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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.

Updated 13 November 2026 · Fairway Algarve editorial team

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

LagosPortimãoAlbufeiraVilamouraFaroTaviraCastro Marim✈Monte Rei North · Vila Nova de CacelaQuinta do Lago South · AlmancilQuinta do Lago North · AlmancilLaranjal · AlmancilSan Lorenzo · Quinta do LagoVale do Lobo Royal · Vale do LoboVale do Lobo Ocean · Vale do LoboOmbria · Loulé (inland)Old Course Vilamoura · VilamouraVictoria · VilamouraMillennium · VilamouraLaguna · VilamouraPinhal · VilamouraVila Sol · VilamouraSalgados · Albufeira (Guia)Pine Cliffs · AlbufeiraAmendoeira Faldo · AlcantarilhaAmendoeira O'Connor Jr. · AlcantarilhaPenina Championship · PortimãoAlto Golf · AlvorPalmares · LagosBoavista · LagosEspiche · LuzSanto António (Parque da Floresta) · BudensMorgado · PortimãoÁlamos · PortimãoGramacho · Carvoeiro (Lagoa)Vale da Pinta · Carvoeiro (Lagoa)Pestana Silves · SilvesQuinta da Ria · Vila Nova de CacelaQuinta de Cima · Vila Nova de CacelaCastro Marim · Castro MarimQuinta do Vale · Castro MarimBenamor · TaviraAtlantic Ocean
Course positions are approximate · the plane marks Faro Airport

Pair it with

Base yourself in the Eastern Algarve (Tavira, Vila Nova de Cacela, Castro Marim) to play these courses without long drives.

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Cost a trip with Quinta da Ria

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Play Quinta da Ria on your trip

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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.