Pestana Vila Sol Golf Course

Vila Sol sits on the inland side of Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé, and runs through extensive pine woodland across a broad, gently hilly valley. Lakes and bunkers provide most of the hazards, and art sculptures line parts of the course.

Donald Steel designed the original course, which opened in 1991. It has since grown to 27 holes, played as three nines called Prime, Challenge and Prestige, and any two combine into a par-72 round. The tree-lined fairways reward accurate driving, and the layout suits a broad range of players. There is a driving range and putting greens, and the course is now run by the Pestana group.