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GOLF
Pine Cliffs Golf
The Pine Cliffs layout, designed by
Martin Hawtree, of the English firm
Hawtree & Son, the same firm that
designed the Cerregueira course, is
located between Albufeira and
Vilamoura, a 100m from Aldeia das
Açoteias in a area called Praia da Falésia.
Pine Cliffs is more than a golf course: it
is a garden. It has only nine holes with a
length of 2274 metres, and is a group of
four par 3's, four par 4's and, according
to the card, one par 5, of about 400
metres which in reality should be a par
4. However, it is an excellent hole.
But the ex-libris of Pine Cliffs is the 9th
hole, played over a ravine a few dozen
metres deep, with a view over Algarve's
vast, inviting sandy beaches.
Nigel Mansell, who was the President
of Pine Cliffs for some time, has given
the club the glamour that normally
surrounds the great sport stars and it
gave him the chance to keep practising
golf and retain his 4 handicap, between
Formula One races.
The Pine Cliffs layout, designed by
Martin Hawtree, of the English firm
Hawtree & Son, the same firm that
designed the Cerregueira course, is
located between Albufeira and
Vilamoura, a 100m from Aldeia das
Açoteias in a area called Praia da Falésia.
Pine Cliffs is more than a golf course: it
is a garden. It has only nine holes with a
length of 2274 metres, and is a group of
four par 3's, four par 4's and, according
to the card, one par 5, of about 400
metres which in reality should be a par
4. However, it is an excellent hole.
But the ex-libris of Pine Cliffs is the 9th
hole, played over a ravine a few dozen
metres deep, with a view over Algarve's
vast, inviting sandy beaches.
Nigel Mansell, who was the President
of Pine Cliffs for some time, has given
the club the glamour that normally
surrounds the great sport stars and it
gave him the chance to keep practising
golf and retain his 4 handicap, between
Formula One races.
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Prices: 18 Hole € 75.00, 9 Hole € 42.50
Tel.: +351 289 50 1999 / Fax: +351 289 50 1950
Tel.: +351 289 50 1999 / Fax: +351 289 50 1950
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This course sits spectacularly on the clifftop overlooking Falésia, one of the Algarve´s loveliest beaches. There are stunning views through the
umbrella pines along the fairways. Only nine holes, but still a real test of golfing skill. Recommended min. handicaps Gentlemen: 28, Ladies: 36
Directions:
Near Aldeia das Açoteias, halfway between Vilamoura and Albufeira.
Look for the Sheraton signposts on the EN125.
Praia da Falesia, Apartado 644
8200 Albufeira
umbrella pines along the fairways. Only nine holes, but still a real test of golfing skill. Recommended min. handicaps Gentlemen: 28, Ladies: 36
Directions:
Near Aldeia das Açoteias, halfway between Vilamoura and Albufeira.
Look for the Sheraton signposts on the EN125.
Praia da Falesia, Apartado 644
8200 Albufeira
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4. Penina
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7. Vale da Pinta
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11. Balaia Golf Village
12. Vilamoura Old Course
13. Vilamoura Pinhal
14. Vilamoura Laguna
15. Vilamoura Millennium
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17. Vale do Lobo Ocean
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20. Quinta do Lago North
21. Pinheiros Altos
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23. Benamor
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