Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
Alvor
The very popular four-star Pestana Blue Alvor Beach (formerly the Delfim) is one of a few hotels on the Algarve that offers the all-inclusive concept. Set on a hillside with incredible views of the Três Irmãos and Alvor beaches, the recently refurbished hotel has over 300 rooms and suites, all of which come with balconies and are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite television and safety deposit box. The hotel also has a souvenir shop, a hair salon, a boutique, a bar, a games room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant. Guests of the Pestana Blue Alvor 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
76km
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
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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.
