Pestana Alto Golf

Pestana Alto Golf sits at Quinta Alto do Vale, near Quatro Estradas on the Alvor side of the western Algarve. It holds a special place in golfing history as the final course designed by the celebrated architect Sir Henry Cotton, and the operators describe it as a genuinely demanding test.

The course

Alto is an 18-hole layout playing to a par of 70 over 5,432 metres. That makes it relatively compact on paper, but the emphasis here is on the challenge Cotton built into the design rather than sheer length, so it rewards accuracy and course management.

Part of the Pestana group

The course is one of several run by Pestana Golf Resorts, whose portfolio also includes Gramacho, Vale da Pinta, Silves Golf, Ferragudo Golf and Vila Sol in the Algarve, plus Beloura near Sintra. Golfers staying a while can combine Alto with rounds elsewhere in the group, and annual membership covering the Pestana courses is available.

The group also offers twilight golf for those who prefer an evening round, and runs golf academies with practice areas for swing, putting and short game. Coaching ranges from private lessons to clinics and tailored programmes, aimed at players of all ages and abilities.

Booking

Tee times can be arranged by calling the Alto course directly or through the central Pestana Golf contact form, where Alto Golf can be selected as the course to book. Pestana also offers accommodation and golf packages, with properties including Alvor Atlântico.

Alto suits experienced golfers who enjoy a tactical, characterful round and anyone interested in playing a piece of Algarve golf heritage.