Indulge and join us for a week of fantastic Solos “Premium” Vilamoura Winter golf playing the excellent Vale do Lobo and Dom Pedro courses. Our weeks stay is based at the luxurious 5* Domes Lake Algarve perfectly located close to the golf courses, Vilamoura Marina and the beautiful Praia da Falesia beach.
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18 holes, 6059 metres, Par 72
Inaugurated in 1997, this course was designed by Rocky Roquemore, the top American golf architect, but was based on the original drawings of Sir Henry Cotton. It features the famous 16th hole, with cliff top views it is the most photographed holes in Europe.
Transfer Time : 20 mins approx
18 holes, 6137 metres, Par 73
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, and featuring gently undulating fairways which run alongside a nature reserve before leading gently down to the shores of the Atlantic. Its two iconic holes are the 11th and 14th where it offers some of the most outstanding views in the Algarve.
Transfer Time : 20 mins approx
18 holes, 6176m, Par 72
Opened in 2000, this classic parkland course carves its way through a pine forest with a number of challenging water hazards which add to the test. This beautiful and highly rated course that strikes the perfect balance of testing the better golfers whilst remaining manageable for the average visitor.
Transfer time from hotel – 7 mins approx
18 holes, 6353 metres, Par 72
Pinhal Golf Course was opened for play in 1976 and owes its personality to the original designer Frank Pennink who also turned his hand to Dom Pedro Old Course Golf Club nearby, and Robert Trent Jones Sr., who made a number of significant refinements in 1985.
Traversing undulating parkland, many fairways on this course are lined by pine trees. However, perhaps an even more significant challenge is presented by the Umbrella and Atlantic pines which present themselves on fairways and at times on the approach into greens. Length has recently been added on a number of holes, which ensure the test originally envisioned by Pennink is maintained. Golfers will be pleased to learn that the ponds and stream which come into play on five holes should not, for the most part, present a serious threat.
One of the most remarked upon features of Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course, in Vilamoura, is the stunning panorama provided from the clubhouse, which extends over the excellent driving range and practice facilities and beyond. Completely renovated at the turn of the millennium, its veranda offers the perfect setting for post-round relaxation.
Transfer time from hotel – 7 mins approx
18 holes, 6254 metres, Par 72
This beautiful course is one of the Vilamoura “must plays”. The course is laid out through a pine forest, and has a great variety of holes. It is not necessarily for the longer hitters but if you keep your ball in play, you will score well here.
Transfer time from hotel – 7 mins approx
18 holes, 6121 metres, Par 72
Designed by golf architect Joseph Lee, this course offers characteristics of a traditional links layout and has earned a reputation as a unique offering within the Dom Pedro Vilamoura golf portfolio. Its many water hazards and few trees sets it apart and with the positioning of bunkers and a number of water obstacles demands accuracy of play, making an enjoyable and test for all golfers. The course has been continually improved over the years since opening in the early 90’s and has truly found its individuality in the number of holes which the American golf course architect created over low-lying coastal terrain, establishing 18 holes which offer a wide variety of playing conditions.
Transfer time from hotel – 8 mins approx
5 Rounds of Premium Golf with confirmed Tee Times
1 x Vale do Lobo Royal
1 x Vale do Lobo Ocean
1 x Dom Pedro Millennium
1 x Dom Pedro Old (Dom Pedro Laguna 8th Feb 25 week)
1 x Dom Pedro Pinhal
Starting Times
26th Jan 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.00
27th Jan 25 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.30
28th Jan 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 08.50
30th Jan 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 08.20
31st Jan 25 Dom Pedro Old 09.12
2nd Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 10.00
3rd Feb 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 09.40
4th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.00
6th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Old Course 09.12
7th Feb 24 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.30
9th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.00
10th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 11.00
11th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Laguna 09.30
13th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.40
14th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 09.30
This opulent 5* hotel with direct access to the delightful Praia de Falesia beach and a short walk to the Vilamoura Marina , is beautifully set in extensive grounds with its own private lake, offers a wide range of facilities and is perfectly located within easy reach by private transfers to our golf courses for the week.
Facilities include restaurant, bar, swimming pools, private sea water lake, Soma Spa (costs apply) including indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, whirlpool, massage and beauty treatments (costs apply), fully equipped air-conditioned gym and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.
Our rooms are upgraded to a Tropical Retreat room which include ensuite bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, 65” satellite flat screen TV, make up mirror, iron & ironing board, complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer, safe, tea making facilities (Nespresso coffee machine extra charge), bathrobe and slippers and balcony with garden views
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Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Faro Airport to the hotel is approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
5 rounds of organised golf per week: 1 x Vale Do Lobo Royal, 1 x Vale Do Lobo Ocean, 1 x Dom Pedro Old, 1 x Dom Pedro Pinhal, 1 x Dom Pedro Millennium
Starting Tee Times
26th Jan 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.00
27th Jan 25 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.30
28th Jan 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 08.50
30th Jan 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 08.20
31st Jan 25 Dom Pedro Old 09.12
2nd Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 10.00
3rd Feb 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 09.40
4th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.00
6th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Old Course 09.12
7th Feb 24 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.30
9th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Pinhal 09.00
10th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Ocean 11.00
11th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Laguna 09.30
13th Feb 25 Vale do Lobo Royal 10.40
14th Feb 25 Dom Pedro Millennium 09.30
World Handicap System (WHS )
Handicap Players Only – WHS Handicap 38 or lower
Handicap Index number is required at the time of booking Please advise our reservations team. Alternatively you can add this to the special requirements box on our booking page. If you have a certificate please ensure you take it with you on the trip, this enables the Tour Leader to assess everyone’s ability, so that rounds and competitions can be organised fairly. If you are uncertain about these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to advise you.
Clients will most probably find that their golf clubs are covered on their household insurance policy. Most policies cover a single item such as golf clubs for a period out of the country. However, clients should make very sure that they do have adequate cover for their equipment
Vale do Lobo courses: Prices Per Round
Buggy 50,00 euros* booked & payable locally
Electric Trolley 20,00 euros* booked & payable locally
Pull Trolley 10,00 euros booked & payable locally
*The buggies and electric trolleys can be booked in advance if added to the booking with a surcharge of 5,00euros per rental (buggy will be 55,00euros and electric trolley 25 euros )
Dom Pedro Vilamoura Courses: Prices Per Round
Old Course Buggy with GPS 60,00euros
Pinhal,Laguna & Millennium Buggy 55euros
Electric Trolley 20,00euros
PullTrolley 7,00euros.
All can be booked and paid advance (Pre-bookings with local payment are not accepted)
Prices are subject to change
We advise you to use a light golf bag when packing your clubs. We suggest you wrap a towel round the neck of the clubs to protect them and stop them rattling around whilst in transit. It is also important to then place the bag and clubs in an outer carrying bag, which can be purchased from any good golf shop.
Golf attire during the day. We suggest smart casual for the evenings.
Golf shoes with soft spikes are required.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
To enter Portugal or Madeira your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Portugal Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Portugal
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Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January - February | 16 °C | 8 °C |
| March | 18 °C | 9 °C |
| April | 20 °C | 10 °C |
| May | 22 °C | 12 °C |
| June | 25 °C | 16 °C |
| July - August | 29 °C | 18 °C |
| September | 27 °C | 17 °C |
| October | 23 °C | 14 °C |
| November | 19 °C | 11 °C |
| December | 17 °C | 9 °C |
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