San Lorenzo: course guide
Regularly ranked among Portugal's best: holes through the pines and a stretch that runs along the edge of the Ria Formosa nature reserve.
- Town
- Quinta do Lago
- Holes
- 18
- Price band
- Premium
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €142 · peak season €150–€265
- From Faro Airport
- 15 to 25 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
Regularly ranked among Portugal's best: holes through the pines and a stretch that runs along the edge of the Ria Formosa nature reserve.
Character: Pine, lake and Ria Formosa lagoon holes.
Who it suits
- Best for mid and low handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- A headline round: pair it with value courses nearby to balance the budget.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Quinta do Lago South · Almancil, premium
- Quinta do Lago North · Almancil, premium
- Laranjal · Almancil, premium
- Vale do Lobo Royal · Vale do Lobo, premium
Base yourself in the The Golden Triangle (Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Loulé) 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 San Lorenzo from Faro Airport?
Courses in the The Golden Triangle are typically 15 to 25 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is San Lorenzo expensive?
It sits in our premium band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play San Lorenzo?
It is demanding: higher handicappers will enjoy it more from the forward tees, and some premium courses set a maximum handicap.