At Vila Sol Golf, you will find an amazing 27-hole golf course created by the very popular architect Donald Steel which stretches around a diverse valley. It's sculpted naturally by nature and divided into three loops with three different levels of complexity: Prime, Challenge and Prestige. Arch. Donald Steel has been careful to keep the original topographical nature of the large undulating landscape. Any form of modifications that originally made were kept to the minimum when necessary to be able to preserve the natural characteristic state of the land.

The first nine holes are very demanding to the golf enthusiasts. Starting up with a Par 4 of 381 meters then followed by an even lengthy Par 4 hole and only to be succeeded by another Par 4 of 385 meters. If not satisfied with the challenge, there is the sixth and eighth holes, both Par 5s with each a little under 500 meters. The homeward nine seems slightly manageable with two Par 3 holes that are designed beautifully. The golfer should beware of the Par 5 on the fourteenth because it is especially hard to reach having a delicate green awaiting the golfer.

Vila Sol has twice played host during the Portuguese Open held in 1992 and 1993. It had been honored by the Green Globe Organisation in 1996 with the Green Flag Award as a certification which meets their environmental requirements. In 2001, it won the prize as the Best Golf Development presented by British MP

Against the back, it is full of trees and wildlife which are very carefully cared for and guarded by specialists. Golfers can explore a place par excellence which will envelop them during the day. From the first tee to the Clubhouse, a great team of professionals are at work and remain available to make this golf haven a distinctive and unforgettable experience.

The Clubhouse with its central location is the starting and finishing point for each of the three 9-hole loops: the very first heads towards the East, the second to the West and also the third towards the South. You may also rehearse your game at the excellent drive range or practice course of around 300 meters alongside the Clubhouse.

Read more about the golfing courses in the Algarve or perhaps, if you wish an even more long term golfing remedy then consider some Algarve Golf Villas.

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