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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.

Updated 13 November 2026 · Fairway Algarve editorial team

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

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 Vilamoura and Albufeira (Vilamoura, Albufeira, Guia, Alcantarilha) to play these courses without long drives.

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Play Salgados on your trip

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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.