Pine Cliffs Golf Course

It may be a short one but Pine Cliffs Golf Course arguably boasts one of the the most recognised – and feared – single golf holes in Portugal. The spectacular 224-yards par-3 9th – Devil’s Parlour – is worth the green fee alone though that probably depends on whether your heroic attempt to find the narrow green nestling snugly next to the hotel beyond a dramatic gaping ravine has come off… or not.

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Pine Cliffs Golf Course opened in 1990 and was built by leading British golf course designer Martin Hawtree. Excellently manicured 9 hole course. Played amongst the pine trees with spectacular views of the Atlantic from the cliff top holes. Best feature is the 6th hole, 'the Devil's parlour', a 200 metre Par 3 over the cliffs.

Soft spikes required

• Course has: Bar
• Course does not have: Buggy Hire
• Course has: Driving Range
• Course does not have: Practice Green
• Course has: Pro Shop
• Course has: Restaurant
• Course has: Trolley Hire
• Course has: Dress Code
• Course has: Club Hire
• Course does not have: Handicap

• 3.5 out of 5 Probably the best 9 hole course around 22 May 2007

  By Martyn Walker

  Short but quite tight golf course, greens and tees in superb condition. Take your camera, the views on holes 8 & 9 are breath taking.

• 1 out of 5 Fairly tight 22 December 2006

  By Anonymous

  Excellent family holiday golf course, not too long but fairly tight and in first class condition. My 10 year old son loves the course and the golfing academy there.

• 4 out of 5 Good test 08 November 2005

  By Anonymous

  Beautifully manicured.  Good test of golf despite being only 9 holes.

• 3.5 out of 5 Fabulous 25 September 2004

  By Anonymous

  Fabulous. It makes such a difference to play a great course in great weather