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Salgados Golf sits right by Salgados Beach and alongside the protected Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve, one of the Algarve's most striking natural backdrops. It's flat underfoot and an easy enough walk, but don't mistake that for an easy round. Water shapes your decisions all the way through, so good course management beats brute force here.
The layout is credited to Pedro de Vasconcelos, with later work by Scottish architect Robert Muir Graves. What stands out is how neatly the holes sit within a wildlife area that's known for its birdlife. It's a genuinely scenic place to play, especially when the light drops later in the day and the lagoons come into view.
As a par-72, Salgados asks for plenty of committed tee shots and sensible targets into the greens. They're relatively flat, so you won't face many unfair putts, but finding putting surfaces in regulation is the real challenge. Choose the right club, pick a clear line and you'll score. Stray offline and the scorecard can unravel quickly, especially with water tight to the landing areas on a large number of holes.
The variety across the routing keeps things interesting. Some holes reward aggressive play, others punish it. If there's any breeze off the coast, factor it in on the exposed stretches. This isn't a course where you can overpower your way to a good score. Strategy, placement and a cool head under pressure matter far more than raw distance.
Location is another strong suit. Salgados is easily reached from Albufeira, Vilamoura or the Western Algarve, making it a flexible addition to any itinerary along this famous stretch of coast. If you're building an Algarve line-up, we can slot Salgados in alongside nearby favourites and lock in tee times around your base.
Who is this for?
Golfers looking for a technical, water-heavy test in a stunning natural setting, with easy access from the main Algarve hubs.
Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicappers who enjoy strategic golf and don't mind being punished for wayward shots. Also suits confident higher handicappers happy to play conservatively and anyone keen to play a course that sits inside a protected nature reserve, offering wildlife and scenery alongside the challenge.
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This wonderful golf 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 layout has, in fact, a distinct links feel to it, but it features an intricate network of lakes and streams. Along with the 13th, 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.
Signature hole: Hole 1, par 4
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. In addition to this, the beautiful par 5 6th hole is said to be on of the hardest holes in the game of golf with plenty of water lining the fairways and when the wind is blowing it can play very long.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Pedro Vasconcelos |
| Opened for play | 1994 |
| White | 6,033 metres | SSS 72.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,615 metres | SSS 71.2 (M) 77.0 (L) |
| Blue | 5,119 metres | SSS 68.6 (M) 74.0 (L) |
| Red | 4,684 metres | SSS 66.5 (M) 71.3 (L) |
Freddie
✓5 Oct 2026
A lot of water on this course but a brilliant challenge overall!
Ben
✓1 Oct 2026
Gary
✓29 Sep 2026
This was a very tight & close course with water everywhere & not much of anything between each of the fairways. But again, a lovely tight course that made you think about every shot. It was only let down with some of the greens being damaged & poor repair jobs made the damage look worse. The amenities closed at 8pm, so it was a rush to get a shower after we finished & grab a quick drink. But too late for food.
Martin
✓23 Sep 2026
Tough course with a lot of water but very good standard and a real test
Susan
✓19 Sep 2026
Peter
✓18 Sep 2026
great.
Peter
✓18 Sep 2026
Many different holes. Lots of water. good line of site for each hole. Some challenging. Over all VERY GOOD COURSE
George
✓15 Sep 2026
Assumed golf carts would be included within the booking but they weren't which was disappointing
Brian
✓15 Sep 2026
Always enjoy playing here
Elliot
✓14 Sep 2026
Bring plenty of balls! Water hazards everywhere and some really intricate holes with tight lay ups needed! An enjoyable but tough course if you’re not having a great day of hitting it straight!
