Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta

Located an hour from Lisbon, The Dunas Golf Course at Terras da Comporta is a must-play for anyone visiting Portugal on a golf holiday.

Designed by famed golf course architect David McLay-Kidd, this par-71 golf course meanders perfectly through the 84 hectares of natural, sandy terrain and mature countryside. With sandy dunes framed by umbrella pines, a round of golf here has a nod to Scottish and Irish links but with a warm sea breeze.

At over 7,205 yards from the back tees, The Dunas Course is set up for Championship golf and since opening in 2023 has quickly been recognised as one of the best golf courses in Continental Europe. With the likes of Troia Golf Course also just a 20-minute drive away and the new Torre Course from Sergio Garcia, Comporta Golf is an excellent option for anyone playing golf South of Lisbon.

Golfers playing at Terras da Comporta can expect a five-star experience that'll be comparable with any of the best golf courses in Europe. With a push on customer service, golfers are sure to find their round here to be a memorable one.

The par-71, 18-hole golf course is one that tests every facet of your game. From driving where accuracy is rewarded alongside course management to avoid strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens.

With a choice of six tees available on each hole, Dunas Course is the perfect place to play as part of a mixed group of handicap golfers on your golf holiday in Portugal. Whilst the par-3's are a challenge, the par-5's do provide a good opportunity to make your score back if you're able to get your drive into position.

Enjoying a beautiful position, just moments from picturesque beach and the surrounding beauty of The Sado Estuary, it is easy to see why the Comporta Dunes is one that is achieving 5 star reviews from golfers playing here.

With a first-class driving range, golf academy and putting green, those looking to sharpen their game ahead of playing this new golf course with a links courses feel to it in places, are going to find plenty of opportunity prior to striding out at Portugal's Number One Golf Course. Having already won at The World Golf Awards, it is only a matter of time before this area becomes one of the most popular golfing destinations.

Designed by golf architect David McLay-Kidd, the layout here is utterly unique but clear to see some of his design influences from fan favourites such as Bandon Dunes, The Castle Course at St Andrews and Machrihanish Dunes are evident with undulating greens ready to punish any shots that are slightly offline and welcome plenty of 3-putts if you're unable to find the right part of the putting surface.

Torre Course at Terras da Comporta

Torre Golf Course is Sergio Garcia’s bold new European masterpiece. Set within the stunning natural surroundings of Portugal’s Alentejo coast on the edge of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, Torre is the much anticipated second layout at Terras da Comporta. This resort already boasts the award-winning Dunas Course and is quickly becoming a must visit for golfers across the globe. This is more than just a round of golf, this is a moment that will live long in the memory.

Torre makes exceptional use of the region’s free-draining soil and native landscape. The routing guides players through a tapestry of pine forest, sand-scrub clearings and low-lying valleys that have been carefully preserved to avoid unnecessary earthworks. Garcia’s philosophy was clear: let the land lead the design. As such, Torre feels natural, authentic and perfectly balanced.

The course plays to nearly 7,200 yards from the back tees but offers multiple teeing options to suit all levels. Its standout characteristic is the way it demands strategic thought rather than raw distance. Fairways are generous but rarely forgiving — a misplaced drive can leave a poor angle into the cleverly contoured greens, which are compact, often raised and well-defended by deep bunkering or sandy waste areas. It's a style of golf that rewards the cerebral and punishes the careless — exactly the kind of test Garcia relished as a player.

The Valderrama influence is clear throughout. Holes like the par-4 4th and the par-3 15th pay homage to Spanish course architecture, requiring precise distance control and creative short-game flair. The par-5 9th is a true standout — a sweeping dogleg framed by umbrella pines with a green complex that tempts the bold. Meanwhile, the closing stretch from 16 through 18 is both dramatic and photogenic, providing the perfect crescendo to the round.