Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf

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Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf, Faro is designed by Sir Henry Cotton

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Address: Quinta Alto do Vale, Quatro Estradas, Faro, 8501-906 Alvor Portugal

Tel: +351 282 460 870

Website: https://www.pestanagolf.com/en/courses/alto-golf/

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Course	Tee	Par	SSS	Yards
Alto Golf	White	70	68	5941
Alto Golf	Yellow	70	68 [123]	5663
Alto Golf	RED	70	70 [116]	5108

Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf Reviews

GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.66

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 81 reviews)

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3.8

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4.1

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3.9

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4.1

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3.8

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4.1

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What the club says: The last course designed by the legendry Sir Henry Cotton, Alto Golf embodies his belief that a golf course should test players with low handicaps but also provide a pleasant game for golfers of only average ability. Situated near the picturesque village of Alvor, the course offers extraordinary white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and fascinating cliffs which all add to its charm and character.

The par 72 course traverses two gently sloping valleys with the front nine offering stunning views of the bay of Lagos. The back nine, set against rolling slopes, offers quite a test and includes the (quite frankly) remarkable Sir Henry Cotton Challenge - a huge par 5. At 661 yards, it requires concentration and skill to ensure a respectable score. With gently undulating greens, the course also challenges your putting ability.

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Cheryl M rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 4 2025

Alto looking good

Nice round, albeit slow, but we were a two ball behind 4 and 3 balls. Ask to be paired up as you will always be behind 3 or 4 balls unless out at 7:30 am.
Course in very good condition at the moment with nice greens. Felt the greens were rather slow but otherwise a nice round.

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Terry S rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed May 2 2025

The hardest course I've ever played

This is just the hardest course I've ever played and because of such I struggled to enjoy it. The holes are very close together, which makes for a tricky and dangerous round made even more so with tight tree lined fairways all appear to be designed by a right handed player who doesn't want to give left handed players a chance. Mis-managed with insistence of play in 4 balls even if you have a small group of 6, 2 groups of 3 in your own little competition. Did not like that at all. Very disappointed with the day. Nice clubhouse though.

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Mike F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 19 2024

Course in very good condition despite lots of rain on the night before and preceding days. Greens and fairways in very good condition. Well managed, and looked after course.

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Steven C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 8 2023

Another superb course as part of the Pestana facilities, easily in the best condition (compared to Gramacho and Silves) although the other courses were nothing to complain about. A large clubhouse, again with friendly staff and the same menu is exactly what we wanted after the round. Pace of play was a little slow but nothing to really complain about on a holiday tour. Tee shots are often tight and (as with the other courses) driver is often not the club. The course was challenging but not to the extent that the group didn't enjoy the round (hcps 14 - 26).

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John C rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 18 2022

Alto Golf

Really nice tight tree lined course so have to be accurate off the tee. Most greens on a plateau so a lot of run off and greens quite small so have to be accurate.
Course in good condition and enjoyed the challenge.

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Andy T rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 14 2022

Last Leg of our Portugal Trip

I've never played on a more tight, beautiful course than this, a unique setting, not for big hitters that's for sure. You needed to be very accurate and controlled. The greens were lush and held the ball well. We were all a bit jaded by this time, usual Golf trip headaches, backaches, etc but Alto is a wonderful tree-lined course, and I for one cannot wait to come back.

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David N rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 5 2022

Back again

Course was extremely dry and the conditions were hot and very windy a challenge on a calm day average round on here for me Selgado tomorrow

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Rodger, Durham rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 7 2022

Enjoyed a late afternoon tee off. Friendly staff got me out early as it was quiet. I had been warned about sanding of the greens when I booked but the greens were still true. Decent layout and great value as a twilight rate from 3pm.

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Cheryl M rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 8 2020

Resort course

This resort course has two tees red and yellow only. It winds between houses and apartments. Out of the Pestana family of courses this is my least favourite. Do not get me wrong it is perfectly adequate but it lacks atmosphere.

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David N rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 30 2020

Golf in the sun

beautiful course great location great playing partner a course to play in the Algarve play on every visit

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 11.4)

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Nigel M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 20 2019

Difficult narrow fairways.

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Chris J rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 21 2019

Really nice course a bit wet on front nine but greens were good and true and all staff were helpful

(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 23.4)

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Phil S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 10 2019

A short but tough track

Course in good condition, particularly the greens. The fairways had clearly been watered, in fact many of them too watered as it was soft under feet which impacted ball contact at times. Club facilities and friendliness of bar staff were, as always, first class

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Derrick L rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 23 2019

Tiger Tour 2019 - Day 4

Only 5 of us left on tour to play this and it was in okay condition and we played as a 5 ball taking 2 hours 45 minutes to play the18 holes!!!

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.9)

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Mark H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 11 2019

Great course

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Phil S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 5 2018

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Terry S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 14 2018

Tricky tree lined course

A tricky tree lined course but very scenic and fun to play. Course in excellent condition and staff were very welcoming.

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: 19)

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Paul C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 28 2018

Brilliant condition, fantastic day of golf.....cant wait to play it again one day

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.3)

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Paul W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 21 2018

One for anybodies list

Tremendous course. Played after recent snow and wet weather and the place was in great condition. Greens are fast and tricky to read. Rest of course is very well maintained. Great views all over. Island green is 'interesting'. Staff are top notch to, as is the food. Changing rooms could do with a makeover but you don't spend your time there.

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Chris P rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 19 2018

Alvor Challenge

great course starts with a gentle par three has mostly good wide fairways. A better course now they have changed the 610 (yellows) 16th to a more manageable distance.

(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 28.2)

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Brian S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 5 2017

golf for greys competition, good company and as always had a good day, this is a nice course but was undergoing maintenance at time of playing, most greens were being dressed and structural work going on the 16th long par 5

(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 105 Handicap: 28)

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Rodger T rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 30 2017

Really+enjoyed+playing+here.+Great+condi
tion+and+while+it%27s+tight+with+tree+li

ned+fairways+the+rough+isn%27t+too+long+
and+wayward+balls+are+easy+to+find.+Lots

+of+greens+are+elevated+which+I+quite+li
ked.+Better+for+me+than+Granmacho+or+Vil

la+Sol

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Stan F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2017

Another good course

Another nice course good challenging lots to make you think. The only problem we had was the greens had just been worked on, so they were not to great bobbles and bounces all over the place.

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Is there a driving range at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

Yes there is a driving range at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf.

Is there a golf pro shop at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

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 Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf.

Can you hire buggies at Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

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 Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.