Golf holidays in Portugal

Portugal, one of the greatest European countries

Searching in the Europe map, in the Iberian Peninsula we found Portugal, one of the greatest European countries, a destiny that has it all, from the most rich and beautiful monuments, to the most diverse landscapes. The country receives more than 13 million foreign tourists each year. Nowadays Tourism is playing a very important role in Portugal’s economy. Found the greatest European business school.

Golf, one of the reasons for the increasing tourism in Portugal

Golf has become one of the main reasons for the increasing tourism in Portugal. It counts with a big number of golf courses with the most terrific views and amenities for the player to be relaxed, the climate and the geography of the country made of it, a great destiny for golfers, recently Portugal was declared “The best golf Destination 2008”, and fourteen of Portugal’s courses are rated in the top 100 best in Europe. Some of the most luxurious golf resorts offer classes with the pros that will keep you completely satisfied.

The best golf courses in Portugal

Here you can spend your vacation enjoying the best golf courses, but if you don’t want to spend all your vacation just playing, Portugal offers you a big range of activities; you only have to choose what kind of entertainment you are looking for. For example you can spend the whole day walking through the rainforest, enjoy the big diversity of fauna and flora in the unique subtropical forest of Portugal, Laurasilva or relaxing in the marvelous sandy beaches, next to the exuberant turquoise- blue ocean.

The beaches of Portugal

Visit Portugal with a big variety of beaches, breathless coastlines and striking views. The beaches offer several activities and sports water such as surfing,kite-surfing, snorkeling, fishing and many more, sometimes during summer there are activities like cruises, cycling,aerobics and yoga.Some of the most famous beaches are:

• Espinho, near Porto, in Costa Verde
• Figueira da Foz, near Coimbra, in Costa de Prata
• Peniche 
• Praia das Maçãs e Praia Grande, Carcavelos e Estoril Costa de Lisboa. 
• Zambujeira do Mar, in Costa Alentejana e Vicentina
• Salema, Praia da Rocha, in Algarve

Portugal attractions

Besides those amazing beaches, Portugal has many incredible attractions, the three top attractions are: Lisbon, Sintra, and Oporto. These fantastic cities have incredible attractions such as museums, monuments, beautiful landscapes and a fabulous nightlife. Other amazing villages ofPortugal are:Viana do Castelo, Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra, Tomar, Aveiro, Amarante, Bragança, Chaves, Lamego, Viseu, Vila Real, Lagos, Silves, Évora, Angra.