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Amendoeira Golf Resort

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this striking golf resort takes full advantage of its elevated position with breathtaking views over lush valleys of almond, olive and carob trees and the magnificent Monchique mountains beyond. The blush pink Moorish architecture, with its elegant arches and shady terraces, contrasts beautifully with the vibrant greens and emerald fairways of no less than two thrilling championship golf courses. The peaceful surroundings and impressive range of additional sport and leisure facilities within the resort make this an ideal choice for both a relaxing, peaceful holiday.

  • 40mins fromFaro
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Golf

With contrasting designs and clever challenges ranging from scary ravines to tricky waterways, Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Junior have created two beautiful, characterful courses at the Amendoeira Golf Resort that will appeal to experts and amateurs alike. The academy facilities include a floodlit 9-hole par 3 course and practice chipping and putting areas, perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen up their short game.
The 9 hole Academy Course has been built to the same high standards as the Oceânico Faldo and Oceânico O´Connor Courses. Three teeing options vary the line of play into each hole and maximize every hazard designed into the green complex. Amendoeira also offers complimentary golf buggy hire.

Oceanico Faldo Course

Oceanico Faldo Course

The first course, designed by Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind, demands careful positioning to score well, rocky outcrops, meandering watercourses and views to the distant mountains and orange groves defining its essential character. In a modern twist there are cacti and wild herbs, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone on a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

Restrictions

  • Open to non-residents
  • No age restrictions

Facilities

  • Golf academy
  • Driving range
  • Short game area
  • Putting green
  • Club house
  • Equipment hire
  • Golf shop
  • Golf buggy hire
  • Tuition

    From beginners to low handicappers, the fully certified teaching golf professionals at Amendoeira offer a complete menu of private lessons. Choose from individual lessons, group lessons or a playing lesson on the golf course.

Course details

  • Course type: 18 hole golf course
  • Course signature: Faldo
  • Course par: 72
  • Course yards: 7215
  • Male handicap: 28
  • Female handicap: 36
  • Handicap certificate required
  • Dress code

    Trousers or tailored shorts, polo shirts, socks and golf shoes (Only soft spikes are permitted).

Oceanico O'Connor Junior

Oceanico O'Connor Junior

The second course, designed by O'Connor Junior, perfectly complementing the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley soil in contrast to the arid hillside, offering no less of a challenge. Large areas of water demand accurate play and creative shot making, and these lakes and streams are maintained as a wildlife sanctuary.

Restrictions

  • Open to non-residents
  • No age restrictions

Facilities

  • Golf academy
  • Driving range
  • Short game area
  • Putting green
  • Club house
  • Equipment hire
  • Golf shop
  • Golf buggy hire
  • Tuition

    From beginners to low handicappers, the fully certified teaching golf professionals at Amendoeira offer a complete menu of private lessons. Choose from individual lessons, group lessons or a playing lesson on the golf course.

Course details

  • Course type: 18 hole golf course
  • Course signature: O'Connor Junior
  • Course par: 72
  • Course yards: 7335
  • Male handicap: 28
  • Female handicap: 36
  • Handicap certificate required
  • Dress code

    Trousers or tailored shorts, polo shirts, socks and golf shoes (Only soft spikes are permitted).

Tennis

Tennis

There are six tennis courts at Amendoeira, two of which are floodlit so you can enjoy play during the cooler evenings. Tennis coaching is available on request for anyone looking to brush up on their tennis skills whilst on holiday. Ideal for all levels of ability and equipment can be hired in resort.

Facilities

  • Racket hire
  • Astro turf courts: 6
  • Equipment hire

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 9am - 6pm.

Restrictions

  • Open to non-residents
  • No age restrictions

Pricing

Pre-booking recommended. Free of charge

Gym and Fitness

Gym and fitness

There is a fully equipped gymnasium comprising of a range of Technogym machines for fitness and body building training. There is also a personal trainer available on request to help get you into shape! Gym instructors and personal trainers will need to be booked in advance.

Facilities

  • Full gym
  • Gym instructors available
  • Unmanned gym

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 9am - 6pm.

