Marriott Residences Salgados Resort
Albufeira
The NAU Salgados Dunas Suite Hotel & Spa is in a privileged location overlooking the sunny Algarve coastline. After opening in 2011, just a short walk from the sandy beaches, the Salgados Dunas Suites has grown to be one of the more popular golfing retreats that’s to the quality and value it offers. Salgados Dunas Suite Hotel is designed to offer a rich and relaxed stay, whether staying as a couple, with your family or as part of a larger golfing group. The hotel’s 162 bedrooms and larger suites have a modern interior with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a flat screen television and large windows and balconies to enjoy the stunning vistas. Facilities at this five-star hotel are superb and include a kid’s club, nine swimming pools, relaxing gardens with lounge areas spread amongst the olive trees, a spa, three bars and two restaurants including the dining options in the L14 building just yards from the hotel’s reception. The outstanding Salgados Golf Club is located just five minutes' walk away and there are a variety of sporting activities on offer nearby.
Faro Airport
44km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
8°C - 32°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£40
Hashtag Guide
About The Area
Vila Nova de Cacela is a brilliant Eastern Algarve base for a golf holiday, especially for golfers who want quieter surroundings than Vilamoura or Albufeira, but still want excellent courses, beaches and sunshine. It sits close to Cacela Velha, the Ria Formosa and the Spanish border, giving the area a more peaceful, authentic feel than the busier central Algarve.
The big golf draw is Quinta da Ria, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout with Atlantic Ocean and Cacela Velha Beach views, plus strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. Next door, Quinta de Cima adds a more demanding championship-style test, also an 18-hole layout set among lakes, streams, trees and open Algarve landscapes.
Away from golf, this part of the Algarve is made for slower, scenic exploring. Golfers can visit Praia de Cacela Velha, the fortress, the church and viewpoints around Cacela Velha, while nearby Tavira offers historic streets, riverside restaurants, boat trips and access to Ria Formosa islands. The area is also good for cycling, birdwatching, seafood, beach days and day trips to Vila Real de Santo António or across to Spain.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Vila Nova de Cacela works best as a quieter Algarve golf holiday, a winter-sun escape, or a relaxed coastal golf break with strong courses and excellent off-course scenery.
