Monte Rei North: course guide
A Jack Nicklaus Signature course in the hills behind the eastern coast, with dramatic water carries and very few tee times a day. It is the round many visitors plan a whole trip around.
- Area
- Eastern Algarve
- Town
- Vila Nova de Cacela
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus (Signature)
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €220 · peak season €220–€300 (often incl. buggy)
- Price band
- Premium
- From Faro Airport
- 30 to 50 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
A Jack Nicklaus Signature course in the hills behind the eastern coast, with dramatic water carries and very few tee times a day. It is the round many visitors plan a whole trip around.
Character: Hillside, lakes, mountain and sea views.
Who it suits
- Best for mid and low handicaps.
- Hilly or spread out: book a buggy, especially from May to September.
- A headline round: pair it with value courses nearby to balance the budget.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Quinta da Ria · Vila Nova de Cacela, mid-range
- Quinta de Cima · Vila Nova de Cacela, mid-range
- Castro Marim · Castro Marim, value
- Quinta do Vale · Castro Marim, mid-range
Base yourself in the Eastern Algarve (Tavira, Vila Nova de Cacela, Castro Marim) 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 Monte Rei North from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Eastern Algarve are typically 30 to 50 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Monte Rei North expensive?
It sits in our premium band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play Monte Rei North?
It is demanding: higher handicappers will enjoy it more from the forward tees, and some premium courses set a maximum handicap.