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Oitavos Dunes
When you think of golf in Portugal, your first thought will almost certainly be the Algarve. Right, fair enough. But the Lisbon area is a very real rival now and Oitavos Dunes is the headline act. Just over 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport, it's regarded as the best course in Portugal and it's also been on the European Tour rota, including hosting the Golf Sixes in 2019.
Set on the rugged Atlantic edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Oitavos is a proper links-style test, built on sandy soil so it plays lovely and firm when the conditions are right. The wind is the main defence out here, and some days it decides the club for you. You'll need to keep it flighted, pick your lines and accept that par is a good score on more than a few holes.
The best bit is the variety. You'll hit every shape and trajectory depending on the breeze. The front nine climbs through elevated dunes with big views over the ocean, whilst the back nine drops into more sheltered, forested ground before returning to the coast for a cracking last few holes back towards the water. The greens are large, undulating and quick, so anything offline gets punished.
Off the course, it's an easy win for an active long weekend or a longer Lisbon break. You've got Cascais close by for restaurants and beaches, plus Sintra for a bit of culture when the clubs are away. The practice setup is excellent and the clubhouse is a great spot for a post-round drink with the Atlantic in full view.
Who is this for? Golfers or groups seeking a world-class links experience within easy reach of Lisbon, combining championship-standard golf with coastal scenery and access to the wider Cascais and Sintra region.
Who is it best for? Serious golfers who appreciate strategic, wind-affected links golf and want to play one of Europe's top-ranked courses, as well as couples looking to pair quality golf with culture, beaches and relaxation near Lisbon. Include Oitavos Dunes on your next Lisbon golf break.
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Oitavos Dunes
From the back tees, the par 71 Oitavos Dunes plays 6,970 yards which is plenty when the coastal winds get up. Sitting on the dramatic Atlantic Coast, this Arthur Hills course makes full use of the wonderful panoramas on offer from the ocean. Not only is the course beautiful, it is one of the most environmentally friendly courses in the world.
The course was carefully crafted within the Sintra-Casacais National Park and uses the pines and sand dunes of the land to perfectly compliment the coastline. The course is set-up like a classic Scottish links with nine outward holes and nine back.
The 14th hole is arguably the most memorable one on the course, although it is not an easy choice. A dramatic tee shot over a sandy gorge will test your nerve. This gorge stays with the hole and creates some danger to avoid on the right side of the hole. This 167 yard hole plays longer than the scorecard suggests so take an extra club.
The clubhouse offers a modern, warm and welcoming experience. The Verbasco restaurant is a wonderful place to have a bite to eat and a drink whilst reminiscing over the amazing course you just played. Sip on some local wine whilst taking in the views of the umbrella pines and the Atlantic Ocean.
You should take advantage of the well-stocked pro shop and take your chance to take home a souvenir of the trip. At the club you can also arrange for hire clubs, buggies and trolleys. You can even arrange yourself a caddy for your round if you call ahead before the day of your game. When you arrive at Oitavos Dunes, the caddie master and other staff will take care of every detail of your visit. Upon arrival, simply drop your clubs off then relax as the staff get your clubs ready for you. This gives you time to go to luxurious changing rooms to prepare yourself for your upcoming golf.
The attention to detail involved in every part of your stay at Oitavos Dunes makes visiting truly unforgettable. Many people who have been before talk of being able to remember the entire course long after playing. Treat yourself to some golfing luxury and arrange a trip this Lisbon golfing gem.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Arthur Hills |
| Opened for play | 2001 |
| Previously hosted | Portuguese Open (2005, 2007-9), Ladies Open (2006), Euro Pro Tour (2002-3), Challenge Open (2004), Seniors Open (2003-4, 2006) |
| Championship | 6,372 metres (6,969 yards) | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Members | 5,967 metres (6,526 yards) | SSS 72 |
| Dunes | 5,605 metres (6,130 yards) | SSS 70 |
| Ocean | 5,180 metres, (5,665 yards) | SSS 73 |
| Pine | 4,488 metres, (4,908 yards) | SSS 69 |
What Our Golfers Say
8.4
Very Good
23 reviews
Condition overall
8.0
Condition of greens
8.2
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
7.2
Facilities
7.6
Difficulty
Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Phil
✓16 Mar 2020
Excellent
10.0
Fantastic course, but we played it in a gale force wind we slowed everything right down. At times you needed. a driver to hit 150yards then a wedge to hit the same distance.
Toby
✓26 Feb 2020
Excellent
10.0
Awesome course with some amazing holes and condition of fairways and greens was first class
Lee
✓2 Feb 2020
Excellent
10.0
Lars
✓6 Nov 2019
Excellent
10.0
Always in good conditions, but greens had not been cut the day we played, and was a bit slow. Fantastic fairways
Mike
✓18 Oct 2019
Good
6.0
Golf was fine held up by some slow play, but the biggies were very expensive and the clubhouse shut within half an hour of us coming off course
Simon
✓8 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
Peter
✓27 Sep 2019
Excellent
10.0
Guy
✓27 Aug 2019
Very Good
8.0
Pretty good a bit scappy in palces
Alan
✓4 Jun 2019
Good
6.0
For an event on the professional tour I was disappointed with the overall experience. Extremely expensive for anything & it seemed the club was only interested in making money. There were no marshals on the course, hence a large group managed to hold us up throughout our round taking 5 1/2hrs to complete. Far far too long & it should have been managed by the club. Not as impressed as I thought I would have been & will not be going back.
Leon
✓25 May 2019
Excellent
10.0
Amazing course great views, Shane we played it in 40 mph winds. Also no buggies which again made the round slower.
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