The World Traveller Winter 2017 | Page 34

Orbit Lifestyle TOP 5 GOLFING HOLIDAYS What makes the perfect golfing holiday? The scenery counts, so too does the accommodation. However, it’s the golf courses themselves that really matter. With this in mind we bring you the top 5 golfing holiday destinations. The Algarve, Portugal The Algarve has long been the front runner when it comes to golfing holidays in Europe. The best spot on the Algarve is Vilamoura. Vilamoura is home to many of the most sought after courses in Portugal. These include the Oceanico Old, Victoria, Pinhal, Laguna and Millennium Courses. It’s also a stone’s throw from Algarve’s biggest names including Vale Do Lobo, Quinta Do Lago and San Lorenzo. Quinta do Lago is Europe’s answer to Augusta, perfect in every way, challenging and a pure joy to play. Meanwhile, San Lorenzo plays right beside the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve also boasts other golfing hotspots like Monte Rei to the east and Penina to the west. The Algarve’s endless array of world class golf courses is supplemented by five star resorts. Resort options include Sao Rafael, Tivoli Marina, Hotel Quinta do Lago, or Monte da Quinta Club. Simply a golfer’s paradise. 34 orbitworldtravel.com.au