All Inclusive Golf The Algarve
More than thirty courses on a mild southern coast, the best of them clustered around Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago, paired with resort board so meals, rounds and rooms come as one clear price. The Algarve is Europe's value golf capital, and it does all inclusive well.
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Who this trip suits
All inclusive golf is about removing decisions. You arrive, the room, the meals, the drinks and the rounds are already paid for, and the only thing left is which course to play and where to sit at dinner. The Algarve is built for it: a dense cluster of good courses around Vilamoura and the central triangle of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, short transfers, a mild climate from autumn through spring, and a run of resorts that package board with golf at strong value against Spain and France.
It suits buddies groups who want the budget settled up front, couples who want golf and a pool without organizing every meal, and families where one half plays while the other enjoys the resort. True all inclusive board is most common at the larger Vilamoura resorts, while the premium estates lean to bed and breakfast or half board with golf added, and we match the right base to your group. Either way, you travel with the cost known and the planning done.
The courses to build it around
- Monte Rei, North Course. The only Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Portugal and routinely ranked number one in the country, an immaculate par 72 an hour east of Vilamoura. Indicative 2026 green fees sit toward the top of the Algarve range, near 220 EUR in peak. The trophy round of any keen week.
- Quinta do Lago, South Course. A par 72 of umbrella pines, lakes and wide greens beside the Ria Formosa and an eight time host of the Portuguese Open, the championship round at the heart of the central triangle.
- San Lorenzo. A Joseph Lee design beside the Ria Formosa lagoon, long regarded as one of the most beautiful and best conditioned courses in the Algarve, with a closing stretch along the water.
- Vale do Lobo, Royal Course. Home to the most photographed hole in the Algarve, the par 3 sixteenth carried across three clifftop ravines above the beach. A handsome, holiday spirited round.
- Dom Pedro Victoria and Vilamoura Old. An Arnold Palmer championship layout that has hosted the Portugal Masters, and the classic pine lined Frank Pennink Old Course, both in the middle of Vilamoura and ideal for relaxed resort golf.
Course facts verified June 2026; indicative 2026 green fees from published resort and club rates. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. See the full picture in our best golf courses in the Algarve list and our Algarve green fees guide.
A sample five night structure
| Day | Golf | The day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive and settle in | Fly into Faro, a short transfer to an all inclusive base around Vilamoura, and an easy evening with board already paid for. |
| Day 2 | Quinta do Lago South | The championship round while the legs are fresh, then the resort pool or the beach and dinner on the package. |
| Day 3 | Monte Rei | The trophy day east to the Nicklaus Signature course, with the renowned buggy service, and a relaxed evening back at base. |
| Day 4 | Dom Pedro Victoria or Vilamoura Old | A wide championship test or the classic pine lined Old Course on the doorstep, ideal for a group competition. |
| Day 5 | Vale do Lobo Royal, then home | A relaxed final round and the famous clifftop sixteenth, lunch at the club and an evening flight. |
Indicative package range
| Package level | Per head, indicative | What it tends to include |
|---|---|---|
| Value | From around 900 to 1,300 EUR | An all inclusive four star base around Vilamoura, four to five rounds at solid resort courses and shared buggies. Shoulder or winter pricing. |
| Premium | Around 1,500 to 2,200 EUR | A four or five star resort with full board or all inclusive, the marquee Monte Rei and Quinta do Lago South rounds and prime spring or autumn tee times. |
| Luxury | 2,400 EUR and up | The top resorts at Quinta do Lago or Vale do Lobo, a full card of championship courses and the best tee times, with board arranged to suit. |
Best time to book. Spring and autumn are the prime windows, so book the marquee courses and the better resorts four to six months ahead. Winter is the value season with mild golf. Book single tee times through our tee time partners, or arrange the resort through our recommended all inclusive resorts. For the full package, send the brief below.
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All inclusive Algarve golf questions
Does the Algarve have all inclusive golf resorts?
Yes. Several Algarve resorts around Vilamoura and the central triangle offer all inclusive or full board packages that can be combined with green fees, so meals, drinks, accommodation and rounds are bundled into one price. True all inclusive board is more common at the larger Vilamoura resorts, while the premium estates favor bed and breakfast or half board with golf added.
How much is an all inclusive golf holiday in the Algarve?
As a guide, indicative 2026 prices run from around 900 EUR per head for a value all inclusive week with resort golf up to 2,200 EUR and beyond for a premium week with the marquee courses, excluding flights. Eighteen hole green fees in 2026 range from about 90 EUR at the resort courses to roughly 220 EUR at Monte Rei in peak. Prices move with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for an Algarve golf holiday?
Spring, from February to May, and autumn, from September to November, are prime, warm and dry with the courses in fine condition. Winter is mild and the best value, popular with northern European golfers. Midsummer is hot and busiest with families, so early tee times are wise and all inclusive resorts are at their liveliest.
Which Algarve courses are best for a golf holiday?
Quinta do Lago South, San Lorenzo and Vale do Lobo Royal sit at the top of the central triangle, with the marquee Monte Rei North an hour east and the Vilamoura courses, Dom Pedro Victoria and the Old Course, in the middle of the resort scene. A good week mixes a couple of championship rounds with relaxed resort golf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative 2026 green fees verified June 2026 from published rates. Last reviewed June 2026.