Quinta do Peru Golf
Quinta do Peru is one of the most polished parkland courses near Lisbon, a Rocky Roquemore design from 1994 set in the quiet Arrabida hills above Sesimbra. Strategic, immaculately kept and blessed with fast, true greens, it is a relaxed, high quality round just half an hour south of the capital and a regular on Portugal's top course lists.
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The verdict
Quinta do Peru opened in 1994 to a Rocky Roquemore design and has built a quiet reputation as one of the best conditioned parkland courses on the Lisbon side of Portugal. Set in the rolling country of the Arrabida natural park near Sesimbra, it is a strategic, well balanced layout where accurate placement and a sharp short game matter more than power, played on turf that is consistently among the finest in the region.
It has long featured on the top 100 lists for continental Europe and is a favorite of members and visitors alike for its calm setting and high standards. As part of a south of Lisbon golf trip, it pairs beautifully with the wild links nearby, offering a smoother, more sheltered round to balance the drama of the coast. See our best of Portugal ranking and the golf in Portugal guide.
Quinta do Peru Golf at a glance
- Course opened
- 1994
- Designer
- Rocky Roquemore
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,640 yds
- Green fee
- Mid for the region
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses and the club. Quinta do Peru Golf, designed by Rocky Roquemore, opened in 1994 in the Arrabida hills near Sesimbra south of Lisbon, a par 72 of about 6,640 yards with strategic bunkering and fast, true rolling greens. Green fees sit in the mid range for the region as an indicative 2026 guide, with buggy and twilight deals common. Rates vary by season; always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Quinta do Peru is a course of balance and finesse, the fairways winding through gentle parkland with the Arrabida hills as a backdrop and cork oak, pine and water adding shape to the round. Roquemore set the strategy in the bunkering and the angles, asking you to position the drive to open the best line into greens that are firm, quick and beautifully true.
The greens are the signature, consistently rated among the best surfaces in the Lisbon area and demanding a confident putting stroke and precise pace. It is a course that rewards the thoughtful player over the long hitter, where finding the right side of the fairway and managing the slopes around the greens is the path to a good score.
It is a course to enjoy for its quality and calm, an immaculate parkland round in lovely natural surroundings. As part of a Setubal peninsula golf trip, it gives a group a polished, sheltered counterpoint to the wild seaside links of Troia, all within easy reach of Lisbon and the Arrabida coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Country club open to visiting golfers year round; book ahead in peak spring and autumn season |
| Green fee | Mid range for the Setubal peninsula as an indicative 2026 guide, with buggy and twilight deals common |
| Booking | Reserve online, through the club or with your trip planner; buggies and carts available |
| On the day | Gentle, well kept parkland, walkable for most; fast greens reward a sharp short game; standard golf dress code |
| Getting there | At Quinta do Conde near Sesimbra, about 30 minutes south of Lisbon over the bridge |
| Best months | Spring and autumn are ideal; mild year round, with the Arrabida hills sheltered and green |
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
Most groups base in Lisbon, on the Arrabida coast around Sesimbra, or on the Troia peninsula and play Quinta do Peru as part of a circuit. Sesimbra offers seafood and beaches, the Arrabida hills add scenery and wine, and central Lisbon is a short drive across the bridge for those who want the city.
For a fuller Setubal peninsula trip, pair Quinta do Peru with the wild links at Troia Golf and the pine framed test at Aroeira Pines Classic, then head into the city for the Lisbon coast names at Penha Longa Atlantic Course.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Quinta do Peru Golf.
Build a Setubal peninsula golf trip
We book the tee times at Quinta do Peru, set you up near Sesimbra and the Arrabida coast and build the rest of a south of Lisbon golf week around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Quinta do Peru Golf questions
Who designed Quinta do Peru Golf and when did it open?
Quinta do Peru Golf was designed by Rocky Roquemore and opened in 1994 in the Arrabida hills near Sesimbra, about 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
What is the par and length at Quinta do Peru Golf?
It is a par 72 of about 6,640 yards, a polished parkland layout with strategic bunkering and fast, true rolling greens set in the Arrabida natural park.
What are green fees at Quinta do Peru Golf?
Green fees sit in the mid range for the Setubal peninsula as an indicative 2026 guide, with buggy and twilight deals common. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Can visitors play Quinta do Peru Golf?
Yes. Quinta do Peru is a country club open to visiting golfers year round, an easy round to add to a south of Lisbon golf trip near Sesimbra and the Arrabida coast.
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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.