Only at Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club will one be able to find a rare combination of culture, nature, history, river, sea, beach, sun, sport and excellent service which is second to none. The challenging aspects of the course, whilst providing interest to the expert, are also a test to the ability of the average handicap golfer and yet remain pleasurable to both. On the first 18 holes you will have a breathtaking mountain, river and sea views. So if you decide to play in the eastern Algarve for your Algarve golf breaks, you must visit Castro Marim.

Hole 3

This hole may seem short, but looking out from the tee, one soon realises that accuracy is a must. The drive has to be very straight into a narrow fairway with bush on both sides. The second shot may reach the green, but over tall trees, uphill and into a blind green. Laying-up is suggested to avoid this very risky shot. The green is undulating, with two tears and well positioned at the top of the cliff.

Hole 5

This is a short par 4, but rather tricky. Teeing off requires restraint, a well positioned lake will be in play at about 250 metres on a downhill slope. A fairway wood or a long iron is recommended off the tee. The second shot will be over water right up to a fair size green. This shot has to well hit otherwise this hole can be a disaster.
 

Hole 16

This green can be reached with a very long and accurate drive.,
Nevertheless, for shorter hitters, this is a very challenging hole.
The fairway curves to the right leaving most straight drives going
into the cliffs on the left side. The second shot is usually downhill and into a rather small and sloppy green