Espiche: course guide
An environmentally managed course between Lagos and Luz, with native planting, relaxed pace and good value green fees.
- Area
- Western Algarve
- Town
- Luz
- Holes
- 18
- Price band
- Value
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €79
- From Faro Airport
- 45 to 75 minutes (area estimate)
- Walking
- Walkable
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
An environmentally managed course between Lagos and Luz, with native planting, relaxed pace and good value green fees.
Character: Eco-managed, rolling countryside.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- One of the best-value rounds in the region, ideal for groups and repeat rounds.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Penina Championship · Portimão, mid-range
- Alto Golf · Alvor, value
- Palmares · Lagos, mid-range
- Boavista · Lagos, value
Base yourself in the Western Algarve (Lagos, Luz, Alvor, Portimão, Carvoeiro, Silves) 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 Espiche from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Western Algarve are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Espiche expensive?
It sits in our value band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play Espiche?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.