Amendoeira Golf Resort

Amendoeira Golf Resort sits in the countryside near Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, with the Monchique hills rising behind it. Armação de Pêra beach is a short drive away. The resort combines golf, self-catering accommodation and leisure facilities, so it works well for golf trips, family holidays or a quieter break.

Golf

There are two full-length courses. The Faldo Course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, is a par-72 layout of 6,578 metres built around strategic play, where careful placement off the tee matters. The O'Connor Jnr. Course, by Christy O'Connor Jnr., lies in a fertile valley and has many lakes and water hazards that reward accuracy. Between them is the 9-hole Academy Course, a floodlit par-3 pitch and putt built to the same standard. It has three teeing options per hole, and two of the tees on the 7th play over water. It suits beginners, families and anyone working on their short game. Tee times can be booked through the website, a dress code applies on the course, and tournaments are held at the resort through the year. Memberships, including a three-month option, are also offered.

Golf Academy

The academy offers private, shared and on-course playing lessons. It also runs half-day to five-day schools, a junior golf school and corporate clinics. Groups are kept to a maximum of five students per teacher. Coaching uses Trackman, V1 video analysis, BodiTrak and SAM PuttLab, and can also cover equipment fitting, fitness, nutrition and the mental game. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting greens and long and short game areas.

Accommodation

The apartments and villas take their style from contemporary Moorish design, with arches, tiled patios and large terraces. All are fully furnished and equipped. Options are one- and two-bedroom ground-floor apartments, two-bedroom duplex apartments with a mezzanine sofa bed, and two- and three-bedroom villas with a private pool and garden. Each unit has a full kitchen, air conditioning, satellite TV, free wifi and a safe, and cots can be requested.

Other facilities

The Sports Center has two courts for padel and tennis, with individual, group and children's lessons. Massage and relaxation treatments can be arranged at the Clubhouse reception. The Kidz Club, for children aged 4 to 12, offers face painting, treasure hunts, crafts and games. There is also a running club on the Faldo Course.

Events

The resort hosts corporate meetings, weddings, vow renewals, family celebrations, sports team training camps and wellness retreats with yoga and meditation. It has conference rooms, naturally lit spaces and outdoor lawns, and the events team prepares proposals on request.