Alamos Golf Course
The smaller, sharper sibling to Morgado out in the quiet hills north of Portimao, Alamos is a par 71 of about 5,710 yards shaped by European Golf Design and opened in 2005. It trades the length of its neighbor for cunning, tumbling through cork oak and umbrella pine on a compact, hilly canvas where position beats power.
Photo: NAU Alamos Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Alamos sits on the Morgado de Reguengo estate in the rolling backcountry north of Portimao, a long way in feel from the busy central Algarve resorts. European Golf Design, with Russell Talley on the drawing board, routed it across hillier ground than the adjacent Morgado, and opened it in 2005 as a par 71 of roughly 5,710 yards.
It is the thinking golfer's course of the pair. The fairways tumble and turn through pine and cork oak, the greens are smaller and full of movement, and the premium is firmly on placing the ball rather than overpowering it. Played off the right tees with a few Morgado rounds either side, Alamos rewards a trip out to a calmer, more scenic corner of the Western Algarve.
Alamos Golf Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2005
- Designer
- European Golf Design
- Type
- Hilly parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 5,710 yds
- Green fee
- From about 103 euros
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Alamos was designed by European Golf Design, with Russell Talley, and opened in 2005, a par 71 of about 5,710 yards. The quoted green fee from about 103 euros is indicative for 2026 high season and varies by season, tee time and any package; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Alamos is the tighter, trickier of the two Morgado de Reguengo courses, and it shows from the first tee. The corridors are narrower than the open Morgado next door, lined with mature pine and cork oak, and the elevation changes ask for shaped tee shots and a clear plan rather than a driver swung in hope.
The greens are the defense. They run smaller and more sharply contoured than you expect, so the approach is everything, and missing on the wrong side leaves a recovery that can quietly cost a shot. The par 3s are particularly well set into the hillsides, and the short par 4s tempt the bold while punishing the careless.
What lingers is the calm. Out here in the hills the course feels private and unhurried, the scenery is genuine Algarve backcountry, and a round at Alamos pairs naturally with its longer sibling for a two course day away from the coast crowds.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public play; visitors and societies welcome, booking ahead advised in peak months |
| Green fee | From about 103 euros for 18 holes (indicative, 2026 high season), with twilight and multi round rates available |
| Booking | Through the Morgado de Reguengo golf desk or a trip planner; combine with Morgado for a two course day |
| On the day | A buggy is sensible on the hillier holes; the course walks but climbs in places |
| Getting there | About 20 minutes north of Portimao and Praia da Rocha, roughly 50 minutes from Faro Airport |
| Best months | March to May and late September to November for warm, settled Algarve golfing weather |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers playing Alamos base themselves around Portimao, Praia da Rocha or Alvor, a short drive south, where the Western Algarve offers everything from large resort hotels to quieter boutique stays along the cliffs and beaches. The estate itself has on site accommodation that puts both courses on the doorstep for an early tee time.
It is an easy region to build a multi course trip around, pairing Alamos and Morgado with the heavier hitters of the Western Algarve such as Palmares down the coast and the Penina championship course, all within comfortable reach for a week of varied golf.
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Alamos Golf Course questions
Who designed Alamos and when did it open?
Alamos was designed by European Golf Design, with architect Russell Talley, and opened in 2005 on the Morgado de Reguengo estate north of Portimao in the Western Algarve.
What is the par and length of Alamos?
Alamos is a par 71 of about 5,710 yards, a compact, hilly layout that places a premium on accuracy and clever placement over raw length.
How much does it cost to play Alamos?
Green fees start from about 103 euros for 18 holes in 2026 high season, with twilight and multi round rates available. Fees are indicative and change by season, so confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Alamos?
Yes. Alamos is a resort and public access course that welcomes visitors and societies. Booking ahead is advised in the busy spring and autumn months, and it pairs well with its sister course Morgado.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.