Getting to the Algarve's golf courses
Faro Airport is the gateway: most courses are 15 to 50 minutes away by road. The details that go wrong are the clubs and the car.
Drive times from Faro Airport (approximate)
| Area | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Golden Triangle (Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo) | 15 to 25 minutes |
| Vilamoura and Albufeira | 25 to 40 minutes |
| Eastern Algarve (Tavira, Monte Rei, Castro Marim) | 30 to 50 minutes |
| Western Algarve (Portimão, Alvor, Lagos) | 45 to 75 minutes |
Your clubs
- Book golf-bag carriage when you book your flight; adding it at the airport is usually more expensive.
- Use a padded travel bag and keep the bag within the airline's weight limit.
- Some courses offer good rental sets if you would rather travel light.
Hire car or transfer?
- Hire car: freedom to switch courses, but book an estate or SUV that takes golf bags, and check the toll system on the A22 motorway.
- Transfers: for groups of four or more, a minibus with a trailer is often cheaper and saves arguing over the driver.
Get an Algarve golf package quote
Get a package quoteTwo golfers or a whole society: tell us dates, nights, rounds and budget, and up to three Algarve golf operators send you a package quote.
Questions golfers ask
How far is Vilamoura from Faro Airport?
Roughly 25 to 30 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Does the Algarve motorway have tolls?
Yes, the A22 has electronic tolls. Hire companies offer a device or registration: ask when you pick up the car.