Palmares, an interesting course, is best known for its breathtaking scenery.
The setting is idyllic, with the majority of the holes on gentle slopes above
the extensive beach stretching from the
Lagos
marina to the mouth of the
Alvor
River. Course architect Frank Pennink took full advantage of the magnificent
site and, in passing, threw in a sequence of five pure links holes between the
railway and the beach.
The upper holes wind through groves of almond and fig trees and the course is
renowned for its annual Almond Blossom tournament week in February.
