Algarve Anthology
Overview
Seven nights across the Algarve's finest addresses, from Penina to Monte Rei.
The Algarve has produced more world-class golf courses per square mile than anywhere in Europe. This seven-night anthology moves between the region's great estates — Dona Filipa's storied lawns, Dom Pedro's oceanside links, Amendoeira's Norman Foster masterpiece — assembling the rounds of a lifetime into a single, seamlessly managed journey.
Who this is for
Made for the golfer who has done two or three golf trips and wants to benchmark themselves against Europe's best courses. Quinta and San Lorenzo will show you exactly where your game is at. Probably not the trip for absolute beginners — these greens are difficult.
Difficulty
Best for 8–24 handicap
Walking
Moderate — can walk or buggy
Flight
2.5h · Direct from most UK airports
Highlights
The Courses
Where You'll Play
Quinta do Lago South
18 holes · Par 72
Tight, manicured, lake-guarded — requires precision over power. Green fees are eye-watering but the conditioning justifies it.
Quinta do Lago South
Tight, manicured, lake-guarded — requires precision over power. Green fees are eye-watering but the conditioning justifies it.
View on Google Maps →San Lorenzo
18 holes · Par 72
The course the Algarve built its reputation on. Pinares and lakes, immaculate from tee to green.
Vale do Lobo Royal
18 holes · Par 72
Famous 16th and 17th require drives over Atlantic cliffs. More photogenic than forgiving.
⛳ 16th: mid-iron over a crumbling cliff edge to a green perched above the ocean
Quinta do Lago North
18 holes · Par 72
Redesigned 2014, more modern challenge than the South course.
The Journey
Day by Day
Arrival & Sunset Welcome
Faro → Vilamoura
Your private transfer meets you at Faro arrivals. En route to Dona Filipa, you pass through the pine-scented Parque Natural de Ria Formosa. Check in, unwind, and join your Dormie specialist for a sunset welcome on the terrace.
Dona Filipa Hotel, Vale do Lobo
San Lorenzo — the Legend
Vale do Lobo
Morning: San Lorenzo. Set among umbrella pines and the Atlantic estuary, its closing holes rank among the most photographed in golf. Afternoon free for beach or spa.
San Lorenzo Golf Course — 18 holes with caddie
Dona Filipa Hotel
Breakfast, lunch at clubhouse
Quinta do Lago South
Almancil
The South Course at Quinta do Lago demands precision across water and through maritime pine. A caddie from the property's caddie academy offers priceless local knowledge on greens that have humbled European Tour professionals.
Quinta do Lago South — 18 holes, caddie included
Dona Filipa Hotel
Breakfast
Move to Amendoeira
Silves
Transfer west to the Amendoeira Golf Resort — Norman Foster's greatest golf project. Check into your suite and play the O'Connor Jnr course as the afternoon light turns the cork oaks gold.
Amendoeira O'Connor Jnr — 18 holes
Amendoeira Golf Resort
Breakfast, dinner at resort restaurant
Faldo Course at Amendoeira
Silves
Nick Faldo's signature course at Amendoeira plays through dramatic elevation changes with views to the Serra de Monchique. Rest afternoon. Optional cooking class with the resort's Portuguese chef.
Amendoeira Faldo Course — 18 holes
Amendoeira Golf Resort
Breakfast
Victoria Course & Farewell Dinner
Vilamoura
Transfer to Vilamoura for the Victoria Course — scene of the Portugal Masters. Evening gala dinner overlooking the marina.
Victoria Course, Vilamoura — 18 holes
Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Resort
Breakfast, gala dinner
Departure
Faro
Final breakfast. Private transfer to Faro. Your specialist follows up within 48 hours to start planning your return.
Breakfast
Conditions
When to Go
March to May and October are the sweet spots — courses in peak condition, temperatures 18–22°C. July and August the greens bake and the courses fill with holiday golfers. December and January can be wet but courses rarely close.
If this trip is full
These trips work on the same seasonal window and are rarely booked at the same time:
Limited availability — popular dates fill early
Price per person
£3,200 pp
Includes flights, transfers, accommodation & golf
No obligation — James replies personally
WhatsApp us"James sorted everything — flights, tee times, even a surprise upgrade at the hotel. Genuinely the best golf trip I've taken."
— Mark T., South Africa trip 2024
What's included
Return flights from London (all major UK airports on request)
Private transfers throughout
7 nights accommodation across two Algarve properties
6 rounds of golf including caddie fees
Daily breakfast and two gala dinners
Pre-trip personal call with your Dormie specialist
Trip details
Where you'll stay
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Ready to make this yours?
This itinerary is a starting point, not a contract. Every Dormie journey is built around you — your handicap, your group, your budget. James will respond personally within the hour.