With some of the most spectacular golf
resorts to be found anywhere in the
world, the Algarve is the best place to
enjoy the greatest game on Earth.
Luckily for golfers from the UK, Ireland and many other parts of Europe, the
region is only a short 3 hour flight (or less) away. The Algarve attracts over 10
million visitors per year, which is not surprising as many of the country’s best
beaches, golf courses and hotels are located here. And, thanks to the Algarve’s
year-round balmy climate, it has everything that a holidaymaker could possibly
ask for and more!
One of the leading hotel operators in the Algarve, JJW Hotels & Resorts, is a
deluxe hotel group with properties – including both beach and golf resorts
– in a range of great locations, all just a short drive from the area’s only
international airport in Faro. These excellent hotels offer a luxurious and
relaxing base for your visit to the region, allowing you to explore the sights
and sounds at your leisure. Since the group was founded in the late 1980s, JJW
Hotels have built a strong portfolio of hotel brands from economy through
to mid- range and luxury. Unlike many other hotel operators, all JJW hotels
are wholly owned assets… and this year, one of their flagship properties - one
of the most renowned golf destinations in Europe - is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary.
PENINA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
Set within 360 acres of perfect grasslands and natural beauty, the Penina Hotel
& Golf Resort is the original home of golf in the Algarve and has been voted
Portugal’s leading resort by the World Golf Travel Awards.
With three golf courses - including the Algarve’s first 18 hole Championship
course, this luxury five-star Algarve hotel leads the way in high-class service,
Portuguese charm and exceptional golf. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort includes
188 traditionally designed and decorated rooms and suites, offers extensive
leisure facilities, a kids club, six restaurants and bars and much, much more.
In 2016 the hotel is celebrating its 50th year as one of the region’s leading
five-star hotels and golf resorts.
PENINA GOLF
The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course was the first 18-hole golf course
to be built in the Algarve. Constructed by the father of golf in the Algarve,
Sir Henry Cotton, the course has hosted 10 Portuguese Opens and numerous
other professional tournaments. The course’s unique design gives it some of
the finest and most challenging holes you’ll ever play.
Penina also boasts two further courses, the Resort Course and the Academy
Course. The Resort Course is an 18 hole, Par 71… and is strategically set up to
challenge experienced golfers. However, with a multiple selection of carefully
placed tee-boxes, the course is suitable for golfers of all abilities.
The Academy Course is set up to challenge your short game. This short 9-hole
course provides gentle training grounds for the intermediate golfer and is great
for all round, thoroughly enjoyable holiday golf. With reasonably short greens,
tight tee shots combined with approach shots, this course gives all players the
chance to practise their short game effectively.
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