{"id":31209,"date":"2025-11-16T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/?p=31209"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:33:06","slug":"playing-portugals-new-kids-on-the-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/golf-travel\/playing-portugals-new-kids-on-the-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing Portugal\u2019s New Kids On The Block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There are good golf trips, and then there are golf <em>experiences<\/em>. Greg Evans recent journey through Portugal\u2019s Alentejo and Lisbon regions with Golfkings was firmly in the latter category: five days of world-class courses, golden coastlines, and laid-back luxury.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A late afternoon flight from Gatwick to Lisbon made for an effortless start. Within two hours of landing, we arrived in the chic coastal town of <strong>Comporta<\/strong>, checking into a stylish three-bedroom villa at the <strong>Pestana Comporta<\/strong>, an ideal base for groups of golfers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day Two: Torre &amp; Pinheirinho<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our first full day began with a sunrise drive to the brand-new <strong>Torre Golf Course<\/strong>, designed by Spanish legend <strong>Sergio Garc\u00eda<\/strong>. Though it only opened in October, it already feels like a modern classic, a beautifully crafted blend of rolling parkland and open countryside, dotted with mature trees. Six tee boxes ensure accessibility, but don\u2019t be fooled: its broad fairways and strategic bunkering demand thought and precision.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31211\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31211\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Torre-IMG_5086-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergio Garcia&#8217;s new Torre course has opened to great reviews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 9th, Torre\u2019s signature hole, sweeps gracefully across a valley, a hole you\u2019ll remember long after you\u2019ve left the green.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch, we headed to the <strong>exclusive Pinheirinho Golf Course<\/strong>, where we were the only players on the course. Designed by <b>Jorge Santana da Silva<\/b>, its fairways wind through umbrella pines and wildflower-lined roughs. The course blends challenge and tranquillity, with a strong focus on sustainability \u2014 limited chemical use, thriving native grass, and a deep respect for the land.<\/p>\n<p>Evening in Comporta was spent exactly as it should be: sipping local wine and dining in one of the town\u2019s relaxed restaurants.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31210\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pinheirhinho-jpg-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The exclusive Pinheirinho Golf Course<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Day Three: Dunas \u2013 A Modern Masterpiece<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just when we thought the trip couldn\u2019t get any better, <strong>Dunas Golf Club<\/strong> exceeded all expectations. Arriving at dawn, the course shimmered in the early light, a dramatic layout carved through natural dunes. Dunas demands creativity and control in equal measure, with deep bunkers that live up to their reputation. Every hole could claim \u201csignature\u201d status here; it\u2019s a visual and golfing delight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you don\u2019t like this course, you don\u2019t like golf,\u201d someone said at the turn. Nobody disagreed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31212\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31212\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6bae429b-f766-48d0-b09f-4d026dcd882f-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greg tees off at Dunas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That afternoon, a <strong>dolphin-watching cruise<\/strong> from <strong>Troia Marina<\/strong> offered a soothing contrast, calm seas, gentle waves, and the sight of dolphins gliding beside the boat. The evening brought a memorable <strong>wine tasting and dinner<\/strong> at <strong>Serenada Wine Resort<\/strong>, where boutique batches of wine (only 500\u20132,000 bottles per year) are crafted with care and passion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31213\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31213\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09.png 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-480x317.png 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-640x422.png 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-320x211.png 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-1536x1013.png 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-750x495.png 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-10.32.09-1200x791.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dolphin watching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Day Four: Troia to Lisbon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The next morning took us to the legendary <strong>Troia Golf Club<\/strong>, a <strong>Robert Trent Jones Sr.<\/strong> design hugging the Atlantic coast. The par-4 3rd hole, with its sweeping sea view, is one of Jones\u2019 personal favourites, so much so that he included it in his \u201cideal 18\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31214\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31214\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trioa-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Troia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A short ferry ride across to Set\u00fabal and a short drive led us to the <strong>PGA National of Portugal (Aroeira)<\/strong>, where lunch and a gentle round on <strong>Aroeira 1<\/strong> capped the day. We stayed at the <strong>Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon<\/strong>, just 15 minutes from the city, a perfect spot for golfers wanting a touch of urban comfort.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31215\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31215\" src=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/663d9a8b-01be-48d9-a4f3-0429ef57734e-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Putting out at PGA Aroeira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Day Five: Farewell at Aroeira 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our final round took place on the freshly renovated <strong>PGA Aroeira 2<\/strong>, a <strong>Donald Steel<\/strong> design that has matured beautifully since reopening. The course is smart, strategic, and impeccably conditioned, a fitting finale to an extraordinary trip. We were also told it will host the Portuguese Open in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>As we lunched at the Aroeira clubhouse, we reflected on what made this journey special: not just the superb golf, but the effortless organisation and warm hospitality that Golfkings delivered throughout.<\/p>\n<p>From <strong>Torre\u2019s promise<\/strong> to <strong>Dunas\u2019 brilliance<\/strong> and <strong>Troia\u2019s timeless charm<\/strong>, this was a trip that reminded us why Portugal remains one of Europe\u2019s most rewarding golf destinations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EasyJet from Gatwick to Lisbon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pestana Comporta &amp; Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphin Watching Cruise<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/rotasdosal.pt\/en\/actividades\/dolphins\/\">https:\/\/rotasdosal.pt\/en\/actividades\/dolphins\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organised by:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfkings.co.uk\">www.golfkings.co.uk<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Further info:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitalentejo.pt\/en\/\">www.visitalentejo.pt\/en\/<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitportugal.com\/en\/\">www.visitportugal.com\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are good golf trips, and then there are golf experiences. 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