunes beside the Atlantic, where fairways ripple toward infinity. The Lagos and Alvor nines rise into the hills, weaving through olive trees and undulating terrain that test every aspect of shot-making. Few courses in the world balance such drama with serenity.
Cypress & Salt curates Palmares experiences that celebrate the Algarve’s coastal splendor. Guests enjoy stays in the resort’s Ocean Living residences or boutique villas, private dining with panoramic sea views, wine tastings in nearby vineyards, and curated excursions through the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade. Palmares is more than golf — it’s an ode to the ocean, played to perfection.
Course Stats
Par: 72 (across 18-hole combinations)
Yardage: 6,790 yards (6,210 m)
Course Rating: 74.3
Slope Rating: 139
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2011 redesign)
Type: Links / Parkland Hybrid
Signature Holes: Praia 5th (par 3 along dunes), Lagos 7th (elevated tee with ocean backdrop), Alvor 9th (dramatic downhill par 5)
Championships: Featured in “Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe”
Best Seasons to Play
April – June: Prime coastal conditions with calm winds and golden light.
September – October: Warm, dry, and perfect for oceanfront play.
February – March: Early season with crisp air and rolling greens.
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