Boavista Golf & Spa - Bela Colina Village

Bela Colina Holidays forms part of the Boavista Golf and Spa resort, close to Lagos on Portugal’s western Algarve. It is a five-star tourist village rather than a conventional hotel, with apartments and townhouses set through an open, contemporary layout that leaves room to breathe between rounds. The 18-hole Boavista Golf Club is on site, so a morning tee time sits easily alongside a slow breakfast or an afternoon in Lagos. It suits golfers who like the independence of self-catering accommodation, with proper living space, equipped kitchens and private outdoor areas making longer stays feel straightforward.

Boavista is a parkland course with a noticeably rolling shape, where changing elevation and undulating fairways ask for sensible club selection rather than simply hitting driver at every opportunity. The land rises and falls across the round, and several parts of the course open out towards the Atlantic, giving the golf a distinctly western Algarve feel. It is a round that rewards control from uneven lies and a clear plan into greens, while remaining conveniently close to the accommodation. A three-night stay can combine a two-bedroom townhouse with two rounds here, while longer four-night and seven-night stays have also been arranged around three or four rounds respectively.

Away from the fairways, the resort’s spa, leisure and dining facilities give the day a useful rhythm, particularly when a second round is not on the agenda. Return to a townhouse for a drink on the terrace, prepare an easy supper in the kitchen or head out into nearby Lagos, where the old town, marina and beaches provide a change of scene from the resort. The setting works well for a group of golfers sharing a two-bedroom property, but also for couples who want space around their golf rather than a standard hotel room.