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 |