Old Course Vilamoura: course guide
Vilamoura's first course and still its most loved: narrow, tree-lined fairways under umbrella pines that reward accuracy over length.
- Town
- Vilamoura
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Frank Pennink (1969)
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €109 · peak season €100–€190
- Price band
- Premium
- From Faro Airport
- 25 to 40 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
Vilamoura's first course and still its most loved: narrow, tree-lined fairways under umbrella pines that reward accuracy over length.
Character: Classic parkland under umbrella pines.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- A headline round: pair it with value courses nearby to balance the budget.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Victoria · Vilamoura, premium
- Millennium · Vilamoura, mid-range
- Laguna · Vilamoura, mid-range
- Pinhal · 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 Old Course Vilamoura from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Vilamoura and Albufeira are typically 25 to 40 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Old Course Vilamoura 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 Old Course Vilamoura?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.