
golfing holidays
Algarve golf holidays with a difference can be experienced in this historical, typically Portuguese fishing town. In fact the town was elevated to a city in 1520 by King Manuel 1.
Although Tavira is surrounded by many fabulous beaches it has not succumbed to tourism as most other fishing villages and towns in the Algarve. Walking around its narrow streets takes you back to a pleasant uncomplicated bygone era.
Tavira has resisted time and boasts the finest array of old churches anywhere in the Algarve, it also boasts Roman bridges a castle and many other reminders of its chequered past: an intriguing place to stay for those with a taste for the past.
Even though not a tourist resort, with its fantastic island beach it offers all that a tourist would want, allbeit you will need to take a short ferry ride to access the island beach area.
Compared to other golfing holidays in Portugal a golf holiday in Tavira offers a unique experience that should not be missed.
This area boasts some top quality golf courses which compare with some of the best in Europe; the Jack Nicklaus signature course of Monte Rei is up there with the very best as our the sister courses of Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima. In addition there you have Benamor, Castro Marim (27 holes), and Quinta do Vale within 15 miles and over the border there are another seven courses within easy reach.
Apres golf there are a multitude of typical Portuguese bars that serve many Algarve traditional dishes and the freshest seafood you can imagine
This Algarve golf holiday is one that cannot be missed, it is a golf holiday with a difference
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