Penha Longa Atlantic Golf Course, Lisbon Portugal

Penha Longa Atlantc Golf Course, Sintra near Lisbon, Portugal

5994 metres, 1992.

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Overview: Located near the world heritage site of Sintra, west of Lisbon, Penha Longa resort is home to the famous Atlantico championship course, the Monastery 9-hole course and a 5-star hotel. Penha Longa Atlantico sweeps through the foothills of the Sintra mountains, with many great features, including a roman aqueduct, shown in the photo.

Reasons to play Penha Longa: A classic championship course, Penha Longa has hosted the Portuguese Open 3 times, including 2010. It is rated as 31st best course in Europe by Golf World.

 Factors to consider at Penha Longa: It's worth factoring in the price of a buggy at Penha Longa, as it's quite a demanding walk.

Degree of difficulty of Penha Longa: It's certainly a challenging course. Penha Longa's sloping fairways demand good shot-making

Our overall verdict: A classic course that most golfers visiting the west of Lisbon want to play. Highly Recommended