Restrictions

  • If the resort have a professional sports team on site, access to the gym may be restricted on some days.
  • Minimum age is 18 years

Pricing

Free of charge

Other Activities

Other activities

Amendoeira’s fabulous Sports Club offers an unbeatable range of top quality sport and fitness facilities including two Astroturf 5-a-side football pitches, a children’s playground, and a games room, in addition to the golf, tennis and gym at Amendoeira.
The Sports Club centre also benefits from male and female changing rooms with lockers and a bar to enjoy a refreshing drink.

Facilities

  • Running
  • Football/Rugby pitch
  • Games room
  • Childrens playground
  • Ping pong tables

Kids Club

Kids' club

Packed with fun activities, ranging from sporting fun to arts & crafts activities, children will love spending their time here.

Kids Club

Opening Hours

Open from 22nd July - 30th August, Monday - Friday only, from 9am - 5pm.

Restrictions

  • Ages 4 years to 12 years

Pricing

Free of charge. Subject to demand. Free of charge, with just a small fee of €5 for lunch per day.

Communal Pools

Communal pool(s)

Amendoeira benefits from two outdoor communal swimming pools, which have sunloungers and parasols.

Pool heating is available in the private pools as an optional extra from June - September

Pool 1

  • Outdoor pool

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 9am - 8pm

Restrictions

  • No age restrictions

Pricing

Free of charge

Pool 2

  • Outdoor pool

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 9am - 8pm

Restrictions

  • No age restrictions

Pricing

Free of charge

Restaurants

Restaurants and bars

The clubhouse serves hot and cold food throughout the day and has magnificent views across the golf course. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a drink at the Sports Club bar, which also hosts a barbeque on certain evenings.

The ClubhouseInternational

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Clubhouse serves a range of international cuisine. Ranging from English and continental breakfasts, vegetarian food, wraps, salads, pizzas and meat dishes, something for everyone! Breakfast prices range from approximately €8.85, lunch dishes from around €5.00, and dinner dishes from around €10.00. There is also a children's menu available for approximately €10.00.

The Sports Club BarBar

The Amendoeira Sports Club Bar serves drinks and snacks, there are three 42” plasma TVs showing the main sports channels so you don’t need to miss out on any sports events! Or for a bit of peace and quiet you can enjoy your well deserved drink on the outdoor terrace area.
Home to the resort barbeque which runs during the summer holidays, once a week (subject to demand), at a cost of around €20 per adult and €10 per child (aged 3-12yrs), with under 3's free of charge.

Shopping

Shopping

The club house at Amendoeira is home to the Convenience Corner which stocks a number of items such as drinks, snacks and toiletries.

Facilities

  • Gift shop

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 7am - 8pm.

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General Info

Shuttle bus

An on-site shuttle bus is available during the daytime, which conveniently drops you to the local town and beach.

Pricing

Free of charge

Opening Hours

Operating between 1st July - 31st August, leaving the resort around 10:30, 14:30 and 18:00 and picking up to return to the resort at around 10:45, 14:45 and 18:15.

Last day

If you have a late departure you can store your luggage at the resort reception and continue to use the fantastic resort facilities. There are showers available in the clubhouse for you to freshen up before your journey home!
Late check out is subject to availability, please request in resort 24 hours before your departure.

Pricing

Free of charge

Internet access

Internet access is free of charge for guests in the resort Clubhouse.

Pricing

Free of charge

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Amendoeira Golf Resort Reviews

Amendoeira Golf Resort reviews verified by reevooReevoo

Cleanliness
9.4
Decor and quality of furnishings:
9.4
Outdoor living area:
8.6
Swimming pool (If applicable):
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Overall rating
8.8
Scores 8.8 out of 10 based on 42 reviews
Reviews and scores from the last 12 months.
9 out of 10

Nicola

Two families with school
The James Villas website photos certainly did not do our villa justice! It was even nicer than we expected!The garden was well maintained and as well as the pool area at the back, the garden also continued alongside the villa. The pool was ample large enough for the 5 of us and the pool man visited regularly to clean it and top it up. The accommodation was light, airy and vary spacious indeed. It was furnished to a high standard and was very clean. We were provided with everything we needed and the cleaners visited regularly. We had a great view from our terrace and the area was nice and quiet. The only downside to our villa was an extremely steep driveway. We could not get our hire car down it so we left it at the top of the drive as did many of our neighbours.
Confirmed guest: 08 August 2017
Published on: 18 August 2017

