Golf

Find one of your most exciting golf entertainments in these exceptional golf courses near Lagos

There are varieties of golf courses easily accessible and providing wonderful atmosphere to experience all the beautiful setting and exiting challenges of this sport. Many of the golf courses are situated in a very convenient distance from the apartment. Boavista golf course is only 5 min drive away and provides excellent settings for playing as well as convenient facilities for the relaxation of the whole family. Palmares is 16 minute drive away offering excellent opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere and beautiful setting of the beach at Palmares while playing the 9 holes. Here are some of the great golf courses around Lagos.

GOLF COURSES
Name	Distance from Lagos	Description
Boavista	1.6 km west of Lagos	Designed by well-known architect Howard Swan this golf course established in 2001 provides exceptional championship setting with 18 diverse holes for the taste of every player. The outstanding course design exposes the player to amazing views and stunning scenery revealing the Atlantic Ocean and accompanying the player along the fairways with exceptional variety of pines, almonds, figs, palms and olive trees.
Palmares	8.7 km east of Lagos	Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. this golf course combines woodland and beach environments for playing its 27 holes providing an exceptionally panoramic views throughout its length. The course is designed to combine variety of experiences with its three groups of 9 holes for both professionals and visitors.
Espiche Golf	11.2 km west of Lagos	This newly established golf course in 2012 following the architectural design of Peter Saureman is closely situated to Lagos and Praia da Luz. The course offers 18 holes which provide exiting playing opportunities for golfers who are also interested to enjoy the diverse landscape combining countryside, vineyards, lakes, streams and various planting opening extraordinary views to the Monchique Mountains.
Penina Championship	16.3 km east of Lagos	With its long tradition established in 1966 according to the architectural design of Sir Henry Cotton this golf course has served well the needs of all levels of enthusiastic players. The 18 holes are well situated on the flat landscape especially designed with challenging water hazards to create exiting opportunities for developing further professional skills. The pictorial view is well balanced with shrubs and trees throughout the course.
Penina Academy	16.3 km east of Lagos	This golf course has been established the same year as Penina Championship (1966) also following the architectural design of Sir Henry Cotton. The course offers 9 holes which are well situated following the fairways of Penina Championship to provide excellent ground for less experienced and intermediate golfers. The scenery shares the beautiful views of its more advanced neighbour.
Penina Resort	16.3 km east of Lagos	This is another great golf course established in 1966 and designed by Sir Henry Cotton especially to meet the needs of the unexperienced golfer. Its 9 + 9 holes are well balanced in combination with bunkers and water hazards. A signature feature of the course is the beautiful lake which in addition to providing a great challenge for the players offers an exceptional views and relaxing atmosphere for enjoying some recuperating moments.
Parque de Floresta	17.6 km west of Lagos	Established in 1987 through the architectural design of Pepe Gancedo this golf course is situated in the western part of Algarve and offers 18 holes well placed to suit the needs of any player from the least experience to the top professional. The landscape is exceptional with wonderful exposition of countryside and the sea defining the horizon around the course dimensions.
Morgado	25.5 km north east of Lagos	This golf course established in 2003 following European golf design is similar to features and location to Alamos golf course. The challenges to the golfers presented with the 18 holes are similar with the deep bunkers and wide greens. The landscape is beautifully presented with numerous small valleys throughout the course.
Alamos	28.9 km north east of Lagos	This golf course established in 2006 according to European golf design is situated to the north of Portimao in a very close proximity to Morgado Golf. The course offers 18 holes which provide exceptional challenges through its numerous deep bunkers. The signature of the course may be considered as the wide greens presented in levels and raised high to create challenging achievement.
Alto Golf	23 km east of Lagos	This golf course established in 1991 according to the architectural design of Sir Henry Cotton is situated near Portimao similarly to the previous two courses. The course 18 holes are strategically located among various challenges presented through bunkers, dog legs, high greens and various trees. The signature of the course may be considered the presence of one of the longest holes among the European golf courses.