The Silver Coast Golf Holidays
Dune links and clifftop fairways above the Atlantic, an hour north of Lisbon and far quieter than the Algarve. The Silver Coast around Obidos has quietly become one of Portugal's best golf clusters, led by the rugged West Cliffs links and the resort courses at Praia D'El Rey.
Photo: West Cliffs, Obidos via Google.
Who it suits
The Silver Coast suits the golfer who wants Portugal's quality and value without the crowds of the Algarve, and who likes the wild edge of true Atlantic golf. The courses sit close together around Obidos, roughly an hour north of Lisbon, so one base reaches the lot, and the standard at the top is high. It works for buddies trips, couples and society groups who want links and clifftop golf paired with a pretty medieval town and good seafood.
The cluster is led by West Cliffs, a rugged links from the Dye design family opened in 2017 that tumbles through dunes above the ocean, and Praia D'El Rey, a Cabell Robinson par 73 rated among Europe's best with holes along the cliffs and through pine and dune. Royal Obidos, a Severiano Ballesteros design, and Bom Sucesso add to the choice, all within a few minutes of each other. Fly into Lisbon, base at Obidos or Praia D'El Rey, and the walled town, the beaches and the surf coast fill the rest days.
- Best months
- Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
- Golf hub
- Obidos
- Headline round
- West Cliffs
- Trip length
- 4 to 7 nights
- Fly into
- Lisbon
- From / head
- about $1,600
Courses to build around
West Cliffs · Dye Designs
The rugged headline, a links from the Dye design family opened in 2017 that tumbles through dunes and scrub on the cliffs above the Atlantic. One of the most dramatic and natural courses in Portugal.
Praia D'El Rey · Cabell Robinson
A Cabell Robinson par 73 rated among Europe's best, with cliff top holes by the ocean and inland holes through pine and dune, the established resort centerpiece of the Silver Coast with hotels on site.
Royal Obidos · Seve Ballesteros
A Severiano Ballesteros championship design, a par 72 of around 6,400 meters with long fairways and sea views over the Obidos lagoon, indicative green fees from around 35 euros.
Bom Sucesso
An 18 hole par 72 by the Obidos lagoon, with indicative green fees from around 58 euros, an easy and good value add to a Silver Coast week.
The wider coast
The cluster sits within easy reach of more golf toward Lisbon and the Lisbon coast, so a longer trip can run south to Cascais and the capital's courses without a long drive.
Beyond the course
The walled medieval town of Obidos, the beaches and lagoon, the surf coast at Peniche and Nazare and the seafood of the fishing villages fill the rest days for couples and non golfers.
Facts verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. West Cliffs is a Dye Designs Group course opened in 2017; Praia D'El Rey was designed by Cabell Robinson as a par 73; Royal Obidos is a Severiano Ballesteros par 72 of around 6,400 meters; Bom Sucesso is a par 72. Indicative green fees from around 35 euros at Royal Obidos and from around 58 to 74 euros elsewhere change by season and year, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample week, day by day
Arrive near Obidos
Fly into Lisbon, transfer an hour north to a resort near Obidos or Praia D'El Rey, and open with dinner and a walk in the walled town.
Praia D'El Rey
The Cabell Robinson resort course to start, with its cliff top holes by the ocean, then the beach for the afternoon.
West Cliffs
The rugged dune links above the Atlantic, the marquee round of the trip, followed by a long evening in Obidos.
Royal Obidos
The Seve Ballesteros course above the lagoon, with an afternoon on the surf coast at Peniche or Nazare.
Bom Sucesso and home
A relaxed round at Bom Sucesso or a second loop at West Cliffs, time on the beaches, then transfers back to Lisbon.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| West Cliffs or Praia D'El Rey green fee | from around 74 euros, peak higher, confirm |
| Royal Obidos green fee | from around 35 euros, confirm |
| Bom Sucesso green fee | from around 58 euros, confirm |
| Resort hotel, per night | indicative, good value, confirm |
| Package per head, golf week | indicative, confirm |
Best time to book: spring, March to June, and autumn, September to November, are the prime golf seasons, mild and breezy on the Atlantic, while midsummer is warm and winter is the value window, so book two to four months ahead for the best resorts and the West Cliffs tee sheet. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a Silver Coast golf holiday
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will build a Silver Coast trip around West Cliffs, Praia D'El Rey and Royal Obidos, costed to the head, with no obligation.
Silver Coast golf holiday questions
Which courses should you play on a Silver Coast golf holiday?
Build around West Cliffs, the rugged dune links from the Dye design family, and Praia D'El Rey, the Cabell Robinson resort course on the cliffs. Add Royal Obidos by Severiano Ballesteros and Bom Sucesso, all within a few minutes of each other near Obidos.
How much does a Silver Coast golf holiday cost?
The Silver Coast is good value for high quality Portuguese golf. Indicative green fees run from around 35 euros at Royal Obidos and from around 58 to 74 euros at West Cliffs, Praia D'El Rey and Bom Sucesso, so a week with several rounds and a resort hotel typically runs in the low thousands per head. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a Silver Coast golf holiday?
Spring, March to June, and autumn, September to November, are the prime seasons, mild and pleasant on the Atlantic. Summer is warm but the ocean breeze keeps it playable, and winter is the value window when northern Europe is cold.
How does the Silver Coast compare to the Algarve?
The Silver Coast is quieter, more rugged and closer to Lisbon than the Algarve, with fewer courses but a very high standard at the top in West Cliffs and Praia D'El Rey. It suits golfers who want true Atlantic links and clifftop golf without the Algarve's crowds and density.
Can non golfers enjoy a Silver Coast trip?
Very much so. The walled medieval town of Obidos, the beaches and lagoon, the surf coast at Peniche and Nazare, the seafood villages and the easy run down to Lisbon give couples and non golfers plenty to do between rounds.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.