Benamor Golf
Benamor is the relaxed, scenic charmer of the eastern Algarve, a par 71 course credited to the great Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 2000 in unspoiled countryside outside Tavira. Shorter and gentler than the region's championship names, it trades length for character, rolling through olive groves and orange trees with the hills and the sea in the distance.
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The verdict
Benamor opened in 2000 outside Tavira, a course carrying the name of Sir Henry Cotton, the three time Open champion who reshaped Algarve golf when he built Penina in the 1960s. Set in a tranquil, construction free corner of the eastern Algarve, it is a shorter, more forgiving layout than the marquee courses nearby, but no less enjoyable, with sweeping views and a real sense of peace.
It is the kind of course that wins golfers over not with difficulty but with charm, the front nine gentle and open, the back nine rolling and more characterful as it climbs into the hills. As a good value, easygoing round to balance a high end eastern Algarve trip built around Monte Rei, it more than earns its place. See our best of Portugal ranking and the golf in Portugal guide.
Benamor at a glance
- Course opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Sir Henry Cotton
- Type
- Parkland, hills
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 5,456 m
- Green fee
- Value
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the club, Albrecht Golf Guide and Algarve golf sources. Benamor, credited to Sir Henry Cotton, opened in 2000 outside Tavira, a par 71 of about 5,456 meters in unspoiled countryside. Green fees are friendly for the region as an indicative 2026 guide, from around 85 euros in low season to about 120 euros at peak with lower twilight rates. Rates vary by season; always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Benamor is a course of two distinct halves. The front nine plays over flatter, more open ground, a gentle, welcoming start where the fairways are generous and the scoring chances real. The back nine is where the course finds its character, climbing into the hills with more elevation change, blind shots and far reaching views over the countryside to the coast.
It is a placement course rather than a power course, the modest length asking for accuracy and a sharp short game rather than long carries, and the greens reward a thoughtful approach. The setting, among olive and orange trees with the Serra in the distance, gives every hole a calm, rural beauty that is increasingly rare on the busier western Algarve.
It is a course to savor for its peace and its value, an unhurried, scenic round that makes a perfect counterpoint to the championship golf nearby. On an eastern Algarve trip it is the easy, enjoyable day that everyone remembers fondly.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round; an easygoing course that rarely feels crowded |
| Green fee | Value for the region, an indicative 2026 guide from around 85 euros low season to about 120 euros at peak |
| Booking | Reserve online, through the club or with your trip planner; twilight rates and buggies available |
| On the day | Gentle front nine, hillier back nine with some elevation; placement and short game matter; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | At Conceicao de Tavira in the eastern Algarve, about 35 km and thirty five minutes from Faro airport |
| Best months | Spring and autumn are ideal; mild year round, with the eastern Algarve a touch quieter than the west |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
The historic town of Tavira, with its old quarter, riverfront and Roman bridge, is the natural base for golf in the eastern Algarve, with charming hotels and easy access to the quieter beaches of the Ria Formosa islands. The luxury resort at Monte Rei is a short drive away for those who want five star comfort.
For a fuller eastern Algarve trip, pair Benamor with the Jack Nicklaus championship golf at Monte Rei North and the linked layouts of Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima along the coast.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Tavira.
Build an Algarve golf trip
We book the tee times at Benamor, set you up around Tavira in the eastern Algarve and build the rest of an Algarve golf week around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Benamor questions
Who designed Benamor and when did it open?
Benamor is credited to the great Sir Henry Cotton, the three time Open champion who reshaped Algarve golf with Penina, and it opened in 2000 outside Tavira in the eastern Algarve.
What is the par and length at Benamor?
It is a par 71 of about 5,456 meters, shorter than most Algarve championship courses, a rolling and scenic layout where placement and the short game matter more than raw length.
What are green fees at Benamor?
Green fees are friendly for the region, an indicative 2026 guide from around 85 euros in low season to about 120 euros at peak, with twilight rates lower. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Benamor?
Yes. Benamor is open to visiting golfers year round and sits in unspoiled countryside near Tavira, an easygoing, good value round that pairs well with the marquee courses of the eastern Algarve.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.