Golfing Holidays - Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa Hotel

All are equipped with the necessary contemporary amenities including air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, internet access, mini-bar, safe deposit box and a private balcony.

The hotel's situation and comprehensive facilities make it the ideal holiday destination for groups and families, as well the eager golfers looking to take advantage of the Algarve's fine array if courses.

The Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa has outdoor swimming pools for both adults and children, a kids club and playground, as well as lovely private gardens. The hotel's health club features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gymnasium and Turkish bath, while you can also treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment.

The Restaurant Versatil lives up to its name by offering a fantastic variety of international cuisine, while the Dog and Duck bar is the perfect spot for a tipple after dinner.

Albufeira is one of the liveliest towns along the Algarve, where the nightlife options are never-ending

Location: Albufeira, 13 miles West of Vilamoura
Nearest Airport: Faro Airport

Salgados
The 6,649 yard layout was originally conceived by Pedro de Vasconcelos, but has since been the subject of revision work, most notably by the Scotsman, Robert Muir Graves. The course has been sympathetically built into a protected wildlife area, where many rare bird species make their home. Salgados has a tremendous variety of holes, ensuring that it is an intriguing test for golfers of all abilities.

The signature hole is arguably the first, where there is no easy opening - golfers must thread the ball onto a fairway bordered on both sides by threatening water features.

Easily accessed from Albufeira, Vilamoura or the Western Algarve, Salgados can fit into just about any holiday itinerary for a golf holiday along the famous coastline.

Oceanico Laguna
The Laguna was designed by Joseph Lee, an esteemed American golf architect, and was opened in 1990. From the championship tee markers the course reaches 6,706 yards, and is a greatly enjoyable test of golf for every visitor.

The main obstacle apart from the ever-present water is the wind, which can be a nuisance as the location is somewhat exposed, but alternatively a cooling breeze can be extremely welcome, particularly in the steamy summer months.

Oceanico Pinhal

The predominant character of the course comes as a result of the rolling landscape that is heavily populated by Umbrella and Atlantic Pines. These trees are frequently obstacles to the visiting golfer, while there are also streams and a lake that can be decidedly tricky.

To keep up with the advancements in golf technology, the Pinhal recently lengthened a number of holes, and the resultant 6,947 yards is a genuine pleasure to play during a golf escape in the popular resort town.