Vale do Lobo Golf Club
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Vale do Lobo Golf Club, Faro is
About Vale do Lobo Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Faro, P 8135 864 Portugal
Tel: 00 351 289 353 535
Website: https://www.valedolobo.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
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Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| royal course | Yellow | 72 | 71 [129] | 6164 | ||
| royal course | White | 72 | 73 [133] | 6059 | ||
| royal course | Red | 73 | 73 [129] | 4909 | ||
| Ocean Course | White | 73 | 74.1 [140] | 6695 | ||
| Ocean Course | Yellow | 73 | 71.5 [135] | 6119 | ||
| Ocean Course | Red | 73 | 73.7 [134] | 5474 | ||
Vale do Lobo Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.24
AVERAGE RATING 4.4
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HIGHLY RATED
99%
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What the club says: Former host to the Portuguese Open, Vale Do Lobo is home to two of the most stunning courses in Europe. With European Tour members Brian Davies and Jarmo Sandelin regular visitors, be careful who you bump into in the clubhouse.
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Neil W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2025
All about the 16th
Played the Royal. Lovely course, but you need a buggy. cuts through The villas and across main roads to get to Next Tees on a few occasions, but no problems with traffic . Front nine quite straight. Back nine comes into its own. And the Signature 16th just worth the entrance fee alone across the Cliffs with stunning views, just one of the Worlds best holes. Wonderfull Facilities . loved itReviewer Rating
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George C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 30 2025
Nice course. Played as part of a wedding. Didn’t like people behind. Enjoyed the 16th hole next to the beach. Lost 1 down to mark and Rowly
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Christopher F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2025
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Scott R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2025
Ocean is amazing
The Ocean course is well laid out and cared for by the team at Vale do Lobo. Highly recommend.Reviewer Rating
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Richard B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2025
Absolutely loved the whole aspect of this Ocean course. The greens were superb and the fairways were great too, the challenge was spot on for a mid to high handicapper from the yellow tees
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Roger M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2025
Interesting course
A good variety of holes on a mainly hilly setting. Course was in good condition as you would hope for the fee you pay.Reviewer Rating
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Mike R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 23 2024
Excellent condition, tight off the tee
Vale do Lobo Royal course was in great condition when we played; perfect tees, fairways and greens. The sand in the bunkers is powder soft, what I imagine the sand that the pros experience to be like. It is an exacting course off the tee. Sometimes there is space to spray it but often holes are flanked by houses meaning you need to drive it straight to play well. There are some real standout holes, specifically the 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th, all of which involve water perfectly placed to provide challenge. But the rest of the course is also memorable. It is relentless off the tee because of the bunker placement, one each side of the fairway between 220 and 250 yards on almost every hole. It is expensive to play but the condition of the course almost makes it worth it. We teed off early (8.40am) and the pace of play was some of the best we experienced in the Algarve i.e. we got round in less than 4.5 hours, which was a treat.Reviewer Rating
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Scott M rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2024
Ocean Course
Two courses are located on the Vale Do Lobo resort, Ocean and Royal. The Royal is the one with the iconic par 3 over the cliffs, however the Ocean does have a couple of nice holes that run parallel to the beach. The course is OK, a little too lined by villa's for my personal preference, and the course was very soft on the whole. The greens were good, not fantastic, but there are some memorable holes. Great facilities however and very much worth playing!Reviewer Rating
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Robert G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2024
Excellent
Played the sunset round . Value for money was superb including a buggy for less than half the rack rate. Course in great condition, staff very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.Reviewer Rating
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James C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2024
Investment paying off!
Since new ownership the course is getting back to its best??Cart paths rebuilt, sand in bunkers?..
6th remodeled with new fairway etc? new tee box markers, new bathrooms new GBPs carts etc
The need ywo drinks carts one for the ocean one for the royal?.
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Stephen J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 7 2024
Fair but challenging course
I am a golfer with a 14 handicap. I felt that most of the holes were accessible to reach in regulation. There is a few holes which you need to play the course which I didn't as it was my 1st time playing.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2024
The resort of Vale do Lobo really looks after you very well, there is a free resort shuttle that takes you from your apartment to the course, local restaurants or the beach. There are two golf courses on site that are great to play, in fantastic condition with the only small complaint being that they are too busy at times.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2024
2 courses with stunning views. Course was in excellent condition. Good for most standards of play
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Craig F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2024
Top class
Amazing course in great condition. Good facilities too. Greens are very tough to read here and very quick.Reviewer Rating
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David N rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2024
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Nicholas S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 6 2024
Great
Lovely course in the hills just outside of Brighton. The course is well designed and the green are well maintained and the best in the areaReviewer Rating
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Christopher R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 28 2024
Excellent Condition. Stunning views on a few holes
One of the best kept courses in the Algarve. Earlybird specials on Teetimes.ptThe signature #16 has stunning views. Lots of sand on all the holes but it's white powder like Florida in the USA. It's a long course. I don't recommend walking it. It also has a lot of hills. The tee boxes were sandy on 28-2-2024 but still in decent shape overall. There is quite a bit of water also, along with several bottlenecks in the fairways that come into play demanding a well placed tee shot.
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Stéphane B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 8 2024
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Franklyn S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 7 2023
Disappointing Return
Having not played the course for many years I was looking forward to my round, mainly to play the Royal course but we played the Ocean on the day the round however was spoilt by a course marshal who I suggest should receive some training who had no clue on course management or customer service.Reviewer Rating
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Grahame Cole rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2023
Today’s Golf
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole ambience of the clubhouse and Ocean course. A couple of negatives in that the pace of play was horrendous and people didn’t rake the bunkers or repaired pitch marks on the greens.Reviewer Rating
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Craig F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2023
One of the best!
Both great courses here in the Algarve. Brilliant design and although no real rough it’s still a challenge. Very well maintained and the greens are quick..Reviewer Rating
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David T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2023
Stunning views along the ocean
stunning course and not too tricky. we had a twilight tee time and but managed to complete in 4 hours.Reviewer Rating
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Jamie S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2023
Great course with amazing views
One of the best courses I have ever played.Sea views are amazing. A lot of trees and water, but an experience you want to live.
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Jon C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2023
Great place to play!
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Daniel S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2023
Vale do lobo
Nice course. greens slightly slow. very tight. need to be accurate with driver. very scenic holes and enjoyable.Reviewer Rating
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Golfer An rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
This golf course is unbelievable! The facilities are stunning and the course is in great condition. The views are fantastic. I absolutely loved it.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
Stunning course, great condition and fantastic views.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
Unbeliveable golf course and stunning facilities.
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Nicholas H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2022
A challenging course, normally in fair to good condition. Pace of play can be slow, but more important lots of long walks between tees and very hilly. This is a buggy course. There is no practice range for visitors, just a couple of nets.
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Tony N rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2022
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Vale do Lobo Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Vale do Lobo Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Vale do Lobo Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Vale do Lobo Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Vale do Lobo Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Vale do Lobo Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Vale do Lobo Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Vale do Lobo Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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