Quinta da Ria: course guide
Holes running down to the Ria Formosa with views to Spain, paired with the hillier Quinta de Cima next door.
- Area
- Eastern Algarve
- Town
- Vila Nova de Cacela
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Rocky Roquemore
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €74 (Quinta da Ria and Cima)
- Price band
- Mid-range
- From Faro Airport
- 30 to 50 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
Holes running down to the Ria Formosa with views to Spain, paired with the hillier Quinta de Cima next door.
Character: Parkland by the Ria Formosa.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- Good value for the quality: a strong second or third round in a trip.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Monte Rei North · Vila Nova de Cacela, premium
- 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 Quinta da Ria from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Eastern Algarve are typically 30 to 50 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Quinta da Ria 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 Quinta da Ria?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.