Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Tavira
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club has recently been ranked as Portugal’s number one golf course and since the introduction of the beautiful villas that are available for short, mid and long term rental, it surely won’t be long until the recognition as Portugal’s number one golf resort is announced. Boasting an array of 1, 2 or 3 bedroom villas, and 3 or 4 bedroom villas with a private pool, all inspired by traditional Portuguese architecture much like the resort’s clubhouse, Monte Rei provides guests with an unbeatable relaxed village setting. These stunning homes located in O Miradouro Village feature the finest amenities and are fully serviced making them the ideal accommodation for families, small groups or friends who want to enjoy a world-class resort in a unique, tranquil Algarvian setting. At the heart of O Miradouro is Veranda, which houses a restaurant and bar, and features tennis courts and swimming pools, a fully equipped gymnasium and extensive spa facilities. Veranda is the perfect place to socialise, relax and enjoy the sun. Monte Rei golf course has become one of the must-play courses in Europe, if not the world. The Jack Nicklaus design is a real challenge with a great finishing hole and as residents of the Monte Rei Villas, you receive discounted green fees and preferential access giving you even more reason to play this new jewel in the Algarve’s golfing crown.
Faro Airport
56km
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.
