About Portugal

Portugal is a very stable democracy and part of the European Union, located in the Southwest corner of mainland Europe, next to Spain.

Language: English is spoken everywhere in the resorts we offer as part of our golf tours.

Climate: In the spring and autumn, daytime temperatures are generally in the 70s farenheit. In the summer, temperatures are genarally in the 80s, and in the winter in the 60s. The Algarve tends to be slightly warmer than the Lisbon area, especially in the summer. Rainfall is infrequent, and summers are almost totally dry, especially in the Algarve.

People: The Portuguese are genarally a very civilised, law-abiding and polite people, they are also generally very warm and hospitable to visitors.

Crime: Portugal has a very low crime rate, and you can feel safe, even on the streets of Lisbon at night. The whole country has a very relaxed atmosphere. Although we would advise taking sensible precautions with belongings.

Golf course conditions: You can expect all the courses we recommend to be in great condition all year round, except in the case of freak weather.

Busy periods: Spring and autumn are the busy times on the golf courses, as this is when many golfers from northern Europe visit. In summer and winter, courses are generally quiet.

Eating out: Portuguese cuisine is acceptible to most people. Dishes are usually made from fresh local produce and are mostly not spicy. Fish-lovers in particular are in for a treat. Portuguese wine is surprisingly good, and the fortified Port wines are known around the world. Resort restaurants are sophisticaed and offer a wide international menu, while local restaurants can seem basic but the food is usually good, the service friendly, and prices amazingly inexpensive.