We would not be lying if we said that Lisbon has something for everyone, because it's the truth! Choose from some of the best golf courses, sandy beaches with a wide variety of water sports or one of many sports associations with well-equipped gyms and swimming pools.
Golf:
In Lisbon and the surrounding area, you will find 18 golf courses just minutes away from downtown. Spanning the beautiful scenery and for golf lovers who do not want to give up quality of life, these golf courses are equipped with all facilities required by the more experienced players.
List of some golf courses:
I Aroeira
The golf course is rated Aroeira hard green and is considered one of the best in Europe. Has hosted several events including the Ladies Open and the Portugal Open. The property has 345 acres of golf course and the length of Aroeira found in this beautiful area, 25 km away from downtown and half a kilometer away from the beach.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A2 (IC3) toward Setúbal - cross the bridge - the first exit and turn right to Costa da Caparica. At the second traffic light turn left and follow the signs for "golf".
HOLES
18
PAR
72
LONG WHITES
6044 m
LENGTH Yellows
5740 m
REDS LENGTH 5186 m
HANDICAP
Men <28 ladies and <36 ENTERTAINMENT 7:45 a.m.-20h CLUB HOUSE Restaurant and snack bar Aroeira II The Aroeira II differs from I Aroeira for its fast greens, bunkers on the fairways, by its five lakes and sand traps along the green. It has five tees per hole, making the field suitable for all players and levels. Opened in 2000 and designed according to standards recommended by the European Tour. Its large lakes and pine forests make this course a very special place. DIRECTIONS Follow the A2 (IC3) toward Setúbal - cross the bridge - take the first exit right to Costa da Caparica. At the second traffic light turn left and follow the signs for "golf" HOLES 18 PAR 72 LONG WHITES 6367 m LENGTH Yellows 5903 m LENGTH REDS 4805 m HANDICAP Men <28 ladies and <36 ENTERTAINMENT 7:45 a.m.-20h CLUB HOUSE Restaurant and snack bar Belas Clube de Campo Overlooking the Sintra hills, this course winds along the hillsides, forming a vast green space with blue lakes and streams in the middle of a dense forest. Two holes in the field are particularly beautiful because of its location and the challenge for golfers who place. This is the second hole with a par 5 called "Augusta" and the final hole par 4. DIRECTIONS Follow the A9 - Fine exit - follow signs for the N50. At junction, turn right and cross the bridge. Follow the signs to the golf course. (15 km from Lisbon) HOLES 18 PAR 72 LONG WHITES 6270 m LENGTH Yellows 5591 m LENGTH REDS 4874 m HANDICAP Men <28 ladies and <36 ENTERTAINMENT 7:45 a.m.-20h CLUB HOUSE Restaurant and snack bar
Lisbon Sports Club
Founded in 1922, this field is quite difficult since the first move, thanks to the vegetation, waterways and bunkers on both sides of the course. Filled with eucalyptus trees, wild flowers, pine and cypress trees, this golf course has a unique natural beauty. The colonial-style clubhouse is cozy and has a restaurant and snack bar overlooking the green.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A9 - Fine exit - follow signs for EN 117 - turn left - follow signs to the golf course. (15 km from Lisbon)
HOLES
18
PAR
69
LONG WHITES 5284 m
LENGTH Yellows
5017 m
LENGTH REDS
4637 m
HANDICAP
Men <28 ladies and <36
ENTERTAINMENT
7:45 a.m.-20h
CLUB HOUSE
Restaurant and snack bar
Thursday Beloura
Quinta da Beloura is one of the most difficult golf courses around the country. It is also the latest in the beautiful Estoril Coast. It's a nice green, predominantly in plain, with great views of the Sintra hills. Is full of lakes, where golfers can practice their skills.
