Penha Longa Golf Club
Sintra
Penha Longa Golf Club offers an outstanding golf experience among the forested hills of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Set within the historic Penha Longa Resort, the 27-hole complex combines championship golf, beautiful scenery and centuries of Portuguese heritage, all within easy reach of Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon.
The main attraction is the 18-hole Atlantic Championship Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1992. Following the natural contours of the Sintra hills, the layout moves through wooded valleys and elevated ground, with water hazards, strategic bunkering and frequent changes in level creating a varied and demanding round. Golfers are also treated to superb views towards Cascais, Estoril and the Atlantic Ocean.
Good course management is essential. Finding the correct part of the fairway can provide a much better angle into the greens, while inaccurate shots may leave difficult approaches from sloping ground or behind the course’s natural obstacles. The Atlantic Championship Course hosted the Portuguese Open just two years after opening, underlining the quality and tournament pedigree of the layout.
The nine-hole Monastery Course provides a slightly shorter and less undulating alternative. Also designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., it features narrow fairways, quick greens and views across the surrounding natural park. It is ideal for an additional round, a more relaxed game or groups containing golfers with different levels of experience.
After golf, players can enjoy the resort’s clubhouse, restaurants, bars and spa facilities. The historic monastery and chapel add a distinctive sense of place, while the wider area provides plenty to explore. Visitors can discover Sintra’s colourful palaces and gardens, enjoy seafood and marina views in Cascais, relax on the beaches around Estoril and Guincho, or spend a day exploring Lisbon.
For golfers seeking a high-quality course, luxurious resort facilities and easy access to some of Portugal’s finest cultural and coastal attractions, Penha Longa Golf Club is an excellent choice.
Lisbon Airport
31km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Estoril is a brilliant choice for golfers who want a Portugal golf holiday with classic coastal glamour, easy Lisbon access and excellent courses close by. Set on the Lisbon Coast between the capital and Cascais, it combines beach time, restaurants, casino evenings, seafront walks and a polished resort feel, making it ideal for couples, groups and short golf breaks.
The main golfing highlight is Estoril Golf Club, one of Portugal’s oldest and most emblematic clubs. The Estoril Championship Course began in 1929 and was redesigned in 1936 by Mackenzie Ross. It is just 25 minutes from Lisbon and only a few minutes from hotels, restaurants, the casino and Estoril beach, which makes it wonderfully convenient for a golf holiday. The 18-hole, par-69 course measures around 5,200 metres and places more emphasis on accuracy and tactics than sheer power.
Estoril also works well for golfers who want more variety. Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha and Oitavos Dunes are all within easy reach around Cascais and Sintra, giving you access to parkland, resort and Atlantic-influenced golf within one trip.
Away from the fairways, the wider Cascais area adds beaches, seafood, museums, parks, gardens and year-round events, while Lisbon is close enough for sightseeing, rooftop bars, Fado nights and historic neighbourhoods.
For UK golfers, Estoril is ideal for a tailor-made Portugal golf break, whether you want a relaxed Lisbon Coast escape or a multi-course itinerary. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotels, tee times, transfers and extras.
