Stephen
Derby Couple
- Whilst cleaner visited every 3 or 4 days and replaced towels and toilet rolls, they did not sweep floors. Sun loungers were uncomfortable. Golf resort was excellent
Published on: 18 October 2017
Villa Castro
Holiday Resort
Villas in Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club
Located in a spectacular, elevated position in the eastern Algarve, Castro Marim Golfe enjoys 360 degree views, from waters of the Atlantic to the south and the hills forming the border with Spain to the north.
- 40 minsfrom Faro
9
.1
Read 17 reviews
out of 10
Reevoo
Located in a spectacular, elevated position in the less developed eastern Algarve, Castro Marim Golfe enjoys 360 degree views, including the shimmering waters of the Atlantic to the south and the hills forming the border with Spain to the north. From the quaint little town of Castro Marim, with its simple white houses and terracotta roofs, medieval castle and ancient fort, it’s just a short drive across the Guadiana River road bridge to Spain, and only 140 kms to magnificent Seville. Also close by are the attractive port city of Vila Real de Santo António and seaside town of Monte Gordo, great spots to indulge in a little retail therapy or to watch the world go by over a glass of Portuguese wine.
With three superb 9-hole courses at the resort and dozens of others within easy reach both along the Algarve and over the Spanish border, golfing enthusiasts are spoilt for choice here while families with older children or groups of friends will find it a perfect location for a relaxing break.
-
Villas
A home from home – our Holiday Resort villas, townhouses and apartments have all the comforts you need.
-
Activities
On a Holiday Resort activities are in touching distance, with something to suit all ages.
-
Facilities
From pools and bars, to restaurants and kids’ clubs, you'll be spoilt for choice in a Holiday Resort.
Golf
A great destination for golfing holidays, you’ll love spending time on the three wonderful courses of Castro Marim. The beautifully scenic 27 holes will challenge your skills to the maximum, whilst you admire the fantastic sea and river views. Many great golf courses in the Algarve and south-west Spain are also within driving distance for those who wish to explore.
Atlantic 9 hole golf course
Opening Hours
Open all year round, 7 days a week, with the first tee time during the summer period at 7:45am and last tee time at 2:35pm. During the winter period 7:45am and last tee time at 1:00pm.
There are three beautifully scenic 9-hole courses at Castro Marim, the Grouse, the Atlantic and the Guadiana. All three courses provide a wide variety of challenges for golfers of all levels. Undulating fairways, strategically placed palm trees and mischievous water features require shrewd club selection!
Restrictions
- Open to non-residents
- No age restrictions
Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Putting green
- Club house
- Equipment hire
- Golf shop
- Golf buggy hire
- Tuition Offering on course playing lessons, as well as individual or group lessons, starting from a 30 minute lesson, to 1 day introduction or refresher courses.
Course details
- Course type: 9 hole golf course
- Course signature: Terry Murray
- Course par: 355
- Course yards: 2742
- Male handicap: 36
- Female handicap: 36
- Dress code Guests are requested not to wear beachwear, T-shirts, jeans or training shoes on the golf course or the practice facility.
Castro Marim 27 hole golf course
Opening Hours
Open all year round, 7 days a week, with the first tee time during the summer period at 7:45am and last tee time at 2:35pm. During the winter period 7:45am and last tee time at 1:30pm.
Restrictions
- Open to non-residents
- No age restrictions
Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Putting green
- Club house
- Equipment hire
- Golf shop
- Golf buggy hire
- Tuition Offering on course playing lessons, as well as individual or group lessons, starting from a 30 minute lesson, to 1 day introduction or refresher courses.
Course details
- Course type: 27 hole golf course
- Dress code Guests are requested not to wear beachwear, T-shirts, jeans or training shoes on the golf course or the practice facility.
Grouse 9 hole golf course
Opening Hours
Open all year round, 7 days a week, with the first tee time during the summer period at 7:45am and last tee time at 2:35pm. During the winter period 7:45am and last tee time at 1:00pm.
A great destination for golfing holidays, you’ll love spending time on the three wonderful courses of Castro Marim. The beautifully scenic 27 holes will challenge your skills to the maximum whilst you admire the fantastic sea and river views. Many great golf courses in the Algarve and south-west Spain are also within driving distance for those who wish to explore.
Restrictions
- Open to non-residents
- No age restrictions
Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Putting green
- Club house
- Equipment hire
- Golf shop
- Golf buggy hire
- Tuition Offering on course playing lessons, as well as individual or group lessons, starting from a 30 minute lesson, to 1 day introduction or refresher courses.
Course details
- Course type: 9 hole golf course
- Course par: 36
- Course yards: 3299
- Male handicap: 36
- Female handicap: 36
- Dress code Guests are requested not to wear beachwear, T-shirts, jeans or training shoes on the golf course or the practice facility.
