Quinta de Cima
The quieter, longer half of the Quinta da Ria resort sits in the unhurried eastern Algarve, away from the crowds of the central belt. Designed by Rocky Roquemore beside the Ria Formosa nature reserve, Quinta de Cima is a par 72 of about 6,159 meters, with gently rolling fairways, fast true greens and the kind of immaculate presentation that has made it a favourite of golfers who like to play 36 holes in a day.
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The verdict
The eastern Algarve, out toward the Spanish border, trades the bustle of Vilamoura and Albufeira for cork oak, orange groves and the wetlands of the Ria Formosa. Quinta de Cima, the senior partner to its sister Quinta da Ria, is the longer and more demanding of the resort pair, a Rocky Roquemore design that runs to about 6,159 meters at par 72.
It is a course built on subtlety rather than spectacle: gently undulating ground, fast and true greens, shallow strategic bunkering and a sparing use of water that keeps the round flowing. The conditioning is consistently excellent, the setting is peaceful, and the pairing with Quinta da Ria next door makes it one of the best value 36 hole days in the Algarve. For golfers who prize playability and calm over fireworks, this is a quietly rewarding stop.
Quinta de Cima at a glance
- Opened
- 2000s
- Designer
- Rocky Roquemore
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,159 m
- Green fee
- 100 to 150 euros
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Quinta da Ria and leading course databases: Quinta de Cima is a Rocky Roquemore par 72 of about 6,159 meters, the longer of the two Quinta da Ria resort courses, opened in the 2000s beside the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Indicative green fees run about 100 to 150 euros in peak season for 2026, with parity to sister course Quinta da Ria and lower rates in summer and winter. Fees are indicative and seasonal, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Quinta de Cima asks for placement and a steady tempo rather than length. The fairways roll gently through cork oak and pine, the bunkering is shallow and clever rather than punishing, and water appears just often enough to focus the mind on the right holes. The greens are the real defense, fast and true, and they reward the player who controls distance into them.
Because it is the longer of the two resort courses, Cima feels the more complete test, with a good rhythm of par 4s, a strong set of par 3s and par 5s that tempt without bullying. It is generous enough off the tee for the holiday golfer, yet has enough teeth to keep a low handicap honest, especially when the greens are running.
The eastern Algarve setting is part of the appeal: peaceful, green and framed by the Ria Formosa wetlands, with far less traffic on the roads and the tee sheet than the central Algarve. Play it with Quinta da Ria for an unhurried, high value 36 hole day.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting green fee players daily, subject to tee sheet availability |
| Green fee | Indicative about 100 to 150 euros in peak season, 2026; lower in summer and winter; parity with Quinta da Ria |
| Booking | Book online, through the resort, or with a golf travel specialist; a combined two course ticket with Quinta da Ria is common |
| On the day | Buggies, trolleys and a practice area are available; the longer of the two resort courses |
| Getting there | Vila Nova de Cacela in the eastern Algarve, about 50 minutes from Faro Airport |
| Best months | March to May and September to November for the best playing weather and conditioning |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; the resort sets seasonal rates that change, so always confirm directly before booking and ask about the combined Quinta da Ria two course ticket.
Where to stay nearby
The eastern Algarve offers a calmer base than the central resorts, with hotels and villas around Tavira, Cabanas and Monte Rei, and the resort itself within easy reach of the course. The beaches of the Ria Formosa barrier islands are a short hop by ferry.
From here it is a short drive to the other eastern Algarve courses, so Quinta de Cima pairs naturally with its sister Quinta da Ria and the nearby Monte Rei for a quieter, golf focused week away from the crowds.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Quinta de Cima.
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Quinta de Cima questions
Who designed Quinta de Cima?
Quinta de Cima was designed by the American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, the longer of the two courses at the Quinta da Ria resort in the eastern Algarve.
What is the par and length of Quinta de Cima?
Quinta de Cima is a par 72 of about 6,159 meters, a gently rolling parkland course with fast true greens beside the Ria Formosa nature reserve.
How much is the green fee at Quinta de Cima?
Indicative green fees run about 100 to 150 euros in peak season for 2026, with parity to sister course Quinta da Ria and lower rates in summer and winter. Confirm the current figure before booking.
Can visitors play Quinta de Cima?
Yes. Quinta de Cima is open to visiting green fee players daily, and a combined two course ticket with Quinta da Ria is a popular way to play 36 holes in a day.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.