Quinta do Lago

The South Course at Quinta do Lago occupies a prime position within one of the Algarve's most established resort communities, set among umbrella pines and natural lakes between the Atlantic coast and the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Designed by William Mitchell and opened in the mid-1970s, the course helped establish Quinta do Lago as a destination for European golf tourism. The layout takes advantage of the flat-to-gently-rolling coastal terrain typical of this stretch of southern Portugal, incorporating water hazards and strategic bunkering throughout. The routing moves through corridors of maritime pine, with several holes playing alongside or across lakes that serve both aesthetic and strategic purposes. The course demands accuracy from the tee and precise iron play into well-defended greens, with water coming into play on multiple holes. The closing stretch includes risk-reward opportunities where water features force decisions on approach shots. Quinta do Lago's South Course has hosted professional events on the European Tour and remains a fixture in the Algarve golf circuit. The club operates as part of a larger resort property that includes multiple courses, residential areas, and extensive amenities. The setting combines the natural beauty of the coastal pine forest with the manicured character of resort golf, offering year-round play in the region's mild Mediterranean climate. The course has undergone periodic updates to maintain conditioning standards and adapt to modern equipment while preserving Mitchell's original design concepts.