Oitavos Dunes is a world-class natural links golf course designed by legendary architect Arthur Hills and opened in 2001. Set within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, just 30 minutes west of Lisbon, this 18-hole, par-71 masterpiece flows through three distinct landscapes—pine forest, native sand dunes, and open coastal terrain—creating a pure links experience that rivals Scotland. The course is consistently ranked as Portugal's best and regularly appears in Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World, currently at 55th. From nearly every hole, you'll encounter sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sintra Mountains, and Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, while the relentless Atlantic wind provides an authentic links challenge that demands strategic thinking and precise execution. The routing is beautifully straightforward—an out-and-back design that feels effortless despite its complexity. Groups will find the course walkable, the practice facilities exceptional, and the modern clubhouse perfectly appointed for celebration after the round. With its environmental commitments (it was the first golf course in Europe to receive Audubon Gold Certification) and uncompromised conditioning, Oitavos Dunes delivers the golf experience of a lifetime.
Links-style masterpiece designed by Arthur Hills, weaving through umbrella pines and native dunes with constant Atlantic Ocean vistas and championship-caliber conditioning.
The Oitavos Hotel is a luxurious five-star resort featuring 142 spacious rooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the golf course and Atlantic Ocean. Amenities include a full-service spa with 10 massage rooms, indoor and outdoor salt-water pools, 24-hour fitness center, tennis courts, padel courts, squash facilities, equestrian center, fine dining restaurants (Verbasco, Ipsylon, Terraço), and a lounge bar. The hotel is located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, just 5 km from central Cascais and 30 minutes from both Lisbon Airport and Sintra.