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Quinta do Vale

A Severiano Ballesteros-designed course beside the Guadiana River, featuring six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5s.

Holes
Holes18
Par
Par72
Architect
ArchitectSeve Ballesteros
Location
LocationEastern Algarve
Quinta do Vale Golf Course
COURSE OVERVIEW

Quinta do Vale Golf Course

Quinta do Vale is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Castro Marim in the Eastern Algarve, close to the Guadiana River and the Spanish border. Designed by Severiano “Seve” Ballesteros, the course opened in October 2008 and follows an unusual layout of six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5s.

Ballesteros designed Quinta do Vale to provide an enjoyable but strategically demanding round for golfers of different abilities. Generous fairways are combined with doglegs, bunkering and prominent water hazards, rewarding good course management and careful club selection rather than relying on length alone. Continuous playability enhancements across the layout ensure the course remains welcoming to all skill levels while fully preserving the character and challenge of the original Ballesteros design.

The character of the course changes noticeably during the round. The front nine occupies lower ground and incorporates a number of natural lagoons, bringing water into play on several holes. The back nine climbs onto more elevated terrain, opening up views across the surrounding valley, the Guadiana River and towards neighbouring Spain.

Quinta do Vale measures up to 6,216 metres and features Bermuda 419 tees and fairways, Bentgrass L93 greens, and rough incorporating fescue and ryegrass.

Practice facilities are particularly extensive. Alongside a large two-sided driving range, golfers have access to putting, chipping and pitching areas, practice bunkers, and a nine-hole Academy Course used for short-game practice and instruction.

The clubhouse sits within the resort overlooking the course, featuring a fully stocked pro shop and an upgraded restaurant with a covered terrace offering views across 15 holes and towards the Guadiana River. Visitors can enjoy an enhanced post-round experience with outdoor music, dynamic hospitality, and seasonal Tuesday afternoon rolling BBQs. Full equipment rental is available on-site, including premium club sets, buggies, manual trolleys, and electric trolleys.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Facts & Facilities

Course characteristics, practice facilities and clubhouse services at a glance.

Buggy Hire
Club Hire
Driving Range
Putting Green
Short Game Area
Academy Course
Practise Bunker
Trolley Hire
Electric Trolley Hire
Golf Tuition
Golf Academy
Greens:Bentgrass
Fairways:Bermuda
Clubhouse
Parking
Accessible Facilities
Bar / Lounge
Changing Facilities
Outside Seating
Pro Shop
Restaurant
WiFi internet access
WATCH & EXPLORE

Video, Flyovers & Gallery

Explore the course through videos, aerial views and photos.

Quinta do Vale photo gallery
Drone flyover video

Course Flyovers

Quinta do Vale | Hole 1
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 1

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Par 5 • [62] 474m • SI 11
Quinta do Vale | Hole 2
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 2

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Par 3 • [62] 163m • SI 15
Quinta do Vale | Hole 3
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 3

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Par 4 • [62] 407m • SI 7
Quinta do Vale | Hole 4
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 4

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Par 5 • [62] 477m • SI 17
Quinta do Vale | Hole 5
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 5

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Par 3 • [62] 140m • SI 13
Quinta do Vale | Hole 6
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 6

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Par 4 • [62] 413m • SI 5
Quinta do Vale | Hole 7
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 7

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Par 5 • [62] 519m • SI 1
Quinta do Vale | Hole 8
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 8

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Par 4 • [62] 355m • SI 3
Quinta do Vale | Hole 9
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 9

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Par 3 • [62] 196m • SI 9
Quinta do Vale | Hole 10
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 10

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Par 5 • [62] 560m • SI 6
Quinta do Vale | Hole 11
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 11

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Par 4 • [62] 381m • SI 4
Quinta do Vale | Hole 12
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 12

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Par 3 • [62] 177m • SI 16
Quinta do Vale | Hole 13
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 13

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Par 5 • [62] 501m • SI 10
Quinta do Vale | Hole 14
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 14

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Par 3 • [62] 156m • SI 8
Quinta do Vale | Hole 15
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 15

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Par 4 • [62] 403m • SI 2
Quinta do Vale | Hole 16
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 16

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Par 3 • [62] 115m • SI 18
Quinta do Vale | Hole 17
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 17

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Par 5 • [62] 471m • SI 14
Quinta do Vale | Hole 18
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Quinta do Vale | Hole 18

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Par 4 • [62] 308m • SI 12
PLANNING YOUR ROUND

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your round.

Quinta do Vale is located at Eiras da Achada in Castro Marim, in the Eastern Algarve. It lies beside the Guadiana River, just 5 minutes from the Spanish border and under an hour’s drive from Faro Airport.
Frequently asked questions
LOCATION

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