Praia Del Rey: 2026 Access and Booking Update
The Silver Coast's headline resort course mixes exposed links dunes by the Atlantic with sheltered holes among the pines. Here is where Praia del Rey stands in 2026 and how to book.
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The news: the Silver Coast's established anchor
Praia del Rey is the Cabell B. Robinson design inaugurated in June 1997, on Portugal's Silver Coast near Obidos and Peniche, about an hour north of Lisbon. It plays as a par 73 that blends open, links style dune holes near the Atlantic with calmer parkland holes among the umbrella pines, looking out toward the Berlengas Islands.
For 2026 the story is standing and continuity. There is no rebuild to report: Praia del Rey has long been rated among the better courses in Europe, and it anchors a coast that has since grown around it with newer layouts. The practical news is value, the same day extra nine on offer, and how it pairs with its near neighbours. This update covers how it plays, what it costs and where it fits.
Links by the sea, parkland in the pines
Praia del Rey is a course of two moods. The holes near the coast play firm and exposed in a links idiom, where the wind off the Atlantic is a constant factor and the dunes frame tight, demanding lines. Inland, the routing turns into the pines for a more sheltered, parkland feel, giving the round real variety across eighteen holes.
The seaside stretch is the one you remember, with the ocean and the Berlengas Islands filling the view. It is a genuine test that has hosted significant amateur and professional events over the years. The full facts box, signature holes and our verdict sit on our Praia del Rey course page.
Indicative 2026 green fees and access
Praia del Rey is a resort course open to visitors and to guests of the on site Marriott resort. Rates are seasonal, twilight and off peak slots are cheaper, and the course often offers an extra nine on the same day as an eighteen hole booking. Treat the bands below as indicative and confirm before booking.
| When | Type | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Off peak or twilight | open round | below the headline rate |
| 18 holes from | standard booking | from around 108 euros |
Indicative 2025 to 2026 rates; a same day extra nine is often included and seasonal pricing varies. Always confirm directly before booking.
The smart play is to stay at the resort and pair Praia del Rey with the dramatic neighbouring courses across a few days, taking morning tee times when the wind is gentler. Spring and autumn give the best mix of settled weather and availability on the Silver Coast.
Our take
Our take is that Praia del Rey remains the natural anchor for a Silver Coast golf trip. The seaside holes are genuinely good, the variety between links and pines keeps the round interesting, and the resort makes the logistics simple. Newer courses nearby have raised the bar on drama, but Praia del Rey still earns its place and the value, especially with the extra nine, is strong.
Pair it with the spectacular clifftop West Cliffs next door and the modern Royal Obidos for a complete Silver Coast week. Set the wider picture with our Silver Coast courses guide and the Silver Coast golf hub, then use plan my trip to put it together.
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Questions
Who designed Praia del Rey and where is it?
Praia del Rey is a Cabell B. Robinson design inaugurated in June 1997, on Portugal's Silver Coast near Obidos and Peniche, about an hour north of Lisbon. It plays as a par 73 that blends open links style dune holes near the Atlantic with sheltered parkland holes among the pines, and looks out toward the Berlengas Islands.
Can visitors play Praia del Rey in 2026, and what does it cost?
Yes. Praia del Rey is a resort course open to visitors and to guests of the on site Marriott resort. Indicative green fees start from around 108 euros for eighteen holes, with twilight and off peak rates lower and a same day extra nine often available. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm the current rate before booking.
What is the character of Praia del Rey?
Praia del Rey is a course of two moods. The dune holes near the sea play firm and exposed in a links idiom, with the wind a real factor, while the inland holes wind through umbrella pines in a calmer parkland setting. The Atlantic and Berlengas views make the seaside stretch the most memorable.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts, history and indicative fees verified June 2026 from club, golf travel and ratings sources; rates, seasons and access change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.