DIRECTIONS
Follow EN9 towards Estoril and Sintra - Alcabideche skirt - so find the golf course. (About 25 km from Lisbon)
HOLES
18
PAR
73
LONG WHITES 5774 m
Yellows LENGTH 5573 m
LENGTH REDS
5173 m
HANDICAP
Men <28 ladies and <36
ENTERTAINMENT
07h45 - 20h
CLUB HOUSE
Restaurant and snack bar
Quinta da Marinha
Deployed on private property with over 100 hectares, the golf course at Quinta da Marinha offers fantastic views of the sea, especially the hole number 13, which descends towards the sea. The skills of the golfers are tested with a few bunkers and lakes throughout the range. The views of the Sintra mountains are magnificent, proving that this field is an interesting challenge for any golfer, one of the most beautiful scenery of Portugal.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A5 towards Cascais - follow up Birre and Tower - follow the signs to Quinta da Marinha. (About 30 km from Lisbon)
HOLES
18
PAR
71
LONG WHITES
5845 m
LENGTH Yellows
5479 m
LENGTH REDS
4717 m
HANDICAP
Men <28 ladies and <36
ENTERTAINMENT
7:45 a.m.-20h
CLUB HOUSE
Restaurant and snack bar
Quinta do Peru
It is the latest golf Azeitão, a beautiful area near Lisbon, on the south bank of the river Tejo. Azeitão is known for its wine, cheese and gorgeous palaces, as well as the magnificent estate of Quinta do Peru in 1994, opened its golf course. After playing, have a drink in the club house with stunning views over the green and the protected area Arrábida.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A2 towards the south (IC1) to the Algarve - exit at "Barreiro / Moita" and continue until Coina - at the second roundabout to Palmela / Azeitão - turn right at the building "Teljorge Furniture Ltd." - follow to traffic lights at Quinta do Conde, Setúbal, and proceed to the EN10 - when you see the tire shop "Silver Tire, turn right.
HOLES
18
PAR
72
LONG WHITES
6036 m
LENGTH Yellows
5645 m
LENGTH REDS
4703 m
HANDICAP
Men <28 ladies and <36
ENTERTAINMENT
7:45 a.m.-20h
CLUB HOUSE 7:45 a.m.-20h
Palmela Village Golf
The beautiful natural landscape has remained virtually intact thanks to the fantastic work of Jorge Santana da Silva on the projection of this incredible golf course. This 18-hole course was founded in 2009. The last three holes are located near the Club House where you will find a bar and a terrace that serves delicious meals and a restaurant overlooking the green. You can also buy sports equipment in the pro shop.
WHERE
Jávia Avenue, Lot 29-01 2950-580 Quinta do Anjo - Palmela. (50 km from Lisbon)
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A2 towards Setúbal - cross the bridge - exit before tolls at the exit "Montijo / Moita / Barreiro / Auto-Europe - after the toll, take exit 1. Coina exit to / Penalva / Industrial Zone - Follow up ex "Volkswagen / Auto-Europe-South" at the roundabout - at the next roundabout take the exit "Other Directions" - then follow signs that say "resort".
HOLES
18
PAR
61
LONG WHITES 3596 m
LENGTH Yellows
3236 m
LENGTH REDS
2660 m
HANDICAP
It is not necessary
ENTERTAINMENT
8:00 a.m.-20h
CLUB HOUSE
8:00 a.m.-20h
Water sports:
Surfing, body boarding, sailing, windsurfing and other water sports can be found easily on beaches as the winch (which brings together some of the best conditions for surfing and windsurfing), Cascais and Costa da Caparica. The latter covers a coastal area with 15 km of beaches.
Be sure to visit other locations, like Sesimbra and Setubal. In addition to the excellent conditions for water sports, both offer spectacular scenery, worth a visit.
Horse riding:
One of the best ways to explore the rural areas of Lisbon is the horse. The stunning scenery of the Estoril coast, particularly the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais, presents riders with a memorable day in the countryside. One of the best places to rent a horse and galloped from a few hours Riding School is the Quinta da Marinha in Cascais.
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