Amendoeira O'Connor Jr.: course guide
The friendlier of the two Amendoeira courses, routed through olive and almond groves with generous landing areas.
- Town
- Alcantarilha
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Christy O'Connor Jr.
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €150 (Amendoeira courses)
- Price band
- Mid-range
- From Faro Airport
- 25 to 40 minutes (area estimate)
- Walking
- Buggy recommended
Green fees as published, checked 13 November 2026: Algarve Tourist: Algarve golf courses (updated 25 Aug 2026) · Golf for Kings: Algarve green fees (reviewed June 2026). Rates change with season and tee time: confirm for your dates.
What to expect
The friendlier of the two Amendoeira courses, routed through olive and almond groves with generous landing areas.
Character: Rolling inland with olive and almond trees.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Hilly or spread out: book a buggy, especially from May to September.
- Good value for the quality: a strong second or third round in a trip.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Old Course Vilamoura · Vilamoura, premium
- Victoria · Vilamoura, premium
- Millennium · Vilamoura, mid-range
- Laguna · Vilamoura, mid-range
Base yourself in the Vilamoura and Albufeira (Vilamoura, Albufeira, Guia, Alcantarilha) to play these courses without long drives.
Two golfers or twenty: tell us dates and nights, and up to three Algarve operators send a package including this course.
Questions golfers ask
How far is Amendoeira O'Connor Jr. from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Vilamoura and Albufeira are typically 25 to 40 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Amendoeira O'Connor Jr. expensive?
It sits in our mid-range band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play Amendoeira O'Connor Jr.?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.