| Keen golfers looking for their next putting | | | | putter from your driver then there are still plenty |
| adventure should consider booking villa holidays in | | | | of places you can go to perfect your stroke. |
| Portugal if they want to enjoy the sport in | | | | Courses such as Balaia in central Algarve are ideal |
| beautiful, sun-drenched surroundings. | | | | if you are just starting out. Featuring just nine |
| And the Algarve region in southern Portugal is the | | | | holes it is a great place for beginners to get to |
| perfect place to visit if you want a wide choice of | | | | grips with their game, while experienced golfers |
| courses. | | | | will still find the course challenging enough to be |
| There are more than 30 dotted along this stretch | | | | enjoyable. |
| of the country's coastline, with something for | | | | Another attraction of Balaia for anyone staying in |
| everyone no matter what their golfing ability. | | | | villas in Portugal are the views afforded by some |
| If you are looking for the greatest number of | | | | of its greens, which look out over the clear blue |
| different golf courses to try out, then seeking out | | | | seas of the Algarve. |
| villa rentals in the central Algarve is your best bet. | | | | While golfing is all well and good, you will no doubt |
| But if you are after a bit of history to mix in with | | | | want to tear yourself away from the greens for |
| your exploits on the golf course then heading to | | | | at least one day to explore just some of the |
| the west of the Algarve is the way to go. | | | | sights that this region of Portugal has to offer. |
| This corner of Portugal is home to the region's | | | | Historic towns can be found all along the coastline, |
| first golfing green at the Penina golf course. Henry | | | | boasting medieval castles and picturesque |
| Cotton designed and built this haven for golfers | | | | cathedrals and churches that you can explore at |
| back in the 1960s, which was the first grass | | | | your leisure. |
| course in the Algarve. | | | | Alternatively, you might want to keep active and |
| He went on to design two further golf courses, | | | | if so, trying out some water sports in the area |
| but the 18-hole Penina range is a must-visit for | | | | could be a good option. |
| serious golfing fans. | | | | From surfing to waterskiing, you will find it all on |
| Although the green is generally flat, Cotton | | | | the beaches of the Algarve. |
| included a number of water hazards to up the | | | | If the idea of waterskiing takes your fancy then |
| difficulty level on what is described as a | | | | head to Vilamoura or Quinta do Lago, while if |
| "challenging" course. | | | | surfing is more appealing then a visit to the |
| But if you've only just managed to identify your | | | | beaches at Lagos may be a better choice. |