West Cliffs Ocean & Golf Resort

Set among the rolling dunes of Portugal’s Silver Coast, West Cliffs Ocean and Golf Resort brings together two 18 hole courses, Atlantic air and spacious resort living a little over an hour north of Lisbon. The setting looks towards both the ocean and Óbidos Lagoon, with coastal planting and undulating ground shaping the feel of the place. Days here naturally revolve around the golf, but villas, townhouses and apartments give a group the freedom to settle in properly between rounds, with the resort’s five-star services available to villa guests.

West Cliffs and Praia d’el Rey are both on site, making this a particularly easy base for a multi round break. Their layouts were developed to sit within the existing Silver Coast terrain rather than impose a uniform parkland look, so the dunes, contours and exposed coastal position remain central to the challenge. Expect golf that asks for considered club selection when the Atlantic breeze is moving, along with a keen eye for the land around the fairways and greens. Both courses have earned repeated recognition among Europe’s leading layouts, and the appeal lies as much in the natural ground beneath your feet as in the views beyond it.

Accommodation suits different styles of travelling party. The townhouses are duplex homes with three en-suite bedrooms, while the premium apartments also provide three en-suite bedrooms, useful for three couples travelling together. Private villas add more space while retaining access to the resort facilities. Beyond the course, the Silver Coast lends itself to a slower day away from the fairways, with walking and cycling routes, small local tours and Atlantic pursuits including surfing, sailing and canoeing.