Montado Golf
A Duarte Sottomayor design opened in 1992 and renovated in 2006, Montado runs through rolling cork oak country at Palmela, just south of Lisbon. A par 72 of about 6,366 meters, it is an enjoyable, good value resort course that saves its drama for an island green finish.
Photo: Montado Hotel & Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Montado is one of the most relaxed and rewarding rounds on the Setubal Peninsula, the band of countryside and coast just south of Lisbon. It was designed by the Portuguese architect Duarte Sottomayor, who began his career working alongside Robert Trent Jones, and opened in 1992, with a renovation completed in 2006 that sharpened the course and its conditioning.
It plays as a par 72 of about 6,366 meters across gently rolling land dotted with the cork oaks that give the region its character, four par 3s, ten par 4s and four par 5s. It is not a fearsome examination, but it is a genuine, well balanced course with large greens and a memorable closing hole, and as part of the Montado Hotel and Golf Resort it makes an excellent value base for a Lisbon area golf trip.
Montado Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 1992
- Designer
- Duarte Sottomayor
- Type
- Cork oak resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,366 m
- Green fee
- From about 50 euro
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Montado was designed by Duarte Sottomayor and opened in 1992, with a renovation completed in 2006, a par 72 of about 6,366 meters across rolling cork oak country in Palmela. It is a public course at the Montado Hotel and Golf Resort. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 50 to 75 euro depending on season, with resort stay and play packages the best value. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Sottomayor routed Montado to flow naturally with the gentle contours of the land, using the cork oaks and the open countryside to frame the holes rather than to choke them. The fairways are generous, the greens are large and the round has an unhurried, pleasant rhythm, the kind of course where a visiting golfer can swing freely and enjoy the Alentejo style scenery on the doorstep of Lisbon.
The variety of holes keeps it interesting, with the four par 5s offering real birdie chances for the bold and the par 3s asking for clean iron play. The 2006 renovation improved the shaping and the surfaces, and the course now presents as a tidy, fair test that suits a wide range of handicaps without ever becoming a slog.
The finish is the moment everyone remembers. The 18th green sits on an island, ringed by water, so the round ends with a nerve testing approach that must be flushed and held. It is a fitting, dramatic full stop on an otherwise gentle and good natured course, and a story to tell back at the clubhouse.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public course at the Montado Hotel and Golf Resort; open to guests and visitors |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about 50 to 75 euro depending on season; resort stay and play packages are the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online, by phone or through the resort; weekends and peak windows fill earliest |
| On the day | Walkable rolling terrain; buggies available; spare balls for the island green 18th are wise |
| Getting there | Palmela, Setubal Peninsula, about 40 minutes south of Lisbon over the bridges |
| Best months | Spring and autumn for the most comfortable temperatures, though it plays year round |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our Lisbon coast green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest base is the Montado Hotel and Golf Resort beside the course, which makes stay and play straightforward, with the first tee, pool and dining a short walk apart. The nearby towns of Palmela and Setubal add character, wine country and fresh seafood, while Lisbon itself is close enough for a city based trip with Montado an easy morning drive away.
The Setubal Peninsula and wider Lisbon area make a strong, underrated golf trip. Pair Montado with the dunes of Troia, the parkland of Quinta do Peru, and the pines of Aroeira. See our Golf in Portugal hub and our best courses in Portugal ranking to shape the route.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Palmela.
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We book the Montado tee times, pair them with the best of the Lisbon and Setubal golf and arrange the resort lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Montado Golf questions
Who designed Montado Golf and when did it open?
Montado Golf was designed by Portuguese architect Duarte Sottomayor and opened in 1992 in Palmela, with a course renovation completed in 2006.
What is the par and length of Montado Golf?
Montado plays as a par 72 of about 6,366 meters from the back tees, with four par 3s, ten par 4s and four par 5s across rolling cork oak countryside.
What is Montado's signature hole?
The closing 18th is the signature hole, a par with the green set on an island, demanding a precise approach over water to finish the round.
Can visitors play Montado Golf?
Yes. It is a public course at the Montado Hotel and Golf Resort. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 50 to 75 euro depending on season, with resort packages the best value; always confirm directly before booking.
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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.