Villa Amendoeira III

10 out of 10

Neil

Cardiff Family (the eldest child is at school)
The Villa is fabulous , tastefully decorated - I would happily live there and want to copy the layout of the open plan kitchen/living space at home! The only downside if I am being really picky is having to go down stairs to get to the outside space. The kitchen /living room is upstairs to make the most of the views so to get to the garden you have to go downstairs through the bedrooms or go outside and down some very steep stone steps. It would be no good if you were disabled or elderly. Saying that we had an amazing time and paid extra for the pool to be heated which made the holiday. It's our second time there and we would go back tomorrow!
Confirmed guest: 07 August 2017
Published on: 18 August 2017

Villa Amendoeira III

8 out of 10

Donald

Family (the eldest child is at school)
Apartment was fine, but resort was so spread out and clubhouse so far away (over 1km) that it felt very quiet. This wasn't helped by there being no real activities/meeting area in the evening to socialise.
Confirmed guest: 06 August 2017
Published on: 18 August 2017

Amendoeira Residence II

9 out of 10

Neil

Bath
not easy access to the pool as outdoor steps were cordoned off assuming for safety reasons, the only access was through the group floor bedrooms.
Also check out is a very early 10am!! with no possibility of late check out due to the villa being a James Villa, annoyingly though the domestic staff did not get round to clean the premises until 4.30 pm!!
POOR from the resort.
Confirmed guest: 30 July 2017
Published on: 04 August 2017

Villa Estrelinha

10 out of 10

Janet

Potters Bar Family (the eldest child is at school)
The reason for marking down the swimming pool was because it was in a state of disrepair. Otherwise the villa and accommodation was first rate
Confirmed guest: 29 July 2017
Published on: 18 August 2017

Villa Alfarroba

10 out of 10

Paul

Eastbourne Family (the eldest child is at school)
Amazing space and view. Pool was fantastic. Only a couple of small things I would change-maybe a little maintainence on the property (nothing major) and the cleaners could have done a better job (but again nothing major). The only disappointing aspect was that there was a golf tournament for a week while we were there and it would have been nice to have known this before we booked as both courses were fully booked in the morning and afternoon therefore leaving the only tee times as the middle of teh day when it was the hottest
Confirmed guest: 29 July 2017
Published on: 03 August 2017

Villa Amendoeira Superior IV

8 out of 10

Stuart

St Asaph Family (the eldest child is at school)
Very nice villa on the golf resort. Well equipped with everything you need. Lovely view, three good golf courses, staff all very friendly.

Few minor points - pool decking is a dark wood, which in the heat gets incredibly hot. Flip flops or shoes are a must have. Access to the pool is through either of the two downstairs bedrooms, which is a problem if you have people who want to sleep in. No parasol for shade.

All minor points, but worth noting.
Confirmed guest: 29 July 2017
Published on: 30 July 2017

Villa Amendoeira III

9 out of 10

Peter

Family (the eldest child is at school)
Lovely bright modern villa. Took a bit of time to get used to the kitchen on the first floor when you wanted to nip inside for a drink and had to go upstairs but otherwise a great place.
Confirmed guest: 15 July 2017
Published on: 22 July 2017

Villa Estrelinha

8 out of 10

Nicholas

Family (with only pre-school children)
Excellent private villa with a great pool in a very quiet, very well maintained environment
Confirmed guest: 08 July 2017
Published on: 17 July 2017

Villa Alfarroba

6 out of 10

Malcolm

Goffs Oak, Herts Couple
This was not the villa that we originally booked, as that villa was sold a few weeks before we were due to leave. So Villa Estrelinha was a replacement. All the villas on the complex are to a very high spec, with plenty of space and quality décor and furnishings. The outdoor areas have decent sized pools and well-kept gardens. This was our third drip to Amendoeira, which shows how generally impressed we are with the location and the accommodation. The main issue for us with Villa Estrelinha was that the pool and garden front onto the road side. This means that there is less privacy that the villas where the pools and main gardens are on the side of the villas away from the road. We spoke with the James Villas rep on this matter, and we were transferred to another villa on the complex, similar to the one we had originally booked, where the pool and garden was away from the road. We can't speak highly enough about the rep, who was very helpful and efficient in getting this sorted.
Confirmed guest: 01 July 2017
Published on: 03 July 2017

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