Quinta do Vale: 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

Designed by Seve Ballesteros, with water and elevation changes in a quiet valley near the Spanish border.

Character: Hilly, lakes, river views.

Who it suits

• Best for mid and low 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

• Monte Rei North · Vila Nova de Cacela, premium
• Quinta da Ria · Vila Nova de Cacela, mid-range
• Quinta de Cima · Vila Nova de Cacela, mid-range
• Castro Marim · Castro Marim, value

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 do Vale

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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 Quinta do Vale from Faro Airport?

Courses in the Eastern Algarve are typically 30 to 50 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.

Is Quinta do Vale 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 do Vale?

It is demanding: higher handicappers will enjoy it more from the forward tees, and some premium courses set a maximum handicap.