Vale do Lobo Royal: course guide
Home of the clifftop par-3 16th, played over the ochre cliffs to the sea and one of the most photographed holes in European golf.
- Town
- Vale do Lobo
- Holes
- 18
- Price band
- Premium
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €69 (Royal and Ocean) · peak season €140–€235
- From Faro Airport
- 15 to 25 minutes (area estimate)
- Walking
- Buggy recommended
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
Home of the clifftop par-3 16th, played over the ochre cliffs to the sea and one of the most photographed holes in European golf.
Character: Clifftop and pine, sea views.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Hilly or spread out: book a buggy, especially from May to September.
- 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
- San Lorenzo · Quinta do Lago, 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 Vale do Lobo Royal from Faro Airport?
Courses in the The Golden Triangle are typically 15 to 25 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Vale do Lobo Royal 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 Vale do Lobo Royal?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.