Info On The Area

Coast/Beach:

There are superb unspoilt beaches nearby. A short trip into Monte Gordo offers miles of beautiful beaches. Another excellent swimming and sunbathing beach is at Praia Verde, just off the n125. Also at Praia Verde Castro Marim have a beach restaurant. Further up the motorway at Tavira there are excellent kiddies beach fun activities and off beach water fun.

Golf:

Castro Marim complex has a fabulous 3 x 9 hole combination, offering several choices of 9 hole or 18 hole rounds. Whichever course or combo you take, you will find that Castro Marim courses offer fantastic value, probably the best value in Portugal, with course maintenance being top priority. The courses are a challenge for the low handicap off the back markers while the mid to high will find the yellows both interesting and extremely enjoyable. Buggies, electric and pull trolleys are all available at reasonable rates.

Within 3 minutes of our complex is the Seve Ballesteros Quinta do Vale course. A top drawer course with 6 par 3s, 6 par 4s and 6 par 5s. Just across the border in Spain (ten minutes) are the north and south courses of Costa Essuri and further down the Spanish M/way is Isla Canela, El Rompido and Nova Portil. Well known courses, Benamor, Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima and the knew American experience of Monte Rei are all within 15 minutes drive.

Special Interest Holidays:

The Castro Marim complex is situated on the Sepal Nature Reserve, offering the chance of observing many species of birds and animals.

Travel:

Airports at Faro and Seville offer you a choice. Faro is 35 minutes drive while Seville is 90 mins. Lisbon can sometimes come to the rescue with about a 3 hour drive, all motorway.

Distances:

A quaint little locals village, Monte Francisco is only 2km. It now offers a couple of nice low cost quality eateries and bars. The village of Castro Marim with its historic castle is only 5 minutes away. This quaint village now has a quality supermarket and restaurant. Wine/Lge Beer only €1. The town of Villa Real de San Antonio with its marina is about 10 minutes drive. The nearest city is Tavira only 20 mins drive and just across the border is Ayamonte. Lots of shopping & eating choices.

Further Details:

The elegant and distinctive clubhouse in Castro Marim Golf and Country club offers a full range of facilities. Excellent food on the terraces before or after golf, and also for the non golfer. A la Carte in the beautiful diner or on the open terrace. Pro shop with quality attire. Golf lessons, putting and chipping greens and driving ranges.

Children are always welcome and the staff literally go out of their way to help parents enjoy their food and beverages. The residential area is away from the hustle and bustle of busy thoroughfares offering peace and quiet.

A 24 hour security programme is operated by the complex. For larger groups of golfers or extended family and friends where two or more villas are required , we wish to advise that we have a fantastic relationship with all of our neighbours, which gives us the opportunity to be able to quote you for extra villas , depending on availability.

We also have a strong relationship with the golf directors in Castro Marim and many other golf courses in the area, and we will be delighted to help with getting the very best value for your rounds of golf.