| Parque da Floresta golf course is the most western | | | | 6 iron to a sand wedge depending upon the wind. |
| of the Algarve golf courses and located in amongst | | | | The Par 5 9th hole can be a card wrecker! A safe |
| the wild and wonderful rolling hills of the western | | | | second shot is critical to avoid the water hazard and |
| Algarve, and boasts stunning panoramic views of the | | | | set up the tricky third shot to the elevated green. |
| Atlantic Ocean, and unspoiled surrounding countryside | | | | The Par 3 15th seems easy enough, an easy short |
| and Mountains. | | | | iron over the picturesque lake and onto the small |
| Parque da Floresta opened in 1987 and is an 18 hole, | | | | green. Beware the swirling winds, and take enough |
| par 71 golf course that measures 5,587 meters from | | | | club! |
| the white tees. It was built by one of Spain's most | | | | The Par 4 18th is a fabulous finishing hole. The line is |
| famous architects, Pepe Gancedo, the former 6 | | | | straight over the large pine tree setting up the |
| times Spanish Amateur Champion. | | | | approach to the elevated ampitheater green where |
| In recent years there has been some considerable | | | | all your friends are sure to be watching. Nothing like a |
| investment put into Parque da Floresta golf course, | | | | little pressure at the finish! |
| by redesigning and reshaping some of the original | | | | As well as being surrounded by luxurious villas and |
| holes to make it more appealing to the eye and | | | | charming town houses, Parque da Floresta boasts its |
| easier to play for the holiday golfer. | | | | own facilities including a health and beauty spa, |
| There are no two holes alike at Parque da Floresta | | | | gymnasium, tennis courts, bowling green and a full |
| golf course, and every hole offers its own unique | | | | range of other activities. |
| beauty and challenges, but there are several stunning | | | | There are also several on site restaurants and bars |
| holes which tend to stick in the memory, especially | | | | to choose from and the beautiful beach of Salema |
| for the first timer! | | | | just a five minute drive down the road. All in all, |
| The Par 3 5th hole has a stunning elevated tee shot | | | | Parque da Floresta golf course makes for a great |
| to a devilishly small green. It can be anything from a | | | | Algarve golf holiday destination. |