Pestana Alvor South Beach
Alvor
The Pestana Alvor South Beach is the jewel in the crown for Pestana Hotels on the Algarve. The suite hotel is a four-star property in Alvor and is contrasted by its relaxed atmosphere. It has direct access to Três Irmão beach and is just five minutes on foot to the centre of town. Here, you'll find Algarve's more vibrant side. The hotel offers three successive infinity swimming pools, surrounded by lounge chairs where you can enjoy a peaceful rest. It also offers a restaurant, bar and outdoor fitness centre as well as a private car park. All rooms are modern and elegant, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests of the Pestana South Beach Hotel receive preferential access and discounted green fees at the five championship courses managed by Pestana which are Gramacho, Vale da Pinta, Silves, Alto and Vila Sol.
Faro Airport
74km
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
Odiáxere is a superb choice for golfers who want an Algarve golf holiday with ocean views, quieter surroundings and easy access to Lagos. Set just inland from Meia Praia and the Alvor Estuary, it offers a more relaxed alternative to the busier resort towns, while still keeping beaches, restaurants, marina life and west Algarve exploring close by.
The main golfing highlight is Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, located near Odiáxere above the Algarve coast. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Palmares offers 27 holes split across three distinctive 9-hole loops: Alvor, Lagos and Praia. The course blends parkland and links-style golf, with rolling countryside, coastal dunes and standout views over Lagos Bay and the Alvor Estuary.
For golfers, this variety is a big part of the appeal. The Alvor loop has more of a parkland feel, while Lagos and Praia bring the course closer to Meia Praia, adding a breezier, more coastal style of golf. Meia Praia itself is the largest beach in the Lagos area, stretching around 4 km from Lagos towards the Odiáxere River mouth, making it ideal for beach walks and relaxed post-round afternoons.
Away from the fairways, Odiáxere works well for exploring Lagos, Ponta da Piedade, Alvor, Portimão and the wider western Algarve. For UK golfers, it is ideal for a tailor-made Portugal golf holiday that feels scenic, relaxed and easy to enjoy. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotel, tee times, transfers and wider Algarve itinerary.
