Pine Cliffs at Pine Cliffs Golf & Country Club

Pine Cliffs occupies a distinctive clifftop setting along the Algarve coast near Albufeira, where the course unfolds across pine-covered terrain with dramatic elevation changes and views over the Atlantic. Martin Hawtree designed this nine-hole layout that plays to a par of 33, making efficient use of the available land between the resort development and the coastline. The routing incorporates the natural topography, with several holes playing along or toward the cliff edge and others moving through the inland pine forest.

The signature feature is the clifftop par-3 ninth hole, which plays from an elevated tee across a ravine to a green perched near the ocean, creating one of the more photographed holes in Portuguese golf. The course measures relatively short but compensates with technical demands, tight fairways through the pines, and greens that require careful approach work. The coastal holes offer exposure to wind that can significantly affect play, while the inland sections provide more sheltered conditions under the tree canopy.

Pine Cliffs operates as part of a luxury resort property that includes hotel accommodations, residential villas, and extensive leisure facilities. The course serves both resort guests and outside visitors, functioning as a nine-hole experience that can be played twice from different tees for those seeking a full round. The clifftop location and integration with the resort development represent a common approach to golf course development along the Algarve, where dramatic coastal sites have been adapted for both golf and hospitality purposes.