Quinta da Marinha
The Lisbon coast keeps its golf close to the sea, and Quinta da Marinha is the round that defines it. A Robert Trent Jones design from the mid 1980s, it runs through umbrella pines on the edge of Cascais with the Atlantic on one side and the Sintra mountains rising behind, an easy walk and one of the most photographed holes in Portuguese golf.
Photo: Quinta da Marinha via Google.
The verdict
Quinta da Marinha sits to the west of Cascais, the resort town at the mouth of the Tagus, and it has been a fixture of Lisbon coast golf since the legendary Robert Trent Jones laid it out in the mid 1980s. At around 5,870 metres and a par 71 it is not a long course, but the Jones signatures are all here, elevated tees and greens, plenty of bunkering and water in play, all wrapped in mature pines with the ocean never far away.
It is a course that rewards a trip to Lisbon as much as a golf one. The clubhouse and resort make a comfortable base, the city is forty minutes away, and the round itself is a pleasant, scenic test rather than a brutal one. For a traveling golfer pairing culture with a few games near the capital, Quinta da Marinha is the natural anchor on the Cascais and Estoril coast.
Quinta da Marinha at a glance
- Opened
- Mid 1980s
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- Around 5,870 m
- Green fee
- From around €90
Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and course databases. Quinta da Marinha plays to a par 71 of around 5,870 metres, roughly 6,425 yards, with several tees. Green fees are indicative, from around 90 euro toward 100 euro in the 2026 high season with lower off peak rates. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The hole everyone remembers is the par 4 thirteenth, which runs toward the Atlantic with the ocean filling the horizon behind the green. For years its image was used to sell golf in Portugal abroad, and it still stops players in their tracks, a reminder of how close this course sits to the sea.
Elsewhere the round is classic Robert Trent Jones, tees and greens lifted above the pines, bunkers framing the approaches and water brought into play on several holes to make you think off the tee. It is not long, so accuracy and a sure short game matter more than power, and the greens ask for a deft touch.
The setting does much of the work. Pines, ocean light and the Sintra hills behind give the round a sense of place that a scorecard cannot, and on a clear day the closing holes toward the coast are as pretty as anything near the capital.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort and members course at Quinta da Marinha that welcomes visitors and hotel guests, with the on site Onyria hotel and spa adjoining |
| Green fee | From around 90 euro toward 100 euro in the 2026 high season, with lower off peak and resort guest rates (indicative) |
| Booking | Book ahead for spring and autumn weekends; staying at the on site hotel secures the keenest tee times |
| On the day | A walkable, buggy friendly parkland with a clubhouse, range and hotel dining; caddies by arrangement |
| Getting there | West of Cascais on the Lisbon coast, around 40 minutes from Lisbon Airport and a short drive from Estoril |
| Best months | Spring and autumn for the most comfortable temperatures, though the mild Lisbon coast plays well year round |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The Onyria Quinta da Marinha hotel sits on the property, the easiest base for early golf with a spa and dining on site and the beaches of Guincho and Cascais close by.
Cascais and Estoril offer a wide range of hotels, restaurants and a marina, and Lisbon is around forty minutes away, making this an ideal spot to combine a city break with golf on the coast.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Quinta da Marinha.
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Quinta da Marinha questions
What is the par and length of Quinta da Marinha?
Quinta da Marinha is a par 71 of around 5,870 metres, roughly 6,425 yards, with several tees. It is not a long course, so accuracy and a sure short game matter more than power.
Who designed Quinta da Marinha?
The course was laid out by the celebrated American architect Robert Trent Jones in the mid 1980s, with his trademark elevated tees and greens, generous bunkering and water in play, all set among mature umbrella pines.
What is the most famous hole at Quinta da Marinha?
The par 4 thirteenth, which plays toward the Atlantic with the ocean behind the green, is the signature hole and was used for years to promote golf in Portugal abroad.
How much does it cost to play Quinta da Marinha?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 90 euro toward 100 euro in the high season, with lower off peak and resort guest rates. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.