4 Day Lisbon and Silver Coast Golf Itinerary
A long weekend of Atlantic golf either side of Lisbon, far quieter than the Algarve and just as good. Open on the Cascais coast at Oitavos Dunes, one of the finest courses in Portugal, then run north to the wild dunescape links of the Silver Coast at Praia d'El Rey and West Cliffs. Here is the four day plan, flown in and out of Lisbon, with indicative 2026 green fees and drive times.
Photograph: Oitavos Dunes, Cascais, via Google
Who this trip suits
This is the smart short break for the golfer who knows the Algarve and wants the other Portugal, the cooler, greener Atlantic coast that bookends Lisbon. Four days gives you three excellent rounds with city evenings and coast drives in between, an easy long weekend from across Europe with a single airport and short transfers. It suits a couple pairing golf with Lisbon and Sintra, a small group wanting quality without the crowds, and anyone who loves true windswept duneland golf, because the Silver Coast links are as raw and natural as Portugal gets.
We have routed it west to north, starting on the Cascais coast at Oitavos Dunes, then moving an hour up to the Silver Coast around Obidos for Praia d'El Rey and West Cliffs, which sit side by side. The order can flex to chase tee times, and any round can be swapped for the Seve Ballesteros design at Royal Obidos or the Robert Trent Jones course at Quinta da Marinha back near Cascais. A hire car is essential, and the evenings belong to Lisbon's restaurants, the surf town of Obidos and the Atlantic light.
The 4 day plan
Land in Lisbon, base in Cascais
Fly into Lisbon, collect the hire car and drive thirty five minutes west to Cascais, the elegant resort town on the Estoril coast. Settle in, walk the seafront, and have your first dinner of grilled fish looking out at the Atlantic you play in the morning.
Oitavos Dunes, Cascais
Open the trip on the best of the Lisbon coast, an Arthur Hills design from 2001 set inside the Sintra Cascais Natural Park among reforested dunes and umbrella pines, with the Atlantic on one side and the Sintra hills on the other. Routinely ranked among the top courses in Portugal and continental Europe, it is a serious, windswept test on sandy turf. An indicative 155 euros in peak season and a glorious start.
Praia d'El Rey, Silver Coast
Drive an hour north to the Silver Coast near Obidos and Peniche, and the dunescape of Praia d'El Rey, a Cabell Robinson design from 1997 that runs through pine and tumbling dunes to a stretch of holes hard against the beach, with views to the Berlenga islands. Long rated one of Europe's most beautiful courses. An indicative 120 euros, and base in the area for the final night.
West Cliffs, then fly home
Finish next door at West Cliffs, a modern Dye Designs links opened in 2017 that rides the clifftops and dunes above the Atlantic, all fescue, wind and big sea views, and one of the most exciting newer courses in the country. An indicative 135 euros, then the ninety minute drive back to Lisbon for the flight home, or another night to add Royal Obidos before you leave.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oitavos Dunes | Around 155 euros | About 35 minutes west of Lisbon airport |
| Praia d'El Rey | Around 120 euros | About 1 hour north on the Silver Coast |
| West Cliffs | Around 135 euros | Next to Praia d'El Rey near Obidos |
| Royal Obidos (swap) | Around 95 euros | The Seve Ballesteros design, 15 minutes inland |
Designers, dates and indicative fees verified June 2026 from club and golf travel listings. Fees vary by season and through packages and change without notice, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking. Find a Lisbon coast base.
When to go and where to stay
Play the trip in spring or autumn for the best blend of mild weather, value and quiet tee sheets, roughly March to May and September to November, though the Lisbon coast stays playable through a warm winter that draws northern Europeans to the sun. High summer is busy and hot on the coast but the Atlantic breeze keeps it bearable. For lodging, base in Cascais for the first two nights, a smart, walkable resort town with great restaurants, then move up to a Silver Coast resort near Obidos for the final night so the last two rounds are on your doorstep. A hire car is essential for the coast roads and the run between the two areas, and Lisbon, Sintra and the medieval town of Obidos all reward an extra day on either end.
Plan your Lisbon and Silver Coast golf trip
We hold the Oitavos Dunes, Praia d'El Rey and West Cliffs tee times, route the Cascais and Silver Coast legs with the right base each night, and sort the car and the city add ons. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Lisbon and Silver Coast itinerary questions
What is the best short golf trip near Lisbon?
A four day trip pairs the Cascais coast just west of Lisbon with the Silver Coast around Obidos an hour to the north. Open at Oitavos Dunes in the Sintra Cascais Natural Park, one of the finest courses in Portugal, then move north to the dunescape links of Praia d'El Rey and West Cliffs, with Royal Obidos and Quinta da Marinha as ready swaps. Fly into Lisbon, hire a car and you get two contrasting coastlines and three or four excellent rounds in a long weekend. Always confirm current tee times and fees directly before booking.
How much do green fees cost near Lisbon and the Silver Coast?
Indicative 2026 peak fees run around 155 euros at Oitavos Dunes, around 120 euros at Praia d'El Rey, around 135 euros at West Cliffs and around 95 euros at Royal Obidos, all lower in the shoulder seasons and through packages. Three rounds on this route sit at roughly 350 to 410 euros per golfer in peak fees. These are indicative figures that vary by season and how you book, so always confirm current fees directly before booking.
How far is the Silver Coast from Lisbon?
The Silver Coast around Obidos and Peniche is roughly an hour to ninety minutes north of Lisbon by car, and the Cascais coast with Oitavos Dunes is about thirty to forty minutes west of the city. A hire car is essential to link the two and to reach the courses, which sit out on the coast away from public transport. Lisbon airport is the single gateway for the whole trip. Always confirm car hire ahead of a peak season visit.
When is the best time to play golf near Lisbon?
Spring and autumn are the prime windows, roughly March to May and September to November, with mild, comfortable days and good value before and after the summer peak. Winter stays playable and is popular for warmth from northern Europe, while high summer is warm and busy on the coast. The Atlantic brings a breeze that can stiffen on the exposed links, so pack a layer in any season. Always confirm conditions and tee times before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.