Tivoli Alvor Algarve - All Inclusive Resort

Set in Alvor, Tivoli Alvor Algarve All Inclusive Resort is a five-star, all-inclusive base for a golf break with beach time built in. Its 491 rooms and suites are spread across landscaped grounds, with Superior, Deluxe, Family, Family Deluxe and Premium Family options giving travelling groups room to settle in. Alto, the nearest of five Pestana courses available nearby, makes an easy first round, while Alvor beach and the town centre are close enough to shape the time away from the course. Faro Airport is just under an hour away.

Alto asks for careful positioning from the tee, its narrow fairways framed by trees and little room for a loose driver. Pinta is another course where strategy matters, with doglegs regularly putting a premium on the right line and Bermuda grass helping maintain the playing surfaces. Around 25 minutes from the resort, Pinta, Gramacho and Silves can form the backbone of a varied schedule. The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course at Penina Golf Resort adds another option, while Morgado brings woodland, rivers and valleys beneath views of the Monchique Mountains. Álamos sits beside the Serra de Monchique and is linked with the Morgado Golf Academy’s practice facilities.

Six swimming pools offer plenty of choice after golf, while the Bem Estar wellness centre has a heated indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and four treatment rooms. Essenze provides buffet dining, with Italian dishes at Carosello, steak at Roastic and Mediterranean cooking at Mad Med, although the three speciality restaurants need reserving in advance. One bar combines cocktails, light food and evening performances, while the casual poolside bar serves drinks and snacks. For an evening beyond the resort, Alvor’s harbourfront has its own selection of bars and restaurants.