Palmares,
an interesting course, is best known for its breathtaking
scenery. The setting is idyllic, with the majority of the
holes on gentle slopes above the extensive beach stretching
from the new Lagos marina to the mouth of the Alvor River.
Course architect Frank Pennink took full advantage of the
magnificent site and, in passing, threw in a sequence of five
pure links holes between the railway and the beach, evoking
memories of famous British layouts.
The upper holes wind through groves of almond and fig trees
and the course is renowned for its annual Almond Blossom tournament
week in February.It is then that the trees, covered in a mass
of pink and white bloom, create an unforgettable sight.
Palmares,
an interesting course, is best known for its breathtaking
scenery. The setting is idyllic, with the majority of the
holes on gentle slopes above the extensive beach stretching
from the new Lagos marina to the mouth of the Alvor River.
