Palmares: course guide

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

Twenty-seven holes across dunes and a valley above the bay of Lagos, with some of the best sea views in the region.

Character: Dunes, valley and sea views over Lagos bay.

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

• Penina Championship · Portimão, mid-range
• Alto Golf · Alvor, value
• Boavista · Lagos, value
• Espiche · Luz, value

Base yourself in the Western Algarve (Lagos, Luz, Alvor, Portimão, Carvoeiro, Silves) to play these courses without long drives.

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Cost a trip with Palmares

Pre-set to mid-range green fees for every round: edit golfers, nights and rooms. Open the full tool.

Golfers Nights Rounds per golfer Course mixAll value coursesOne premium, rest mid-rangeAll mid-rangeAll premium Room rate per night (€, shared twin) Flights per golfer (£ return) Golf-bag carriage per golfer (£ return) BuggiesNo buggiesShared buggy on each round Car hire or transfers, whole group (€) Pounds per euro

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Questions golfers ask

How far is Palmares from Faro Airport?

Courses in the Western Algarve are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.

Is Palmares 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 Palmares?

Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.