Salgados: course guide
A flat, water-heavy course next to the Salgados lagoon and its birdlife; easy to walk and popular with groups based in Albufeira.
- Town
- Albufeira (Guia)
- Holes
- 18
- Price band
- Value
- From Faro Airport
- 25 to 40 minutes (area estimate)
- Walking
- Walkable
What to expect
A flat, water-heavy course next to the Salgados lagoon and its birdlife; easy to walk and popular with groups based in Albufeira.
Character: Flat, lakes and lagoon, links feel.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- One of the best-value rounds in the region, ideal for groups and repeat rounds.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Old Course Vilamoura · Vilamoura, premium
- Victoria · Vilamoura, premium
- Millennium · Vilamoura, mid-range
- Laguna · 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 Salgados from Faro Airport?
Courses in the Vilamoura and Albufeira are typically 25 to 40 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Salgados expensive?
It sits in our value band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play Salgados?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.