Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort sits between Vilamoura Marina and Praia da Marina Beach, placing a five-star beachfront stay within easy reach of the Algarve’s main golf courses. Faro Airport is around 20 minutes away, and the resort runs a shuttle to the surrounding courses, making it straightforward to play a different course each day. The Old Course, Pinhal, Millennium, Laguna and Pestana Vila Sol are among the local options, while Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo courses add further choice for a longer golf break. Between rounds, the marina’s shops, bars and casino are all within walking distance.

The Old Course is the round for golfers who enjoy a proper examination of every part of their game. Frank Pennink’s design asks plenty from players of all standards, with the established woodland setting adding consequence to wayward shots. Pinhal is another demanding par 72, where umbrella and Atlantic pines close in around the fairways and make a committed tee shot important. Millennium brings a more traditional parkland character, with holes that accommodate mixed ability groups well. Laguna changes the mood again, its open and largely tree-free ground giving the course a links-like feel beside the coast.

There are 383 rooms, including marina-facing and ocean-facing choices, each with a balcony, air-conditioning, satellite television, internet access, safe and minibar. After golf, two outdoor pools, an indoor pool and the spa pool provide an easy change of pace, while the health club includes a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, solarium and Turkish bath. Breakfast is served at Voyage, with Portuguese, Italian and steakhouse dining available later in the day. Argo Cocktail Bar and the Beach Club bar suit a quieter drink after a round or an evening spent watching the marina come alive.