PESTANA ALVOR PARK

Vale da Pinta Course
The Vale da Pinta is a fantastic parkland course, measuring 6,728 yards. Like the resort's further two courses, it was designed by Ron Fream, a highly regarded American golf architect, and features a number of lakes which are as testing as they are beautiful. Since opening in 1992, the course has established an excellent reputation, culminating with the award of a European Seniors Tour event in November 2007.

Gramacho Course
Designer Fream was aided by multiple major-winner Nick Price in creating the Gramacho Course, the second at Carvoeiro. The Gramacho is unique in that it has 18 sets of tees, but has 27 greens, making for welcome variety. The 6,679 yard layout features many obstacles, including lakes, rocks and walls, as well as the almond, fig and olive tress that help to make the course so beautiful. The Gramacho has been selected to host the Ladies European Tour's finest players, and is a fascinating challenge.

Silves Course
Just ten minutes away is the Silves Course, the third on offer for guests at the Carvoeiro resort. Silves is a typical resort course, with generous rolling fairways, and a number of large water hazards. Bordered by palm and olive trees, the course affords terrific views of the mountains and the valley. The main difficulty is the severity of the green-side bunkers, so accurate approach shots are crucial around this delightful Algarve track.

Alto Golf & Country Club
Situated in a stunning private community in the Western Algarve, Alto was the last course to be designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. The winding fairways and elevated greens are typical of Cotton's architectural philosophy, and ensure that there is a stern challenge for the low handicap players, whilst remaining fair for the average golfer. Set across two rolling hills, visitors will enjoy beautiful views of the Lagos Bay.

Staying in Alvor certainly adds another dimension to a golf break spent in this beautiful region. This is one of the most charming and atmospheric villages in the Algarve, Alvor's narrow, winding streets have retained the character of the little fishing town it was prior to becoming a tourist hotspot. Many of the side streets boast bars with live music and different types of restaurants. Leading off from these there are quieter areas, remnants of the older fishing village, which faces a natural lagoon opening onto the sea.  After your days on the fairways, make sure you spend an evening at one of the superb quayside restaurants, savour the fresh seafood and take in the views over the harbour.

The 55 deluxe apartments of the Pestana Alvor Park are brilliantly situated close to the middle of the town and the beach, making it an ideal stop for groups who want the option to either self cater or dine out somewhere convenient in the evening.

All Pestana Alvor Park's apartments come with highly specified kitchenettes, including microwave, electric stove and oven, and the lounge areas have air conditioning, radio, satellite TV, telephone and safe deposit box

The Pestana Alvor Park also offers one restaurant and one bar on site while other facilities include a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, two outdoor pools, children's area and games room

Pestana Alvor Park is situated about 500 yards away from Pestana Delfim, and under a mile from Pestana Alvor Atlântico and Pestana Dom João II Hotel, and Pestana Alvor Park clients can use all bars and restaurants of the others Pestana properties.