Guadiana 9 hole golf course
Opening Hours
Open all year round, 7 days a week, with the first tee time during the summer period at 7:45am and last tee time at 2:35pm. During the winter period 7:45am and last tee time at 1:00pm.
A great destination for golfing holidays, you’ll love spending time on the three wonderful courses of Castro Marim. The beautifully scenic 27 holes will challenge your skills to the maximum whilst you admire the fantastic sea and river views. Many great golf courses in the Algarve and south-west Spain are also within driving distance for those who wish to explore.
Restrictions
- Open to non-residents
- No age restrictions
Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Putting green
- Club house
- Equipment hire
- Golf shop
- Golf buggy hire
- Tuition Offering on course playing lessons, as well as individual or group lessons, starting from a 30 minute lesson, to 1 day introduction or refresher courses.
Course details
- Course type: 9 hole golf course
- Course par: 36
- Course yards: 3015
- Male handicap: 36
- Female handicap: 36
- Dress code Guests are requested not to wear beachwear, T-shirts, jeans or training shoes on the golf course or the practice facility.
Gym and Fitness
Opening Hours
Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 8am - 7pm.
A fitness centre located within the clubhouse at Castro Marim Golfe offers a variety of exercise equipment to keep you in trim. It’s an ideal option for those looking to stay fit during their holiday, or indeed for the more competitive golfer determined to find that all-important edge! The centre also features a sauna for the use of resort guests. The gym is free of charge to use.
Facilities
- Mini gym
- Unmanned gym
- Sauna
Restrictions
- Minimum age is 18 years
Pricing
Free of charge
Other Activities
Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club is not just a resort for golfers. There's plenty more to do if you want a holiday that isn't just about lazing by the pool of your villa.
You can hire bikes from reception to explore the resort and surrounding area of the Sapal Nature Reserve. Bird and nature lovers will be in their element as there are many species of exotic birds to see, like flamingos and Avocets in the winter months. Summer visitors include the colourful Bee-Eater.
Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club can also offers discounts on various nearby activities such as a game of tennis at the tennis club in the nearby town of Vila Real San Antonio, where Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club guests enjoy 20% discount.
The area of Villa Real Santo Antonio and Monte Gordo have wonderful beaches and are great for wind surfing and sailing. And there are many boat trips to go on - either along the coast or up the Guadiana River which divides Portugal and Spain.
There is also a children's playground which is ideal for the little ones!
Facilities
- Cycling / Mountain biking
- Walking / Hiking trails
- Childrens playground
Kids Club
The kids' club in Castro Marim is located in the new phase of the resort. There will be plenty of fun activities to keep children amused and all James Villas clients are entitled to use this free of charge!
Kids Club
Ages 5 years to 12 years
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week, from 9am - 5pm, between 15th June to 14th September.
Pricing
Free of charge
Pre-booking recommended
Subject to demand
Pool
There is a fantastic communal pool at Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club. This large pool will be equipped with sunloungers and parasols. The pool is located in the newest phase of the resort and is super for families!
-
Pool 1
Opening Hours
January - May & October - December 10am - 7pm
June & September – 8am - 7pm
July & August – 8am - 8pmFacilities
- Pool length: 25m
- Pool width: 10m
- Outdoor pool
- Walk in entry
Restrictions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No age restrictions
Pricing
Free of charge
Restaurants and Bars
A range of dining options are available to guests staying at Castro Marim, from the à la carte menu in the restaurant, to light meals including salads and pasta at the clubhouse bar where a large terrace offers wonderful views. Guests of the resort are also entitled to a discount card, which provides fabulous savings on nearby local restaurants!
The Tropical Pool Bar, Pool bar
Offering a range of snacks from salads to burgers, omelettes to sandwiches, prices ranging from approximately €4.50-€9.50.
Open from the 1st June - 30th September
Clubhouse, International
The Clubhouse with its large terrace, furnished with plush sofas and dining tables, and enjoying wonderful views, offers the perfect spot to dine. From light meals at the snack bar, including salads, sandwiches and pasta, to a full à la carte menu in the restaurant, with a wide variety of fish and meat dishes available. Light meals and snacks range from approximately €4-€10, and the à la carte menu from around €10-€28 for a main course.
Quinta do Guadiana restaurants, International
Quinta do Guadiana is based upstairs in the clubhouse and offers is a la carte fine dinning with stunning views from the terrace of the surrounding area.
Shuttle Bus
Opening Hours
The operating times are as follows:
Resort to Praia do Cabeço: 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am
Praia do Cabeço to Resort: 4:15pm, 5pm, 5:45pm & 6:30pm.
The resort offers a convenient shuttle bus which runs to Cabeço Beach daily in July and August. Pick up at Reception of The Village or main Clubhouse. Reservations must be made the day before using the service at the accommodation reception.
Pricing
Free of charge
Internet Access
Internet access is available in clubhouse, pool bar and all villas
Pricing
Free of charge.
