Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais

On the Quinta da Marinha estate outside Cascais, Kimpton Quinta da Marinha puts an 18 hole course, Atlantic air and the Sintra Mountains around a five star resort stay. The golf is on site and central to the rhythm of the place, with a Robert Trent Jones Sr. layout that gives good players a proper examination while remaining playable for a mixed group. Beaches and Sintra Cascais Natural Park are close by, so days need not revolve entirely around the scorecard, though the course provides plenty to draw you back.

Quinta da Marinha Golf Course is a par 71 measuring 6,420 yards from the white tees, with shorter options at 6,113, 5,607 and 5,247 yards. Elevated tees and raised greens make club selection matter, while bunkering and water ask for a considered line rather than blind aggression. The 334 yard 13th is a fine example, a downhill par four moving towards the sea, where the approach opens out to broad coastal views. Resident PGA professionals offer tuition supported by swing analysis technology, useful before a second round or for a group keen to settle into the conditions. For another round nearby, Oitavos Dunes brings a contrasting Arthur Hills design, with generous fairways running through natural dunes and views out to the ocean.

Rooms come with air conditioning, Wi Fi and a private balcony or terrace, many facing the course or gardens. Between rounds, there is a landscaped outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa, with an indoor pool, sauna and treatment facilities. Five Pines serves Portuguese dishes at lunch and dinner, while Rocca Restaurant and the Trent Jones Bar give the evening a choice of pace. Lisbon Airport is around 30 minutes away by road, as is Lisbon itself, while Cascais is roughly 10 minutes from the resort for its seafront and town restaurants.