Listed at 6,679 yards, Vale da Pinta is a par 71 that asks for considered golf from the first tee rather than a simple show of power. Ronald Fream’s layout has enough room to feel playable for a holiday round, yet the demands become clearer when approach shots need placing and a missed position can complicate the next stroke. The course has the pedigree to test accomplished players too, having hosted the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final for eight successive years. It is a round with a purposeful championship feel, but one that still suits a mixed standard group looking to enjoy their golf in the Algarve sunshine.
Opened in 1992, Vale da Pinta forms part of Pestana Golf Resort near Carvoeiro and shares its clubhouse with neighbouring Gramacho, making it an easy base for golfers playing more than one course during the stay. Before a round, or when there is time to sharpen up between games, the golf academy facilities cover full swing work, putting and the short game. Coaching is available through private lessons and golf clinics, while golfers who prefer to practise alone can use the areas without instruction. Evening twilight rounds also make good use of the Algarve light, particularly for those arriving after a day around Carvoeiro or fitting golf around a relaxed resort break.
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