Praia D'El Rey Golf Course

The 12th sets the tone for Praia D’El Rey’s coastal finish, with an approach played towards a green framed by the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands visible beyond it on a clear day. This is an 18-hole championship course where the opening nine work through pine woodland, asking for control from the tee and sensible positioning into greens, before the terrain opens into rolling dunes and a more exposed seaside test. The stretch from the 13th to the 15th runs alongside the ocean, with sand, sea breezes and pine trees all part of the picture. It rewards the golfer who can adjust flight and club selection rather than simply chase distance.

There is a useful amount of golf infrastructure around the round, including a driving range, putting green and academy for those wanting to loosen up or work on a particular part of the game. Lessons, junior golf, hire equipment and rental vehicles are also available through the club. The pro shop covers the practicalities, while the clubhouse restaurant and bar give the day a natural pause after 18 holes, particularly when the late afternoon light reaches the dunes. Praia D’El Rey is run by the same club as West Cliffs Golf Course, making it straightforward to pair its pine lined fairways and Atlantic holes with a second, nature led coastal course during the same trip.

The course sits at Avenida Dom Pedro Primeiro in Vale de Janelas, Amoreira, on Portugal’s Silver Coast, around 50 minutes from Lisbon. Away from the fairways, the coast offers Atlantic beaches, countryside, local food and wine, while the historic town of Óbidos is close enough to add a change of scene between rounds.