Last Day
If you have a late flight home Castro Marim will conveniently store your luggage, showers can also be used at the clubhouse.
Pricing
Free of charge
Holiday Resorts
This is self-catering with a community feel. Holiday Resorts offer the privacy and peace of a villa holiday, while the shared pools, leisure facilities and restaurants at your fingertips keep the whole family entertained.
Holiday ResortsMap
- Villa Properties
- Activities
- Bars & Nightlife
- Beaches
- Place of Interest
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Holiday Snaps
Did you know...
95% of 1570 customers would travel with us again! We know this because we use independant review service Reevoo. Our customers are able to share thier honest opinions of their holiday - the good and the bad.
We use these reviews to improve, and they are all here on the website so you can make an more informed choice when selecting your villa. We love hearing your feedback so look out for your review request after your holiday!
Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club reviews verified by reevoo
| Cleanliness | |
|---|---|
| Decor and quality of furnishings: | |
| Outdoor living area: | |
| Swimming pool (If applicable): | |
| Value for money | |
| Overall rating | |
Reviews and scores from the last 12 months.
Published on: 18 October 2017
Christopher
Staffs Family (the eldest child is at school)
- A larger outdoor terrace would have made meal times and relaxing in the evening more pleasant.
Published on: 03 September 2017
Castro Village III
Sallyann
Higham kent Family (the eldest child is at school)
- We loved the villa. Very clean with lots of space. Pool was good. Area was very quiet so perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Published on: 27 August 2017
Villa Castro
Sancho
London Family (the eldest child is at school)
- Well located good size villa with all the all the stuff you need.Modern and well equipped kitchen. Bathrooms are clean and the whirpool is a nice extra...only down is the ants but if you contact the staff they will deal with it promptly.Overall a nice place with pleasant decor and a modern feel.
Published on: 18 August 2017
Castro Village II
Janet
Prudhoe Family (the eldest child is at school)
- Our villa was well equipped- the only things it could have done with were oven gloves and a sieve in the kitchen.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are well appointed and we couldn't have asked for more.
Outside space was good but could have done with a little extra space at the back of the villa plus comfy mattresses for the sun loungers.
Published on: 18 August 2017
Castro Village III
Hege
Reading Family (the eldest child is at school)
- Great villa, good value for money.
Many lovely beaches nearby :-)
Published on: 11 August 2017
Castro Village III
Timothy
Leeds Family (the eldest child is at school)
- Just fantastic
Brilliant location
Excellent facilities
Published on: 31 July 2017
Villa Castro
Gail
Chelmsford Family (the eldest child is at school)
- Amazing! The best villa we have been to. The shared pool was wonderful. No competition for a sun bed. The kids club was so well thought out and well run. The children could come and go back to their parents accompanied by the staff. The whole complex felt very safe and the staff were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The staff at the snack/ bar were really welcoming and worked very hard and the food was very tasty.
The villa was immaculate and very clean and modern. The cleaning staff were in every other day.
It was so good to have a washing machine as it ensures that you go home without a pile of dirty laundry.
We would recommend this complex to all.
The one thing that I would advise is to make sure that you have a car. Villa Real is a drive away, not far, about a fifteen minute drive, but you couldn't walk it.
In Villa Real you can then take the ten minute ferry trip over to Spain for tapas which is very exciting for the children!!!
There are not lots of English tourists, so you have the feeling of being one of the locals which is rather lovely.
We had a wonderful holiday and would return in a heartbeat!!!
Published on: 28 July 2017
Castro Village II
Cameron
Family (the eldest child is at school)
- A little bit far out from the main resort, definitely need a car. Very quiet complex. The Villa itself was well equipped with nice décor and great views. However, there was no information pack in the Villa. There was no safe in the Villa and the tumble dryer did not work. The service and food was variable, great in the restaurant but the Hole in One Bar lacked atmosphere. The barbecue night in the bar was very poor as the food was cold and had been pre made. The bar did not have the necessary ingredients to make cocktails, even though there was a cocktail menu.
Published on: 03 August 2017
Villa Castro
Ruth
Newquay Couple
- This is a fabulous villa which is beautifully furnished and well equipped. The pool and outside are spacious and furnished well. My only negative comment would be that it would of been nice to have a 'house manual' listing operating instructions for washer/dryer (yes there are manuals but they are in Spanish) also the fuse switch for the hot water was turned off and after the first day we had no hot water ... managed to sort it ourselves though.
Published on: 09 July 2017
Villa Castro
Views and opinions in these reviews are solely of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of James Villa Holidays (JVH). JVH provides no assurances regarding the accuracy of the information and cannot accept liability for complaints, loss or damage resulting from the article. It does not form part of the contract made when a holiday is booked with JVH and the information provided is not intended to be a rider or replacement to the booking conditions. Reference to the service or product of a third party, is not an endorsement or recommendation and JVH accepts no liability as a result of complaints, loss or damage arising from their use.