PESTANA LEVANTE

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.

The lively resort of Armação de Pêra, with its lively night atmosphere in the summer months and many popular bars and restaurants, is a mere 10-minute stroll away from Pestana Levante while the busy town of Portimão, with its excellent shopping, is 10 minutes away by road.

The  welcoming and relaxing atmosphere and a great range of facilities make this hotel ideal for guests who are looking for a place to unwind while on their golf break in the Algarve.

The Pestana Levante Hotel's 88 rooms have a direct sea view and 8 of them have inland views. The ground floor rooms have a terrace and those on the 1st and 2nd floors have balconies. All the rooms come with air-conditioning, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephones and radio. Suites with space for an extra bed in the lounge are available.

The facilities here are of the highest quality and extensive for this size of  hotel. They include a health and fitness club with steam bath, a range of watersports, pool side bar and games room.

There is a lovely lagoon-style pool and children's pool surrounded by spacious sun terraces, and a landscaped garden with panoramic views. The stunning beach is accessed by steps and there are several other secluded coves nearby.

The Vista Mar is the hotel's main restaurant with breakfast and buffet dinner (in the winter meals are buffet or à la carte) 

Guests can enjoy reduced green fees at the Silves, Alto, Pinta and Gramacho golf courses.