Morgado Golf Course
Morgado is the Algarve's big, generous heavyweight. Set in a wide valley in the inner Algarve between Portimao and the Monchique hills, this European Golf Design course is one of the longest in the region, a par 73 with room off the tee, large greens and a battalion of bunkers. A former European Tour qualifying venue, it offers championship scale at dependable value.
Photo: Morgado Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Morgado is the course for the golfer who likes to let the driver off the leash. Opened in 2003 to a European Golf Design plan, it stretches across a broad inland valley with wide fairways that invite a full swing, then defends itself with more than ninety bunkers and large, undulating greens that demand sharp putting. At a par 73 it is among the longest tests in the Algarve, and it has the pedigree to match, having hosted European Tour qualifying golf.
It suits groups and improving golfers who want a fair, enjoyable challenge without a punishing green fee, and it pairs naturally with its sister course Alamos on the same estate for an easy two course base. The inland setting means it can play firmer and warmer than the coast, ideal for winter sun golf. Spacious, well conditioned and excellent value, Morgado is a smart anchor for an Algarve week.
Morgado Golf Course at a glance
- Founded
- 2003
- Design
- European Golf Design
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- 6,400 m
- Green fee
- Around €85
Opening year, designer, par and length verified June 2026 from the club and course listings. Morgado opened in 2003 to a European Golf Design plan, a par 73 of around 6,400 metres, roughly 7,000 yards, one of the longest courses in the Algarve and a former European Tour qualifying venue. The green fee is indicative, around 85 euros in the 2026 high season, with lower shoulder and twilight rates. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Morgado is defined by its scale. The fairways are generous and the course plays long, a genuine par 73 that rewards the player who can carry the ball and stay out of the sand. There is no shortage of that sand: more than ninety bunkers are scattered across the holes, framing landing areas and guarding the large, contoured greens that make putting the sterner half of the test.
The valley setting in the inner Algarve, away from the coast near Portimao, gives the course warm, sheltered conditions and fine views toward the Monchique hills. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, but the main defences remain length, the bunkering and the greens.
The closing stretch asks for accuracy as well as power, with bunkers pinching the ideal lines into the green complexes. It is a fair, enjoyable championship style finish on a course that gives the average golfer room to enjoy themselves while still testing the better player.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course open to visitors and hotel guests, part of the NAU Morgado Golf and Country Club |
| Green fee | Around 85 euros in the 2026 high season (indicative), with lower shoulder season and twilight rates |
| Booking | Easy to book online or through the resort; pairs with the sister Alamos course for two course packages |
| On the day | Buggy or walking golf with a driving range and academy; the on site hotel makes stay and play simple |
| Getting there | In the inner Algarve near Portimao, around 45 minutes from Faro Airport |
| Best months | October to May for the Algarve winter season, with the inland valley often warm and sheltered |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from the club and public listings; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The NAU Morgado hotel sits on the estate beside the course, which makes a stay and play across Morgado and the neighbouring Alamos course the obvious plan. Portimao and the beach resort of Praia da Rocha are a short drive for a wider choice of restaurants and seaside hotels.
The western Algarve around Lagos and Alvor opens up from here, with more courses and the region's best beaches within easy reach for a varied week of golf and coast.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Portimao.
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Morgado Golf Course questions
Who designed Morgado Golf Course?
Morgado was designed by European Golf Design and opened in 2003. It sits in a wide valley in the inner Algarve near Portimao, as part of what is now the NAU Morgado Golf and Country Club, alongside its sister course, Alamos.
How long is Morgado Golf Course?
Morgado is a par 73 measuring around 6,400 metres, roughly 7,000 yards, from the back tees, which makes it one of the longest courses in the Algarve. Generous fairways give room off the tee, but more than ninety bunkers and large greens provide the defence.
Has Morgado hosted professional golf?
Yes. Morgado has served as a European Tour qualifying and tournament venue, hosting Open de Portugal qualifying golf. Its length and championship scale make it a credible test for low handicap and professional players.
How much does it cost to play Morgado?
Indicative high season green fees for 2026 are around 85 euros, with lower rates in the shoulder seasons and at twilight, and package deals with the sister Alamos course. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Can visitors play Morgado Golf Course?
Yes. Morgado is a resort course open to visitors and hotel guests, easy to book online or through the on site NAU Morgado hotel. Stay and play packages combining Morgado and Alamos are a popular option for golf groups.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, founding year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.