Pestana Viking
Armação de Pêra
The four-star Pestana Viking hotel is perched on a clifftop in Porches-Armação de Pêra, in the Algarve, just two minutes on foot from Senhora da Rocha beach and a short drive from some of the best golf courses in the region including Pestana Gramacho and Pestana Vale da Pinta. It is one of the most sought-after areas in the Algarve and local life is lively all year round. The hotel is surrounded on three sides by grand gardens with palm trees and green grass leading the way down to the beach. The outdoor saltwater swimming pool is surrounded by exotic gardens that will help make your holiday unforgettable. The hotel also offers a wellness area with a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and gym, where you can relax and schedule your Magic Spa treatment. For dining and drinks, the Pestana Viking offers two restaurants and a bar. The rooms have views of the sea or the wonderful gardens, each equipped with Wi-Fi and a private balcony.
Faro Airport
55km
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
Alcantarilha is a small, traditional village in the central Algarve, but for golfers it punches well above its weight. Positioned just inland from Armação de Pêra and within easy reach of Albufeira and Vilamoura, it provides a quieter base with access to some of the Algarve’s most established championship courses.
The area is anchored by Amendoeira Golf Resort, home to two highly regarded 18-hole layouts: the Faldo Course and the O’Connor Jnr Course. The Faldo Course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, offers a strategic inland test with desert-style bunkering, water features and subtle elevation changes that reward careful positioning. In contrast, the O’Connor Jnr Course is more forgiving off the tee but demands precision into well-protected greens. Just a short drive away, Salgados Golf Course adds coastal variety, with lagoons and wildlife shaping a flatter, wind-influenced layout close to the Atlantic.
Golf in this part of the Algarve is typically immaculately conditioned, with firm fairways, quick greens and a relaxed resort atmosphere. Tee times are well spaced, and practice facilities are among the best in the region, making it ideal for both group trips and more focused golf breaks.
Beyond the fairways, Alcantarilha retains traditional Portuguese character, with quiet cafés and local restaurants serving grilled sardines, cataplana seafood dishes and regional wines. The nearby beaches of Praia da Falésia and Praia Grande offer dramatic cliff-backed scenery and long coastal walks. For livelier evenings, Albufeira’s marina and Old Town are just 20 minutes away.
The prime months for golf are March–June and September–November, when temperatures are warm but comfortable. For golfers seeking championship Algarve courses without the bustle of larger resort towns, Alcantarilha provides balance, quality and easy access to the region’s best golf.
