Amendoeira's accommodation reflects the Moorish influences that define this corner of Portugal. Think graceful archways, cool tiled courtyards and generous terraces, all designed to make the most of the hillside setting and those views across both courses and the surrounding countryside.
You've got a choice between two-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom villas. The apartments work well for couples or smaller groups and share access to communal pools. The villas suit larger parties or anyone who values privacy, each one comes with its own pool, ideal for a post-round dip without the walk to a shared facility.
Inside, the standard is consistently high. Modern kitchens, comfortable living spaces and well-appointed bedrooms, all styled to balance traditional Portuguese character with the kind of amenities you expect from a quality resort. Air conditioning throughout, Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus proper storage for golf kit and luggage.
The hillside location means every property, whether apartment or villa, delivers proper views. You're looking out over fairways, greens and the wider Algarve landscape, not a car park or another block of rooms. That elevated position also helps with the breeze, keeping things comfortable even in the height of summer.
For golfers, the layout works. You're close to both courses, the practice facilities and the clubhouse. The self-catering setup gives you control over meal times and budgets, particularly useful for groups who want to eat early before a morning tee time or grab a late dinner after an evening round on the par-3. Many units are set back from the main resort traffic, so you get that peaceful feel without being isolated from the action.
Dining centres on the Clubhouse, positioned between the two courses. The restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, with terrace seating that overlooks both layouts. It's the natural spot for a pre-round coffee or a post-golf beer, and the menu covers everything from light snacks to full meals.
If you're staying in one of the villas, you can arrange a welcome food pack on arrival, stocking the basics so you're set up from day one. That flexibility, being able to self-cater when it suits and eat at the Clubhouse when you fancy a night off cooking, is one of the reasons Amendoeira works so well for longer stays and larger groups. The bar stays open late enough for a nightcap, and the terrace is a great spot to sit and replay the round while watching the sun go down over the courses.
The Sports Club adds genuine value. Five-a-side football pitches, tennis courts, two floodlit padel courts, a 1km jogging track and a fully equipped gym, all included for resort guests. Changing facilities and showers are on-site, so you can fit in a workout or a game of padel without heading back to your villa first.
For groups with non-golfers or families where not everyone wants to play 18 holes every day, the Sports Club gives people options. The padel courts in particular have become a popular addition, and they're floodlit so you can book an evening session after golf. The gym is well equipped rather than just a token facility, and the jogging track loops through pleasant surroundings if you want to stretch your legs on a rest day.
Amendoeira sits approximately 35 to 40 minutes from Faro Airport depending on traffic and your exact route. Flight time from most UK airports runs between two and a half to three hours, putting you on Portuguese fairways the same day you leave home.
Address: Morgado Da Lameira, Alcantarilha, Albufeira, 8365-023
