Palmares is a stunning 27-hole resort course designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., set dramatically above the Atlantic Ocean overlooking Lagos Bay and the Alvor Estuary. Rather than a traditional 18-hole layout, the course features three distinct nine-hole loops—Alvor, Lagos, and Praia—that blend seamlessly into the dramatic Algarve landscape, giving your group complete flexibility in how to experience the property. Each nine has its own personality: Alvor threads through rolling parkland with hillside vistas; Lagos incorporates two strategic water hazards and transitions into spectacular dune terrain; and Praia is the star—a pure links experience with four holes bracketed by actual ocean and railway lines, offering some of the finest coastal golf in Portugal.
What makes Palmares extraordinary for a group is the combination of golf, luxury, and setting. The brand-new clubhouse, recently named World's Best Golf Clubhouse 2025 at the World Golf Awards, features modern architecture by Pritzker Prize-winning firm RCR Arquitectes, a Michelin-starred restaurant (Al Sud), and a terrace with unobstructed ocean views. The greens are notoriously quick and undulating—challenging even for accomplished golfers—but fair. The practice facilities are world-class with a 300m driving range, multiple short-game areas, and putting greens overlooking the sea. Your group will feel like you've stepped into an elite golfing sanctuary without the stuffiness.
Stay at the intimate Palmares Beach House Hotel, an adults-only boutique property with just 20 rooms perched between the 27th green and the driving range, 700 meters from Meia Praia beach. Every room has a private balcony framing views of Lagos Bay. Or choose from the Palmares Signature Apartments for longer stays. Both put you steps from the course. Lagos town, with its historic old town, vibrant restaurant scene, and legendary Old Town bars, is five minutes away—perfect for evening entertainment and meals beyond the clubhouse.
Parkland routing through mature pines with hillside climbs, valleys, and breathtaking views of Lagos Bay and Monchique Mountains.
Park-to-links transition featuring two strategic water hazards and a dramatic shift into expansive dunes with tactical bunkering.
Pure links golf along the coastal dunes with four holes bracketed by actual beach and a railway line—the most dramatic and oceanside experience.
Palmares Beach House Hotel is an adults-only boutique property with 20 elegantly designed rooms featuring soft, natural tones and spacious private balconies overlooking Lagos Bay and Meia Praia. Located 700 meters from the beach and steps from the golf course, it offers a Michelin-starred restaurant (Al Sud), a lounge bar, outdoor pool, and direct access to the 27-hole course. For longer stays, the Palmares Signature Apartments offer 1-3 bedroom, fully-equipped units with panoramic views and resort amenities. Both options provide seamless golf access and luxury accommodations without the sprawl of a large resort.